activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 11
- Community and Educational Facility Operation Water & Desert Ecology Education FacilitiesOperates various facilities that serve as educational centers, meeting spaces, and event venues, such as the SRP Water Education Facility, the Eisendrath Center for Water Conservation, and a Visitor's Center offering docent-led tours.
- Community and Recreational Project Support Public Recreational and Cultural Facility DevelopmentSupports the construction and development of various community and recreational projects, such as the Tempe Center for the Arts, the Children’s Splash Playground at Tempe Beach Park, and the Papago Park Regional Master Plan, contributing to public spaces and amenities.
- Historical and Cultural Preservation Projects Mission Restoration & Structural PreservationSupports and manages the restoration, construction, and preservation of historical, cultural, and recreational projects along the Rio Salado Corridor and Papago Park, contributing over $18 million since 2001. Key projects include the Hayden Flour Mill, Eisendrath House, and the Sandra Day O’Connor House.
- Historical and Cultural Site Restoration and Management Historic Building Restoration & Adaptive ReuseManages and restores historical and cultural sites, including the Hayden Flour Mill, Eisendrath House, and the Sandra Day O'Connor House, often transforming them into community venues, educational centers, or event spaces. This includes structural work, landscaping, and installation of interpretive displays.
- Historical and Cultural Site Restoration and Management Historic Building Restoration & Adaptive ReuseManages and restores historical and cultural sites, including the Hayden Flour Mill, Eisendrath House, and Sandra Day O’Connor House, preserving their integrity and adapting them for public use as event venues, educational centers, and visitor attractions. This includes structural work, landscaping, and installation of interpretive displays.
- Operation of Educational and Event Venues Water & Desert Ecology Education FacilitiesOperates and manages several facilities that serve as educational centers, special event venues, and meeting spaces. These include the Eisendrath Center for Water Conservation (housing the City of Tempe’s Water Conservation Department and offering tours), the SRP Water Education Facility, and the restored Hayden Flour Mill grounds for community events.
- Support for Public Recreational and Cultural Projects Public Recreational and Cultural Facility DevelopmentSupports and funds the construction and grand openings of public recreational and cultural projects, including the Tempe Center for the Arts, the Children’s Splash Playground at Tempe Beach Park, and the Arizona Boathouse and Welcome Center project.
- Veterans Memorial Development and Maintenance Memorial Development and Community EngagementDevelops and maintains the Veterans Memorial at Beach Park in Tempe, which includes a Memory Walk, an Overlook & Visitors Plaza, and the Veterans Parade art installation featuring laser-cut steel silhouettes.
- Veterans Memorial Development and Maintenance Memorial Development and Community EngagementDevelops and maintains the Veterans Memorial at Beach Park in Tempe, which includes a Memory Walk, Overlook & Visitors Plaza, and the Veterans Parade art installation featuring laser-cut steel silhouettes.
- Veterans Memorial Development and Maintenance Memorial Development and Community EngagementDevelops and maintains the Veterans Memorial at Beach Park in Tempe, which includes a Memory Walk, an Overlook & Visitors Plaza, and the Veterans Parade featuring laser-cut steel silhouettes.
- Water Conservation Education and Facilities Management Water & Desert Ecology Education FacilitiesOperates the SRP Water Education Facility and the Eisendrath Center for Water Conservation, providing space for water conservation classes, meetings for community organizations, and educational exhibits on water conservation and sustainability.
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- Community Engagement and Collaboration Public Recreational and Cultural Facility DevelopmentEngages volunteers in project committees and participates in collaborations such as presenting the Papago Park Regional Master Plan, funding the grand opening of Tempe Center for the Arts, and establishing the Children’s Splash Playground at Tempe Beach Park.
- Volunteer Engagement Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementOffers and facilitates volunteer opportunities for individuals to participate in project committees, supporting the organization's various initiatives.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Community Engagement and Resource Development for Master Plan Implementation community_development_and_fundingThe organization coordinates with local government and the community, and develops financial resources to support the build-out of non-commercial areas within large-scale master plans, such as the Rio Salado Town Lake Master Plan, which includes developing parks, recreational facilities, and educational spaces.
- Convene dialogue and education through historic preservation historical_preservationBy preserving historically significant sites like the O’Connor House, the organization creates spaces for public dialogue, consensus building, and educational programming that honor civic leadership and promote community engagement.
- Engage volunteers in governance and project implementation volunteer_engagement_in_governanceVolunteers are integrated into organizational planning and project committees through structured sign-up processes and dedicated governance roles, ensuring community involvement in decision-making and execution.
- Engaging Volunteers in Organizational Planning and Project Implementation volunteer_engagementThe organization actively involves volunteers in organizational planning through dedicated committees and matches individuals to project committees based on their interests to support various initiatives.
- Facilitate public-private partnerships as a catalyst organization public_private_partnershipsThe organization acts as a catalyst and "honest broker" to connect public and private stakeholders, facilitating partnerships that advance economic development, historic restoration, recreation, and education projects in the Rio Salado and Papago Park region.
