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ARIZONA FOOD & DRUG INDUSTRY FOUNDA
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860804759 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE B82Z · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.afmaaz.org
revenue
$223K
expenses
$196K
net assets
$1.2M
employees
0
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

THE ARIZONA FOOD & DRUG INDUSTRY EDUCATION FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION FOR THE ARIZONA FOOD INDUSTRY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Trade association representing Arizona's food and drug industry, including grocery and convenience store chains, independent retailers, suppliers, and vendors. Focuses on advocacy, political engagement, and industry support through initiatives like scholarship programs and anti-litter efforts. Formerly known as the Retail Grocers Association of Arizona, it rebranded in 1995 to reflect its expanded membership and mission.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona Food & Drug Industry Education Foundation
Nonprofit scholarship program that has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships and tuition reimbursement to support careers in the food industry
Cart Retrieval Program
Public hotline for reporting abandoned shopping carts, aimed at reducing litter and supporting retailer responsibility
Food Industry Awards
Annual awards recognizing Retailer of the Year, Supplier of the Year, and Convenience Store Operator of the Year
Food Industry Hall of Fame
Annual recognition program honoring leaders in Arizona's food industry, beginning with A. J. Bayless in 1987
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Industry-Specific Print and Digital Publications 6 activities
    • Industry Publication
      Publishes the "Arizona Food Industry Journal" (formerly "Arizona Grocer") for the food industry.
    • Industry Publication
      Publishes the "Arizona Food Industry Journal" (formerly "Arizona Grocer").
    • Publishes industry journal and maintains historical association activities
      Produces the Arizona Food Industry Journal (formerly "Arizona Grocer") and previously hosted long-running annual conventions and a coupon redemption service that remains operational. Also maintains the historical legacy of the Retail Grocers Association of Arizona, founded in 1943 and now known as the Arizona Food Marketing Alliance.
    • Publishes industry journal and maintains historical industry publications
      Produces and distributes the Arizona Food Industry Journal, formerly known as "Arizona Grocer," serving as a long-standing communication platform for the food industry in Arizona.
    • Publishes industry journal and maintains historical programs
      Produces the Arizona Food Industry Journal (formerly "Arizona Grocer") and operates a long-standing coupon redemption service. Also held an annual convention for the food industry, which was a decades-long staple for sector engagement.
    • Supports education and community initiatives through foundation
      Operates an education foundation that supports community initiatives and has historical roots in forming the Retail Grocers Association of Arizona (RGAA) in 1943, now known as the Arizona Food Marketing Alliance.
  • Employee and Dependent Scholarship Programs 5 activities
    • Administers scholarship program for food and drug industry employees and dependents
      Provides annual scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to employees of member companies and their dependents, with applications accepted by April 15 and decisions communicated by the end of June. The program includes Legacy and Presenting scholarships of $5,000, and application reviews are supported through a formal process with notifications delivered via U.S. Mail or email.
    • Administers scholarship program for food and drug industry employees and dependents
      Provides annual scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to employees of member companies and their dependents, with applications accepted until April 15 and decisions communicated by the end of June. The program includes Legacy and Presenting scholarships of $5,000 and offers year-round tuition reimbursement with applications reviewed 30 days before class start dates.
    • Employee and dependent scholarship program
      Provides annual scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to employees of member companies and their dependents, with applications accepted each year by a April 15 deadline and decisions communicated by the end of June.
    • Scholarship Program
      Provides annual scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,000, with select Legacy and Presenting scholarships of $5,000, to employees of member companies and their dependents. The foundation also offers tuition reimbursement with applications reviewed year-round.
    • Scholarship Program for Industry Employees and Dependents
      Provides scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,000 annually, with select Legacy and Presenting scholarships of $5,000, to employees of member companies and their dependents. Applications are accepted with an April 15 deadline each year, and decisions are communicated by the end of June.
  • Graduation Recognition and Celebration Events 5 activities
    • Food Industry Awards
      Hosts an annual banquet to present food industry awards, including Retailer of the Year, Supplier of the Year, and Convenience Store Operator of the Year.
    • Hosts annual industry events and recognition programs
      Organizes an annual banquet that includes the presentation of industry awards such as Retailer of the Year, Supplier of the Year, and Convenience Store Operator of the Year since 2000. Also hosted a scholarship luncheon in 2023 to support students.
