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Tucson Conquistadores Foundation
Tucson, AZ · EIN 201940513 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE X21 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · tucsonconquistadores.com
revenue
$0
expenses
$0
net assets
$8.1M
employees
0
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

To establish and maintain a self-perpetuating fund for support of youth and special needs athletics in Southern Arizona.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Tucson Conquistadores Foundation supports youth and special needs athletics in Southern Arizona. It primarily raises funds through managing the PGA TOUR Champions’ Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences and other fundraising efforts. Since 1962, the organization has contributed over $37.8 million to local and national charities.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Charity Car Raffle
An annual raffle event to raise funds, offering a grand prize vehicle or cash option, along with multiple cash drawings.
Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences
A PGA TOUR Champions golf event managed by the Tucson Conquistadores, which serves as a primary fundraising mechanism for the organization's charitable activities.
Funding Application
A process for organizations to apply for financial assistance to support youth amateur athletics, particularly for disadvantaged and handicapped youth in Southern Arizona.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Charity Galas and Auctions 2 activities
    • Conduct fundraising raffles
      Conducts raffles with prizes such as a 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV or a $10,000 cash alternative, and multiple $500 cash drawings, to raise funds.
    • Conduct fundraising raffles with cash and vehicle prizes
      Operates raffle events offering a grand prize of a 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV or $10,000 cash alternative, along with multiple $500 cash prize drawings, as part of fundraising efforts.
  • Charity Golf Tournament 2 activities
    • Organize and host professional golf tournaments to raise funds for youth programs
      Hosts and manages professional golf tournaments, including the Tucson Open (1966–2006), World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship (2007–2014), and the Tucson Conquistador Classic (2015–2023), to generate millions of dollars in support of local youth athletic initiatives. The organization will host the 2026 Cologuard Classic at La Paloma Country Club.
    • Organize professional golf tournaments
      Organizes professional golf tournaments, including the Tucson Open (1966-2006), the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship (2007-2014), the Tucson Conquistador Classic (2015-2023), and the Cologuard Classic (starting 2026), to raise funds for youth programs.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Award grants to youth athletic programs and organizations
      Provides financial assistance and grants to hundreds of local youth athletic teams, organizations, and individuals, having contributed over $37.8 million to local and national charities since 1962.
    • Distribute financial support to youth athletic programs and organizations
      Has contributed over $37.8 million to local and national charities and provided financial assistance to hundreds of youth teams, organizations, and individuals since 1962 through funds raised from golf tournaments and other events.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0—
Program service revenue$0—
Investment income$0—
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$0
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$8.10M
Cash$820K
Investments$7.23M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$8.10M
3 years on record · 2019–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 10
  • Boyd Drachman — Treasurer
  • Chuck Townsdin — Director
  • Dave Lyons — Director
  • David Smallhouse — President
  • Dr Arun Rao — Director
  • Greg Amado — Director
  • Jerry Cacciatore — Secretary
  • Justin Martinez — Director
  • Tim Healy — Director
  • Tom McCausland — Vice President
relationships · 19

who they work with

  • Boys and Girls Clubs Partner — Beneficiary of fundraising efforts in Tucson, Sierra Vista, and Nogales.
  • Cologuard Classic Partner — Organizes the PGA TOUR Champions golf event, which enables the Conquistadores to provide financial assistance.
  • Educational Enrichment Foundation Partner — Beneficiary of fundraising efforts.
  • Exact Sciences Partner — Manages the operations and sales arm of the PGA TOUR Champions’ Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences.
  • Exact Sciences Partner — Will host the 2026 Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences.
  • Field of Dreams/Challenger Little League sports complex Partner — Beneficiary of fundraising efforts.
  • First Tee - Tucson Partner — Beneficiary of fundraising efforts.
  • First Tee - Tucson Partner — Key beneficiary of fundraising efforts.
  • Jacquie Daglio Partner — Financial Development Director of the Tucson Conquistadores Foundation who assists donors with gift planning
  • O’Rielly Chevrolet, Inc. Partner — Co-sponsors the charity car raffle and hosts the grand prize drawing at its dealership.
  • PGA TOUR Partner — Adopted and managed the Tucson Open golf tournament, a PGA TOUR event.
  • PGA TOUR Champions Partner — Hosted the PGA TOUR Champions event.
  • PGA TOUR Champions Partner — Manages the operations and sales arm of the PGA TOUR Champions’ Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences.
  • Pima County Special Olympics Partner — Beneficiary of fundraising efforts.
  • Tucson Golf Association Partner — Relinquished control of the Tucson Open to the Tucson Conquistadores in 1965.
  • Tucson Urban League Partner — Beneficiary of fundraising efforts.
  • Tucson and Pima County Junior Golf Programs Partner — Beneficiary of fundraising efforts.
  • World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship Partner — Served as the tournament leadership team and sales arm for the championship.
  • YMCA Partner — Beneficiary of fundraising efforts.