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DAIRY COUNCIL OF ARIZONA INC

TEMPE, AZ · EIN 860203421 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.dairycouncilofaz.org
revenue
$279K
expenses
$279K
net assets
$5K
employees
0
volunteers
12
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE OPTIMUM HEALTH AND HUMAN WELFARE THROUGH ADEQUATE USE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS

profile · synthesized from sources

Dairy Council of Arizona provides free nutrition education and dairy-focused resources for educators, health professionals, and families across Arizona and Nevada. The organization offers downloadable curricula, virtual farm tours, lesson plans, and toolkits that teach children and adults about dairy nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and farm-to-table processes. It also shares science-based information on dairy's role in healthy eating and active lifestyles.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Dairy Toolkit - A Moo-velous Resource and Education Toolkit
Comprehensive downloadable resource for educators and parents covering dairy nutrition, farm-to-table processes, food safety, recipes, and student activity sheets
Health Professional Webinars and Science Summaries
Offers science-based educational resources for health professionals on topics like dairy and diabetes, cardiovascular health, and sustainable nutrition
Nutrition Education Materials Distribution
Provides free, age-specific nutrition education materials to educators and health professionals in Arizona and Nevada, including printable food models and curriculum guides
STEM Curriculum and Sustainable Food Systems Resources
Provides dairy-focused STEM lesson plans and materials on sustainability, methane digesters, and environmental stewardship for middle and high school students
Virtual Farm Tours and Adopt-a-Cow Program
Partnership with Discover Dairy that allows classrooms to virtually adopt a dairy cow and receive updates about her life on the farm, supporting agricultural literacy
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Food Preservation and Cooking Education 4 activities
    • Create and share dairy-focused recipes for diverse audiences
      Develops and shares nutritionally rich, family-friendly, and culturally relevant recipes, including school food service items and athlete-inspired meals, to promote dairy consumption and build cooking skills for children, families, and athletes.
    • Create and share dairy-focused recipes for diverse audiences
      Develops and shares nutritionally rich, family-friendly, and school food service recipes, including options for athletes, meal prepping, and youth cooking education, often featuring contributions from collegiate athletes.
    • Create and share dairy-focused recipes for families, schools, and athletes
      Develops and shares nutritionally rich, family-friendly, and school food service-compatible recipes, including breakfast bowls, smoothies, and meal prep ideas, often featuring input from athletes and tailored to support training, recovery, and youth cooking skills.
    • Create and share dairy-focused recipes for families, schools, and athletes
      Develops and shares nutritionally rich, family-friendly, and school food service-appropriate recipes featuring dairy products, including breakfast bowls, smoothies, meal prep ideas, and athlete-inspired dishes. Recipes are designed to support culinary skill-building for young chefs and promote healthy eating among children, families, and athletes.
  • Health Education Resource Provision 4 activities
    • Distribute targeted nutrition guidance for life stages and health needs
      Provides specialized nutrition resources for pregnant and breastfeeding women, 1-year-old children, and athletes, including bilingual tip sheets, brochures, and booklets covering topics such as weight gain, physical activity, nutrient needs, and portion control. Materials are available in English and Spanish and include practical tools like serving size illustrations.
    • Produce educational resources on dairy nutrition for specific life stages
      Offers targeted nutrition guidance and materials for pregnant and breastfeeding women, including bilingual tip sheets and booklets on healthy weight gain, physical activity, and nutrient needs, as well as portion-sizing tools for general audiences.
    • Provide targeted nutrition guidance for life stages and health conditions
      Distributes specialized nutrition resources for pregnant and breastfeeding women, including bilingual tip sheets and booklets on healthy weight gain, physical activity, and nutrient needs, as well as portion control aids for general audiences.
    • Provide targeted nutrition guidance for life stages and health needs
      Offers free, bilingual (English and Spanish) educational resources tailored to pregnant and breastfeeding women, including tip sheets and booklets on nutrition, weight management, physical activity, and infant feeding, as well as portion control tools for general audiences.
  • Nutrition-Focused Educational Content Creation 4 activities
    • Produce science-based nutrition and health research summaries
      Publishes evidence-based science summaries on topics including yogurt and health, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, dairy in healthy eating patterns, and performance nutrition for endurance athletes, synthesizing current research for public education.
    • Produce science-based nutrition and health research summaries
      Publishes evidence-based science summaries on topics including cardiovascular health, type 2 diabetes, yogurt consumption, and dairy’s role in healthy eating plans, aimed at educating consumers and professionals. The organization also references and cites peer-reviewed research on dairy’s impact on hydration, muscle recovery, and endurance performance.
    • Produce science-based nutrition and health resources
      Publishes research-informed summaries and educational materials on topics including yogurt and health, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, dairy in healthy eating patterns, and dairy’s role in athletic performance and recovery.
    • Publish science-based summaries on dairy and health
      Produces research-informed publications on the role of dairy in health, including summaries on cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, yogurt consumption, and performance optimization for athletes, based on current scientific evidence.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Develop and distribute nutrition education materials for schools and educators
      Provides free, age-specific nutrition education materials to schools, educators, and health professionals in Arizona and Nevada, including downloadable resources, toolkits, and activity books covering dairy nutrition, food groups, sustainability, and food safety.
    • Develop and distribute nutrition education materials for schools and educators
      Provides free, age-specific nutrition education materials to schools and educators in Arizona and Nevada, including downloadable resources, toolkits, and activity books that cover dairy nutrition, food groups, sustainability, and healthy eating. These materials are offered at no charge and include reproducible worksheets, coloring pages, and lesson-based content for classroom use.
    • Develop and distribute nutrition education materials for schools and educators
      Provides free, age-specific nutrition education materials to schools, educators, and health professionals in Arizona and Nevada, including downloadable and reproducible resources, toolkits, and activity books focused on dairy, MyPlate, and healthy eating.
    • Distribute agricultural literacy and interactive learning tools for children
      Provides classroom-friendly resources such as storybooks, coloring books, and activity sheets that teach children about dairy farming, the five food groups, dental health, and sustainability through engaging formats like mazes, word searches, and connect-the-dots.
    • Promote agricultural literacy and dairy education in communities
      Offers educational resources about Arizona dairy farming, including storybooks featuring dairy cows, sustainability practices, and interactive materials that connect children to food sources. These include “Daisy’s Dairy Dreams” and related activity books that teach about dairy production, nutrition, and environmental stewardship.
    • Provide science-based nutrition information and consumer resources
      Shares evidence-based nutrition facts, portion-sizing guides, and sustainability information to help consumers make informed dietary choices, including materials on dairy’s environmental impact and nutrient density.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$279K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$279K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$279K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$67K
Cash$5K
Investments$0
Liabilities$62K
Net assets$5K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -56.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 12
  • BILL KERR — CHAIRMAN
  • CASEY DUGAN — DIRECTOR
  • CRAIG CABELLERO — DIRECTOR
  • JEN MILLICAN — SECRETARY/TREASURER
  • JIM BOYLE JR — DIRECTOR
  • JOSH GLADDEN — DIRECTOR
  • JUSTIN STEWART — VICE CHAIRMAN
  • PAUL ROVEY — DIRECTOR
  • PETE OLSEN — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT CHESLER — DIRECTOR
  • SANDY KELLY — DIRECTOR
  • WES KERR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17

