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ARIZONA FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE OF NURSING INC
LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ · EIN 263341660 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B82 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.aznurse.org
revenue
$548K
expenses
$423K
net assets
$138K
employees
0
volunteers
30
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

TO ENSURE ARIZONA HAS A SUSTAINABLE NURSING WORKFORCE TO PROVIDE QUALITY CARE FOR THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF OUR DIVERSE AND GROWING POPULATION

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Foundation for the Future of Nursing (AzFFN) is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting nursing leadership across Arizona. It offers academic scholarships for entry and graduate-level nursing students and supports the development of leadership skills among Arizona nurses. The foundation aims to ensure an adequate supply of qualified nurses in the state.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Academic Nursing Scholarships
Offers entry and graduate level academic nursing scholarships for all care settings to support nursing students.
Academic Progression Support
Supports a seamless academic progression to ensure an adequate supply of qualified nurses in Arizona.
Leadership Skill Development
Promotes and assists Arizona nurses to develop and enhance their leadership skills.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • School Nurse Workforce Development 6 activities
    • Arizona School Nurse Access Program
      Operates a program to increase the number of school nurses in Arizona and support their professional growth and development.
    • Arizona School Nurse Access Program
      Operates the Arizona School Nurse Access Program to increase the number of school nurses in Arizona and support their professional growth and development.
    • Expands school nurse access and support
      Operates the Arizona School Nurse Access Program (also referred to as the Arizona School Nurse Access Project) to increase the number of school nurses in Arizona and support their professional growth and development.
    • Funds initiatives to advance nursing research, education, and workforce development
      Raises and allocates funds to support the nursing profession through research, education, workforce expansion, and leadership development in Arizona.
    • Funds nursing profession advancement initiatives
      Raises funds to support research, education, workforce development, and leadership growth in the nursing profession in Arizona.
    • Operates the Arizona School Nurse Access Program
      Runs the Arizona School Nurse Access Program (also referred to as Project) to increase the number of school nurses in Arizona and support their professional growth and development.
  • Nursing and Healthcare Education Scholarships 4 activities
    • Administers nursing scholarships for entry and graduate level students
      Offers academic nursing scholarships at both entry and graduate levels for all care settings, including 10 annual ANCC certification scholarships through the Sasmor Scholarship fund via the Success Pays Program.
    • Administers nursing scholarships in Arizona
      Provides entry and graduate level academic nursing scholarships for all care settings, including 10 annual ANCC certification scholarships through the Sasmor Scholarship fund via the Success Pays Program, and supports a broader scholarship fund for the nursing profession in Arizona.
    • Nursing Scholarship Fund
      Supports a scholarship fund for the nursing profession in Arizona, offering entry and graduate level academic nursing scholarships for all care settings, including 10 ANCC certification scholarships annually through the Sasmor Scholarship fund via the Success Pays Program.
    • Nursing Scholarship Program
      Supports the nursing profession in Arizona by offering entry and graduate level academic nursing scholarships for all care settings, including 10 ANCC certification scholarships annually through the Sasmor Scholarship fund via the Success Pays Program.
  • Nursing and Industry Certification Programs 4 activities
    • Advances nursing leadership and innovation through education
      Offers professional development certificate programs in Healthcare Leadership, Innovation in Healthcare Management, and Nurse Leadership to build capacity within the nursing workforce.
    • Delivers leadership and professional development certificate programs
      Offers structured certificate programs in Healthcare Leadership, Innovation in Healthcare Management, and Nurse Leadership to support professional advancement in nursing.
    • Healthcare Leadership Certificate Programs
      Offers a Certificate in Healthcare Leadership program, a Certificate in Innovation in Healthcare Management program, and a Certificate in Nurse Leadership program.
    • Healthcare Leadership Certificate Programs
      Offers certificate programs in Healthcare Leadership, Innovation in Healthcare Management, and Nurse Leadership.
