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Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance Inc

Tucson, AZ · EIN 834384170 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · santacruzheritage.org
revenue
$172K
expenses
$153K
net assets
$31K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Organization's Mission - To connect people to the historic and cultural foundations and the living landscape of the Santa Cruz Valley and actively work towards its long-term stewardship.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area is a congressionally designated, non-regulatory program managed by the Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance, a nonprofit focused on preserving and promoting the cultural, historical, and natural heritage of a 3,300-square-mile region in southern Arizona. The organization takes a community-driven approach to stewardship, supporting heritage tourism, education, conservation, and historic preservation through partnerships and public engagement. It operates with a small staff and relies on volunteers and collaborative networks across Pima and Santa Cruz counties.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Climate Community Day
Annual outreach event at Pima Community College connecting students, faculty, and community members with sustainability resources and heritage organizations
Heritage Ambassador Program
Volunteer program engaging individuals and organizations to promote heritage stewardship, share regional history, and connect the public with cultural and natural resources across the Santa Cruz Valley
Management Plan Implementation
Strategic initiative to preserve and interpret cultural, historic, natural, and recreational resources through partnerships and community collaboration
Peña Blanca Family Outdoor Day
Family-oriented event promoting outdoor recreation and environmental education at Peña Blanca Lake, highlighting regional natural resources
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Leadership & Organizational Capacity Training 4 activities
    • Build capacity of local community groups
      Provides capacity-building assistance to local organizations through education programs, supporting 1,162 groups.
    • Capacity-building support for community groups
      Provided capacity-building assistance to 1,162 organizations through educational programming and institutional support.
    • Capacity-building support for community groups
      Provided capacity-building assistance to 1,162 organizations through education programs aimed at strengthening community engagement and operational effectiveness.
    • Educational Programs and Capacity Building
      Offers educational programs and provides capacity-building assistance to groups, delivering 302 educational programs and assisting 1,162 groups.
  • Community Garden Events & Tours 2 activities
    • Education and outreach programming
      Delivered 302 educational programs and participated in community events such as Climate Community Day at Pima Community College and Peña Blanca Family Outdoor Day to connect the public with the story and natural resources of the National Heritage Area.
    • Education and outreach programming
      Delivered 302 educational programs and participated in community events such as Climate Community Day at Pima Community College and Peña Blanca Family Outdoor Day to connect the public with the natural and cultural resources of the region.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Deliver educational programs and public outreach events
      Offers educational programming and participates in community events such as Climate Community Day at Pima Community College and Peña Blanca Family Outdoor Day to engage the public and promote awareness of the National Heritage Area and regional natural resources.
    • Manage and steward the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area
      Leads the management and long-term stewardship of the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area, including securing federal approval of the Management Plan from the U.S. Department of the Interior in December 2022, ensuring support for at least 15 years.
    • Management and advocacy for National Heritage Area designation
      Prepared, submitted, and secured approval of the National Heritage Area Management Plan through public consultation and federal review processes, culminating in formal approval by the U.S. Department of the Interior in December 2022, ensuring stewardship support for at least 15 years.
    • Management and advocacy for the National Heritage Area
      Developed, submitted, and secured federal approval of the National Heritage Area Management Plan, including public comment and review by the National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior, ensuring long-term stewardship of the area for at least 15 years.
    • National Heritage Area Management and Stewardship
      Developed and secured approval for the National Heritage Area Management Plan from the U.S. Department of the Interior, ensuring stewardship of the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area for at least 15 years.
    • Provide public access to natural and cultural landscapes
      Facilitates public access to the sky islands and desert seas landscape within the National Heritage Area for scenic enjoyment and ecological appreciation.
    • Public Access and Engagement for Heritage Area
      Provides public access to the sky islands and desert seas landscape within the National Heritage Area for scenic and ecological appreciation, and engages the public through participation in community events like Climate Community Day and Peña Blanca Family Outdoor Day to share information about the area and promote outdoor activities.
    • Public access and ecological appreciation programming
      Facilitates public access to and appreciation of the sky islands and desert seas landscape within the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area through scenic and ecological engagement initiatives.
    • Public access and ecological appreciation programs
      Facilitates public access to the sky islands and desert seas landscape within the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area for scenic and ecological appreciation, promoting engagement with the region’s natural resources.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$172K
Contributions & grants$172K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$153K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$31K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$31K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 2
  • Bob Love — Director
  • Richard Fe Tom — Director
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • Arizona State Parks Government — Kathryn Leonard, State Historic Preservation Officer for Arizona State Parks, is a member of the Partnership Council.
  • Dos Cabezas WineWorks Partner — Kelly Bostock, owner of Dos Cabezas WineWorks, is a member of the Partnership Council.
  • Ironwood Tree Experience Partner — Eric Dhruv, Executive Director of Ironwood Tree Experience, is a member of the Partnership Council.
  • La Linea Art Studio Partner — Evan Kory, President of La Linea Art Studio, is a member of the Partnership Council.
  • NSF NOIRLab-Kitt Peak National Observatory Partner — Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan, Education Development Liaison for NSF NOIRLab-Kitt Peak National Observatory, is a member of the Partnership Council.
  • National Park Service Government — Reviewed and approved the National Heritage Area Management Plan.
  • Pima Community College Partner — Participates in the college's Climate Community Day event.
  • Santa Fe Ranch Foundation Partner — Las Lagunas de Anza is the Santa Fe Ranch Foundation’s outreach project in Nogales, AZ.
  • Sonoran Institute Partner — Luke Cole, Director of the Santa Cruz River Program at Sonoran Institute, is a member of the Partnership Council.
  • Tohono O’odham Community College Partner — Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan, an instructor at Tohono O’odham Community College, is a member of the Partnership Council.
  • Tohono O’odham Nation Partner — Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan, Education Development Liaison for the Tohono O’odham Nation, is a member of the Partnership Council.
  • Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Partner — Rob Elias, President/CEO of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, is a member of the Partnership Council.
  • U.S. Department of the Interior Government — Approved the National Heritage Area Management Plan in December 2022, granting long-term support for stewardship.
  • Visit Tucson Partner — Lee McLaughlin, VP of Marketing at Visit Tucson, is a member of the Partnership Council.