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PEDRO GOMEZ FOUNDATION

AZ · EIN 871702600 · $181K rev · operational · www.pedrogomezfoundation.org
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The Pedro Gomez Foundation is a nonprofit established in 2021 to honor the legacy of ESPN journalist Pedro Gomez. It supports aspiring sports journalists, college baseball walk-on athletes, and underserved youth through scholarships, internships, and leadership programs. The foundation operates primarily in Arizona and partners with institutions including Arizona State University, the University of Arizona, and national organizations like the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

activities · 13

what they do

direct service · 13
  • Administer annual endowed scholarships for journalism students Targeted Educational Scholarships
    Provides annual endowed scholarships to three journalism students since 2022, with specific named recipients including Easton Breyfogle (2024) and Jaeden Swanberg (2023).
  • Administer annual scholarships for journalism students
    Provides annual endowed scholarships to journalism students, including named awards such as the Pedro Gomez/NAHJ scholarship. Recipients include Easton Breyfogle (2024) and Jaeden Swanberg (2023).
  • Hosts recurring fundraising events including the Pedropalooza Gala and PGF Golf Tournament annually in Arizona, with events held in Phoenix and Scottsdale in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
  • Organizes recurring fundraising events including the Pedropalooza Gala and PGF Golf Tournament, held annually in Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ, with events documented in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
  • Offer paid summer internships in journalism Journalism Internships for Undergraduate Students
    Provides a 10-week paid summer internship program for undergraduate journalism students through a partnership with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), including placement at outlets like the Arizona Republic.
  • Offer paid summer internships in journalism through NAHJ partnership Journalism Internships for Undergraduate Students
    Offers an annual paid 10-week summer internship to undergraduate students in partnership with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), including support for recipients like April Santana in 2023.
  • Provide scholarships for journalism students Journalism Internships for Undergraduate Students
    Provides an annual endowed scholarship to three journalism students and supports a 10-week summer internship for undergraduate students in partnership with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ).
  • Provide scholarships for student athletes Youth Baseball Scholarship Support
    Supports supplemental scholarship opportunities for walk-on athletes on the University of Arizona baseball team.
  • Sponsor umpire training events
    Sponsors umpire training events in Phoenix, Arizona, as part of its community engagement and sports development initiatives.
  • Sponsor umpire training events Umpire Training and Evaluation Programs
    Sponsors umpire training events in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Sponsor umpire training events Youth and Adult Amateur Sports Leagues
    Supports and sponsors umpire training programs in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Support scholarships for University of Arizona walk-on baseball athletes Youth Baseball Scholarship Support
    Offers supplemental scholarship funding for walk-on athletes on the University of Arizona baseball team.
  • Support supplemental scholarships for walk-on athletes Youth Baseball Scholarship Support
    Provides supplemental scholarship support for walk-on athletes on the University of Arizona baseball team.
strategies · 10

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named programs · 4

what they call their work

Official Leadership Program (Phoenix)
Six-week youth leadership initiative sponsored with UMPS CARE that teaches sportsmanship, leadership, and mentorship through baseball, including on-field umpiring training for teens from underserved communities.
Pedro Gomez Scholarship at ASU Cronkite School
Annual endowed scholarship for undergraduate students pursuing sports journalism at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism.
Pedro Gomez/NAHJ Internship
Annual paid 10-week summer internship for undergraduate Hispanic journalism students, offered in partnership with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and The Arizona Republic.
University of Arizona Baseball Walk-On Scholarship
Supplemental scholarship program supporting walk-on athletes on the University of Arizona baseball team.
relationships · 23

who they work with

  • ASU Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Partner — Partners with the school to provide annual endowed scholarships for undergraduate sports journalism students.
  • American Premier Insurance Agency Partner — Organization owned and operated by Harold Bordelon, treasurer of the Pedro Gomez Foundation.
  • Arizona Cardinals Funder — Sponsor of the Foundation
  • Arizona Republic Partner — Hosted the 2023 Pedro Gomez/NAHJ summer intern.
  • Arizona Sports and Entertainment Commission Partner — Nikki Balich serves as Executive Director of the Arizona Sports and Entertainment Commission and oversees its operations and mission
  • Arizona State University Partner — Supports students at the university
  • D-Backs Give Back Funder — Sponsor of the Foundation
  • ESPN Funder — Sponsor of the Foundation
  • East Valley Women's League Partner — Volunteer affiliation where Sandi Gomez contributed to efforts supporting charities that empower women and children.
  • InReach Wealth Advisors Funder — Sponsor of the Foundation
  • Major League Baseball (MLB) Funder — Sponsor of the Foundation
  • National Association of Hispanic Journalists Partner — Partners to provide an annual paid 10-week summer internship to undergraduate students.
  • National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Partner — Supports members of the association
  • Neighborhood Christian Clinic Partner — Organization where Sandi Gomez volunteered her time and services.
  • San Tan Ford Funder — Sponsor of the Foundation
  • Teenage Pregnancy Program (TAPP) Partner — Organization where Sandi Gomez volunteered her time and services.
  • The Duce Partner — Venue for the 2024 Pedropalooza Gala
  • The Legacy Golf Club Partner — Venue for the 2024 PGF Golf tournament
  • UMPS CARE Partner — Supports UMPS CARE's Official Leadership Program and helped expand it to Phoenix, Arizona.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Supports students at the university
  • University of Arizona baseball team Partner — Partners to support supplemental scholarship opportunities for walk-on athletes.
  • Welcome to America Project Partner — Organization where Sandi Gomez volunteered her time and services.
  • Whirlwind Golf Club Partner — Venue for the 2023 PGF Golf tournament