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MESA SPORTS ASSOCIATION INC
MESA, AZ · EIN 860540940 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · hohokams.org
revenue
$288K
expenses
$257K
net assets
$382K
employees
0
volunteers
167
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

CONTINUE THE LEGACY OF THE HOHOKAMS THROUGH OUR ENHANCEMENT OF SPRING TRAINING BASEBALL IN MESA, AZ, WHILE INVESTING OUR TIME AND RESOURCES TO BETTER THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE.

profile · synthesized from sources

MESA SPORTS ASSOCIATION INC, operating as MESA HOHOKAMS, supports youth sports and community organizations in the East Valley region of Arizona. The organization enhances Spring Training baseball experiences at Sloan Park and HoHoKam Stadium while raising funds through 50/50 raffles and an annual golf tournament. These funds are donated to local charities and youth sports programs, with millions distributed since inception.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $36K
    PROMOTE MAJOR AND MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY OF MESA PARKS AND THE SPORTS FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF MESA.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

50/50 Raffle Program
Raffles held during Spring Training games at Sloan Park and HoHoKam Stadium; half the proceeds go to the winner, half are donated to East Valley charities
HoHoKam Golf Tournament
Annual golf tournament at Longbow Golf Club with proceeds benefiting the Mesa Hohokam Foundation and youth sports organizations
Mesa City Wide High School Swim and Dive Championship
Annual two-day swim and dive competition for Mesa high schools held at Kino Junior High School Aquatic Center, including medals, towels, t-shirts, and a post-event BBQ
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Youth Competitive Swimming & Diving Events 8 activities
    • Organizes and runs the annual Mesa City Wide High School Swim Meet
      Plans and executes an annual high school swim meet held in late October at Mesa's facilities, prior to the State Swim Meet. The event includes timekeeping across eight lanes, recording results, providing participant awards (medals, trophies), branded merchandise (t-shirts, beach towels), and hosting a BBQ for participants and coaches. A diving competition was added in coordination with school coaches.
    • Organizes and runs the annual Mesa City Wide High School Swim Meet
      Plans and executes an annual high school swim meet in late October prior to the State Swim Meet, including lane management, timing, recording results, and providing event staff; added a diving competition by coordinating with school coaches.
    • Organizes annual Mesa City Wide High School Swim Meet
      Plans and runs an annual high school swim meet in late October prior to the State Swim Meet, including event setup, lane management, timing, and recording of results; added a diving competition by coordinating with school coaches.
    • Organizing Annual High School Swim and Dive Meet
      Organizes and hosts an annual Mesa City Wide High School Swim Meet, including a diving competition, providing event setup, staffing, timing, recording, and offering medals, trophies, and a BBQ for participants.
    • Organizing Annual High School Swim and Dive Meet
      Organizes and hosts an annual Mesa City Wide High School Swim Meet, including a diving competition, providing event setup, staffing, timing, recording, and offering medals, trophies, and a BBQ for participants.
    • Organizing and Hosting Annual High School Swim Meet
      Organizes and hosts an annual Mesa City Wide High School Swim Meet, including a diving competition, providing medals, trophies, and t-shirts to participants, and offering a BBQ for attendees.
    • Provides participant support and meals at swim meet
      Supplies medals, trophies, branded beach towels, t-shirts, and a BBQ meal of hamburgers and hot dogs for swimmers, divers, and coaches during the annual swim meet.
    • Provides participant support and meals at the annual swim meet
      Supplies medals, trophies, branded beach towels, t-shirts, and a BBQ meal with hamburgers and hot dogs to swimmers, divers, and coaches during the annual swim meet.
  • Youth Sports Participation Scholarships 6 activities
    • Financial Support for Youth Sports and Community
      Donates millions of dollars to youth sports organizations in the East Valley and supports economically disadvantaged individuals in the community through various initiatives.
    • Grants funds to youth sports organizations
      Has donated over $5 million to youth sports organizations in the East Valley to support youth and economically disadvantaged individuals through sports.
    • Provides financial support to youth sports organizations in the East Valley
      Has donated over $5 million to youth sports organizations in the East Valley, investing leadership, time, and resources to support youth and economically disadvantaged individuals through sports-related funding.
    • Provides financial support to youth sports organizations in the East Valley
      Has donated over $5 million to youth sports organizations in the East Valley through targeted investments and fundraising efforts.
    • Supporting Youth Sports and Disadvantaged Individuals
      Invests resources and leadership to support youth and economically disadvantaged individuals in the community, including donating over $5 million to youth sports organizations in the East Valley.
    • Supporting Youth Sports and Disadvantaged Individuals
      Invests resources and leadership to support youth and economically disadvantaged individuals in the community, including donating over $5 million to youth sports organizations in the East Valley.
  • Spring Training Baseball Operations 6 activities
    • Hosting Spring Training Baseball Games
      Hosts Spring Training home games for the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park and for the Athletics at HoHoKam Stadium, including organizing scheduled games and enhancing the overall experience for attendees.
    • Hosting Spring Training Baseball Games
      Hosts Spring Training baseball games for the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park and for the Athletics at HoHoKam Stadium, including organizing scheduled home games.
    • Hosting Spring Training Baseball Games
      Hosts Spring Training home games for the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park and for the Athletics at HoHoKam Stadium, including organizing scheduled games and enhancing the overall experience for attendees.
    • Hosts Major League Baseball Spring Training games
      Organizes and hosts Spring Training games for the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park and the Athletics at HoHoKam Stadium in Mesa, AZ, including scheduling 17 home games for the Athletics in 2026.
    • Hosts Major League Baseball Spring Training games at Sloan Park and HoHoKam Stadium
      Organizes and hosts Spring Training games for the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park and the Athletics at HoHoKam Stadium, including scheduling 17 home games for the Athletics in 2026. The organization operates as the host entity for these annual events in Mesa, AZ.
    • Hosts Major League Baseball Spring Training games at Sloan Park and HoHoKam Stadium
      Organizes and hosts Spring Training games for the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park and the Athletics at HoHoKam Stadium, including scheduling 17 home games for the Athletics in 2026.
  • 50/50 Raffle Fundraising 6 activities
    • Operates 50/50 raffles at Spring Training events to raise funds for community causes
      Runs a 50/50 raffle at Sloan Park during Chicago Cubs Spring Training events, distributing half the proceeds to a winning ticket holder and using the organization's share to raise millions of dollars for non-sports-related community charities since 2007.
    • Operates 50/50 raffles at Spring Training venues
      Runs 50/50 raffles at both Sloan Park and HoHoKam Stadium during Spring Training events, distributing half of the raffle proceeds to winners and using the remainder to support community causes; the program began in 2007 at Hohokam Park.
    • Operates 50/50 raffles at Spring Training venues to raise funds for community causes
      Runs 50/50 raffles during games at both Sloan Park and HoHoKam Stadium, distributing half the raffle proceeds to winning ticket holders and using the remainder to support non-sports community charities. The program began in 2007 at Hohokam Park and has raised millions of dollars over time.
    • Operating 50/50 Raffle Fundraisers
      Operates 50/50 raffles at Sloan Park and HoHoKam Stadium during Spring Training events, distributing half of the raffle pot to winners and using the remaining funds to support youth sports organizations and other community causes.
    • Operating 50/50 Raffle Fundraisers
      Operates 50/50 raffles at Sloan Park and HoHoKam Stadium during Spring Training events, distributing half of the raffle pot to winners and using the remaining funds to support youth sports organizations and other community causes.
    • Operating 50/50 Raffles
      Operates 50/50 raffles at Sloan Park and HoHoKam Stadium during Spring Training events, distributing half of the raffle pot to winners and using the remaining funds to support youth sports organizations and other community causes.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$288K
Contributions & grants$22K8%
Program service revenue$148K51%
Investment income$-59-0%
Other revenue$118K
expenses
Total expenses$257K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$183K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$451K
Cash$258K
Investments$0
Liabilities$69K
Net assets$382K
Liquid reserves12.1 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 11
  • AL CHILDRESS — DIRECTOR
  • ANITA PETERS — DIRECTOR
  • BRANDON SMITH — TREASURER
  • BRYAN VIVIAN — DIRECTOR
  • GARY WHITLEY — DIRECTOR
  • JEREMY FELSTEAD — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN DENNETT — SECRETARY
  • MARK FULLERTON — VICE-PRESIDE
  • RICH CURTIS — DIRECTOR
  • STEVE ADAMS — PRESIDENT
  • TIM BAUGHMAN — PAST PRESIDE
relationships · 17

