activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 13
- Annual Kentucky Derby fundraising event Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & RafflesHosts a single annual fundraising event—the Kentucky Derby FUNdraising Party—whose proceeds support arts and education programming; this is the organization's sole fundraising event for 2026.
- Black Mountain Campus OperationsConstructed and operates the Black Mountain Campus, a six-acre area housing three facilities for community programs and services.
- Community campus development and managementConstructed and maintains the Black Mountain Campus, a six-acre site with three facilities dedicated to hosting community programs and services.
- Development and maintenance of Black Mountain CampusConstructed and operates the Black Mountain Campus, a six-acre site with three facilities dedicated to hosting community programs and services.
- Educational Field Experiences on Desert Plants Hands-On Natural History & Traditional Skills WorkshopsConducts hands-on educational field experiences focused on foraging and medicinal uses of desert plants, including plant identification, herb preparation, and creation of tinctures and ointments.
- Free hat-making studio programOperates a free hat-making studio at The Holland Center during the week before the Kentucky Derby, providing community access to creative arts activities.
- Hands-on desert plant education programs Hands-On Natural History & Traditional Skills WorkshopsConducts educational field experiences focused on foraging and the medicinal uses of desert plants, including plant identification, herb preparation, and creation of tinctures and ointments.
- Hands-on education in desert plant foraging and herbal medicine Hands-On Natural History & Traditional Skills WorkshopsConducts educational field experiences focused on identifying desert plants and preparing herbal remedies such as tinctures and ointments, emphasizing practical, experiential learning.
- Historical lecture series on the Making of America Art and History Lecture SeriesOffers a four-part lecture series exploring American history from early colonial times through the American Revolution and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.
- Kentucky Derby Hat-Making StudioOperates a free hat-making studio at The Holland Center the week before the Kentucky Derby.
- Kentucky Derby fundraising event Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & RafflesHosts an annual Kentucky Derby FUNdraising Party, which serves as the sole fundraising event for 2026, with proceeds supporting arts and education programming.
- Lecture Series on American History Art and History Lecture SeriesOffers a four-part lecture series examining the Making of America from early colonial days through the American Revolution and the writing of the United States Constitution.
- Lecture series on American history from colonial era to Constitution Art and History Lecture SeriesOffers a four-part educational lecture series that explores the formation of the United States, covering topics from early colonial history through the American Revolution and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Collaborative Enrichment and Community Partnerships collaborative enrichmentAdvances programming through strategic collaborations with other nonprofits and organizations, enhancing reach and impact via joint service projects, events, and shared resources.
- Collaborative enrichment through strategic partnerships collaborative_enrichmentEngages in strategic collaborations with other organizations to co-deliver enrichment programming, leveraging external expertise and resources to expand impact.
- Collaborative programming with partner organizations collaborative_enrichmentThe organization advances its mission by strategically collaborating with other nonprofits and institutions to co-deliver enrichment programming and service initiatives, expanding reach and impact.
- Decentralized Program Delivery with Expert Leadership decentralized_program_modelOperates a decentralized model where specialized programs function independently with dedicated advisory boards and long-term engagement from field experts to ensure high-quality, sustainable programming.
- Decentralized program model for specialized delivery decentralized_program_modelSignature programs operate as independent units with dedicated advisory boards and volunteers, enabling tailored, high-quality programming through localized governance and community ownership.
- Decentralized program model with independent governance decentralized_program_modelOperates signature programs as independent entities with dedicated advisory boards and volunteers, enabling specialized, high-quality programming through localized decision-making and community ownership.
- Environmental Education through Experiential Learning experiential_learningUses experiential, hands-on education in both outdoor and classroom settings to foster understanding and conservation of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem, emphasizing direct engagement with desert plants and their uses.
- Environmental education as a conservation tool environmental_educationEducation is used strategically to foster public understanding of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem, with the goal of promoting its conservation and preservation through informed community action.
- Environmental education to promote conservation environmental_educationUses education as a core method to foster understanding, conservation, and preservation of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem, indicating a theory of change centered on knowledge transfer leading to environmental stewardship.
- Experiential learning through hands-on and outdoor education experiential_learningCombines classroom and outdoor learning with hands-on activities, field trips, internships, and interactive events to deepen engagement and understanding, particularly around desert ecology and plant uses, based on the belief that direct experience enhances learning outcomes.
- Experiential learning through hands-on engagement experiential_learningThe organization uses experiential learning as a core educational strategy, combining outdoor and classroom instruction with hands-on activities, field trips, internships, and interactive events to deepen understanding of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and its plant life.
- Expert-led program development and delivery expert-led_programmingRelies on sustained involvement of field experts to lead and shape programming, ensuring scientific accuracy, credibility, and long-term program quality.
- Expert-led programming for program sustainability and quality expert-led_programmingPrograms are developed and led by long-term engaged field experts, ensuring scientific accuracy, depth, and continuity in environmental education and conservation programming.
- Inclusive Community Participation Model inclusive_community_modelEnsures access for all by maintaining an inclusive community model with no barriers to participation based on age, financial status, residency, or skill level, enabling broad demographic engagement.
- Inclusive community participation model inclusive_community_modelThe foundation ensures access to its programs without barriers related to age, residency, financial status, or skill level, fostering broad community engagement and equity in participation.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Desert Awareness Committee
A program focused on educating the community about the Sonoran Desert through classes, workshops, and events.
Desert Foothills Leadership Academy
An experiential leadership development program that equips participants with skills and networks to positively impact various organizations.
Desert Foothills Theater
A community theater offering opportunities for all ages to participate in theater arts, including training for young artists.
relationships · 24
who they work with
- AWE Corporate Interiors Partner — Corporate partner in business services
- Acoya Troon Partner — Corporate partner providing support for 55+ services
- Arizona Musicfest Partner — Formerly supported by Foothills Community Foundation, now operates independently.
- Carefree Floors Partner — Corporate partner in home services
- Cave Creek Rodeo Partner — Corporate partner in sports & entertainment
- Cognitive Care Management Partner — Corporate partner in health services
- Desert Awareness Committee Partner — Collaborates with the Desert Awareness Committee, a signature program of The Holland Center, to deliver educational programming on desert plant conservation and medicinal use.
- Desert Awareness Committee Partner — Partner organization providing desert conservation education and stewardship through The Holland Center's Signature Programs.
- Desert Foothills Landscape Partner — Corporate partner in home services
- Desert Foothills Leadership Academy Partner — Partner organization delivering experiential leadership development programming through The Holland Center.
- Desert Foothills Theater Partner — Partner organization offering theater arts programming under the Signature Programs at The Holland Center.
- Every Swipe Benefits Charity Partner — Corporate partner in finance
- FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC Government — Manages The Holland Center, a community program receiving support through FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC.
- Foothills Caring Corps Partner — Formerly supported by Foothills Community Foundation, now operates independently.
- Foothills Food Bank Partner — Formerly supported by Foothills Community Foundation, now operates independently.
- Greenstaff HomeCare Partner — Corporate partner providing 55+ services
- Kiwanis Club of Carefree Partner — Non-profit service partner
- Leslie Jensen – Farm Bureau Financial Services Partner — Corporate partner in finance
- Morris Hall PLLC Partner — Corporate partner in finance
- Paradise Valley Community College Partner — Partner in the construction of the Black Mountain Campus.
- The Holland Center Partner — FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC provides volunteer opportunities at The Holland Center.
- Town of Cave Creek Partner — Government partner providing civic services
- Tyrol Insurance Partner — Corporate partner in finance
- Valley of the Sun YMCA Partner — Partner in the construction of the Black Mountain Campus.