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TUCSON LEAGUE OF MEXICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 237157273 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · lmawtucson.org
revenue
$53K
expenses
$43K
net assets
$31K
employees
mission · from form 990

Provide scholarships and encourage education beyond high school

profile · synthesized from sources

The League of Mexican-American Women (LMAW) is a Tucson-based nonprofit that provides scholarships to students in Arizona pursuing higher education. They raise funds primarily through their annual "Fiesta en Xochimilco" Ball, which includes a cultural Quinceañera-like program for young women called Florecitas and Botoncitos, emphasizing community service and cultural heritage.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Botoncito Program
A "Florecita-in-training" program for 14-year-old girls, allowing them to participate in Florecita events and prepare for the following year's Florecita program.
Community Service Committee
Organizes community events like park clean-ups (e.g., Jacob’s Park/Nicolas P. Ochoa Soccer Complex) where Florecitas and Botoncitos can fulfill their community service hours.
Fiesta en Xochimilco Ball
The League's main annual fundraiser, a formal ball featuring the presentation of Florecitas and Botoncitos, raising funds for scholarships.
Florecita Program
A cultural program for 15-year-old young women, offering a Quinceañera-like experience rooted in culture, tradition, and community service, culminating in the Fiesta en Xochimilco Ball.
Scholarship Program
Provides financial assistance to college students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Arizona to help them afford post-high school education.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Latina Youth Cultural Leadership Program 8 activities
    • Botoncitos Program for Younger Girls
      Offers a preparatory program for younger girls (Botoncitos), aged 14, who participate as "Florecita-in-training" in events including the Catholic Mass and Fiesta en Xochimilco Ball, and are required to complete at least 10 hours of community service.
    • Botoncitos youth mentorship program
      Offers a preparatory program for younger girls (Botoncitos, age 14) who participate in Florecita events as "Florecita-in-training," including attendance at the Catholic Mass and Fiesta en Xochimilco Ball, with a requirement to complete at least 10 hours of community service.
    • Florecitas Program for Young Women
      Runs a year-long leadership and cultural development program for young women (Florecitas), including a spiritual retreat, community service, a Catholic Mass of thanksgiving, a tea luncheon, and a formal presentation at the Fiesta en Xochimilco Ball; participants must complete at least 20 hours of community service.
    • Florecitas youth development and community service program
      Runs a year-long program for young women (Florecitas) that includes a spiritual retreat, community service requirement of at least 20 hours, a tea luncheon, a Catholic Mass of thanksgiving, and culminates in a formal presentation at the Fiesta en Xochimilco Ball.
    • Operate the Botoncitos youth development program
      Manages a program for younger girls (14 years old) called "Botoncitos" who participate in Florecita events, including the Catholic Mass and Fiesta en Xochimilco Ball, as "Florecita-in-training." They are required to complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service.
    • Operate the Florecitas youth development program
      Runs a year-long program for young women (Florecitas) that includes a spiritual retreat, a tea luncheon, community service events (requiring 20 hours), a Catholic Mass of thanksgiving, and a formal gala presentation to the community at the "Fiesta en Xochimilco" ball. The program also publishes their presentation and photo in The Arizona Daily's Celebration section.
    • Operates Botoncitos youth development program
      Runs a preparatory program for younger girls (Botoncitos, age 14) who participate in Florecita events as "Florecita-in-training," including attendance at the Catholic Mass and Fiesta en Xochimilco Ball, with a requirement to complete at least 10 hours of community service.
    • Runs year-long Florecitas leadership and community service program
      Manages a comprehensive year-long program for young women (Florecitas) that includes a spiritual retreat, tea luncheon with family, community service requirement of at least 20 hours, Catholic Mass of thanksgiving, and culminates in a formal gala presentation; also includes publication of participants in The Arizona Daily's Celebration section.
  • Arizona-Based College Scholarship Programs 4 activities
    • Administers scholarship program for Arizona college students
      Offers scholarships to students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Arizona, having raised and awarded over $4 million in scholarship funds for post-high school education.
    • Annual scholarship program for Arizona college students
      Provides scholarships to students in Arizona pursuing post-high school education, having raised and awarded over $4 million in scholarship funds to date.
    • Award scholarships for higher education
      Raises funds, primarily through the annual "Fiesta en Xochimilco" formal ball, to award scholarships to college students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Arizona. The organization has raised and awarded over $4 million in scholarship funds.
