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Miss Arizona Scholarship Foundation Inc

Chandler, AZ · EIN 942864252 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.missarizona.org
revenue
$135K
expenses
$123K
net assets
$58K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

College Scholarships and training for young women

profile · synthesized from sources

Miss Arizona Scholarship Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization that administers scholarship competitions for young women in Arizona through the Miss America-affiliated Miss Arizona and Miss Arizona’s Teen programs. It provides college scholarships and in-kind tuition awards to finalists and winners, supporting educational opportunities and leadership development. The organization funds its scholarships through donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and university partners.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Access Books
Literacy and mentorship initiative led by titleholder Tiffany Ellington, supporting youth literacy through partnerships like Kids Need to Read
Free Your Mind: Mental Health Matters
Mental health advocacy initiative by Miss Arizona’s Teen 2025, Sydney Thomas, promoting youth mental wellness
Miss Arizona Scholarship Competition
Annual competition for women aged 18–28 offering cash and in-kind scholarships, with events in interview, evening wear, and talent
Miss Arizona’s Teen Scholarship Competition
Competition for girls aged 14–18 focused on scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, and community involvement, offering college scholarships
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Event Appearance Booking & Support 3 activities
    • Community appearances by titleholders
      Facilitates public appearances by Miss Arizona's Teen at events across the state upon request, supporting community engagement and visibility for the organization’s initiatives.
    • Event Appearances by Miss Arizona's Teen
      Facilitates public appearances by Miss Arizona's Teen at events across the state, with booking requests managed through an online form and confirmed within two business days.
    • Facilitate public appearances by Miss Arizona's Teen at events
      Offers event appearances by Miss Arizona's Teen upon request, managed through an online booking system with responses provided within two business days.
  • Mental Health Stigma Reduction Initiatives 3 activities
    • Lead mental health advocacy through the "Free Your Mind: Mental Health Matters" initiative
      Conducts advocacy efforts focused on mental health awareness and support via the service platform "Free Your Mind: Mental Health Matters," led by Miss Arizona's Teen.
    • Mental Health Advocacy Initiative
      Conducts advocacy efforts focused on mental health awareness through the "Free Your Mind: Mental Health Matters" service initiative, led by Miss Arizona's Teen.
    • Mental health advocacy initiative
      Leads the "Free Your Mind: Mental Health Matters" service initiative to advocate for mental health awareness and support among youth and communities in Arizona.
  • Targeted Educational Scholarships 3 activities
    • Provide scholarships to participants in the Miss Arizona and Miss Arizona's Teen programs
      Administers a comprehensive scholarship program awarding monetary scholarships to winners and participants in the Miss Arizona and Miss Arizona's Teen competitions, including titleholders, runners-up, and recipients of special awards such as STEAM, Character, and Sisterhood, with scholarship amounts ranging from $100 to $2,500.
    • Scholarship Awards to Pageant Finalists and Non-finalists
      Provides multiple cash scholarships to participants in the Miss Arizona and Miss Arizona's Teen pageants, including titleholders, runners-up, and recipients of special awards such as STEAM, Character, and People's Choice. Total awards include a $2500 scholarship to Miss Arizona's Teen, a $1995 scholarship to Miss Arizona, and smaller scholarships ranging from $100 to $600 for other placements and recognitions.
    • Scholarship awards to teen participants
      Provides multiple scholarships to teen girls participating in the Miss Arizona's Teen program, with awards ranging from $100 to $2500 based on placement, talent, character, and special recognitions such as STEAM, Social Media, and Sisterhood.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Advance youth literacy and mentorship through the "Access Books" initiative and Kids Need to Read
      Leads the "Access Books" initiative, which emphasizes mentorship and literacy for youth, and supports children's access to books through board membership and partnership with Kids Need to Read.
    • Literacy and Mentorship Program
      Leads the "Access Books" initiative promoting literacy and youth mentorship, and supports children's literacy through board membership with Kids Need to Read.
    • Literacy and mentorship programming
      Leads the "Access Books" initiative focused on mentorship and literacy development, and supports children's access to reading materials through board service with Kids Need to Read.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$135K
Contributions & grants$135K99%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$8031%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$123K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$5K
balance sheet
Total assets$64K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$58K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Grand Canyon University Partner — Provides 20% off online tuition or $500 off in-person tuition for all contestants.
  • Kids Need to Read Partner — Board service and collaboration on literacy initiatives through the "Access Books" program.
  • Leo Production Company Funder — Platinum Century Club Member
  • Miss America Opportunity Partner — Operates licensed local programs within the Miss America Opportunity in Arizona.
  • Paradise Valley City Lifestyle Funder — Gold & Silver Century Club Member
  • The Andre & Kathy Kole Legacy Trust Funder — Diamond Century Club Member
  • Valley of the Sun Scholarship Organization Funder — Gold & Silver Century Club Member
  • iHeart Media Funder — Platinum Century Club Member