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Southern Arizona Environmental Management Society

Tucson, AZ · EIN 860695478 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · www.saems.org
revenue
$22K
expenses
$34K
net assets
$13K
employees
mission · from form 990

The Southern Arizona Environmental Management Society Inc(SAEMS)provides educational, networking,development, and community improvement opportunities for professionals,students,and the general public to learn about environmental concerns and issues related to our growing desert community. These events also help support the SAEMS organization and develop scholarship opportunities for students seeking degrees in environmental disciplines.

profile · synthesized from sources

Environmental education and networking nonprofit serving professionals in Southern Arizona and surrounding regions. Organizes seminars, workshops, and educational forums on environmental regulations including RCRA, promotes public awareness of environmental and safety issues, and supports student scholarships in environmental fields. Provides a forum for industry, government, and academic exchange.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Service Activities
Organizes environmental cleanup events such as Trash & Bash activities in collaboration with volunteers
Legislation and Regulations Monitoring
Tracks federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations and shares summaries with members through meetings, newsletters, and website
RCRA Seminar
Annual seminar promoting awareness and education on Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulations; includes networking, educational sessions, and sponsor exhibits
Scholarship Program
Provides financial support to students pursuing careers in environmental and health and safety fields at local universities and community colleges
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Arizona-Based College Scholarship Programs 5 activities
    • Administers scholarship programs for environmental studies students
      Offers and awards annual scholarships to University of Arizona students pursuing degrees in environmental disciplines, based on merit and financial need. The organization has awarded over $10,000 in scholarships, supported through fundraising activities such as the Scholarship Golf Tournament.
    • Environmental Scholarship Program
      Offers and awards yearly scholarships, exceeding $10,000, to University of Arizona students pursuing degrees in environmental disciplines based on merit and financial need, supported by fundraising events like a Scholarship Golf Tournament.
    • Environmental Scholarship Program
      Offers and awards scholarships, based on merit and financial need, to University of Arizona students pursuing degrees in environmental disciplines. The program is supported by fundraising events like a golf tournament and volunteer efforts, and has awarded over $10,000 in scholarships.
    • Environmental Scholarship Program
      Offers and awards scholarships, based on merit and financial need, to University of Arizona students pursuing degrees in environmental disciplines. The organization also hosts events, such as a golf tournament, to raise funds for these scholarships.
    • Scholarship program for environmental students
      Provides annual scholarships to University of Arizona students pursuing degrees in environmental disciplines, based on merit and financial need, with over $10,000 awarded to date.
  • Organized Community Litter Cleanups 5 activities
    • Community Environmental Cleanups
      Organizes and participates in various community cleanup events, including wildcat dump cleanups, highway cleanups, and specific street cleanups in the Tucson area, often in collaboration with other organizations.
    • Community Environmental Cleanups
      Organizes and facilitates community outreach events including periodic cleanups of wildcat dumpsites and highway stretches in the Tucson area, collaborating with local residents and other organizations to support local environmental management initiatives.
    • Community environmental cleanups
      Organizes and participates in local cleanup events, including wildcat dumpsites, highway stretches, and trail areas in the Tucson region, often in collaboration with other organizations.
    • Conducts environmental cleanup initiatives in Southern Arizona
      Organizes and participates in regular cleanup events, including wildcat dumpsite cleanups in the Tucson area, highway trash pickups along a one-mile stretch east of the Sonoita exit for nearly two decades, and former trail cleanups in the Tucson mountains. A recent event took place on November 11, 2023, along Kino Parkway in Tucson.
    • Environmental Cleanup Initiatives
      Organizes and facilitates community cleanups of wildcat dumpsites and other areas in the Tucson region, including specific events like the Kino Parkway cleanup and past regular trail and highway cleanups.
  • Legislative Monitoring & Reporting 5 activities
    • Environmental Legislation Monitoring and Reporting
      Monitors and reports on legislation and regulations affecting the environmental industry, such as House Bill 2232 in Arizona.
    • Environmental Legislation Monitoring and Reporting
      Monitors and reports on environmental legislation and regulations, such as House Bill 2232 in Arizona, to inform the environmental industry.
    • Environmental Legislation Monitoring and Reporting
      Monitors and reports on legislation and regulations affecting the environmental industry, such as House Bill 2232, which pertains to general permits for liquid effluent collection systems.
    • Environmental legislation monitoring and reporting
      Monitors, summarizes, and reports on state legislation and regulations affecting the environmental industry, such as House Bill 2232, to inform members and stakeholders.
    • Monitors and reports on environmental legislation and regulations
      Tracks and disseminates information on legislation affecting the environmental industry, such as House Bill 2232 requiring ADEQ to issue a general permit for liquid effluent collection systems by 2026, and provides summaries of relevant regulations to members and stakeholders.
  • Professional Development & Certification Programs 4 activities
    • Environmental Education and Networking Events
      Provides educational and networking opportunities for professionals, students, and the general public through monthly luncheon meetings, seminars, and community outreach events to discuss environmental concerns and issues. This includes an annual RCRA Seminar for regulatory updates and industry information.
    • Environmental Education and Networking Events
      Provides educational, networking, and professional development opportunities for environmental professionals, students, and the public through monthly luncheon meetings, training seminars, and an annual RCRA Seminar to discuss regulatory updates and industry information.
    • Environmental training and professional development events
      Organizes and facilitates recurring educational events including monthly luncheon meetings, RCRA seminars, and other training opportunities for environmental professionals and students to learn about regulatory updates and industry practices.
    • Hosts educational and networking events for environmental professionals and students
      Organizes and facilitates monthly luncheon meetings, training seminars, and an annual RCRA Seminar for environmental professionals to learn regulatory updates, share industry information, and network. These events have been held since at least 1987, with the first RCRA Seminar drawing over 110 attendees.
  • Nature-Based Environmental Education Programs 2 activities
    • Engages in community outreach and environmental education
      Organizes community outreach events and provides educational opportunities for professionals, students, and the general public on environmental concerns. Volunteers also collaborate with local residents to identify environmental problems and support local management initiatives.
    • Local Environmental Management Support
      Volunteers identify environmental problems and collaborate with local residents to support local environmental management initiatives.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Archived Educational Resources
      Maintains and provides access to a collection of archived educational presentations related to environmental topics.
    • Archived Educational Resources
      Provides access to an archive of educational presentations related to environmental topics.
    • Archived educational resources
      Maintains and provides access to archived educational presentations for ongoing learning and reference by members and the public.
    • Environmental Job Board
      Provides an online platform for posting and browsing job opportunities specifically within the environmental and health and safety fields.
    • Environmental Job Board
      Maintains an online platform for posting and browsing job opportunities specifically within the environmental and health and safety fields.
    • Environmental Job Board and Resource Archive
      Provides a platform for posting and browsing job opportunities in the environmental and health and safety fields, and maintains an archive of educational presentations for access by members and the public.
    • Environmental job board and career resources
      Provides an online platform for posting and browsing job opportunities in the environmental, health, and safety fields to support workforce development.
    • Membership and volunteer engagement
      Offers membership opportunities and engages volunteers in educational outreach, fundraising, community improvement initiatives, and organizational governance.
    • Provides professional development and job placement resources
      Maintains a platform for posting and browsing job opportunities in environmental, health, and safety fields, and provides access to archived educational presentations to support ongoing learning and career advancement for professionals and students.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$22K
Contributions & grants$2701%
Program service revenue$17K77%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$1
expenses
Total expenses$34K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$5K
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$13K
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -1.0%
relationships · 31