    • Hosts annual scholarship luncheon and industry awards banquet
      Organizes an annual scholarship luncheon to support and recognize scholarship recipients, and hosts a banquet that includes the presentation of industry awards such as Retailer of the Year, Supplier of the Year, and Convenience Store Operator of the Year since 2000.
    • Hosts annual scholarship luncheon and industry awards banquet
      Organizes an annual scholarship luncheon to support student recipients and hosts a banquet that includes the presentation of industry awards such as Retailer of the Year, Supplier of the Year, and Convenience Store Operator of the Year since 2000.
    • Industry Awards Program
      Gives food industry awards at an annual banquet, including Retailer of the Year, Supplier of the Year, and Convenience Store Operator of the Year (since 2000).
  • Local Gift Certificate Programs 3 activities
    • Coupon Redemption Service
      Operates a coupon redemption service for the food industry.
    • Coupon Redemption Service
      Operates a coupon redemption service for the food industry.
    • Operates coupon redemption service for the food industry
      Manages a coupon redemption service that has remained in continuous operation, supporting retail and consumer engagement within the Arizona food industry.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Education Foundation Operations
      Operates an education foundation that supports community initiatives.
    • Education Foundation Operations
      Operates an education foundation that supports community initiatives.
    • Offers tuition reimbursement for industry-related education
      Provides tuition reimbursement with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis, available up to 30 days before the start of classes, supporting continuous professional development in the food and drug industry.
    • Tuition Reimbursement Program
      Offers tuition reimbursement with applications reviewed year-round, available 30 days before class start dates.
    • Tuition reimbursement program
      Offers tuition reimbursement for eligible individuals with applications reviewed on a rolling basis, available 30 days before the start of classes.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$223K
Contributions & grants$76K34%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$66K29%
Other revenue$81K
expenses
Total expenses$196K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$165K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.23M
Cash$101K
Investments$1.11M
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$1.22M
Liquid reserves73.7 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +6.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARK MILLER PRESIDENT — $165K
DEBBIE ROTH SECRETARY/TR — $136K
board members · 8
  • BALDEV BHOGAL — TRUSTEE
  • DONNA TANORI — TRUSTEE
  • GRANT LASITER — TRUSTEE
  • GREG TUCEK — TRUSTEE
  • JAMIE STURRETT — TRUSTEE
  • JIM NYGREN — TRUSTEE EMER
  • MIKE SMITH — TRUSTEE
  • RENEE SHAW HUGHNER PHD — TRUSTEE
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • AFMA Network — ARIZONA FOOD & DRUG INDUSTRY FOUNDA is listed as a member of the Arizona Food Marketing Alliance (AFMA)
  • AFMA member companies Partner — Provides scholarships to employees and dependents of member companies.
  • ARIZONA FOOD MARKETING ALLIANCE Network — Host organization for BACIC
  • ARIZONA FOOD MARKETING ALLIANCE Partner — Shared address and branding suggests a close operational or administrative relationship with the Arizona Food & Drug Industry Founda.
  • ARIZONA FOOD MARKETING ALLIANCE Partner — Shares office address and branding with AFMA, indicating a close operational relationship.
  • ARIZONA FOOD MARKETING ALLIANCE Partner — Shares office location and contact information with ARIZONA FOOD & DRUG INDUSTRY FOUNDA
  • Arizona Food Council Partner — Replaced Los Hospederos with a new name and mission to serve Arizona's food industry.
  • Arizona Food Marketing Alliance (AFMA) Partner — AFMA is the parent organization for the Arizona Food & Drug Industry Education Foundation.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Organization represented by Renee Shaw Hughner, Ph.D., Trustee of the Foundation Board
  • Bashas’ Partner — Organization represented by Sabrina Dominguez, Vice Chairman of the Foundation Board of Trustees
  • Circle K Partner — Organization represented by Karla Garsha, Trustee of the Foundation Board
  • Crescent Crown Distributing Partner — Organization represented by Terry Morrison, Chairman of the Foundation Board of Trustees
  • Education Foundation Network — Operates or is affiliated with an education foundation focused on community support.
  • Los Hospederos Partner — Group of approximately 40 suppliers formed in 1950 to support AFMA by hosting its annual convention and golf tournament.