named programs · 7 · from sources
what they call their work
Back to School Shopping Spree
Annual event providing clothing, shoes, and school supplies to low-income children in Yuma through JCPenney and other sponsors
Carver Elementary School Project
Facility improvement initiative for special needs children, including playground upgrades funded by BCBS of Arizona and The Rotary Foundation
Christmas Shopping Spree
Event that helps children with special living circumstances receive new clothes and gifts during the holiday season
Dateland School Backpack Program
Weekly program providing backpacks filled with food or supplies to students, organized by Rotarian Ronna Stubbs
Local College Scholarship Program
Provides financial support to students pursuing higher education, with approximately $8,000 awarded annually
Penitentiary Pint Fest
Beer tasting event at Yuma Territorial Prison featuring live music and local vendors to raise funds for community projects
RYLA Leadership Camp
Sends local youth to Rotary Youth Leadership Awards camp to develop leadership skills
activities · 10 groups
what they do
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Educational Resource Provision 10 activities
- Community ProjectsConducts several annual community projects including a dictionary project, a USA maps project at elementary schools, a Christmas shopping spree, and service projects at Carver Elementary School.
- Community ProjectsConducts several annual community projects, including a dictionary project, a USA maps project, a Christmas shopping spree, and service projects at Carver Elementary School.
- Community ProjectsConducts several annual community projects, including a dictionary project, a USA maps project (often painted at elementary schools with youth help), a Christmas shopping spree, and service projects at local elementary schools like Carver Elementary.
- Community ProjectsConducts several annual community projects including a dictionary project, USA maps project, Christmas shopping spree, and service projects at Carver Elementary School.
- Community Projects and School SupportConducts various community projects including a dictionary project, USA maps project, and a Christmas shopping spree. The organization also invests in school improvements, such as a $28,000 investment in Carver Elementary School for playground and facility upgrades for special needs children.
- Elementary School Facility ImprovementsInvested almost $28,000 into Carver Elementary School for improvements to the playground and other facilities for special needs children.
- Elementary School Facility ImprovementsInvested approximately $28,000 into Carver Elementary School for improvements to the playground and other facilities specifically for special needs children.
- Elementary literacy and educational projectsConducts annual educational initiatives including a dictionary project and large-scale USA maps project at local elementary schools, often involving the Yuma High Interact Club.
- Elementary school facility improvementsInvested nearly $28,000 in improvements to Carver Elementary School, including playground and special needs facilities, with major work completed December 2014.
- School Facility ImprovementsInvested almost $28,000 into Carver Elementary School for improvements to the playground and other facilities for special needs children.
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Youth Service Leadership Clubs 9 activities
- Youth Community Service EngagementInvolves youth in community service through two local high school Interact Clubs.
- Youth Community Service EngagementInvolves youth in community service through two local high school Interact Clubs.
- Youth Community Service and Leadership DevelopmentEngages youth in community service through local high school Interact Clubs and sends children to RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) to develop leadership skills.
- Youth Leadership DevelopmentSends children to RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) to develop leadership skills, having sent 11 children.
- Youth Leadership DevelopmentSends children to RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) to develop leadership skills, having sent 11 children in one instance.
- Youth Leadership DevelopmentSends children to RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) to develop leadership skills, having sent 11 children to the program.
- Youth Leadership DevelopmentSends children to RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) to develop leadership skills.
- Youth engagement via Interact ClubsSupports community service and youth involvement through two local high school Interact Clubs.
- Youth leadership development through RYLASends local youth to the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), with 11 children attending to develop leadership skills.
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Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 5 activities
- College ScholarshipsProvides local college scholarships, aiming to award approximately $8,000 in scholarship money annually.
- College ScholarshipsProvides local college scholarships, aiming to award approximately $8,000 in scholarship money.
- Local College ScholarshipsProvides local college scholarships, aiming to award approximately $8,000 in scholarship money annually.
- Local College ScholarshipsProvides local college scholarships, aiming to award approximately $8,000 in scholarship money.
- Local college scholarship programProvides annual scholarships to local students, with plans to award approximately $8,000 in scholarship funds.
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Back-to-School Supplies Distribution 4 activities
- Annual back-to-school shopping eventProvides new clothing, shoes, and school supplies for children from low-income families through an annual shopping event; supported 32 children in a recent year.
- Back-to-School Shopping EventHosts an annual back-to-school shopping event to provide new clothing, shoes, and school supplies for children from struggling families, serving over 30 children annually.
- Back-to-School Shopping EventHosts an annual back-to-school shopping event to provide new clothing, shoes, and school supplies for children from struggling families, serving over 30 local school-aged children annually.
- Back-to-School Shopping EventHosts an annual back-to-school shopping event to provide new clothing, shoes, and school supplies for children from struggling families, serving over 30 local school-aged children annually.
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Charity Galas and Auctions 3 activities
- Community Fundraising and ReinvestmentHosts fundraising events, such as a ball drop fundraiser, with 100% of profits reinvested into the local community for various projects.
- Community fundraising eventsHosts fundraising events such as a ball drop (selling over 1,200 balls and awarding a $2,000 prize), with 100% of profits reinvested into local community programs.
- Fundraising EventsHosts fundraising events, such as a ball drop fundraiser that sold over 1200 balls, with 100% of profits reinvested into the local community.
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Youth & Vulnerable Populations Literacy Support 3 activities
- Elementary Literacy ProgramsOperates literacy programs for elementary school students.
- Elementary Literacy ProgramsOperates literacy programs for elementary school students.
- Elementary Literacy ProgramsOperates elementary literacy programs.
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Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 2 activities
- Food Provision for the HungryProvides food to individuals experiencing hunger in the community.
- Food Provision for the HungryProvides food for individuals experiencing hunger in the community.
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Regular Member Lodge Meetings 2 activities
- Weekly Club Lunch MeetingsHolds weekly club lunch meetings every Thursday for its members.
- Weekly Club MeetingsHolds weekly club lunch meetings every Thursday.
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Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 1 activity
- Annual Christmas Shopping SpreeOrganizes a yearly Christmas Shopping Spree event for children, providing gifts and holiday support.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Food Provision for the HungryProvides food for the hungry.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$102K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$130%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$102K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$64K
balance sheet
Total assets$72K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$72K
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +48.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
board members · 8
- Annette Lagunas — Director
- Annie Clary — Director
- Dana Lopez — Director
- Kari Tatar — Director
- Kevin Smith — Director
- Laurie Ramos — Director
- Leslie McClendon — Director
- Russell McCloud — Director
relationships · 9
who they work with
- BCBS of Arizona Funder — Partnered to invest in improvements at Carver Elementary School.
- BCBS of Arizona Partner — Partnered to invest in improvements at Carver Elementary School.
- Rotary International Network — Operates under the motto "Service Above Self" of Rotary International.
- The Rotary Foundation Funder — Partnered to invest in improvements at Carver Elementary School.
- The Rotary Foundation Partner — Partnered to invest in improvements at Carver Elementary School.
- Yuma Civic Center Partner — Hosts regular club lunch meetings at its facility.
- Yuma Civic Center Partner — Hosts the Fort Yuma Rotary Club's weekly lunch meetings.
- Yuma Elks Lodge #476 Partner — Hosts weekly meetings at their location.
- Yuma High Interact Club Partner — Collaborates with the Yuma High Interact Club on service projects, such as painting USA maps at elementary schools.