named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Adopt-A-Highway
Semi-annual highway cleanup events along Peralta Road and US60.
Discovery Camp
A one-day field trip for Arizona third-grade students in the Superstition Mountain wilderness area, aligned with Arizona Third Grade Social Studies curriculum. Includes stations on Birds of Prey, Gold Panning, Hohokam Rock Art, Sonoran Desert Hike, and Cattle Ranching.
Dons Monument Maintenance
Maintenance of a 90-year-old monument dedicated to the Lost Dutchman, located at the Northeast corner of Apache Trail and Idaho Roads in Apache Junction.
Monthly Destinations
Monthly outings throughout the year for members, families, and friends to visit museums, parks, or historical sites in Arizona.
Monthly Meetings
Monthly gatherings from October to May featuring guest speakers or members presenting on historic events, people, or places in Arizona.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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Sonoran Desert Environmental Education 1 activity
- Discovery Camp for Third-Grade StudentsHosts a free one-day educational Discovery Camp in the Superstition Mountain wilderness area for third-grade students, aligned with Arizona's Social Studies curriculum. The program covers all costs for participating schools and is delivered at Base Camp, a dedicated facility with supporting infrastructure.
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Community Litter and Waste Cleanups 1 activity
- Highway Cleanup InitiativesConducts semi-annual highway cleanups, with documented planning for events such as the February 8th, 2026, cleanup at Peralta Rd & US60.
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Historic Route & Cultural Heritage Interpretation 1 activity
- Historical Preservation and Lore EducationStudies, preserves, and shares the legends and lore of the American Southwest through long-standing educational and community programs, including maintaining a 90-year-old monument to the Lost Dutchman and hosting historical treks and events.
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Camp Facility Rental & Retreat Hosting 1 activity
- Operation of Base Camp FacilityOperates and maintains Base Camp as a multi-use facility available for educational programs, youth groups (e.g., Boy Scouts, 4H), weddings, church functions, workshops, and gatherings. The site includes restrooms, ramadas of various sizes, an amphitheater, and food service infrastructure.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Monthly Club Meetings and Educational ProgramsHolds monthly meetings from October to May featuring guest or member presentations on Arizona’s history, people, and places, and organizes regular visits to museums, parks, and historical sites for members and their families.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$20K
Contributions & grants$3K13%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$10K49%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$42K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$600
balance sheet
Total assets$565K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$565K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Liberty Wildlife Partner — Provides wildlife education at the Discovery Camp through representatives introducing desert animals.
- Phoenix YMCA Partner — Was associated with the Phoenix YMCA when founded as the Triangle Club in 1930.
- Tonto National Forest Partner — Collaborates with the Dons during Discovery Camp, providing a presentation to students at lunch.
- Tonto National Forest Partner — Delivers a presentation during lunch at the Discovery Camp.