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ARIZONA 4-H YOUTH FOUNDATION
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 237083384 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE O52Z · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · extension.arizona.edu
revenue
$931K
expenses
$1.2M
net assets
$3.6M
employees
0
volunteers
650
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE ADVOCACY, SUSTAINED FUNDING SUPPORT AND INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARIZONA 4-H.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation, established in 1970, supports the 4-H Youth Development Program delivered by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. It engages youth across all 15 Arizona counties and six Native nations, providing mentorship and hands-on experiences in agriculture, STEM, and civic engagement.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $338K
    THE ARIZONA 4-H YOUTH FOUNDATION EXISTS TO RAISE AND ADMINISTER FUNDING FOR THE ARIZONA 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THROUGH THE GREAT 8. THE FOUNDATION ANNUALLY ALLOCATES FUNDS FOR COUNTY, STATE AND NATIONAL 4-H PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS, PROVIDED FOR STATE AND NATIONALS EVENTS, CONTESTS AND CONFERENCES FOR ARIZONA YOUTH. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTED ADULT VOLUNTEER EDUCATION , TRAINING AND CHAPERONING FOR 4-H EVENTS AND PROGRAMS.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

4-H Youth Development Program
Engages youth in hands-on learning experiences in agriculture, STEM, civic engagement, and healthy living.
Academic Scholarships
Awards over 30 scholarships annually to 4-H members pursuing post-secondary education.
Statewide Programs
Funds camps, clubs, and competitions that connect 4-H members to mentorship and opportunities.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • 4-H Youth Development Programs 9 activities
    • 4-H programming on tribal lands and Native nations
      Provides 4-H, agriculture, and family and consumer science programs on tribal lands across six Native nations in Arizona, with support rooted in the 1990 Farm Bill. Engages youth through culturally relevant mentorship and hands-on experiences.
    • Community Outreach and University Connection
      Operates offices in all 15 Arizona counties and six tribal communities to connect residents with University research and resources, and supports eight 4-H Participation Pathways for youth engagement.
    • Hands-on project-based learning in STEM, agriculture, healthy living, and citizenship
      Provides youth aged 8–18 with hands-on learning projects in STEM, agriculture, healthy living, and civic engagement through the 4-H program. Includes initiatives like the STEM YOUniversity program and project work in shooting sports, archery, and leadership.
    • Multichannel youth engagement through 4-H Participation Pathways
      Supports eight distinct 4-H Participation Pathways to engage youth across Arizona in mentorship, hands-on learning, and skill development, ensuring access through diverse entry points and formats.
    • Youth Development Programming
      Provides hands-on learning and mentorship opportunities for youth aged 8-18 across Arizona, focusing on areas such as agriculture, STEM, civic engagement, and healthy living. This programming is delivered through trained volunteers and local Cooperative Extension offices, including those in tribal communities.
    • Youth Development Programming
      Provides hands-on learning and mentorship opportunities for youth aged 8-18 across all 15 Arizona counties and six tribal communities, focusing on leadership, life skills, agriculture, STEM, civic engagement, and healthy living. This includes creating programming through local Cooperative Extension offices and offering national events.
    • Youth Development Programs
      Provides hands-on learning and mentorship opportunities for youth aged 8-18 across all 15 Arizona counties and six tribal communities, focusing on areas such as agriculture, STEM, civic engagement, and healthy living. These programs are delivered through local Cooperative Extension offices and trained volunteers.
    • Youth Development Programs
      Provides hands-on learning and mentorship opportunities for youth aged 8-18 across all 15 Arizona counties and six tribal communities, focusing on areas such as agriculture, STEM, civic engagement, and healthy living. These programs are delivered through trained volunteers and local Cooperative Extension offices.
    • Youth development programming through local Cooperative Extension offices
      Delivers youth development programs across Arizona via local Cooperative Extension offices, designed in collaboration with communities and tailored to local needs. Programs are delivered in-person and online, reaching over 200,000 youth annually.
  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 7 activities
    • Leadership development and civic engagement opportunities
      Offers structured leadership development through the 4-H State Ambassadors program and civic engagement opportunities, including travel to Washington D.C. These programs build advocacy, representation, and leadership skills among teens.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages over 3,000 volunteers annually to expand community outreach and programming, who in turn lead 4-H members in hands-on projects.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages over 3,000 volunteers annually to expand community outreach and programming, who in turn lead 4-H members in hands-on projects focused on leadership and life skills.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages over 3,000 volunteers annually to expand community outreach and programming, who in turn lead 4-H members in hands-on projects.
    • Volunteer engagement and capacity expansion
      Engages over 3,000 trained volunteers annually to deliver 4-H programming, expand outreach, and mentor youth. Volunteers lead hands-on projects and support local clubs and events.
    • Youth Leadership and Civic Engagement Opportunities
      Connects youth to national events and opportunities to develop leadership and skills, operates a 4-H State Ambassadors program for teens to advocate and represent Arizona 4-H, and enables participation in civic engagement and leadership opportunities, including those in Washington D.C.