who they work with

  • Allied Performance, LLC Partner — Organization founded by guest blogger Damon McCune.
  • Arizona Farm Bureau Partner — References Arizona Farm Bureau's Bitmoji Classroom Dairy Activities.
  • Arizona Milk Producers Partner — Contact point for the Dairy Council of Arizona
  • Dairy Council of Arizona and Nevada Partner — Provides free nutrition education materials throughout the states of Arizona and Nevada.
  • Dairy Council of Nevada Partner — Collaborates to offer nutrition education materials to educators and health professionals.
  • Dairy Council of Nevada Partner — Provides free nutrition education materials throughout the states of Arizona and Nevada.
  • Damon McCune Partner — Guest blogger for a four-part series on optimizing performance for endurance athletes.
  • Discover Dairy Partner — Promotes the "Adopt-A-Cow Program" from Discover Dairy.
  • Discovery Education Partner — Promotes Undeniably Dairy Discovery Ed resources, including "Caring for Cows & Nourishing Communities" and Dairy STEM Curriculum.
  • Dr. Christian Poulos Partner — High-performance health coach and medical professional who discusses post-workout recovery nutrition.
  • Food and Agriculture Center for Science Education Partner — References STEM activities related to Dairy and Food Production from the Food and Agriculture Center for Science Education.
  • National Ag in the Classroom Partner — References the National Ag in the Classroom Curriculum Matrix.
  • National Dairy Council Partner — Promotes the "Dairy Nourishes Network" and provides content on "The Science Of Whole Milk Dairy Foods Within Healthy Eating Patterns."
  • National Dairy Council Partner — Utilizes and promotes resources from the National Dairy Council, including food models, webinars, science summaries, and the Dairy Nourishes Network.
  • The Dairy Alliance Partner — Collaborates on sharing science-based health benefits of dairy.
  • United Dairymen of Arizona Partner — Refers users to their co-op website for bulk dairy product quote requests
  • WIC Arizona Partner — Content for the "I’m One, and I’m Ready for Fun" brochure is courtesy of WIC Arizona.