  • Commemorative Journey Events 4 activities
    • Conducts memorial recognition for fallen nurses and healthcare providers
      Hosts the Fallen Nurses Tribute program and partnered with Better Place Forests in May 2021 to establish the Arizona Nurses Association Memorial in Flagstaff—a permanent 160-acre forest honoring fallen nurses and healthcare heroes from the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
    • Fallen Nurses Tribute Program
      Conducts an annual recognition of fallen nurses and healthcare providers and partnered with Better Place Forests to build the Arizona Nurses Association Memorial in Better Place Forests Flagstaff to recognize fallen nurses and healthcare heroes from the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
    • Fallen Nurses Tribute and Memorial
      Conducts an annual recognition of fallen nurses and healthcare providers through its Fallen Nurses Tribute program and partnered to build the Arizona Nurses Association Memorial in Better Place Forests Flagstaff to recognize fallen nurses and healthcare heroes from the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
    • Honors fallen nurses and healthcare providers
      Conducted an annual Fallen Nurses Tribute program and partnered with Better Place Forests in May 2021 to establish the Arizona Nurses Association Memorial in Flagstaff, a permanent 160-acre forest honoring fallen nurses and healthcare heroes from the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Provides psychological well-being support for frontline healthcare workers
      Delivered opt-in text message-based psychological first-aid to frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic through the RNconnect 2 Well-Being program.
    • RNconnect 2 Well-Being Program
      Provides opt-in text messages to support psychological first-aid for frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • RNconnect 2 Well-Being Program
      Provides opt-in text messages to support psychological first-aid for frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Supports frontline healthcare worker well-being
      Provided psychological first-aid support to frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic through opt-in text messages via the RNconnect 2 Well-Being program; previously operated the RNconnect program.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$548K
Contributions & grants$588K107%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$-41K
expenses
Total expenses$423K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$18K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$152K
Cash$89K
Investments$0
Liabilities$15K
Net assets$138K
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 8
  • FRAN ROBERTS — TRUSTEE
  • JOHN BOWLES — TRUSTEE
  • KIMBERLY BEHRENS-GRIESER — TRUSTEE
  • MELANIE LOGUE — TRUSTEE
  • PAT MEWS — VICE CHAIR/TREASURER
  • RHONDA ANDERSON — BOARD CHAIR
  • SHARON RAYMAN — TRUSTEE
  • TIM MISLAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • Arizona Nurses Association Partner — AzFFN is the philanthropic arm and research, education, and charitable affiliate of the Arizona Nurses Association.
  • Arizona Nurses Association Partner — Collaborates to advance nursing and healthcare initiatives.
  • Arizona Nurses Association Partner — Donations are accepted through their website, and they provide administrative support.
  • Arizona Nurses Association Partner — Provides administrative support to the Arizona Foundation for the Future of Nursing.
  • Arizona Nurses Association Partner — Receives administrative support from the Arizona Nurses Association.
  • Arizona Nurses Association Partner — The AzNA President (or designee) and AzNA Executive Director serve as ex officio voting members of the Foundation's Board of Trustees. A majority of the Foundation's board members must be current members of the AzNA. The Executive Director of AzNA also serves as the Executive Director of the Foundation, managing staff support and providing an interface between the two organizations.
  • Arizona Nurses Association (AzNA) Partner — Receives administrative support from AzNA.
  • Arizona Nurses Association (AzNA) Partner — The Arizona Foundation for the Future of Nursing is the charitable and philanthropic arm of the Arizona Nurses Association.
  • Banner Health Partner — Engages with Banner Health for healthcare initiatives and fundraising.
  • Better Place Forests Partner — Partnered to build the Arizona Nurses Association Memorial in Better Place Forests Flagstaff.
  • Better Place Forests Partner — Partners for the annual recognition of fallen nurses and healthcare providers.
  • Chamberlain University Partner — Partners with Chamberlain University for nursing education and leadership development.
  • Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association Partner — Offers Promise of Nursing Academic Scholarships and Promise of Nursing Faculty Fellowships for Graduate Study through the Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association.
  • HonorHealth Partner — Works with HonorHealth to improve healthcare delivery and nursing practices.