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Arizona Daily Star Sportsmens
Tucson, AZ · EIN 866053274 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.azsendakidtocamp.org
revenue
$271K
expenses
$112K
net assets
$1.6M
employees
0
volunteers
10
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

To help underprivileged children through camp scholarships, school parties, and other various activities.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Daily Star Sportsmen's Fund is an operational nonprofit that provides camperships for "less-chance" children, primarily from Southern Arizona, to attend summer and winter camps. The organization also supports various youth programs and events, often in collaboration with the YMCA, focusing on outdoor experiences and personal development.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $15K
    Lions Camp Tatiyee - Individuals with special needs gain independence and confidence by trying new activities and challenging personal limits
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Camp Corral Scholarship
Provides scholarships for children from military families to attend camp, offering a supportive environment with other military kids.
Christmas Parties
Organizes Christmas parties for "less-chance" youngsters in Tucson and outlying areas, including Indian reservations and towns in Sonora, Mexico, providing gifts and refreshments.
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program
A program for high-school-age campers to develop leadership skills by planning and assisting with activities for younger campers.
Send A Kid To Camp
Provides camperships for children from Southern Arizona to attend summer and winter camps, particularly the Triangle Y Ranch Camp, who would otherwise not be able to afford it.
Sky School Camp
Provides scholarships for children to attend Sky School, offering science experiments and learning opportunities in a camp setting.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Charity Golf Tournament 6 activities
    • Fundraise through golf matches
      The organization organizes fundraising golf matches featuring celebrities to support its programs.
    • Hosts and sponsors youth sports and entertainment events
      Sponsors major sports and gymnastics events in southern Arizona, including appearances by the Harlem Globetrotters, spring training exhibitions with professional and university teams, and landmark performances by international athletes such as Olga Korbut and Nadia Comaneci.
    • Organizes fundraising events
      Hosts fundraising golf matches featuring celebrity participants such as Bing Crosby, Phil Harris, and Randolph Scott to support youth programs.
    • Sponsor and organize major sports and celebrity events
      Hosts high-profile sports and entertainment events, including annual Harlem Globetrotters appearances, exhibition games with the Cleveland Indians and University of Arizona, benefit baseball games, and celebrity golf matches featuring figures like Bing Crosby and Randolph Scott.
    • Sponsor sports and entertainment events
      The organization sponsors various sports events, including appearances by the Harlem Globetrotters, benefit baseball games, spring training exhibitions, and performances by international gymnastics teams.
    • Sponsors sports and celebrity fundraising events
      Organizes and sponsors major sports events and celebrity golf matches to raise funds, including appearances by the Harlem Globetrotters, the Chinese gymnastics team, Olga Korbut, Nadia Comaneci, and celebrities like Bing Crosby and Randolph Scott.
  • Youth Camp Facility Construction 4 activities
    • Constructs and improves camp facilities
      Initiated the construction of a new dining hall to support camp operations and enhance the camping experience for children.
    • Develops camp infrastructure
      Initiated and supported construction projects at youth camps, including the development of a new dining hall.
    • Support camp infrastructure development
      The organization initiated and supported the construction of a new dining hall for a camp.
    • Support camp infrastructure development
      Initiated and supported construction projects to improve camp facilities, including the development of a new dining hall.
  • Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 4 activities
    • Organize Christmas parties and gift distribution
      The organization organizes and hosts Christmas parties for children, including those in outlying areas and on Indian reservations, and distributes gifts.
    • Organize and host children's Christmas parties
      Plans and hosts Christmas parties for children, including events at the Santa Rita Hotel since 1946 and outreach to outlying areas such as Indian reservations southwest of Tucson and towns in Sonora, Mexico, often including gift delivery.
    • Organizes Christmas parties for children
      Hosts Christmas parties for children, including events in Tucson, outlying areas, Indian reservations southwest of Tucson, and towns in Sonora, Mexico; initiated its first party in 1946 at the Santa Rita Hotel.
    • Organizes children's Christmas parties
      Plans and hosts Christmas parties for children, including events in Tucson, outlying areas, and on an Indian reservation southwest of Tucson, with gift delivery during community hardships such as strikes.
  • Summer Camp Scholarships for Military and First Responder Families 4 activities
    • Provide camp scholarships and financial assistance for children
      Offers financial support for children to attend various camps, including Sky School (reduced cost of $20 per camper), Triangle Y Ranch Camp, Camp Corral for military families, and other programs that include activities like BB gun shooting, archery, and flag ceremonies.
    • Provide camp scholarships for children
      The organization provides financial assistance and scholarships for children, including those from military families, to attend various camps such as Triangle Y Ranch Camp, Sky School, and Camp Corral, enabling them to participate in educational and recreational activities.
    • Provides camp scholarships and financial assistance for children
      Offers scholarships and financial aid to enable children to attend summer and winter camps, including Sky School, Triangle Y Ranch Camp, and Camp Corral, with reduced fees (e.g., $20 per camper at Sky School); supports participation in activities such as archery, BB guns, flag ceremonies, and science programs.
    • Provides camp scholarships and financial assistance for youth
      Offers financial support for children to attend various camps, including Sky School, Camp Corral, and Triangle Y Ranch Camp, reducing costs to $20 per camper and enabling participation in activities such as archery, BB gun shooting, flag ceremonies, and science-based learning.
  • Residential Outdoor Camps for Underserved Youth 1 activity
    • Operates summer and winter youth camping programs
      Runs summer and winter camping programs for children from southern Arizona towns including Benson, Nogales, Willcox, Casa Grande, Eloy, and Safford, with the first summer camp held in the Chiricahua Mountains.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$271K
Contributions & grants$202K74%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$70K26%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$112K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$108K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.62M
Cash$145K
Investments$1.47M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.62M
Liquid reserves172.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +46.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 8
  • Bucky Lovejoy — Director
  • Doug Humphreys — Director
  • Jacque Humphreys — Director
  • Jeff Ronstadt — Director
  • Joe Daniszewski — Director
  • Kerry DuFour — Director
  • Pat Jessup — Vice President
  • Sue Hill — Director
relationships · 18

