Fiesta Events Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona, incorporated in 1991. The organization is classified as a recreation and sports fundraising and fund distribution entity. Fiesta Events Inc operates as a subordinate organization under Fiesta Sports Foundation (formerly known as Fiesta Bowl organization) and is committed to fostering community outreach and service through year-round events and community activities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$986K
+66.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$475K
-5.0% YoY
Grant Count
22
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-13.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Fiesta Events Inc is committed to fostering a culture of community outreach and service. The organization hosts events and community activities throughout the year as an outlet for volunteer participation, economic growth, and continued support of Arizona.
Vision: To be Arizona's leading organization in creating unforgettable experiences through world-class events, unparalleled hospitality, and life-changing community impact, focused on pillars of youth, sports, and education.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Youth development
- Sports initiatives
- Community engagement and economic development
Grantmaking
Fiesta Events Inc operates multiple grant programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Fiesta Events Inc primarily funds organizations in:
- Arizona (primary focus)
- Michigan
- Illinois
The organization emphasizes serving Arizona communities through its year-round events and charitable initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2025 (ending March 2025):
- Total Revenue: $2,898,130
- Total Expenses: $5,105,892
- Net Income: -$2,207,762
- Total Assets: $985,727
- Total Liabilities: $41,400,000
- Net Assets: -$40,375,531
Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since December 1991 EIN: 86-0666998
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $985,727 | $593,405 | $1,287,022 |
| Revenue | $2,898,130 | $3,097,349 | $3,510,459 |
| Expenses | $5,105,892 | $5,171,721 | $5,789,504 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Fiesta Events Inc
Fiesta Events: Field Goal Grant
FIESTA EVENTS INC
Amount
US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Fiesta Events: Fiesta Bowl Sponsorship Requests
FIESTA EVENTS INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Fiesta Events: Spirit of the Fiesta Bowl Grant
FIESTA EVENTS INC
Amount
Up to US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRYCE HANCOCK | TREASURER (THROUGH 3/25) | 1 | — |
| JUDY BERNAS | CHAIR-ELECT | 2 | — |
| RANDY NORTON | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| BRIAN BEDNAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF BEYERSDORFER | DIRECTOR (AS OF 4/24) | 1 | — |
| TIM BROWN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GRAG BYRNE | DIRECTOR (AS OF 4/24) | 1 | — |
| DAVE DORWARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ED ERHARDT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK FAST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUDY FERREIRA | DIRECTOR (AS OF 4/24) | 1 | — |
| DAN FILBY | DIRECTOR (AS OF 4/24) | 1 | — |
| MARCHELLE FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HARRY GAREWAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GARY HANSON | DIRECTOR (AS OF 4/24) | 1 | — |
| JAMES HATFIELD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM O'MALLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RAMEY PERU | DIRECTOR (AS OF 4/24) | 1 | — |
| JOHN RAWICZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DON REESE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAWN ROGERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RACHEL SACCO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DENISE SEOMIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF SMITH | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 3/25) | 1 | — |
| GENE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NICK SMITH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BRENT STODDARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE WILCOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GLENN WONG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIK MOSES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO | 8 | — |
| HOPE M SHARETT | CHIEF LEGAL & STRATEGY OFFICER | 15 | — |
| PETE VAZQUEZ | VP OF FINANCE | 10 | — |
| KRISTINA CHUMPOL | CHIEF OF STAFF/VP OF COMM. INV | 30 | — |
| SCOTT LEIGHTMAN | VP OF COMMUNICATIONS | 5 | — |
| DANIEL THOMAS NEWHART | VP OF TICKETING | 7 | — |
| MICHAEL I IAQUINTA SENIOR | VP OF CORP. PARTN. (THROUGH 3/25) | 5 | — |
| CHRIS MONTGOMERY | SR. DIR OF VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT | 5 | — |
| CURTIS KRIZAN | FORMER CFO (THROUGH 11/23) | 5 | — |
| JOSE LUIS MORENO | FORMER CMO (THROUGH 5/23) | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In September 2025, Fiesta Sports Foundation (the parent organization) fully launched a new brand identity to represent the breadth of its year-round live events, experiences, and charitable initiatives. The Foundation refined its identity from the Fiesta Bowl organization to better represent its comprehensive community impact across Arizona. The strategic rebrand was informed by research from Noble Predictive Insights, which found that when Arizonans learned about the community engagement and charitable work of Fiesta Sports Foundation, positive perception jumped by 50%.
Fiesta Bowl Charities Announces 2024-25 Grant Cycle Recipients - Fiesta SportsThe organization's new mantra, "Our Season Never Ends," reflects its enduring spirit and commitment to building year-round engagement beyond gameday activities.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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