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Fiesta Events Inc

SCOTTSDALE, AZ EIN: 86-0666998 Website

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

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

13states
+5 more states

Cities

Ann ArborArlingtonBeavertonBisbeeBrookingsBullheadCamp VerdeCasa GrandeChandlerChicagoChinleCottonwoodDouglasFlagstaffFort DefianceGilGilbertGlendaleGoodyearHereford

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

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
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

$0$1M$3M$4M$5M60 grants202056 grants202156 grants202251 grants202320 grants202422 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE$50KARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER$25KBOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE…$25KCAMP CATANESE FOUNDATION$25KCHILD CRISIS ARIZONA$25KCREIGHTON COMMUNITY FOUN…$25KELEVATE NAVAJO$25KGAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATI…$25KMIKEYS LEAGUE INC$25KSPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA$25K

Grant Size Distribution

192 grants across all recorded years

129<$50K49$50–100K9$100–250K3$250–500K$500K–1M2$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

4 open opportunities from Fiesta Events Inc

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Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Positive Coaching Alliance ($50,000), Arizona Science Center ($25,000), Boys & Girls Club of the Valley ($25,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ARIZONA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION PHOENIX, AZFUNDING WILL SUPPORT THEIR FINANCIAL FITNESS IN ACTION PROGRAM WHICH EQUIPS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH VITAL FINANCIAL SKILLS FOR ADULTHOOD. FUNDS WILL SUPPORT STUDENTS IN NAVIGATING LIFE DECISIONS TAILORED TO THEIR DESIRED CAREERS, APPLYING ACQUIRED SKILLS IN FINANCE, MATH, TEAMWORK, AND COMMUNICATION.$15,000
ARIZONA RECREATION CENTER FOR THE HANDICAPPED DBA ARCH PHOENIX, AZFUNDING WILL SUPPORT ARCH ACQUIRING A NEW 11-SEATER VEHICLE TO INCREASE TRANSPORTATION CAPACITY FOR YOUTH IN THE ARCHKIDS PROGRAM WHICH OPENS ACCESS TO THEIR CAMPUS PROGRAMS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY OUTINGS FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM ALL OVER THE VALLEY, PROVIDING THEM WITH AN OVERALL BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE.$15,000
ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER PHOENIX, AZFUNDING WILL ALLOW ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER TO 1,000 K-8 TITLE I STUDENTS WITH FREE FOCUSED FIELD TRIPS AND THEIR TEACHERS WITH FREE PRE-VISIT WORKSHOPS, AND OVER 800 PREK-8 TITLE I STUDENTS WITH FREE SCIENCE ON WHEELS PROGRAMS IN THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR.$25,000
AUTISM LIFE AND LIVING INC PHOENIX, AZFUNDING WILL SUPPORT AUTISM LIFE AND LIVINGS LIFE SKILLS FOR LIFELONG INDEPENDENCE FOR YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM WHICH ENABLES VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS TO GAIN THE FUNDAMENTAL LIFE SKILLS THEY NEED FOR SELF-RELIANT DAILY LIVING AND LIFELONG SUCCESS.$15,000
BARROW NEUROLOGICAL FOUNDATION PHOENIX, AZFUNDING WILL SUPPORT THE BARROW CONCUSSION NETWORKS EQUITABLE POST-CONCUSSION CARE TO ALL ARIZONA STUDENT ATHLETES, REGARDLESS OF SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUND. WHICH EMPOWERS ATHLETIC TRAINERS AS FRONTLINE CONCUSSION SPECIALISTS BY ENHANCING EDUCATION AND RESOURCES.$15,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE VALLEY PHOENIX, AZFUNDING WOULD SUPPORT BGCAZ CO-ED SPORTS LEAGUES, PROVIDING YOUTH, AGES 5 TO 18, WITH ORGANIZED, SEASONAL, TEAM SPORTS PARTICIPATION. FUNDS WOULD BE USED FOR BGCAZ STAFF, FACILITIES RENTAL, COACH TRAINING, TEAM UNIFORMS, AND OTHER COSTS FOR CO-ED SPORTS LEAGUE PROGRAMMING.$25,000
