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ARIZONA HYDROLOGICAL SOCIETY FOUND

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 550893544 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE U20 · Science & Technology · Micro (<$100K) · ahsfoundation.org
revenue
$70K
expenses
$21K
net assets
$500K
employees
0
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

TO INCREASE, INVEST, SAFEGUARD, AND DISTRIBUTE THE ASSETS OF THE FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION, ANALYSIS, AND COMMUNICATION IN HYDROLOGICAL AND RELATED SCIENCES IN ARIZONA AND THE SOUTHWEST.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit foundation supporting students in hydrology and water resources through scholarships and professional internships across Arizona. Offers academic scholarships and paid internship programs in Flagstaff, Phoenix, and Tucson, connecting students with government and private sector organizations. Focuses on workforce development in hydrology-related fields for undergraduate and graduate students at Arizona universities.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

AHS Annual Academic Scholarship
Academic scholarship awarding three $3,000 scholarships annually to junior, senior, or graduate students in hydrology or water-resources-related programs at Arizona universities
Flagstaff Chapter Charles C. Avery Intern Scholarship
Paid internship program providing $3,500 for 200 hours of professional experience with multiple organizations in northern Arizona for students in hydrology-related fields
Phoenix Chapter Herman Bouwer Intern Scholarship
Paid internship program offering $4,000 for 200 hours of experience with water resources organizations in the Phoenix area for students in hydrology-related disciplines
Tucson Chapter Leonard Halpenny Intern Scholarship
Internship scholarship providing $3,500 for 200 hours of professional experience with water resources organizations in Tucson for students in hydrology-related programs
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Discipline-Specific Student Scholarships & Internships 6 activities
    • Academic Scholarship Program
      Awards three annual academic scholarships of $3,000 each to undergraduate and graduate students in hydrological sciences at Arizona universities, covering symposium registration fees for multiple students each year.
    • Academic Scholarship Program
      Awards three $3,000 academic scholarships annually to undergraduate and graduate students at Arizona universities to support their studies in hydrological sciences. The organization also covers symposium registration fees for multiple Arizona college students each year.
    • Hydrology Internship Program
      Offers a summer professional intern program that provides students with their first professional work experience in hydrology, requiring 200 hours of service with organizations in government, private industry, environmental consulting, and water-resources consulting. Selected students receive a scholarship, typically $3,500 or $4,000, as part of the program.
    • Hydrology Internship Program
      Offers a summer professional intern program that provides students with their first professional work experience in hydrology, requiring 200 hours of service with organizations in government, private industry, environmental consulting, and water-resources consulting. Selected students receive a scholarship ranging from $3,500 to $4,000.
    • Hydrology Internship Program
      Offers a summer professional internship program, including the Herman Bouwer Intern Scholarship, providing students with 200 hours of experience at water resources and environmental organizations in the Phoenix area and a monetary award of $3,500 to $4,000.
    • Operate paid internship programs for hydrology students
      Offers a summer professional intern program that provides selected students with a $3,500 stipend (or $4,000 paid in increments) for completing 200 hours of service across government, private industry, and consulting organizations, including named scholarships such as the Halpenny, Charles Avery, and Herman Bouwer Intern Scholarships.
  • Student Research Poster Support 4 activities
    • Student Poster Presentation Awards
      Provides annual cash awards for outstanding student poster presentations at the AHS Symposium to recognize and encourage student research in hydrology.
    • Student Poster Presentation Awards
      Provides annual cash awards for outstanding student poster presentations at the AHS Symposium.
    • Student Poster Presentation Awards
      Provides annual cash awards for outstanding student poster presentations at the AHS Symposium.
    • Support student participation in AHS Symposium
      Covers symposium registration fees for multiple Arizona college students each year and provides annual cash awards for outstanding student poster presentations at the AHS Symposium.
  • Arizona-Based College Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Administer academic scholarships for hydrology students
      Awards three $3,000 academic scholarships annually to undergraduate and graduate students at Arizona universities, with recent recipients including students from the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$70K
Contributions & grants$143K205%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$-73K-105%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$21K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$500K
Cash$25K
Investments$475K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$500K
Liquid reserves284.6 mo
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 5
  • CHRISTOPHER BROOKS — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH PROFFITT — DIRECTOR
  • ERIN YOUNG — DIRECTOR
  • ERROL L MONTGOMERY — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL J PEARCE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Partner — David Christiana retired from state service after 21 years at the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
  • Arizona Department of Water Resources Partner — Michael J. Pearce was Chief Counsel of the Arizona Department of Water Resources.
  • Arizona Departments of Water Resources Partner — David Christiana retired from state service after 21 years at the Arizona Departments of Water Resources.
  • Arizona Hydrological Society Partner — David Christiana has been a member of the Arizona Hydrological Society since 1988, holding several leadership positions in the Phoenix Chapter, including Chair of the Herman Bouwer Internship Program, and served on the Foundation Board of Directors as a representative of the Phoenix Chapter.
  • Arizona Hydrological Society Partner — Primary organizational affiliate and professional society served by the foundation
  • Arizona State University Partner — University where the 2023 Herman Bouwer Intern Scholar is a student.
  • Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District Partner — Chris Brooks is a senior policy analyst for the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District.
  • Central Arizona Project Partner — Partners with the Central Arizona Project to fund symposium registration for students.
  • City of Flagstaff Partner — Erin Young is the Water Resources Manager for the City of Flagstaff.
  • City of Phoenix Partner — Christie O’Day-Bennon is a Water Services Projects Planner for the City of Phoenix.
  • Fennemore Craig, P.C. Partner — Michael J. Pearce was formerly a Director in the Phoenix law firm of Fennemore Craig, P.C.
  • Gammage & Burnham Partner — Michael J. Pearce is a Partner at Gammage & Burnham.
  • Maguire, Pearce, & Storey Partner — Michael J. Pearce was a founding member of Maguire, Pearce, & Storey.
  • Montgomery & Associates Partner — Errol L. Montgomery is the retired founder of Montgomery & Associates, an international water resources consulting group.
  • Northern Arizona University Partner — Micah Fennessy-Butters, a scholarship awardee, is a senior at Northern Arizona University.
  • SGS North America, Inc Partner — Elizabeth Proffitt retired as a Technical Business Development Manager for SGS North America, Inc.
  • U.S. Geological Survey Flagstaff Science Center Partner — Don Bills is currently a senior hydrologist at the U.S. Geological Survey Flagstaff Science Center.
  • US Geological Survey Partner — Christie O’Day-Bennon spent the first half of her career as a Hydrologist for the US Geological Survey.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Student recipient of the Halpenny Intern Scholarship is from the University of Arizona's Hydrology and Atmospheric Science program.