activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 13
- Administer annual endowed scholarships for journalism students Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides 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 studentsProvides 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).
- Host annual fundraising events Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & RafflesHosts 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.
- Host annual fundraising events Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & RafflesOrganizes 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 StudentsProvides 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 StudentsOffers 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 StudentsProvides 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 SupportSupports supplemental scholarship opportunities for walk-on athletes on the University of Arizona baseball team.
- Sponsor umpire training eventsSponsors umpire training events in Phoenix, Arizona, as part of its community engagement and sports development initiatives.
- Sponsor umpire training events Umpire Training and Evaluation ProgramsSponsors umpire training events in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Sponsor umpire training events Youth and Adult Amateur Sports LeaguesSupports and sponsors umpire training programs in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Support scholarships for University of Arizona walk-on baseball athletes Youth Baseball Scholarship SupportOffers supplemental scholarship funding for walk-on athletes on the University of Arizona baseball team.
- Support supplemental scholarships for walk-on athletes Youth Baseball Scholarship SupportProvides supplemental scholarship support for walk-on athletes on the University of Arizona baseball team.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Leadership development using baseball as a medium leadership_development_through_sportsTeaches sportsmanship, leadership, and mentorship through a structured program that uses baseball as an engaging platform to instill core values and life skills in youth.
- Leadership development using baseball as a medium leadership development through sportsTeaches sportsmanship, leadership, and mentorship through a structured baseball-based program, leveraging the sport as an engaging platform for personal development in youth.
- Mentorship for young journalists mentorshipProvides guidance to emerging journalists, such as encouraging the use of bilingual skills, to help them navigate and succeed in the field of journalism.
- Mentorship for young journalists mentorshipProvides guidance to emerging journalists, particularly encouraging them to leverage bilingual skills as a professional asset in their careers, fostering inclusivity and cultural competence in media.
- Promoting journalism careers through scholarships and mentorship scholarship_provisionThe foundation aims to inspire and assist individuals, particularly young students, in pursuing careers in journalism by providing scholarships and advising them, especially on leveraging bilingual skills, to uplift future generations in their professional careers.
- Scholarship provision for aspiring journalists scholarship_provisionThe organization creates scholarships to support young students pursuing careers in journalism, particularly targeting those who may lack financial resources, thereby lowering barriers to entry in the field.
- Supporting walk-on college baseball athletesThe foundation provides support to walk-on athletes in college baseball, recognizing their critical role in teams despite limited scholarship opportunities, thereby assisting individuals in pursuing their dreams and goals in baseball.
- Youth development and leadership through baseball youth development through sportsThe foundation enriches the lives of at-risk youth, children with serious illnesses, and military families by using baseball as a medium to teach umpiring, provide baseball experiences, and develop leadership, sportsmanship, and mentorship skills.
- Youth development through baseball and umpiring programs youth development through sportsUses baseball and structured umpiring instruction led by professional umpires to enrich the lives of at-risk youth, children coping with serious illness, and military families, providing positive experiences and developmental support.
- Youth development through baseball and umpiring programs youth_development_through_sportsUses baseball as a vehicle to enrich the lives of at-risk youth, children coping with serious illness, and military families by providing structured programs where professional umpires teach umpiring and facilitate meaningful baseball experiences that promote personal growth.
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