    • Scholarship Program for Arizona Students
      Provides scholarships to college students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Arizona, having raised and awarded over $4 million in scholarship funds for post-high school education.
  • Organized Community Litter Cleanups 4 activities
    • Community Park Maintenance and Clean-Up
      Adopts and maintains Jacob's Park (Nicolas P. Ochoa Soccer Complex) in northwest Tucson, organizing monthly clean-up events on the second Saturday and participating in additional park clean-up activities at the same location.
    • Conducts regular park clean-up and maintenance events
      Adopts and maintains Jacob's Park (Nicolas P. Ochoa Soccer Complex) in northwest Tucson, organizing monthly clean-up events on the second Saturday and participating in additional park clean-up activities at the same location.
    • Maintain Jacob's Park (Nicolas P. Ochoa Soccer Complex)
      Adopts and regularly maintains Jacob's Park (Nicolas P. Ochoa Soccer Complex) in northwest Tucson, organizing monthly clean-up events on the second Saturday.
    • Monthly park maintenance and clean-up events
      Adopts and maintains Jacob's Park (Nicolas P. Ochoa Soccer Complex) in northwest Tucson, organizing monthly clean-up events on the second Saturday and participating in additional park clean-up activities.
  • Regular Governance and Member Meetings 4 activities
    • Conduct member recruitment and engagement
      Holds an annual orientation meeting in February to recruit new members and introduce them to the organization's mission and activities, and hosts monthly general meetings on the third Wednesday at the City of Tucson Patrick K. Hardesty Midtown Center.
    • Hosts monthly general meetings and annual orientation
      Conducts monthly general meetings on the third Wednesday at the City of Tucson Patrick K. Hardesty Midtown Center and holds an annual orientation meeting in February to recruit new members and introduce them to the organization's mission and activities.
    • Monthly General Membership Meetings
      Hosts monthly general meetings on the third Wednesday at the City of Tucson Patrick K. Hardesty Midtown Center to engage members and sustain organizational operations.
    • Monthly general membership meetings
      Hosts monthly general meetings on the third Wednesday at the City of Tucson Patrick K. Hardesty Midtown Center to engage members and coordinate organizational activities.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 1 activity
    • Hosts annual "Fiesta en Xochimilco" formal ball and fundraiser
      Organizes an annual formal ball that serves as the organization's main fundraiser, featuring the presentation of "Florecitas" (young girls) to the community in a modified Quinceañera tradition and including "Botoncitos" (younger participants in training).
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Annual new member orientation
      Holds an annual orientation meeting in February to recruit and onboard new members, introducing them to the organization’s mission and activities.
    • Fiesta en Xochimilco Ball and Fundraiser
      Hosts the annual "Fiesta en Xochimilco" formal ball, which serves as the organization's main fundraiser and features the presentation of Florecitas, Botoncitos, and youth members on a decorated float in the Fiesta de los Vaqueros rodeo parade; the organization has won multiple trophies from the Rodeo Committee.
    • Fiesta en Xochimilco annual fundraising ball
      Hosts an annual formal ball that serves as the organization’s primary fundraiser, featuring the presentation of Florecitas and including community celebration and fundraising for scholarships.
    • Member Recruitment and Orientation
      Holds an annual orientation meeting in February to recruit new members and introduce them to the organization’s mission and activities.
    • Participate in the Fiesta de los Vaqueros rodeo parade
      Participates annually in the Fiesta de los Vaqueros rodeo parade with a decorated float featuring youth members, and has won a trophy from the Rodeo Committee multiple times.
    • Participates in Tucson Rodeo parade with youth float
      Annually participates in the Fiesta de los Vaqueros rodeo parade with a decorated float featuring youth members, having won first place and received trophies from the Rodeo Committee multiple times.
    • Participation in Tucson Rodeo parade with youth float
      Participates annually in the Fiesta de los Vaqueros rodeo parade with a decorated float featuring youth members, having won first place and received trophies from the Rodeo Committee multiple times.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$53K
Contributions & grants$53K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$43K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$6K
balance sheet
Total assets$31K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$31K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • CLARA SANDOVAL — Director
  • OLGA GUTIERREZ — Director
  • PATSY SANDOVAL-TAYLOR — Director
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Rodeo Committee Partner — League participates in the Fiesta de los Vaqueros parade and has received a trophy from the Rodeo Committee for float entries.
  • St. Augustine Cathedral Partner — Hosts a mass of thanksgiving for the Florecitas, their parents, family, and friends.
  • The Arizona Daily Partner — Publishes the Florecita presentation and professional photos in its Celebration section.