activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 7
- Awarding post-secondary scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides numerous scholarships annually to exceptional students attending Arizona State University, Maricopa County Community Colleges, or eligible trade schools, with an annual commitment of $240,000 for new and renewal scholarships.
- Grantmaking to community organizationsDistributes grants to over 70 programs, totaling more than $600,000 in 2026, to support youth, education, families, and other community initiatives in Tempe.
- Grantmaking to community organizationsDistributes grants to over 70 programs, with nearly $500,000 in grant funding provided in 2023 and over $600,000 in 2026, supporting youth, education, families, and other community programs in Tempe.
- Providing volunteer support for Cactus League Spring Training Volunteer Management for Sports EventsProvides and manages over 100 volunteers for the Cactus League Spring Training, deploying over 50 volunteers and members at each home game to assist guests and support the City of Tempe and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
- Recognizing excellence in education Education Personnel Recognition ProgramsHosts the Excellence in Education Awards to honor outstanding educators from Kyrene School District, Tempe Elementary School District, and Tempe Union High School District, presenting awards across six categories including Teacher of the Year.
- Recognizing outstanding educators Education Personnel Recognition ProgramsHosts the Excellence in Education Awards to honor outstanding educators from Kyrene School District, Tempe Elementary School District, and Tempe Union High School District, presenting awards across six categories including Teacher of the Year.
- Volunteer support for Cactus League Spring Training Volunteer Management for Sports EventsProvides and manages over 100 volunteers for the Cactus League Spring Training, deploying over 50 volunteers and members at each home game to assist guests and support the City of Tempe and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Creating donor legacy through named scholarships named_scholarship_programThe organization offers named endowed scholarships, allowing donors to establish a lasting legacy, participate in the scholarship committee, and connect directly with the recipients of their support.
- Donor-centric named scholarship program named_scholarship_programThe organization offers named endowed scholarships, allowing donors to establish a lasting legacy, participate in the scholarship selection committee, and connect directly with the students they support.
- Engaging the community through events and volunteerism community_engagementThe organization actively involves the community through various projects, fundraising activities, and volunteer opportunities, such as recruiting volunteers for Spring Training events, to support its charitable mission.
- Engaging the community through events and volunteerism community_engagement_and_fundraisingThe organization actively involves the community through various projects, fundraising events like 50/50 raffles, and volunteer opportunities, which both generate resources for charitable efforts and provide enjoyable experiences for participants.
- Expand access to education through targeted scholarship programs education_accessWe increase educational access for Tempe students by offering renewable and named endowed scholarships that reward academic progress and civic participation, while also engaging donors in the mission through legacy-building opportunities.
- Fostering youth development and educational attainment youth_and_education_focusThe organization focuses its resources and leadership on creating opportunities for youth, particularly in education, by providing scholarships and promoting academic achievement, good citizenship, and leadership skills.
- Fundraising through event-based raffles event_fundraisingThe organization conducts 50/50 raffles at Spring Training games, where half of the proceeds directly fund its charitable initiatives and the other half is awarded to a fan, combining fundraising with community engagement.
- Holistic scholarship recipient selection holistic_reviewScholarship recipients are selected based on a comprehensive review that includes academic performance, involvement in extracurricular and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, communication skills, and financial need.
- Holistic scholarship recipient selection holistic_reviewScholarship recipients are selected based on a comprehensive review that includes academic performance, extracurricular and community involvement, leadership potential, communication skills, and financial need, ensuring support for well-rounded and deserving students.
- Invest in youth through holistic scholarships and leadership development holistic_reviewWe identify and support high-potential students in Tempe by evaluating academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and financial need, with the goal of fostering long-term educational success and cultivating future community leaders.
- Recognize and support educators as key community contributors recognition_and_awardsWe reinforce the value of quality teaching by publicly recognizing exceptional educators in Tempe schools, strengthening the education ecosystem and encouraging excellence in the profession.
- Recognizing and rewarding educational excellence educator_recognitionThe organization acknowledges and celebrates outstanding educators in Tempe schools through an awards program to encourage and highlight exceptional performance.
