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PEDRO GOMEZ FOUNDATION
TEMPE, AZ · EIN 871702600 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE N63 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.pedrogomezfoundation.org
revenue
$181K
expenses
$128K
net assets
$61K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE PEDRO GOMEZ FOUNDATION OFFERS A RANGE OF INITIATIVES TO INSPIRE AND ASSIST OTHERS IN PURSUING THEIR DREAMS AND GOALS FOR BASEBALL, JOURNALISM AND MORE.

profile · synthesized from sources

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.

named programs · 4 · from sources

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.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Baseball Development Programs 6 activities
    • Athlete Support and Scholarships
      Supports supplemental scholarship opportunities for walk-on athletes on the University of Arizona baseball team and sponsors umpire training events in Phoenix, Arizona.
    • Athletic Scholarships
      Supports supplemental scholarship opportunities for walk-on athletes on the University of Arizona baseball team.
    • Athletic Scholarships and Support
      Provides supplemental scholarship opportunities for walk-on athletes on the University of Arizona baseball team and has provided individual scholarships to students like Easton Breyfogle and Jaeden Swanberg.
    • Provide scholarships for student athletes
      Supports supplemental scholarship opportunities for walk-on athletes on the University of Arizona baseball team.
    • Support scholarships for University of Arizona walk-on baseball athletes
      Offers supplemental scholarship funding for walk-on athletes on the University of Arizona baseball team.
    • Support supplemental scholarships for walk-on athletes
      Provides supplemental scholarship support for walk-on athletes on the University of Arizona baseball team.
  • Journalism Internships for Students 6 activities
    • Journalism Scholarships and Internships
      Provides annual endowed scholarships to journalism students and offers a paid 10-week summer internship for undergraduate students in partnership with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ).
    • Journalism Scholarships and Internships
      Provides annual endowed scholarships to journalism students and offers a paid 10-week summer internship for undergraduate students in partnership with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ).
    • Journalism Student Scholarships and Internships
      Provides an annual endowed scholarship to journalism students and offers a paid 10-week summer internship for undergraduate students in partnership with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ).
    • Offer paid summer internships in journalism
      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
      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
      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).
  • Charity Golf Tournament 5 activities
    • Fundraising Galas and Golf Tournaments
      Organizes annual fundraising events including the Pedropalooza Gala in Phoenix, AZ, and the PGF Golf tournament in various Arizona locations.
    • Fundraising Galas and Golf Tournaments
      Organizes annual Pedropalooza Galas and PGF Golf tournaments in Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ, to raise funds for its programs.
    • Fundraising Golf Tournaments
      Organizes and hosts the PGF Golf tournament annually in the Phoenix metropolitan area, AZ, as a fundraising event.
    • Host annual fundraising events
      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.
    • Host annual fundraising events
      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.
  • Youth Sports Officiating Training 5 activities
    • 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
      Supports and sponsors umpire training programs in Phoenix, Arizona.
    • Sponsor umpire training events
      Sponsors umpire training events in Phoenix, Arizona.
    • Umpire Training Sponsorship
      Sponsors umpire training events in Phoenix, Arizona.
    • Umpire Training Sponsorship
      Sponsors umpire training events in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Administer annual endowed scholarships for journalism students
      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).
    • Fundraising Galas
      Organizes and hosts the Pedropalooza Gala annually in Phoenix, AZ, as a fundraising event.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$181K
Contributions & grants$181K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$128K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$25K
balance sheet
Total assets$61K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$61K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 5
  • DANTE GOMEZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • FRANK MARTIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICAH KINSLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • TJ QUINN — BOARD MEMBER
  • TOMI FARR — BOARD MEMBER
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