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MOAA TUCSON CHAPTER FUND INC

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 851893759 · Form 990PF · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · tucsonmoaa.org
revenue
$9K
expenses
$0
net assets
$12K
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

The Tucson Chapter of MOAA is a local nonprofit organization serving military personnel, retirees, veterans, and their families in the Tucson, Arizona area. The chapter supports national and state-level advocacy for military benefits and legislation, funds ROTC scholarships and JROTC awards, and provides community assistance to local veterans through donations and volunteer efforts. It fosters civic engagement among members through monthly luncheons, volunteer opportunities, and legislative outreach.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Esperanza En Escalante Support
Raises funds and provides support to Esperanza En Escalante, an organization assisting low-income veterans
JROTC Awards Program
Presents awards and medals to Junior ROTC students at high schools in the Tucson area
Legislative Advocacy
Engages members in state and federal advocacy by informing them of proposed legislation and facilitating communication with elected officials
ROTC Scholarships and Leadership Awards
Provides three annual $2,000 ROTC memorial scholarships and MOAA ROTC leadership awards with medals to University of Arizona ROTC students
Tucson Veterans Supporting Veterans Standdown Support
Provides personal hygiene items and socks to support the annual standdown event for local veterans through grant-funded purchases
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • ROTC and Academic Competition Scholarships 5 activities
    • Awarding ROTC Scholarships and Leadership Awards
      Provides three annual ROTC scholarships, each valued at $2,000, and presents ROTC leadership awards with medals to students, including those at Desert View High School and University of Arizona ROTC students.
    • Awarding ROTC Scholarships and Leadership Awards
      Provides three annual ROTC scholarships, each valued at $2,000, and presents ROTC leadership awards with medals to students, including those at Desert View High School and University of Arizona ROTC students.
    • Awarding ROTC Scholarships and Leadership Awards
      Provides three annual ROTC scholarships, each valued at $2,000, and presents ROTC leadership awards with medals to students, including those at Desert View High School and University of Arizona ROTC students.
    • ROTC scholarship and leadership award program
      Annually awards three ROTC scholarships of $2,000 each and presents ROTC leadership awards with medals in the spring; repeated in April 2025.
    • Support for Junior ROTC programs
      Provides financial support and presents medals to students in Junior ROTC programs, including awarding a JROTC medal at Desert View High School.
  • Veteran Commemoration Parades & Honor Rides 5 activities
    • Community Engagement and Fundraising
      Participates in community events such as the Tucson Veterans Day parade and raises funds for various programs, including Esperanza En Escalante and Junior ROTC programs.
    • Participation in Community Events
      Participates in community events such as the Tucson Veterans Day parade and the city of Tucson's Veterans Affairs Committee.
    • Participation in Community Events
      Participates in community events such as the Tucson Veterans Day parade and the city of Tucson's Veterans Affairs Committee.
    • Participation in Veterans Day parade
      Participates in the Tucson Veterans Day parade, with five chapter members representing the organization in the 2024 event.
    • Participation in city Veterans Affairs Committee
      Engages in civic leadership by participating in the city of Tucson's Veterans Affairs Committee.
  • Legislative Advocacy for Veteran Benefits 4 activities
    • Advocacy for Uniformed Services
      Supports legislation that benefits the uniformed services community and opposes legislation that threatens their livelihood.
    • Advocacy for Uniformed Services Community
      Supports legislation that benefits the uniformed services community and opposes legislation that threatens their livelihood.
    • Advocacy for Uniformed Services Community
      Supports legislation that benefits the uniformed services community and opposes legislation that could threaten their livelihood.
    • Advocacy for uniformed services community
      Has supported legislation benefiting the uniformed services community and opposed legislation threatening their livelihood for over 90 years.
  • Essential Items Distribution for Veterans 4 activities
    • Support for low-income veterans through community partnerships
      Provides support to low-income veterans via involvement with Esperanza en Escalante, including raising funds and donating essential items.
    • Supporting Low-Income Veterans
      Provides support to low-income veterans through involvement with Esperanza en Escalante and by purchasing and donating personal hygiene articles and socks for the Tucson Veterans Supporting Veterans annual stand-downs.
    • Supporting Low-Income Veterans
      Provides support to low-income veterans through involvement with Esperanza en Escalante and by purchasing and donating personal hygiene articles and socks for the Tucson Veterans Supporting Veterans annual stand-down events.
    • Supporting Low-Income Veterans
      Provides support to low-income veterans through involvement with Esperanza en Escalante and raises funds for this organization. Additionally, the chapter purchases and donates personal hygiene articles and socks for the Tucson Veterans Supporting Veterans annual stand-down events.
  • Membership Dues & Assessments Management 1 activity
    • Annual collection of member dues
      Collects annual dues from members by 28 February each year as part of chapter operations.
financials · form 990PF · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$9K
Contributions & grants$7K82%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$0
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$5K
balance sheet
Total assets$12K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$12K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -50.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 4
  • GERALD PETERSON — DIRECTOR
  • JIM WHIPP — DIRECTOR
  • POLLY PARKS — DIRECTOR
  • ROSS ORVIK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • City of Tucson Partner — Serves on the Veterans Affairs Committee of the city of Tucson.
  • Desert View High School Partner — Site for JROTC award presentation by chapter members.
  • Esperanza En Escalante Partner — Raises funds for Esperanza En Escalante.
  • Esperanza en Escalante Partner — Partner organization through which the chapter provides support to low-income veterans.
  • MOAA Network — Member chapter of national MOAA organization, accessing legislative tools and resources through the national body.
  • MOAA Foundation Funder — Received a grant to provide items for the Tucson Veterans Supporting Veterans annual stand-down.
  • Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Network — Members of the Tucson Chapter must also belong to the national MOAA organization.
  • Randy Long Partner — Membership Chair responsible for collecting dues at luncheons or by mail.
  • Tucson Veterans Supporting Veterans Partner — Donates personal hygiene articles and socks to their annual standdown for local veterans.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Awards scholarships to ROTC students at the University of Arizona.
  • Viscount Suites Hotel Partner — Hosts monthly luncheon events for the organization.