named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Hope Ignites Mock Interviews
Career readiness event offering mock interviews to support youth and individuals in transition
Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader of the Year
Annual recognition program honoring local youth leaders, hosted in collaboration with the City of Phoenix
Speech Contest
Youth oratory competition with scholarship awards, including a top prize of $8,000 matched by anonymous donors
St. Luke's at the Mountain Food Distribution
Monthly food distribution event in partnership with St. Mary's Food Bank, providing groceries to low-income families and individuals on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month
Take Flight
Community art initiative featuring butterfly sculptures created by local artists, with proceeds supporting homelessness services and youth development programs; includes public displays, online auctions, and a reception event
activities · 9 clusters
what they do
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Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 14 activities
- Community Food DistributionSupports and volunteers for monthly food distribution at St. Luke's at the Mountain Church on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, a program that has been ongoing for nearly 15 years. The organization also assists St. Mary's Food Bank by packing food for families in need and provides meals for school-age students through Kitchen on the Street.
- Community Support and DevelopmentEngages in efforts to improve quality of life and serve the public interest within local communities, including supporting youth sports programs at Murphy Schools, community gardens, Homeless Youth Connection, and the Arizona School for the Arts. The organization also refurbishes computers for local schools, supports Operation School Bell, and painted hundreds of rooms at the UMOM homeless shelter in Phoenix.
- Community Support and DevelopmentEngages in efforts to improve quality of life and serve the public interest within local communities, including supporting youth sports programs, community gardens, Homeless Youth Connection, the Arizona School for the Arts, Operation School Bell, and the Field of Dreams recreational complex. The organization also refurbishes computers for local schools, supports Mission of Mercy, and participates in The Salvation Army Bell Ringing.
- Community Support and EngagementSupports various local community initiatives including providing family support for members of the 158th Infantry Regiment during deployment, distributing approximately 4,000 books to children annually on Halloween, refurbishing computers for local schools, supporting youth sports programs, community gardens, Homeless Youth Connection, and the Arizona School for the Arts. The organization also supports Operation School Bell, paints rooms at the UMOM homeless shelter, and participates in The Salvation Army Bell Ringing.
- Community Support and VolunteerismSupports various local community initiatives including providing family support for members of the 158th Infantry Regiment during deployment, distributing approximately 4,000 books to children annually on Halloween, assembling 200 toiletry and hygiene bags for the homeless, supporting youth sports programs at Murphy Schools, supporting community gardens, assisting Homeless Youth Connection, supporting the Arizona School for the Arts, supporting St. Vincent DePaul, supporting Operation School Bell, painting rooms at the UMOM homeless shelter, and participating in The Salvation Army Bell Ringing.
- International Humanitarian AidEngages in various international projects including packing over one million meals for distribution to children in Haiti and other global locations, providing funding for clean water wells in Kenya, supporting a burn unit in Hermosillo, Mexico, administering polio vaccinations in Mexico, and providing shelter boxes globally in response to natural disasters. The organization also volunteers to pack medical supply boxes for global distribution through Project C.U.R.E., including supplies to Rwanda, and supports an Episcopal orphanage in Honduras.
- International Humanitarian AidEngages in various international projects including packing over one million meals for distribution to children in Haiti and other global locations, providing funding for clean water wells in Kenya, supporting a burn unit in Hermosillo, Mexico, administering polio vaccinations in Mexico, and volunteering to pack medical supply boxes for global distribution through Project C.U.R.E. The organization also provides shelter boxes globally in response to natural disasters and supports an Episcopal orphanage in Honduras.
- International Humanitarian Aid and DevelopmentSupports international projects through sponsorship and volunteer participation, including packing over one million meals for distribution to children in Haiti and other global locations, providing funding for clean water wells in Kenya, supporting a burn unit in Hermosillo, Mexico, and administering polio vaccinations in regions of Mexico. The organization also volunteers to pack medical supply boxes for global distribution through Project C.U.R.E., provides shelter boxes globally in response to natural disasters, and supports an Episcopal orphanage in Honduras.
- International Humanitarian Aid and DevelopmentSupports international projects through sponsorship and volunteer participation, including packing over one million meals for distribution to children in Haiti and other global locations, providing funding for clean water wells in Kenya, supporting a burn unit in Hermosillo, Mexico, and administering polio vaccinations in regions of Mexico. The organization also volunteers to pack medical supply boxes for global distribution through Project C.U.R.E., provides shelter boxes globally in response to natural disasters, and supports an Episcopal orphanage in Honduras.
- Local Food and Basic Needs DistributionSupports food distribution at St. Luke's at the Mountain Church on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, a program it has supported for nearly 15 years. The organization also assists St. Mary's Food Bank by packing food for families in need, provides meals for school-age students through Kitchen on the Street, and assembles toiletry and hygiene bags for the homeless.