who they work with

  • AZ Water Stormwater Committee Partner — David Mack is chairman of the AZ Water Stormwater Committee.
  • Arconic Partner — Corporate member supporting SAEMS.
  • Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Government — Monitors ADEQ's anticipated regulatory agenda and active rulemakings.
  • Arizona Department of Transportation Partner — David Mack, RCRA Conference Coordinator, is employed by ADOT.
  • Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Partner — David Mack, President of SAEMS, works as the Industrial Stormwater Coordinator for ADOT.
  • Ascent Aviation Services Partner — Corporate member supporting SAEMS.
  • Environmental Response, Inc. (ERI) Partner — Corporate member supporting SAEMS.
  • Environmental Services Department Partner — Corporate member supporting SAEMS.
  • Eventbrite Partner — Used for volunteer registration for cleanup events.
  • HDR Inc. Partner — Erin Lansey, Secretary of SAEMS, works as a Water/Wastewater Engineer at HDR Inc.
  • Hudbay Partner — Corporate member supporting SAEMS.
  • LinkedIn Partner — Shares organizational updates and content through a LinkedIn page
  • Materion Partner — Corporate member supporting SAEMS.
  • Pima Community College Partner — Ouatfa Chuffe-Moscoso, Past President of SAEMS, works as the Director of Environmental Health and Safety at Pima Community College.
  • Poly Print Inc. Partner — Corporate member supporting SAEMS.
  • Quincie Douglas Library Partner — Served as the meeting location for the November 2023 cleanup event.
  • Raytheon Company Partner — Corporate member supporting SAEMS.
  • Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Partner — Wade McGregor, Vice President of SAEMS, works as a Sales Engineer for Shimadzu Scientific Instruments.
  • Terracon Partner — Corporate member supporting SAEMS.
  • The University of Arizona Partner — Corporate member supporting SAEMS through its Department of Risk Management Services.
  • Transportation Research Board Partner — David Mack is a committee member on the Aviation Environmental Committee of the Transportation Research Board.
  • Tucson Clean & Beautiful Partner — Teamed with for cleanups of wildcat dumpsites in the Tucson area.
  • Tucson Electric Power Partner — Corporate member supporting SAEMS.
  • Tucson Fire Department (TFD) Partner — Corporate member supporting SAEMS.
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) Partner — Corporate member supporting SAEMS.
  • Turner Laboratories Inc. Partner — Corporate member supporting SAEMS.
  • Turner Laboratories Inc. Partner — Elizabeth Kasic, Treasurer, is the Business Development Manager at Turner Laboratories, Inc.
  • Turner Laboratories Inc. Partner — Elizabeth Kasik, Treasurer of SAEMS, works as the Business Development Manager at Turner Laboratories, Inc.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Awards yearly scholarships to students pursuing environmental studies.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Collaborates to provide scholarships for students majoring in environmental studies.
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