who they work with

  • Arizona Daily Star Partner — Raises money for summer camp.
  • Camp Corral Partner — Offers scholarships for children from military families to attend Camp Corral
  • Camp Whispering Pines Partner — Supports campers at Camp Whispering Pines, enabling them to experience nature and participate in activities.
  • City of Tucson Partner — Borrowed mattresses from them for emergency campers.
  • Cleveland Indians Partner — Participated in spring training exhibition games.
  • Copper State Chemical Co. Partner — Provided temporary camp stays for children affected by a fire at their plant.
  • Eddie Chesin and his construction company Partner — Assisted with the construction of the new dining hall.
  • Harlem Globetrotters Partner — Sponsored annual appearances and a benefit baseball game.
  • House of David Partner — Participated in a benefit baseball game against the Harlem Globetrotters.
  • Howard and Stofft Partner — Received donated sporting goods to help start the Christmas party.
  • Indian Guides Partner — Built the Infirmary Building for the camp by raising funds through Christmas tree sales and painted it.
  • Restaurant Supply house Partner — Purchased equipment from them for the new dining hall.
  • Santa Rita Hotel Partner — Received donated use of the Rendezvous Room for its first Christmas party.
  • Sky School Partner — Provides financial assistance for children to attend Sky School camp
  • Tucson Newspapers Partner — Collaborated with the classified ad manager, Ricki Rarick, to establish the fund and organize events.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Participated in spring training exhibition games with its baseball team.
  • YMCA Partner — Partnered to establish a camping program for "less-chance" children, with the YMCA selecting campers.
  • YMCA Partner — Received ranch property from Mrs. Elizabeth Wood, which became the Triangle Y Ranch Camp, and the Sportsmen's Fund organized a committee to send children to this camp.