- Local Food and Basic Needs DistributionSupports food distribution at St. Luke's at the Mountain Church on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, a program it has supported for nearly 15 years. The organization also assists St. Mary's Food Bank by packing food for families in need, provides meals for school-age students through Kitchen on the Street, and assembles toiletry and hygiene bags for the homeless.
- Support for Local Organizations and InfrastructureSupports the development of Sleep Cubbies, Inc. through financial contributions and volunteer involvement, provides nearly $300,000 in support of Mission of Mercy, supports The Field of Dreams recreational complex at Murphy School District, and refurbishes computers for local schools.
- Support for Partner OrganizationsProvides financial contributions and volunteer involvement to support the development of Sleep Cubbies, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, and has provided nearly $300,000 in support of Mission of Mercy. The organization also participates in the Million Meals Project, partnering with Feed My Starving Children and other clubs across Arizona.
- Support for Sleep Cubbies, Inc.Supported the development of Sleep Cubbies, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, through financial contributions and volunteer involvement starting in 2022/2023.
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Youth Leadership Camps & Speech Contests 5 activities
- High School Speech Contest and ScholarshipsHosts an annual speech contest for over 90 years, open to all high school students across Arizona, including homeschoolers. The contest is held on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives and awards scholarships, with a top prize of $8,000.
- Youth Leadership and Development ProgramsCo-hosts the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) at Camp Pine Rock in Prescott, Arizona, annually during the Martin Luther King holiday, providing leadership training for high school students. The organization also provides free life skills training to youth ages 11 to 22 at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix and mentors youth through Ambassadors of Compassion.
- Youth Leadership and Development ProgramsHosts an annual speech contest for high school students across Arizona, including homeschoolers, which has been running for over 90 years and awards scholarships with a top prize of $8,000. The organization also provides free life skills training to youth ages 11 to 22 at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix and co-hosts the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) at Camp Pine Rock in Prescott, Arizona, annually.
- Youth Leadership and Educational ProgramsHosts an annual speech contest for over 90 years, open to all high school students across Arizona, including homeschoolers, with the contest held on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives and awarding scholarships up to $8,000. The organization also provides free life skills training to youth ages 11 to 22 in Phoenix and co-hosts the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) at Camp Pine Rock in Prescott, Arizona, annually.
- Youth Leadership and Educational ProgramsHosts an annual speech contest for over 90 years, open to all high school students across Arizona, including homeschoolers, with the contest held on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives and awarding scholarships up to $8,000. The organization also provides free life skills training to youth ages 11 to 22 at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix and co-hosts the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) at Camp Pine Rock in Prescott, Arizona, annually.
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Charity Galas and Auctions 4 activities
- Fundraising and Community Engagement EventsOrganizes an annual online art auction as part of the Take Flight 2026 community service initiative, hosts public art events including raffles to support community service efforts, and hosts an annual "Tea Women of Impact" luncheon to celebrate women and raise funds for Rotary community projects.
- Fundraising and Community Engagement EventsOrganizes an annual online art auction as part of the Take Flight 2026 community service initiative, hosts public art events including raffles to support community service efforts, and hosts an annual "Tea Women of Impact" luncheon to celebrate women and raise funds for Rotary community projects. The organization also distributes approximately 4,000 books to around 2,000 children annually on Halloween night.
- Fundraising for Community ProjectsOrganizes an annual online art auction as part of the Take Flight 2026 community service initiative and hosts public art events including raffles to support community service efforts. The organization also created a fundraiser called "Take Flight" using sculptures to support the unhoused and developing young people, and hosts an annual "Tea Women of Impact" luncheon to celebrate women and raise funds for Rotary community projects.
- Fundraising for Community ProjectsOrganizes an annual online art auction as part of the Take Flight 2026 community service initiative, hosts public art events including raffles to support community service efforts, and hosts an annual "Tea Women of Impact" luncheon to celebrate women and raise funds for Rotary community projects. The organization also created a fundraiser called "Take Flight" which uses sculptures to support the unhoused and developing young people.
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Youth Engagement & Cultural Preservation Programs 4 activities
- International Exchange ProgramsFacilitates international exchange for approximately 30 high school students annually through a year-long program and participates in Group Study Exchanges.
- International Exchange ProgramsFacilitates international exchange for approximately 30 high school students annually through a year-long program and participates in Group Study Exchanges.
- International Youth ExchangeFacilitates international exchange for approximately 30 high school students annually through a year-long program and participates in Group Study Exchanges.
- Member Engagement and Leadership DevelopmentEngages members in multiple committees to utilize their talents for club activities and facilitates international exchange for approximately 30 high school students annually through a year-long program. The organization also supports the development of Sleep Cubbies, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, through financial contributions and volunteer involvement.