who they work with

  • A New Leaf Partner — Recipient of donations from 50/50 raffles
  • Athletics Partner — Hosts the Athletics for Spring Training at HoHoKam Stadium.
  • Boost a Foster Family Partner — Recipient of donations from 50/50 raffles
  • Chicago Cubs Partner — Collaborates with the Chicago Cubs during spring training events at Sloan Park.
  • Chicago Cubs Partner — Hosts the Chicago Cubs for Spring Training at Sloan Park.
  • Chicago Cubs Partner — Hosts the Chicago Cubs for spring training at Sloan Park.
  • Community Bridges Partner — Recipient of donations from 50/50 raffles
  • Corbin’s Legacy Partner — Recipient of donations from 50/50 raffles
  • HoHoKam Stadium Partner — Hosts the 50/50 raffle program at the stadium venue.
  • Impact One Breast Cancer Foundation Partner — Recipient of donations from 50/50 raffles
  • Kino Junior High School Aquatic Center Partner — Hosts the annual swim and dive meet at their aquatic center.
  • Mesa Historical Museum Partner — Recipient of donations from 50/50 raffles
  • Mesa Hohokam Foundation Partner — Receives all proceeds from the HoHoKam Golf Tournament to support youth sports activities.
  • Oakland Athletics Partner — Hosts the Athletics' spring training games at HoHoKam Park.
  • Oakwood Creative Care Partner — Recipient of donations from 50/50 raffles
  • Over Flow Missions Partner — Recipient of donations from 50/50 raffles
  • Solid Rock Teen Center Partner — Recipient of donations from 50/50 raffles