named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Gaming Room
A space at TusCon for tabletop role-playing games, board games, and card games, with game masters running sessions and open tables available.
Program Book Advertising
Opportunity for individuals and businesses to advertise in the TusCon Souvenir Program Book, which is printed in black and white with a color cover.
Programming
Scheduled events at TusCon including panels, demonstrations, and "Make n Takes" related to science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
TusCon Convention
An annual science fiction, fantasy, and horror convention featuring guest authors, artists, musicians, and toastmasters, along with programming, gaming, and a vendor hall.
Vendor Hall
A dedicated space at the TusCon convention for vendors to sell books, artwork, collectibles, and handcrafted goods related to science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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Event Vendor Marketplace & Accommodation Coordination 7 activities
- Facilitates attendee accommodationsOperates a hotel room block at the host hotel and negotiates discounted room rates for attendees of its annual convention, TusCon 53.
- Facilitating Hotel Accommodations for Convention AttendeesThe organization operates a hotel room block and negotiates discounted room rates for attendees of its annual convention at the host hotel, such as the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Tucson Airport.
- Operates Vendor Hall for books, art, and collectiblesManages a publicly accessible Vendor Hall at TusCon, relocated to a 1,500 sq ft ballroom for TusCon 53, where attendees can access books, artwork, collectibles, and handcrafted goods.
- Operates Vendor Hall for public access and commerceManages a publicly accessible Vendor Hall at TusCon, relocated to a 1,500 sq ft ballroom adjacent to the Gaming room for TusCon 53, where attendees can access books, artwork, collectibles, and handcrafted goods.
- Operating a Vendor HallThe organization operates a publicly accessible Vendor Hall at its convention, providing attendees with access to books, artwork, collectibles, and handcrafted goods.
- Provides convention attendee accommodationsOperates a hotel room block at the host hotel for convention attendees and negotiates discounted room rates to support accessibility and convenience.
- Providing Convention Accommodations and AmenitiesThe organization arranges hotel room blocks and negotiates discounted rates for attendees at the convention's host hotel. It also manages a Vendor Hall, relocating it to a 1,500 sq ft ballroom, making it publicly accessible, and providing access to books, artwork, collectibles, and handcrafted goods.
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Tabletop Role-Playing Game Sessions 4 activities
- Facilitating Gaming and Craft Activities at ConventionsDuring its annual convention, the organization offers gaming sessions, including role-playing, board, and card games, with game masters available for new players. It also provides open tables and board games for attendees and offers hands-on craft activities and demonstrations.
- Hosting Tabletop Gaming SessionsDuring its annual convention, the organization hosts tabletop gaming sessions, including role-playing, board, and card games, with game masters available and open tables for attendees.
- Hosts gaming and interactive activitiesProvides tabletop gaming sessions—including role-playing, board, and card games—during the annual convention, with game masters available to run games and teach new players. Also offers open tables and access to board games for attendee use.
- Hosts tabletop gaming and interactive activitiesHosts tabletop gaming sessions—including role-playing, board, and card games—during the annual convention, with game masters available to run games and teach new players. Also provides open access to tables and board games for attendee use.
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Discounted and Incentivized Event Access 3 activities
- Offers full event passes for adults and childrenSells full event passes for adult attendees and for children aged 6 to 15 as part of its annual convention programming.
- Provides convention registration and attendance optionsOffers full event passes for both adults and children aged 6 to 15 as part of its annual convention programming.
- Providing Convention PassesThe organization offers full event passes for adults and children aged 6 to 15, allowing access to all convention activities.
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Professional Association Conferences & Events 1 activity
- Hosts annual science fiction, fantasy, and horror conventionOrganizes TusCon, the longest-running science fiction, fantasy, and horror convention in Arizona, attracting 300 to 500 attendees annually. The event is scheduled for November 13–15, 2026, at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Tucson Airport.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Hosts webinar series on mentorship for women and girlsConducts a webinar series focused on mentorship in education, featuring structured discussions on leadership development and confidence-building for women and girls.
- Organizing an Annual Science Fiction and Fantasy ConventionThe organization hosts an annual science fiction, fantasy, and horror convention, attracting 300 to 500 attendees per year. This convention includes various activities such as gaming, demonstrations, hands-on crafts, and a vendor hall.
- Organizing an Annual Science Fiction and Fantasy ConventionThe organization hosts TusCon, an annual science fiction, fantasy, and horror convention in Arizona, attracting 300 to 500 attendees. This includes scheduling the event, securing a venue, and offering full event passes for adults and children.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$11K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$11K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$9K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$9K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +1224.0%
relationships · 6
who they work with
- DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson Airport Partner — Host hotel for TusCon 53, providing a dedicated room block and convention rates.
- Phoenix Filk Circle Partner — Sponsors the Musical Guest of Honor at TusCon
- Plumeria Global Education Group Government — Fiscal sponsor that processes tax-deductible donations for TusCon
- Rosa Ouarda Benlakhlef Partner — Presenter in the Women & Girls in Education Webinar Series on mentorship.
- TusCon Network — BAJA ARIZONA SCIENCE FICTION ASSOCIATION operates as or is directly associated with TusCon, hosting its programming.
- TusCon 53 Partner — BAJA ARIZONA SCIENCE FICTION ASSOCIATION (BASFA) is associated with TusCon 53, as checks and money orders for program book advertising are made out to "BASFA" for TusCon 52 (likely a typo for 53).