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ARIZONA 4-H YOUTH FOUNDATION

AZ · EIN 237083384 · $931K rev · operational · extension.arizona.edu
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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.

activities · 20

what they do

direct service · 17
  • 4-H programming on tribal lands and Native nations Youth Agricultural Mentorship & Skill Development
    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.
  • Financial Support and Scholarships Targeted Educational 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 Targeted Educational 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 and Members Targeted Educational Scholarships
    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.
  • Hands-on project-based learning in STEM, agriculture, healthy living, and citizenship Youth Agricultural Mentorship & Skill Development
    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.
  • 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.
  • Multichannel youth engagement through 4-H Participation Pathways Youth Agricultural Mentorship & Skill Development
    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.
  • Residential and experiential camp programs Summer Youth Work & Skill 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.
  • Scholarship and financial support programs for 4-H members Targeted Educational Scholarships
    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.
  • Specialized Youth Programs Summer Youth Work & Skill 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 Summer Youth Work & Skill Programs
    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.
  • Specialized Youth Programs and Camps Summer Youth Work & Skill Programs
    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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 development programming through local Cooperative Extension offices Youth Agricultural Mentorship & Skill Development
    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.
capacity building · 3
  • Engages over 3,000 volunteers annually to expand community outreach and programming, who in turn lead 4-H members in hands-on projects.
  • 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 and capacity expansion Volunteer Mobilization & Management
    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.
strategies · 20

how they think

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named programs · 3

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.
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.