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Volunteer-Based Food Distribution Support 1 activity
- Million Meals ProjectParticipates in the Million Meals Project, partnering with Feed My Starving Children and other clubs across Arizona.
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Veteran and First Responder Recognition Ceremonies 1 activity
- Support for Military FamiliesProvided family support for members of the 158th Infantry Regiment during deployment in Iraq and supports "Guns to Salute the Fallen," a memorial for Arizona's servicemen and women who died during WWII.
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Prosthetic & Mobility Device Provision 1 activity
- Wheelchair DistributionParticipates in Rotary District 5495 Wheelchair Distribution in Hermosillo and Caborca, Mexico.
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Children's Book Distribution & Reading Spaces 1 activity
- Youth Book DistributionDistributes approximately 4,000 books to around 2,000 children annually on Halloween night through volunteer efforts.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support for Mission of MercyProvided nearly $300,000 in support of Mission of Mercy.
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financials · form 990 · fy2020
the money
revenue
Total revenue$133K
Contributions & grants$122K92%
Program service revenue$10K7%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$122K
Program expenses30%
Admin / overhead70%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$66K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$66K
Cash$50K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$66K
Liquid reserves5.0 mo
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue -23.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
who runs it
board members · 11
- ANDY GUTIERREZ — DIRECTOR
- ANGELA LOPEZ — VICE PRESIDENT
- APRIL MILLER — DIRECTOR
- BARRY PATTERSON — DIRECTOR
- CRAIG WILSON — DIRECTOR
- DAN CAPOTE — SEARGEANT AT ARMS
- JAY MURPHHY — DIRECTOR
- MATT DIETHELM — DIRECTOR
- PAUL BUSE — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN LAGANKE — DIRECTOR
- TED TAYLOR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 32
who they work with
- Ambassadors of Compassion Partner — Mentors youth through Ambassadors of Compassion.
- Arizona House of Representatives Partner — Hosts the annual speech contest on its floor.
- Boy Scouts of America Partner — Supports Boy Scouts of America.
- Boy’s and Girls Clubs Partner — Supports Boy's and Girls Clubs activities.
- District 5495 Network — Collaborates with District 5495 on Rotary Youth Exchange programs.
- Feed My Starving Children Partner — Partners with Feed My Starving Children for the Million Meals Project.
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Supports Habitat for Humanity.
- Interact Partner — Youth leadership program for secondary school students supported through Youth Service
- Kitchen on the Street Partner — Provides meals for school-age students through Kitchen on the Street.
- Mission of Mercy Partner — Provided nearly $300,000 in support of Mission of Mercy.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Partner — Corinn Cook from NAMI was a keynote speaker at the "Tea Women of Impact" luncheon.
- Project C.U.R.E Partner — Volunteers with Project C.U.R.E to pack and send medical supplies globally.
- Project C.U.R.E. Partner — Collaborates with Project C.U.R.E. to sort, pack, and warehouse medical supplies for global shipment.
- Project C.U.R.E. Partner — Provides medical supplies to Rwanda through Project C.U.R.E.
- Project Cure Partner — Supports Project Cure, which packs medical supplies to ship around the world, started by a departed member Jim Soudriette.
- Rotaract Partner — Leadership development program for young professionals supported through Youth Service
- Rotary Club of Los Angeles Partner — Served as sponsor for Phoenix Rotary 100's chartering.
- Rotary District 5495 Partner — Participates in community service projects in partnership with other Rotary clubs within District 5495.
- Rotary International Network — Member of Rotary International's global network and implements its Interact and Rotaract programs.
- Rotary International Network — Member of the global Rotary International network supporting local and international humanitarian projects.
- Rotary Youth Exchange Partner — International student exchange program supported through Youth Service
- Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Partner — Leadership training program for youth supported through Youth Service
- Shemer Art Center Partner — Hosts the Art in the Garden event and displays butterfly sculptures for the Take Flight 2026 initiative.
- Sleep Cubbies, Inc. Partner — Provided financial and volunteer support to Sleep Cubbies, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, since its inception in 2022/2023.
- St. Luke's at the Mountain Church Partner — Partner organization for monthly food distribution events.
- St. Mary's Food Bank Partner — Partners with St. Mary's Food Bank to support food distribution at St. Luke's at the Mountain Church via its mobile delivery service.
- St. Mary's Food Bank Partner — Provides mobile delivery of essential groceries for food distribution events at St. Luke’s.
- St. Mary’s Food Bank Partner — Assists St. Mary's Food Bank by packing food for families in need.
- St. Vincent DePaul Partner — Supports St. Vincent DePaul in feeding and clothing the poor.
- The Rotary Foundation Network — Participates in The Rotary Foundation as a component of club activities.
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