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ARIZONA PARROT HEAD CLUB

AZ · EIN 860773743 · $62K rev · operational · www.parrotheads.org
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The Arizona Parrot Head Club is a nonprofit social organization for fans of Jimmy Buffett and Trop Rock music, founded in 1994. The club fosters community among members through events like happy hours, house concerts, and Parrot Grande, while supporting local charities through fundraising and volunteer work. It operates under the motto "Party with a Purpose," serving the greater Phoenix area and beyond.

activities · 12

what they do

direct service · 10
  • Charitable Fundraising and Support Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & Raffles
    The Arizona Parrot Head Club organizes and hosts various fundraising events, including Parrot Grande LITE, monthly happy hours with 50/50 raffles, and silent auctions, to raise money and collect personal hygiene items for designated charities. They support at least five charities annually, such as Joy Bus and Military Assistance Mission (MAM).
  • Collecting and donating hygiene items to charity organizations Menstrual Health and Hygiene Support
    Chairs the collection of personal hygiene items for donation to various charitable organizations, supporting community needs through in-kind contributions.
  • Community Event Participation and Volunteering Member-Focused Social & Recreational Events
    The club actively participates in and organizes a variety of community and social events, including the Water Station at the Rock and Roll Marathon, Salsa Challenges, Packages from Home, USO facility tours, bowling, annual picnics, holiday parties, and house parties. Members volunteer their time at these events and with local organizations, contributing to their overall volunteer hours.
  • Conducting regular club events with charitable components Member-Focused Social & Recreational Events
    Hosts recurring events including monthly happy hours with 50/50 raffles, annual picnics, holiday parties, bowling, and USO facility tours, integrating charitable giving and volunteer engagement into club activities.
  • Hosting Club Events and Social Gatherings Member-Focused Social & Recreational Events
    The organization organizes and participates in various club events and social gatherings, including the Water Station at the Rock and Roll Marathon, Salsa Challenges, Packages from Home, USO facility tours, bowling, annual picnics, holiday parties, happy hours, and Parrot Grande, as well as house parties and concerts.
  • Hosting fundraising events for charitable causes Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & Raffles
    Organizes and hosts events such as Parrot Grande LITE, house parties, concerts, and themed challenges (e.g., Salsa and Margarita, Beer Fest) featuring live music, raffles, and silent auctions to raise funds and support for designated charities.
  • The organization manages its website and newsletter, and assists the Membership Committee by making membership and event badges and helping with 50/50 raffles at club events.
  • The organization hosts various fundraising events, such as Parrot Grande LITE, featuring live music, raffles, and silent auctions, to engage attendees and raise support for designated charities. They also hold monthly happy hours with 50/50 raffles for charity benefits.
  • Supporting Charities through Donations and Volunteering Charity Sports & Recreation Tournaments
    The organization supports at least five charities annually by selecting charity recipients for events (e.g., Joy Bus, Military Assistance Mission) and participating in charity functions and volunteer activities. They also collect personal hygiene items for donation to various charity organizations.
  • Volunteering time and resources to support local charities Annual Community Service Drives
    Participates in volunteer activities such as the Water Station at the Rock and Roll Marathon, Packages from Home, and USO tours, contributing 840 hours of volunteer service and supporting at least five charities annually.
capacity building · 2
  • Club Operations and Member Support Community Communication Platform Management
    The organization manages its website and newsletter to communicate with members and the public. They also assist with membership and event badges and help with 50/50 raffles at club events to support internal operations and member engagement.
  • Managing internal communications and membership operations Community Communication Platform Management
    Manages the organization's website and newsletter, and supports the Membership Committee by creating membership and event badges and assisting with 50/50 raffles at events.
strategies · 2

how they think

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named programs · 3

what they call their work

Monthly Happy Hours
Regular social gatherings that include a 50/50 raffle with proceeds benefiting rotating charitable causes
Parrot Grande LITE
Annual fundraising event featuring live music, raffles, and a silent auction to support a designated local charity, such as Military Assistance Mission (MAM)
Volunteer & Donation Drives
Organized volunteer efforts and ongoing collection of personal hygiene items and funds for local charities including Joy Bus and MAM
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Arizona Parrot Head Foundation Partner — Distributes funds through the Arizona Parrot Head Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which supports the charitable activities of the club.
  • Hemophilia Association Partner — Organizes Salsa and Margarita challenges to benefit the association.
  • Hospice of the Valley Partner — Organizes Mom O’Malley Poker Tournaments to benefit Hospice of the Valley.
  • Joy Bus Partner — Selected as the Q1 charity recipient for fundraising and donation efforts.
  • Military Assistance Mission Partner — Beneficiary organization supported through the Parrot Grande LITE fundraising event.
  • Military Assistance Mission Partner — Designated as the charity recipient for the Parrot Grande LITE event.
  • Orange County Parrot Head Club Partner — Former club where a board member was a member and served as Communications Director and VP.
  • Parrot Heads in Paradise Network — Parent organization of which the Arizona Parrot Head Club is a part; a board member served two terms as President of Parrot Heads in Paradise.
  • Parrot Heads in Paradise (PHiP) Network — Official member of Parrot Heads in Paradise (PHiP).