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The Friends of Arizona Highways Magazine Foundation

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860522951 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · ahps.org
revenue
$1.1M
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$105K
employees
3
volunteers
28
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

TO EDUCATE, MOTIVATE AND INSPIRE CREATIVITY AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE IN PHOTOGRAPHY THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL INSTRUCTION BY VISITING EXTRAORDINARY DESTINATIONS IN ARIZONA AND BEYOND.

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Hellenic Professional Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Hellenic culture and heritage through educational, cultural, and social activities. It serves individuals of Hellenic descent and Philhellenes in Northern California, providing networking opportunities and resources for professional growth.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Educational Lectures and Events
Organizes lectures, seminars, and cultural events on topics of interest to members and the Hellenic community.
Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to high school seniors and college students with a declared major in Hellenic Studies and a family member in good standing with the society.
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Hellenic and Fraternal Heritage Education 8 activities
    • Organize educational and cultural events
      Organizes lectures, programs, events, seminars, and films on topics of interest to members and the broader public, with a focus on Hellenic culture and heritage. These activities serve members, the general public, and the Hellenic Community.
    • Organize educational and cultural events
      Organizes lectures, programs, events, seminars, and films on topics of interest to members and the broader public, with a focus on Hellenic culture, arts, and intellectual life.
    • Organize educational and cultural events
      Organizes lectures, programs, events, seminars, and films on topics related to Hellenic culture and language for members, the general public, and the Hellenic Community.
    • Organizing cultural and educational events
      The organization organizes and sponsors lectures, programs, events, seminars, and films on topics of interest to members, the general public, and the Hellenic Community, focusing on cultural, artistic, and intellectual activities.
    • Promote Hellenic culture and language outreach
      Provides speakers, visual aids, and literature on Hellenic culture and language to schools, community groups, and organizations; offers professional orientation and support to newcomers from Greece and Hellenes relocating from other U.S. regions.
    • Promote Hellenic culture and language outreach
      Provides speakers, visual aids, and literature on Hellenic culture and language to schools, community groups, and organizations. Offers professional orientation and support to newcomers from Greece and Hellenes relocating from other U.S. regions.
    • Provide cultural outreach and newcomer support
      Provides speakers, visual aids, and literature on Hellenic culture and language to schools, community groups, and organizations; offers professional orientation and assistance to newcomers from Greece and Hellenes relocating from other U.S. regions.
    • Providing educational resources and support
      The organization provides speakers, visual aids, and literature on Hellenic culture and language to groups, schools, and communities, and offers professional orientation and assistance to newcomers from Greece and Hellenes from other U.S. regions.
  • Member Recognition Awards 4 activities
    • Administer honors and awards program
      Bestows honors and awards on members and others in recognition of meritorious contributions to the field of Hellenism.
    • Bestowing honors and awards
      The organization bestows honors and awards on members and others for meritorious performance in the field of Hellenism.
    • Recognize contributions to Hellenism
      Bestows honors and awards on individuals for meritorious performance and service in advancing Hellenic heritage and values.
    • Recognize contributions to Hellenism through awards
      Bestows honors and awards on members and others who have demonstrated meritorious performance in advancing Hellenism.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$1.07M
Contributions & grants$53K5%
Program service revenue$1.02M95%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$87
expenses
Total expenses$1.03M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$217K
Grants paid out$300
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$612K
Cash$91K
Investments$211K
Liabilities$507K
Net assets$105K
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +320.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROBERTA LITES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45 $93K
AMY HORN DIRECTOR 5 $14K
board members · 9
  • IVAN MARTINEZ — DIRECTOR
  • JACK JORDAN — DIRECTOR
  • JON VEMO — SECRETARY
  • KAREN FARUGIA — DIRECTOR
  • MARK LAVERMAN — DIRECTOR
  • RICK JACOBI — PRESIDENT
  • RON YORK — TREASURER
  • STEPHANOS ANTONAIDES — VICE PRESIDENT
  • TINA LITTERAL — DIRECTOR