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ARIZONA HERITAGE ALLIANCE

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860701371 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE B99Z · Education · Micro (<$100K) · www.azheritage.org
revenue
$20K
expenses
$19K
net assets
$54K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

AHA IS COMPRISED OF GROUPS, INDIVIDUALS, GOVERNMENT AND TRIBAL ENTITIES, AND BUSINESSES THAT WORK TOGETHER TO PROTECT, PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE ARIZONA HERITAGE FUND.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Heritage Alliance is a bipartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Arizona's historic, cultural, and natural heritage. It advocates for sustainable funding for these initiatives, monitors legislative activity, and educates the public on the benefits of the state's wildlife, open spaces, parks, and historic resources. The Alliance primarily focuses on the Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund and the Game and Fish Heritage Fund.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund
Advocates for and monitors the allocation of funds for local, regional, and state parks, historic preservation, non-motorized trails, and outdoor/environmental education across Arizona.
Focus Wild Arizona
An award-winning wildlife education program offering free lesson plans, books, posters, online resources, professional development workshops for educators, and grants for wildlife education projects and student field trips.
Game and Fish Heritage Fund
Supports conservation outcomes for over 800 wildlife species statewide.
Legislative Task Force
Develops a comprehensive legislative game plan to benefit both the State Parks Heritage Fund and the Game and Fish Heritage Fund.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Statewide Public Opinion and Market Research Studies 2 activities
    • Conducting public opinion research on heritage issues
      Develops the Arizona Voters' Agenda using original survey research across party lines and age groups to inform policy and advocacy strategies related to heritage and cultural assets.
    • Voter Research and Agenda Development
      Develops the Arizona Voters' Agenda based on new survey research of Republican, Democratic, and independent/unaffiliated voters of all ages to inform advocacy efforts.
  • Visitor Experience & Public Engagement 1 activity
    • Public Education and Outreach
      Creates and disseminates educational materials, such as fact sheets and PowerPoint presentations, about the Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund and participates in events like Environmental Day at the Capitol to speak on behalf of Arizona's historic, cultural, and natural assets.
  • Historic Building Restoration & Adaptive Reuse 1 activity
    • Rehabilitation of Historic Properties
      Utilizes the Arizona Heritage Fund to provide partial funding for and contribute to the saving and rehabilitation of historic properties in Florence, including specific buildings like the Chapel of the Gila and the Harvey/Niemeyer Building.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Advocacy for Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund
      Advocates for the restoration and appropriation of the Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund, including securing a one-time $2.5 million appropriation in the 2022/2023 state budget and supporting ongoing allocations for historic preservation, environmental education, and parks.
    • Advocacy for Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund
      Conducts ongoing advocacy efforts to secure and restore state funding for the Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund, including lobbying for budget appropriations, publishing fact sheets and advocacy documents, creating and disseminating presentations, and participating in annual Environmental Day at the Capitol and other statewide forums.
    • Advocacy for Land and Water Conservation Fund
      Supports the leveraging of federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) funds with state and local government grant programs and acknowledges investments made through the LWCF in Arizona for outdoor recreation and conservation.
    • Direct support for historic property rehabilitation
      Provides partial funding and support for the rehabilitation of historic buildings in Florence, AZ, including the Chapel of the Gila, Old Main at Florence High School, and other key structures, through the Arizona Heritage Fund.
    • Monitoring Heritage Fund Grants
      Monitors grants from the Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund, which allocate funds across categories such as outdoor/environmental education, non-motorized trails, historic preservation projects, and parks for outdoor recreation/open space.
    • Monitoring of Heritage Fund grant allocations
      Oversees the distribution of Heritage Fund grants, ensuring funds are allocated across mandated categories: historic preservation (30%), outdoor recreation/open space parks (50%), outdoor/environmental education (10%), and non-motorized trails (10%).
    • Public Information on Heritage Fund Grants
      Publishes and maintains lists and maps of Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund grant awardees for various fiscal years (2021-2024) to provide transparency and information on funding distribution.
    • Publication of Heritage Fund grantee data
      Maintains and publishes comprehensive lists and maps of Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund grant recipients across multiple fiscal years (2021–2024), providing transparency and public access to funding outcomes.
    • Support for federal Land and Water Conservation Fund utilization
      Advocates for leveraging federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) resources with state and local programs, and publicly supports LWCF investments in Arizona for outdoor recreation and conservation projects.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$20K
Contributions & grants$20K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$50%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$19K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$10K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$54K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$54K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -30.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LANI LOTT FOUNDATION M 1 $10K
board members · 11
  • BILL MEEK — DIRECTOR
  • BRYAN MARTYN — DIRECTOR
  • CHEYENNE WALSH — DIRECTOR
  • DALE WIEBUSCH — DIRECTOR
  • JANICE MIANO — DIRECTOR
  • MATTHEW AQUILAR — DIRECTOR
  • PAMELA JONES — DIRECTOR
  • SAM CAMPANA — DIRECTOR
  • SREEKAR KRISHNA — DIRECTOR
  • WILLIAM C THORNTON — DIRECTOR
  • WOODY WILSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 155

who they work with

  • AZ Impact for Good Partner — State and regional partner.
  • Advocates for Snake Preservation Partner — Received a $19,517 grant to develop a Snake Advocate Toolkit.
  • Archaeology Southwest Partner — State and regional partner.
  • Arizona Antelope Foundation Partner — Local partner.
  • Arizona Association of Counties Partner — State and regional partner.
  • Arizona Audubon Council Partner — State and regional partner.
  • Arizona Commission of the Arts Partner — State and regional partner.
  • Arizona Forward Partner — Kathy Roediger serves as the Arizona Heritage Alliance representative, participating on the Natural Resources and Advocacy committee and the Water committee.
  • Arizona Forward Partner — State and regional partner.
  • Arizona Game & Fish Department Partner — State and regional partner.
  • Arizona Historical Society Partner — Received a $60,000 grant for Phase 1 planning to preserve two World War II prisoner-of-war structures from Camp Papago.
  • Arizona Humanities Partner — State and regional partner.
  • Arizona Land and Water Trust Partner — State and regional partner.
  • Arizona League of Cities and Towns Partner — State and regional partner.
  • Arizona Native Plant Society Partner — State and regional partner.
  • Arizona Parks & Recreation Association Partner — State and regional partner.
  • Arizona Preservation Foundation Partner — Jim McPherson serves as President.
  • Arizona Preservation Foundation Partner — Provided strong support in advocating for programs benefiting Arizona’s cultural, historic, and natural resources.
  • Arizona Preservation Foundation Partner — State and regional partner.
  • Arizona Riparian Council Partner — State and regional partner.
  • Arizona Rural Development Council Partner — State and regional partner.
  • Arizona State Historic Preservation Office Partner — State and regional partner.
  • Arizona State Land Department Partner — State and regional partner.
  • Arizona State Legislature Government — Grateful for their approval of funding for the Heritage Fund.
  • Arizona State Parks Partner — Received a $60,000 grant for repair of the historic fireplace, chimney, windows, doors, and adobe structure of the Kannally Ranch House at Oracle State Historic Park.
  • Arizona State Parks & Trails Partner — Consults with staff of Arizona State Parks & Trails to monitor Heritage Fund grants.
  • Arizona State Parks & Trails Partner — State and regional partner.
  • Arizona State Parks & Trails Board Partner — Commended for approving FY26 Heritage Fund grants.
  • Arizona State Parks & Trails Board Partner — State and regional partner.
  • Arizona State Parks Board Partner — Consults with the Arizona State Parks Board to monitor Heritage Fund grants.
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