named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
College Scholarship Support Funds scholarships for low-income, first-generation college students through community college foundations in Arizona
Community Vehicle Donation Donates transportation vehicles to local nonprofits, such as the van provided to FIBCO Family Services in Phoenix
Food Distribution Program Organizes and participates in food bag distribution for families in extreme poverty in Agua Prieta, Mexico
Foster Alliance Support Provides funding and volunteer support to organizations serving foster youth in Arizona
Rancho Feliz Partnership Supports home construction, food distribution, and education initiatives in Agua Prieta, Mexico, including building homes and funding scholarships for children
activities · 9 clusters
what they do
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FAFSA & Scholarship Application Support 4 activities ›
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Education and scholarship funding
Funds scholarships for underserved populations, including over 2,000 scholarships in Mexico and support for low-income, first-generation college students through the Maricopa Community College Foundation.
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Educational Support and Scholarships
Provides scholarships to low-income, first-generation college students through the Maricopa Community College Foundation and funds over 2,000 scholarships for underserved populations in Mexico, including dedicated support for Rancho Feliz education programs.
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Educational Support and Scholarships
Provides scholarships to low-income, first-generation college students through the Maricopa Community College Foundation and funds over 2,000 scholarships for underserved populations in Mexico, including dedicated support for Rancho Feliz education programs.
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Support for 501(c)(3) Organizations and Educational Scholarships
Offers V-Corps support to selected 501(c)(3) organizations and provides scholarships to low-income, first-generation college students through the Maricopa Community College Foundation.
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Integrated Community Housing Development 3 activities ›
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Construction and development of community infrastructure
Invested over $10 million to construct homes, education centers, childcare centers, orphanages, and volunteer dormitories along Arizona's southern border. Also assisted in the construction of two homes in Agua Prieta, Mexico, including pouring footings, drywall prep, and painting.
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Humanitarian Aid and Infrastructure Development in Mexico
Distributes food and medical supplies, constructs homes, education centers, childcare centers, orphanages, and volunteer dormitories, and provides humanitarian aid to communities, including the Tarahumara tribe, along the Arizona/Mexico border, with over $10 million invested since inception.
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Humanitarian Aid and Infrastructure Development in Mexico
Distributes food and medical supplies, constructs homes, education centers, childcare centers, orphanages, and volunteer dormitories, and provides humanitarian aid to communities, including the Tarahumara tribe, along the Arizona/Mexico border, with over $10 million invested since inception.
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Organized Volunteer Hour Mobilization 2 activities ›
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Community Service and Volunteer Engagement
Engages agents and employees in community service and charitable activities across Arizona, contributing 2,350 hours of local volunteer work in 2024 and involving approximately 1,000 U.S. volunteers annually in service activities along the Arizona/Mexico border.
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Community Service and Volunteer Engagement
Engages agents and employees in community service and charitable activities across Arizona, contributing 2,350 hours of local volunteer work in 2024 and involving approximately 1,000 U.S. volunteers annually in service activities along the Arizona/Mexico border.
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Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance 2 activities ›
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Direct Family and Individual Support
Provides direct support to families facing medical emergencies and donates vehicles to organizations like FIBCO Family Services, INC. to assist with transportation needs for serving individuals in downtown Phoenix.
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Support for Families and Non-Profits
Provides direct support to families in medical emergencies and donates resources, such as a van to FIBCO Family Services, INC., to assist other 501(c)(3) organizations with their operational needs.
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Debit Card Donation Programs 1 activity ›
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Organizational capacity building and governance
Builds foundation capacity through the establishment and rebranding of the Russ Lyon Charitable Foundation (2014) into the Russ Lyon Foundation (2021), operating through all company offices in Arizona and engaging 14 offices via an Advisory Council.
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Fiscal Sponsorship & Administrative Back-Office Support 1 activity ›
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Capacity Building Grants & Technical Support 1 activity ›
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V-Corps support for nonprofits
Offers V-Corps support to selected 501(c)(3) organizations, providing capacity-building assistance through volunteer and operational engagement.
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Youth Cross-Border Service Programs 1 activity ›
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Volunteer mobilization for cross-border service
Organizes and engages U.S. volunteers in service projects along the Arizona/Mexico border, with approximately 1,000 volunteers participating annually and over 20,000 volunteers served since inception.
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Uncategorized 4 activities ›
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Community Service and Humanitarian Aid in Arizona and Mexico
Engages agents and employees in community service and charitable activities in Arizona, including providing direct support to families in medical emergencies, distributing food, assisting with home construction, and donating vehicles to support local service organizations. The foundation also provides humanitarian aid along the Arizona/Mexico border, including distributing food and medical supplies, funding scholarships for underserved populations, and supporting education programs and child sponsorships.
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Family crisis assistance
Provides direct support to families facing medical emergencies, such as assistance to the Chambers family following a medical crisis involving their son.
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Financial and in-kind support to nonprofit partners
Provides financial donations and in-kind gifts to nonprofit organizations, including a van donation to FIBCO Family Services, INC. and $38,000 in support to Rancho Feliz for education, child sponsorships, and food programs since 2016.
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Humanitarian aid distribution along Arizona/Mexico border
Distributes food and medical supplies to communities in need along the Arizona/Mexico border, including 300 bags of food to families in Agua Prieta, Mexico, each feeding a family of five for one week. Has distributed tons of food and medical supplies over time as part of ongoing humanitarian efforts.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$151K
Contributions & grants$151K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$138K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$131K
balance sheet
Total assets$84K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$81K
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 6
- BETSY DICKINSON — Director
- CAMDEN STEEL — Director
- CHRISTION DOCKERY — Director
- DAWN JACOBS — Director
- JOY DORVINEN — Director
- STEPHANIE STEWART — Director
relationships · 149
who they work with
- 1 Mission Partner — Connected with in 2022.
- A Dream and a Pencil Partner — Connected with in 2022.
- A New Leaf Ohana Arizona Partner — Connected with in 2023.
- AZ Friends of Foster Children Partner — Connected with in 2022.
- AZCEND Partner — Connected with in 2021.
- Amado Food Bank Partner — Connected with in 2021.
- American Cancer Society Partner — Partnered with in 2025.
- American Legion Partner — Connected with in 2020.
- American Red Cross Partner — Partnered with for VCorps events in 2019.
- American Service Animal Society Partner — Connected with in 2022.
- Amphi Foundation Partner — Partnered with in 2025.
- Arizona Animal Welfare League Partner — Connected with in 2021.
- Arizona Animal Welfare League SPCA Partner — Partnered with for VCorps events in 2019.
- Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Connected with in 2021.
- Arizona Helping Hands Partner — Connected with in 2022.
- Arizona Helping Hands/The Foster Alliance Partner — Connected with in 2023.
- Arizona Housing Fund Partner — Connected with in 2021.
- Arizona Humane Society Partner — Connected with in 2022.
- Arizona Together Partner — Connected with in 2020.
- Arizona Trail Association Partner — Connected with in 2022.
- Assistance League Tucson Partner — Connected with in 2018.
- Autism Speaks Partner — Connected with in 2018.
- Booker T Wahington Head Start Partner — Connected with in 2022.
- Brylan's Feat Partner — Connected with in 2022.
- Brylan's Feat Foundation Partner — Connected with in 2021.
- CARE Partner — Connected with in 2020.
- CHD Families of Tucson Partner — Connected with in 2021.
- CJD Foundation Partner — Partnered with in 2025.
- Casa De Los Ninos Partner — Partnered with for VCorps events in 2019.
- Childhelp USA Partner — Connected with in 2022.
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