named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Desert Flower Ladies Day
Annual event featuring safety instruction, live-fire training with female instructors, and shooting activities with pistol, shotgun, and rifle
High Power Clinic
Instructional clinic for owners of Garand, Springfield ’03, AR15, and similar rifles to learn safe handling and shooting techniques
Practical Shooting Starter Course (PSSC)
4-hour live-fire training program introducing new pistol owners to competitive action shooting through seven to eight shooting challenges
Rio Salado Juniors
Youth program providing opportunities for young adults to learn, compete, and engage in shooting sports in a safe, controlled environment
Women’s Practice Matches
Monthly practice sessions for women of all skill levels to improve pistol skills in a supportive environment
activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 8
- Airgun Shooting Matches and Programs Firearms Training & Skill DevelopmentHosts a variety of airgun shooting matches including Benchrest, Field Target, 10 Meter, and specialized events like the Southwest Benchrest Invitational and The Extreme Benchrest, along with the Rimfire Precision Series for long-range positional shooting.
- Black Powder Shooting Program Firearms Training & Skill DevelopmentOffers regular black powder shooting activities, including monthly access to the High Power range for black powder cartridge rifle shooters, one-on-one mentorship for beginners, and loaner firearms for those without equipment, ensuring safe participation and skill development.
- Firearms Safety and Marksmanship Training Firearms Training & Skill DevelopmentProvides private and group training in gun safety and marksmanship for rifle, pistol, shotgun, and home firearms safety, including a 4-hour Practical Shooting Starter Course with live-fire challenges designed to introduce new shooters to competitive shooting.
- Public Shooting Range Operations Firearms Training & Skill DevelopmentOperates a public shooting range 361 days per year with daily hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, featuring 48 covered shooting positions, target frames at multiple distances, and steel targets at 200 and 300 yards, in partnership with Arizona Game and Fish.
- Range User Support and Equipment Services Firearms Training & Skill DevelopmentSupports shooters by selling essential shooting supplies such as eye and ear protection, targets, and open bolt indicators, and offering rental equipment including spotting scopes and lead sleds.
- Weekly and Special Shooting MatchesHosts a weekly shooting match every Monday evening and conducts additional special matches in July and August, providing structured competitive shooting opportunities for members and visitors.
- Women’s Shooting Programs Firearms Training & Skill DevelopmentHosts an annual Ladies Day event with safety instruction and live-fire practice in pistol, shotgun, and rifle shooting led by female instructors, and offers monthly pistol practice matches for women with prior gun safety training.
- Youth and Junior Shooting Development Firearms Training & Skill DevelopmentSupports young adults through a Junior Division that provides structured opportunities for firearm safety education, marksmanship training, and competitive shooting in a supervised, safe environment.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Fair competition through category separation category_separation_for_fair_competition unique to this orgMaintains equitable competition by separating scoring categories for modern in-line and traditional muzzle-loading black powder rifles, recognizing performance differences between equipment types.
- Inclusive and accessible shooting environment inclusive_club_shooting_rules unique to this orgProvides accommodations for diverse shooting styles, skill levels, and physical abilities, including support for disabled participants and flexible use of firearms and sighting systems to ensure broad accessibility.
- Public-private shooting range partnership public-private_partnership unique to this orgOperates a public shooting range through a formal management agreement with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, leveraging a public-private partnership model for facility operation and oversight.
- Range safety via ammunition control ammunition_control_for_range_safety unique to this orgPrevents damage to steel targets and enhances range safety by requiring the use of patched round ball ammunition for shooting at steel targets.
- Safety-first range operations safety-first range operations unique to this orgEnsures participant safety by enforcing mandatory eye protection across all property and mandatory ear protection on active shooting ranges.
- Skill development in action shooting skill_development unique to this orgPromotes engagement in practical shooting through structured training like the Practical Shooting Starter Course (PSSC), designed to build foundational skills.
- Technology integration for match management technology_integration unique to this orgUses PractiScore to streamline match scheduling, scoring, and payments, improving accessibility and transparency for participants.
- Volunteer-driven club operations volunteer-driven unique to this orgRelies on an all-volunteer team of enthusiasts to operate and sustain club activities, particularly in specialized areas such as air gun sports.
- Women-centered community and program development women-centered_community_building unique to this orgBuilds a supportive, women-centered shooting community focused on peer learning and shared experience, using a participatory model where members co-create events, training, and social activities.
- Youth development in shooting sports youth_development unique to this orgSupports youth involvement by offering a safe, controlled environment for young adults to learn, practice, and compete in shooting sports.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$2.11M
Contributions & grants$37K2%
Program service revenue$1.48M70%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$593K
expenses
Total expenses$2.09M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$828K
Grants paid out$21K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.75M
Cash$1.02M
Investments$0
Liabilities$107K
Net assets$2.65M
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +1.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
board members · 6
- CLIF PATTEN — Treasurer
- DEBBIE KEEHART — Chief Inst.
- JESSICA NIETZEL — Secretary
- JIM RASMUSSEN — Executive Ofcr
- JOHN KRUSHAK — President
- KEITH MANNING — Vice President
relationships · 7
who they work with
- Arizona Game and Fish Government — Manages a designated range on behalf of Arizona Game and Fish.
- Arizona Game and Fish Government — Manages a range owned by Arizona Game and Fish.
- Arizona Game and Fish Government — Manages the Rio Salado Sportsman's Club as an official range under the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
- Arizona Game and Fish Department Government — Designates the Rio Salado Sportsman's Club as an official Arizona Game and Fish Range.
- Arizona Game and Fish Department Government — Manages the Rio Salado Sportsman's Club as an official Arizona Game and Fish Range.
- Arizona Game and Fish Range Government — Manages an Arizona Game and Fish Range.
- PractiScore Partner — Utilizes PractiScore as its match management and payment system.