    • Youth Leadership and National Opportunities
      Offers national events and opportunities that connect youth from across the country to develop leadership and skills, and enables 4-H members to attend civic engagement and leadership opportunities, including those in Washington D.C.
  • Outdoor STEM & Team Building Programs 5 activities
    • Residential and experiential camp programs
      Operates the James 4-H Camp, a rustic 55-acre pine forest camp that provides experiential learning and leadership development. Also funds camps, clubs, and competitions that connect youth with mentorship and growth opportunities.
    • Specialized Youth Programs
      Operates specific programs such as the 4-H State Ambassadors for leadership development, a Shooting Sports program for firearm and archery safety, a STEM YOUniversity for STEM engagement, and the James 4-H Camp for experiential learning.
    • Specialized Youth Programs
      Operates specific programs such as the 4-H State Ambassadors program for teen leadership, a Shooting Sports program for firearm and archery safety, and a STEM YOUniversity program for hands-on STEM education. The organization also runs the James 4-H Camp for experiential learning.
    • Specialized Youth Programs and Camps
      Offers specialized programs such as the Shooting Sports program for firearm and archery safety, the STEM YOUniversity for STEM engagement, and operates the James 4-H Camp for experiential learning and leadership development.
    • Specialized Youth Programs and Camps
      Offers specialized programs such as the 4-H State Ambassadors program for leadership development, a Shooting Sports program for firearm and archery safety, and the STEM YOUniversity for engagement in science and technology. The organization also operates the James 4-H Camp, providing a rustic, experiential learning environment.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Academic Scholarships
      Awards over 30 academic scholarships annually to 4-H members pursuing post-secondary education.
    • Financial Support and Scholarships
      Provides essential financial support to the 4-H Youth Development Program through $2.2 million in endowments, funding camps, clubs, and competitions. The organization also awards over 30 academic scholarships annually to 4-H members pursuing post-secondary education and allocates funds twice a year for specific state and local 4-H projects, activities, and events.
    • Financial Support and Scholarships
      Provides essential financial support to the 4-H Youth Development Program through $2.2 million in endowments and allocates funds twice a year for specific state and local 4-H projects, activities, and events. The organization also awards over 30 academic scholarships annually to 4-H members pursuing post-secondary education.
    • Financial Support for 4-H Programs
      Provides essential financial support to the 4-H Youth Development Program through $2.2 million in endowments and allocates funds twice a year for specific state and local 4-H projects, activities, and events, including camps, clubs, and competitions.
    • Financial Support for 4-H Programs and Members
      Provides essential financial support to the 4-H Youth Development Program through $2.2 million in endowments, funds camps, clubs, and competitions, and allocates funds twice a year for specific state and local 4-H projects, activities, and events. Additionally, awards over 30 academic scholarships annually to 4-H members pursuing post-secondary education.
    • Scholarship and financial support programs for 4-H members
      Provides sustained funding for 4-H programs through $2.2 million in endowments and awards over 30 academic scholarships annually to 4-H members pursuing post-secondary education. Funds are allocated biannually to support state and local projects.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$931K
Contributions & grants$335K36%
Program service revenue$387K42%
Investment income$61K7%
Other revenue$149K
expenses
Total expenses$1.24M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$68K
Grants paid out$158K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.65M
Cash$1.73M
Investments$1.92M
Liabilities$66K
Net assets$3.58M
Liquid reserves35.2 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +19.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DEBORAH LESTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50 $57K
board members · 10
  • BEN SPRATLING — MEMBER
  • BILL ESTES — MEMBER
  • GREGG BRUMMER — TREASURER
  • KARI PETTERSON — PRESIDENT
  • MELVA DALMOLIN — MEMBER
  • MICHELE MURPHY — VICE PRESIDENT
  • TAYLOR ROGERS — MEMBER
  • TOM PETERSON — MEMBER
  • WAYNE MENNETTI — MEMBER
  • WILTON HALL — SECRETARY
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • 4-H Network — Part of the national 4-H network offering national programs and events
  • Arizona Experiment Station Partner — Partners with the Arizona Experiment Station, which has played a vital role in developing knowledge and technologies in arid-land agriculture, natural resource management, and human wellness for over 130 years.
  • Arizona Project WET Partner — Collaborates on delivering water education programs to K-12 students in Arizona.
  • Cooperative Extension Partner — Local Cooperative Extension offices deliver 4-H programming in Arizona.
  • The Garden Kitchen Partner — Partners on seed-to-table gardening and cooking education for families in south Tucson.
  • Tucson Village Farm Partner — Operates an urban farm program that teaches youth to grow and prepare fresh food and make healthy life choices.
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture Funder — Funding partner for 4-H programs since the Smith-Lever Act of 1914.
  • University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Partner — Delivers Arizona 4-H programs and provides employees and volunteers.
  • University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Partner — Delivers the 4-H Youth Development Program which the Foundation supports.
  • University of Arizona Foundation Funder — Receives and processes donations on behalf of the Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation.
  • collaborators Partner — Works with various partners to design and implement programs serving Arizonans.
  • communities Partner — Collaborates directly with local communities to develop and deliver programs.