- Facilitating Public-Private Partnerships for Regional Development public_private_partnershipsThe organization acts as a catalyst and "honest broker" to connect public and private entities and individuals, fostering partnerships to promote, preserve, and enhance the cultural, historical, recreational, and natural resources of the Rio Salado and Papago Park region, thereby ensuring its success as a major urban destination.
- Preserving and Utilizing Historic Sites for Public Service and Education historical_preservation_and_educationThe organization preserves significant historical sites, such as the home of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, to celebrate and sustain visions of leadership and public service. These sites are then utilized as settings for dialogue, consensus building, and educational programming, or as centers for specific community services like water conservation.
- Promoting and Enhancing Regional Resources resource_stewardshipThe organization actively works to promote, preserve, and enhance the cultural, historical, recreational, and natural resources of the Rio Salado and Papago Park region to ensure its long-term success and benefit to the community.
- Providing Education on Water Conservation and Sustainability environmental_educationThe organization offers education on water conservation and sustainability through dedicated galleries and strategic partnerships, aiming to raise awareness and promote responsible resource management.
- Steward regional natural and cultural resources through strategic coordination resource_managementThe organization promotes, preserves, and enhances the cultural, historical, recreational, and natural resources of the Rio Salado and Papago Park region through coordinated planning, resource management, and collaboration with municipal and community partners.
- Utilizing Historic Sites for Dialogue, Education, and Conservation historical_preservation_and_educationThe organization preserves historic homes, such as the O'Connor House, to serve as settings for dialogue, consensus building, and educational programming, and also utilizes restored historic homes as water conservation centers to provide education on sustainability.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Arizona Boathouse and Welcome Center
Current project to develop a boathouse and welcome center at Tempe Town Lake to support recreation and visitor services (status: in progress).
Eisendrath Center for Water Conservation
Restored 1930s adobe home serving as a water conservation education center, event venue, and visitor center with docent-led tours; houses Tempe’s Water Conservation Department.
Hayden Flour Mill Restoration
Revitalization of the historic Hayden Flour Mill site, including graffiti removal, landscaping, lighting, interpretive signage, and creation of a public lawn and stage for community events.
O’Connor House Preservation
Relocation and restoration of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s 1957 adobe home to Papago Park, preserving it as a site for civic dialogue and educational programming.
Veterans Memorial at Tempe Beach Park
Development of a memorial honoring U.S. veterans, featuring the Memory Walk with commemorative pavers and the Overlook & Visitors Plaza on the historic Ash Avenue Bridge abutment.
relationships · 74
who they work with
- APS Funder — Major donor instrumental in project success.
- American Express Funder — Major donor for the Eisendrath House restoration project.
- American Outdoor Funder — Major contributor of $10,000 and above to the Rio Salado Foundation.
- American Outdoor Funder — Major donor for the Hayden Flour Mill project.
- Arizona Cardinals Funder — Major contributor of $10,000 and above to the Rio Salado Foundation.
- Arizona Historical Society Museum Partner — The O'Connor House was relocated adjacent to this museum.
- Arizona Public Service Funder — Major contributor of $10,000 and above to the Rio Salado Foundation.
- Arizona Public Service Funder — Major donor to the Veterans Memorial project.
- Bert A. Getz Trust Funder — Major contributor of $10,000 and above to the Rio Salado Foundation.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Funder — Major contributor of $10,000 and above to the Rio Salado Foundation.
- Bruce T. Halley Family Foundation Funder — Major contributor of $10,000 and above to the Rio Salado Foundation.
- City of Tempe Funder — Major donor for the Eisendrath House restoration project.
- City of Tempe Funder — Major donor for the Hayden Flour Mill project.
- City of Tempe Government — Authorized the foundation to engage in comprehensive fundraising efforts.
- City of Tempe Government — Receives support from the City of Tempe for its projects and coordinates with the city on the master plan.
- City of Tempe Partner — Identified the site in Papago Park for the O'Connor House relocation.
- City of Tempe Partner — Partnered to rejuvenate the Hayden Flour Mill and its grounds.
- City of Tempe Partner — Supports the Veterans Memorial dedicated to veterans.
- City of Tempe’s Water Conservation Department Partner — Houses the City of Tempe’s Water Conservation Department at the Eisendrath Center.
- Cox Communications Funder — Major contributor of $10,000 and above to the Rio Salado Foundation.
- Cox Communications Funder — Major donor for the Hayden Flour Mill project.
- Cox Communications Funder — Major donor instrumental in project success.
- Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation Funder — Major contributor of $10,000 and above to the Rio Salado Foundation.
- DMB Associates Funder — Major contributor of $10,000 and above to the Rio Salado Foundation.
- DMB Associates Funder — Major donor to the O'Connor House project.
- Dorrance Family Foundation Funder — Major contributor of $10,000 and above to the Rio Salado Foundation.
- Gary and Jeanne Herberger Trust Funder — Major contributor of $10,000 and above to the Rio Salado Foundation.
- Gila River Indian Community Funder — Major donor for the Eisendrath House restoration project.
- Globe Foundation Funder — Major contributor of $10,000 and above to the Rio Salado Foundation.
- Goldman Sachs Gives Funder — Major contributor of $10,000 and above to the Rio Salado Foundation.
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