CAMP CATANESE FOUNDATION PHOENIX, AZFUNDING WILL SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF CAMP CATANESE, A COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE-PREPARATION PROGRAM FOR FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS IN PHOENIX TO ALLOW THEM TO SERVE MORE STUDENTS.$25,000
CHILD CRISIS ARIZONA MESA, AZFUNDS WILL PROVIDE A TRANSFORMATIONAL CAMP EXPERIENCE TO YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AS WELL AS REPAIR AND REPLACE EDUCATIONAL SIGNS RELATED TO NATURE AND GEOGRAPHY THAT ARE PART OF THE CAMP.$25,000
CHIRICAHUA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC DOUGLAS, AZFUNDING WILL SUPPORT CHIRICAHUAS MOBILE TEAMS AND WILL ENSURE THAT NO STUDENT MISSES OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY FOR LACK OF A SPORTS PHYSICAL AS WELL AS SCREENING AND TREATMENT OF HEALTH CONCERNS THAT IMPACT ACADEMIC SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS.$15,000
CREIGHTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC PHOENIX, AZFUNDS WILL SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOMA LINDA LEGACY SOCCER VENUE (LLLSV). IN COMMUNITIES SUFFERING FROM A LACK OF OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL SPACES, LLLSV WILL PROMOTE INCREASED YOUTH AND COMMUNITY MEMBER INTERACTION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND SPORTS PARTICIPATION ACROSS THE PHOENIX METRO AREA.$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
BRYCE HANCOCKTREASURER (THROUGH 3/25)1
JUDY BERNASCHAIR-ELECT2
RANDY NORTONCHAIR2
BRIAN BEDNARDIRECTOR1
JEFF BEYERSDORFERDIRECTOR (AS OF 4/24)1
TIM BROWNDIRECTOR2
GRAG BYRNEDIRECTOR (AS OF 4/24)1
DAVE DORWARDDIRECTOR1
ED ERHARDTDIRECTOR1
MARK FASTDIRECTOR1
JUDY FERREIRADIRECTOR (AS OF 4/24)1
DAN FILBYDIRECTOR (AS OF 4/24)1
MARCHELLE FRANKLINDIRECTOR1
HARRY GAREWALDIRECTOR1
GARY HANSONDIRECTOR (AS OF 4/24)1
JAMES HATFIELDDIRECTOR1
TOM O'MALLEYDIRECTOR1
RAMEY PERUDIRECTOR (AS OF 4/24)1
JOHN RAWICZDIRECTOR1
DON REESEDIRECTOR1
DAWN ROGERSDIRECTOR1
RACHEL SACCODIRECTOR1
DENISE SEOMINDIRECTOR1
JEFF SMITHDIRECTOR (THROUGH 3/25)1
GENE SMITHDIRECTOR2
NICK SMITHDIRECTOR2
BRENT STODDARDDIRECTOR1
MIKE WILCOXDIRECTOR1
GLENN WONGDIRECTOR1
ERIK MOSESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO8
HOPE M SHARETTCHIEF LEGAL & STRATEGY OFFICER15
PETE VAZQUEZVP OF FINANCE10
KRISTINA CHUMPOLCHIEF OF STAFF/VP OF COMM. INV30
SCOTT LEIGHTMANVP OF COMMUNICATIONS5
DANIEL THOMAS NEWHARTVP OF TICKETING7
MICHAEL I IAQUINTA SENIORVP OF CORP. PARTN. (THROUGH 3/25)5
CHRIS MONTGOMERYSR. DIR OF VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT5
CURTIS KRIZANFORMER CFO (THROUGH 11/23)5
JOSE LUIS MORENOFORMER CMO (THROUGH 5/23)5

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

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 Sports

The 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fiesta Events Inc fund?

**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 e…

How do I apply for a grant from Fiesta Events Inc?

Fiesta Events Inc operates multiple grant programs: **Active Grant Opportunities:** • Field Goal Grant • Fiesta Bowl Event Sponsorship Requests • Spirit of the Fiesta Bowl Grant • Touchdown Grant **Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $5,488 to $1,000,000 • Total giving: $2,294,414 (based on most recent filing) • Four live grant opportunities currently available

Where does Fiesta Events Inc make 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.

What size grants does Fiesta Events Inc award?

In 2025, Fiesta Events Inc awarded 22 grants totaling $475K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Fiesta Events Inc's EIN?

Fiesta Events Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0666998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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