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TUCSON NURSES WEEK FOUNDATION

Tucson, AZ · EIN 860771880 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE A84 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · tucsonnursesweekfoundation.org
revenue
$36K
expenses
$33K
net assets
$62K
employees
mission · from form 990

Recognize Tucson Nurses

profile · synthesized from sources

The Tucson Nurses' Week Foundation is a nonprofit organization that celebrates and recognizes the contributions of nurses in the Tucson area. It organizes an annual Nurses Week event, including a conference and gala, to honor outstanding nurses and promote education and research within the nursing profession. The foundation aims to enhance the public's awareness of nurses' roles in community health.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Alex Stuetze Memorial Pediatric Award
An award recognizing excellence in pediatric nursing.
Clinical Nursing Research Grant
A grant funded by Fabulous 50 Alumni donations to support clinical nursing research.
Fabulous 50 Nurses Recognition
Annual recognition of 50 outstanding nurses in the Tucson area for their accomplishments, innovations, and contributions.
Most Inspirational Mentor Award
An award recognizing nurses who serve as inspirational mentors.
Top 5 LPN
An award recognizing top Licensed Practical Nurses.
Tucson Nurses Week Events
Annual citywide celebration of Nurses Week, including a conference, healthy fair, and gala to recognize and honor nurses.
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Nurse Recognition and Education Events 13 activities
    • Annual Educational Conference and Healthy Fair
      Hosts an annual educational conference and healthy fair, including provisions such as student lunches during the event. The 2026 conference is themed "Nursing with Purpose: Southern Arizona Strong" and is scheduled for May 8, 2026.
    • Annual Gala Celebration
      Hosts an annual Gala to celebrate Tucson Nurses, with the 2026 event scheduled for May 9, 2026. The gala is part of a broader Nurses Week celebration.
    • Annual Gala celebration for nurses
      Organizes an annual Gala to celebrate Tucson nurses, with the 2026 event scheduled for May 9, 2026, as part of a multi-day recognition program.
    • Annual Gala celebration for nurses
      Hosts an annual Gala to celebrate Tucson Nurses, with the 2026 event scheduled for May 9, 2026, as part of a coordinated conference and celebration series.
    • Annual educational conference and healthy fair
      Hosts an annual educational conference and healthy fair, including student lunches, with the next event scheduled for May 8, 2026, under the theme "Nursing with Purpose: Southern Arizona Strong."
    • Annual educational conference and healthy fair
      Hosts an annual educational conference and healthy fair, including student lunches, with the 2026 event titled "Nursing with Purpose: Southern Arizona Strong" scheduled for May 8, 2026. The first such event, "Showcase of Tucson Nurses: Sharing, Caring, and Celebrating," was held in 1995.
    • Award Program for Nurses
      Honors 50 outstanding nurses annually during Tucson Nurses Week events, recognizing excellence, accomplishments, innovations, and contributions to community health across all nursing settings and practices. The program has been ongoing since 1995, with awards also presented from 2022 to 2024.
    • Award recognition program for nurses
      Honors 50 outstanding nurses annually during Tucson Nurses Week events, recognizing excellence across all nursing settings and types of practice since 1995, with awards also given in 2022–2024 after a pause.
    • Award recognition program for nurses
      Honors 50 outstanding nurses annually during Tucson Nurses Week events, recognizing excellence, innovation, and contributions to community health across all nursing settings and practices. The program has been ongoing since 1995, with awards also presented from 2022 to 2024.
    • Citywide Nurses Week Celebration
      Organizes a citywide celebration of Nurses Week, beginning with the first "Showcase of Tucson Nurses: Sharing, Caring, and Celebrating" event in 1995, emphasizing professionalism, education, research, and personal vitality in nursing.
    • Hosting Annual Educational Conference and Health Fair
      The organization hosts an annual educational conference and health fair, providing student lunches and organizing events like the 2026 conference "Nursing with Purpose: Southern Arizona Strong." The first citywide "Showcase of Tucson Nurses: Sharing, Caring, and Celebrating" event was organized in 1995, emphasizing professionalism, education, research, and personal vitality.
    • Hosting Annual Gala to Celebrate Nurses
      The organization hosts an annual Gala to celebrate Tucson Nurses, with the 2026 Gala Celebration scheduled for May 9, 2026.
    • Recognizing and Awarding Nurses
      The organization recognizes and honors 50 outstanding nurses annually during Tucson Nurses Week events, celebrating their accomplishments, innovations, and contributions to community health. Awards have been provided to nurses from 1995 to 2020, and again from 2022 to 2024.
  • Research Grantmaking and Support Services 4 activities
    • Clinical Nursing Research Grant
      Provides a Clinical Nursing Research Grant to support nursing research initiatives.
    • Clinical Nursing Research Grant program
      Provides a Clinical Nursing Research Grant to support nursing research, reflecting a commitment to advancing the profession through inquiry and innovation.
    • Clinical Nursing Research Grant program
      Provides a Clinical Nursing Research Grant to support nursing research initiatives.
    • Providing Clinical Nursing Research Grants
      The organization provides a Clinical Nursing Research Grant to support advancements in nursing research.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$36K
Contributions & grants$66K183%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$33K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$62K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$62K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +211.9%
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • American Nurses Association Partner — Receives support and leadership from the American Nurses Association for annual Nurses Week events.
  • London Florence Nightingale Museum Partner — Reproduces the Florence Nightingale logo with permission from the museum.