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Tucson Conquistadores Inc

Tucson, AZ · EIN 202132844 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · www.tucsonconquistadores.com
revenue
$0
expenses
$0
net assets
$233K
employees
0
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

Support of amateur athletics

profile · synthesized from sources

Tucson Conquistadores Inc is a nonprofit organization founded in 1962 that supports youth amateur athletics in Southern Arizona, with a focus on disadvantaged and disabled youth. The organization raises funds primarily through its operation of professional golf tournaments, including the Cologuard Classic on the PGA TOUR Champions, and distributes financial assistance to youth sports programs and organizations. Since its inception, it has provided millions in support to local youth initiatives.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Charity Car Raffle
Annual raffle offering a new Chevrolet Bolt EV or cash prizes, with proceeds supporting youth athletic programs in Southern Arizona
Cologuard Classic
PGA TOUR Champions golf tournament hosted annually in Tucson, AZ, serving as the primary fundraising event for the organization
Youth Athletic Funding Program
Grants financial assistance to youth sports teams, organizations, and individuals in Southern Arizona, with emphasis on disadvantaged and disabled youth
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Golf Tournament Fundraising 4 activities
    • Established and ran the Tucson Conquistador Classic
      Established the Tucson Conquistador Classic in 2015 as part of the PGA TOUR Champions; the event was held for three editions, integrating professional golf with community fundraising.
    • Hosted PGA TOUR Champions events at Omni Tucson National Resort
      Hosted the PGA TOUR Champions event at the Catalina course at Omni Tucson National Resort from 2015 through 2023, continuing the organization’s tradition of leveraging professional golf for youth fundraising.
    • Organized and managed the Tucson Open golf tournament
      Organized and managed the PGA TOUR-affiliated Tucson Open golf tournament from 1966 through 2006, raising millions of dollars for youth programs in Southern Arizona. The event was nationally televised and served as a major fundraising platform.
    • Provided tournament leadership for the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship
      Served as the tournament leadership and sales team for the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship from 2007 to 2014, raising record funds for youth programs in Southern Arizona.
  • Charity Sports & Recreation Tournaments 2 activities
    • Held annual fundraising events including the Sports Banquet
      Held their first fundraiser, a Sports Banquet, in 1963, establishing a tradition of annual fundraising events to support youth programs.
    • Provided financial assistance to youth teams and organizations
      Provided financial assistance to hundreds of youth teams, organizations, and individuals since 1962, funded primarily through golf tournament revenues.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Hosted the 2026 Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences
      Will host the 2026 Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences at La Paloma Country Club and Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa from March 15–22, 2026, continuing its role in organizing PGA TOUR Champions events for youth benefit.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

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 lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$308K
Cash$302K
Investments$0
Liabilities$75K
Net assets$233K
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 12
  • Arun Rao — President
  • Brent DeRaad — Director
  • Chris Maloney — Advisor
  • David Niichel — Director
  • Drew Rosen — Secretary
  • JV Nyman — Director
  • Joe Hickle — Director
  • Josh Robinson — Director
  • Justin Martinez — Treasurer
  • Ryan George — Vice President
  • Tom Clark — Advisor/Past President
  • Tom Jones — Advisor
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • Boys and Girls Clubs Partner — Beneficiary of fundraising efforts in Tucson, Sierra Vista, and Nogales.
  • Educational Enrichment Foundation Partner — Beneficiary of fundraising efforts.
  • Field of Dreams/Challenger Little League sports complex Partner — Beneficiary of fundraising efforts.
  • First Tee - Tucson Partner — Beneficiary of fundraising efforts.
  • NBC Partner — Broadcast the Tucson Open as the NBC Tucson Open starting in 1976.
  • O’Rielly Chevrolet Partner — Partner in the Charity Car Raffle, providing the grand prize vehicle and hosting the drawing.
  • PGA TOUR Partner — Organized a PGA TOUR event, the Tucson Open, through 2006.
  • PGA Tour Champions Partner — Established the Tucson Conquistador Classic as part of the PGA Tour Champions in 2015.
  • 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.
  • YMCA Partner — Beneficiary of fundraising efforts.