- Recognizing and rewarding educational excellence educator_recognitionThe organization acknowledges and celebrates outstanding educators in Tempe schools through an awards program, aiming to promote and incentivize high-quality teaching.
- Strengthen community engagement through local events and volunteerism community_engagementWe build community connections and generate support by involving volunteers in Spring Training operations and hosting fundraising activities like 50/50 raffles, creating shared experiences that benefit local youth and educational programs.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Community Grants
Distributes grants to local organizations and initiatives that align with the mission of supporting youth and education.
Continuing Scholarships
Offers renewable scholarships for students who maintain academic achievement and participation in Diablo Scholars activities.
Diablo Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to high school seniors in Tempe to support their higher education pursuits.
relationships · 31
who they work with
- ASU Partner — Exceptional students receiving Diablos scholarship support attend ASU.
- ASU Foundation Partner — Receives enrollment and GPA information from the scholarship office of the ASU Foundation for scholarship students.
- Arizona Central Credit Union Partner — Todd Pearson, Second Vice President of Tempe Diablos Charities, was previously the President/CEO of Arizona Central Credit Union for 12 years.
- Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Manages endowment programs at the foundation.
- Arizona State University Partner — Manages endowment programs at the university.
- Arizona State University Partner — Provides scholarships for students to attend the university.
- Ballet Arizona Partner — Supported organization, represented by Steve Henderson as a distinguished speaker at the Celebrate Giving event.
- Best Buddies Partner — Justin Royas, Secretary and Treasurer of Tempe Diablos Charities, supports Best Buddies.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Partner — Sponsor of the Excellence In Education event
- City of Tempe Partner — Supported by providing and managing volunteers during Cactus League Spring Training.
- Civil Air Patrol Partner — Vincent Vasquez, President of Tempe Diablos Charities, has supported this non-profit organization.
- Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Partner — Teams up for a charity golf tournament.
- Feeding Matters Partner — Todd Pearson, Second Vice President of Tempe Diablos Charities, is the Immediate Past Chair and current Treasurer for Feeding Matters.
- Fiesta Bowl Partner — The Tempe Diablos are the original Host Committee for the Fiesta Bowl, which has donated millions to charities like the Diablos.
- Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority (GRICUA) Partner — Arnold Mejia, First Vice President of Tempe Diablos Charities, is the Finance Director of GRICUA.
- Global Credit Union Partner — Todd Pearson, Second Vice President of Tempe Diablos Charities, is the Southwest Market President for Global Credit Union.
- Global Credit Union Foundation Partner — Todd Pearson, Second Vice President of Tempe Diablos Charities, serves on the board of the Global Credit Union Foundation.
- GoWest Foundation Partner — Todd Pearson, Second Vice President of Tempe Diablos Charities, is the Board Chair for the GoWest Foundation.
- Kyrene School District Partner — One of three local districts from which educators are honored by the Excellence in Education Awards.
- Lily’s Pad Partner — Supported 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping children battling Leukemia, represented by Dawn Garza as a distinguished speaker at the Celebrate Giving event.
- Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Partner — Supported by providing and managing volunteers during Cactus League Spring Training.
- Maricopa Community Colleges Partner — Exceptional students receiving Diablos scholarship support attend Maricopa Community Colleges.
- Maricopa County Community College Partner — Provides scholarships for students to attend community colleges within Maricopa County.
- Peoples Mortgage Partner — Sponsor of the Excellence In Education event
- PriceWaterhouseCoopers Partner — Arnold Mejia, First Vice President of Tempe Diablos Charities, began his professional career with this accounting firm.
- Scottsdale 20-30 Club Partner — The Scottsdale 20-30 Club raises funds for the financial, medical, and emotional needs of Arizona's children.
- Seattle Pilots Partner — Wooed the Seattle Pilots to become part of the Cactus League in Tempe.
- Southwest Mobile, Inc. Partner — Sponsor of the Excellence In Education event
- Tempe Chamber of Commerce Partner — Joined forces with the Tempe Chamber of Commerce to bring the Seattle Pilots to Tempe.
- Tempe Elementary School District Partner — One of three local districts from which educators are honored by the Excellence in Education Awards.
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