Fiesta Events Inc
Fiesta Events Inc is a public charity based in Scottsdale, Arizona. It hosts events and community activities throughout the year and supports Arizona charitable organizations, with its stated community-impact pillars focused on youth, sports, and education.
Fiesta Events Inc at a glance
In short: Fiesta Events Inc gave $475K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Arizona. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $475,000
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,591
- -13.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $985,727
- +66.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (6 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fiesta Events Inc
- How to Apply
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The website describes sponsorship requests and an interest-form process for a charitable-giving cycle. The 2025–26 cycle’s interest-form deadline has passed.
- Review Cycle
- February 28, 2025, for the 2025–26 charitable-giving-cycle interest form.
- Deadline
- February 28, 2025, for the 2025–26 charitable-giving-cycle interest form.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7135 E Camelback Road 190, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 350-0900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Fiesta Events Inc
Fiesta Events: Field Goal Grant
Fiesta Events Inc
Amount
US $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Fiesta Events: Fiesta Bowl Sponsorship Requests
Fiesta Events Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Fiesta Events: Spirit of the Fiesta Bowl Grant
Fiesta Events Inc
Amount
Up to US $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Fiesta Events Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Positive Coaching Alliance ($50K). Together the top 10 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
205 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 205 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Arizona recipients (81%), followed by California (11%), Michigan (5%), and Illinois (3%). The website’s sponsorship-request information specifies service to the Arizona community.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fiesta Events Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 22 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $475K (2025) to $5.0M (2020). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $475K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Positive Coaching Alliance Oakland, CA | Funding supports the youth sports culture for the underserved schools, girls flag football initiatives, indian communities & youth sports organizations through positive coaching alliances programming. | $50,000 |
| Arizona Science Center Phoenix, AZ | Funding 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 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Valley Phoenix, AZ | Funding 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, AZ | Funding 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, AZ | Funds 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 |
| Creighton Community Foundation Inc Phoenix, AZ | Funds 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 |
| Elevate Navajo Fort Defiance, AZ | These funds will be allocated towards sustaining the navajo teacher-mentor program, enabling them to deliver accredited classes within public schools, provide ongoing mentorship outside of school hours, and organize enriching activities throughout weekends, vacations and during the summer break. | $25,000 |
| Gamers Outreach Foundation Inc DBA Gamers Outreach Ann Arbor, MI | Funding will support gamers outreach portable gaming units, which gives youth and families in hospitals access to gaming systems and empowers hospitalized families through play. | $25,000 |
| Mikeys League Inc Chandler, AZ | The funds will be used to expand their flag football programs into the west valley, providing two seasons of inclusive play, and to host a specialized football clinic for athletes with disabilities outside Maricopa county. This initiative fosters inclusivity and community engagement through sports. | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics Arizona Goodyear, AZ | Funding gives special olympics athletes access to inclusive sports programming allowing for the transformative power of sports training and competition to instill confidence, improve health, and inspire belonging. | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $985,727 | $2,898,130 | $5,105,892 | $475,000 | 22 | — |
| 2024 | $593,405 | $3,097,349 | $5,171,721 | $500,000 | 20 | — |
| 2023 | $1,287,022 | $3,510,459 | $5,789,504 | $2,939,730 | 51 | — |
| 2022 | $1,392,711 | $3,617,988 | $6,082,879 | $3,663,275 | 56 | $-763 |
| 2021 | $957,107 | $2,425,405 | $4,735,111 | $3,380,153 | 56 | — |
| 2020 | $1,145,858 | $2,600,342 | $7,498,812 | $5,047,813 | 60 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Fiesta Events Inc states that it is committed to fostering a culture of community outreach and service. Its 2024 filing describes a mission of providing premier local events that serve as economic drivers for Arizona and charitable resources for the community.
Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including youth sports, education, inclusive recreation, health, and services for children and families. For example, Positive Coaching Alliance describes its mission as changing youth-sports culture so every child can access a positive sports experience. Arizona Science Center says it aims to inspire, educate, and engage curious minds through science, while Child Crisis Arizona describes its mission as providing children and youth a safe environment free from abuse and neglect.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Fiesta Events Inc reported 22 grants totaling $475,000. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000.
The largest reported grant was $50,000 to Positive Coaching Alliance. Other reported grants of $25,000 included Arizona Science Center, Boys & Girls Club of the Valley, Camp Catanese Foundation, Child Crisis Arizona, Creighton Community Foundation, Elevate Navajo, Gamers Outreach Foundation, Mikeys League, Special Olympics Arizona, The Opportunity Tree, and Tooth Budds.
The organization’s website describes Fiesta Bowl sponsorship requests for Arizona nonprofit organizations, including requests for event sponsorships, silent-auction items, and mascot appearances. Its stated eligibility criteria include alignment with the charitable pillars of youth, sports, and education; a distinct event or program serving the Arizona community; and a request relevant to the event’s financial goals or initiatives. It also limits organizations to one event-sponsorship request and one silent-auction request per calendar year, with unlimited mascot requests. A 2025 announcement described a two-step interest-form process for the 2025–26 charitable-giving cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Randy Norton as chair and Judy Bernas as chair-elect. Listed directors are Brian Bednar, Jeff Beyersdorfer, Tim Brown, Grag Byrne, Dave Dorward, Ed Erhardt, and Mark Fast. Bryce Hancock is listed as treasurer through March 2025.
Fiesta Events Inc is led by Erik Moses, Executive Director & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 39 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erik Moses
Executive Director & CEO
Executive Director → Executive Director & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Norton
Chair
Chair Elect → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Rogers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Seomin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Erhardt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Hanson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Wong
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry Garewal
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Hatfield
Director
Interim Executive Director & Treasurer → Director & Interim Executive Director, 2023
Director & Interim Executive Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marchelle Franklin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Fast
Director
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Wilcox
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Sacco
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom O'Malley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Bednar
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Dorward
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Reese
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Rawicz
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gene Smith
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Smith
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Stoddard
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Smith
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Montgomery
Senior Director of Volunteer Engagement
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Filby
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grag Byrne
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Beyersdorfer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Ferreira
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ramey Peru
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryce Hancock
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Luis Moreno
Former CMO
Chief Marketing Officer → Former CMO, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Bernas
Chair-Elect
Director → Chair-Elect, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Leightman
Vice President of Communications
Senior Director of Communications → Vice President of Communications, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Chumpol
Chief of Staff & Vice President of Committee Investment
Senior Director of Community Relations → Chief of Staff & Vice President of Committee Investment, 2024
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Krizan
Former CFO
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Thomas Newhart
Vice President of Ticketing
New on the 2025 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hope M. Sharett
Chief Legal & Strategy Officer
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael I. Iaquinta Senior
Vice President of Corp. Partn.
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Vazquez
Vice President of Finance
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Bob Whitehouse (2020–2024) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Curt Krizan (2020–2024) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Kelly Mero (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Michael Nealy (2020–2024) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Patrick Barkley (2020–2024) — Chair Emeritus
- Former: Ray Artigue (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Rosemary James (2020–2024) — Controller
- Former: Anthony Econ (2024) — Premium Sales Manager
- Former: Emily Holden (2024) — Senior Director of Game & Event Operations
- Former: Brett Benton (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Javier Cardenas (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rob Longo (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Eddie Eixenberger (2021–2023) — Vice President of Ticket Sales
- Former: Julie Atherton (2023) — Senior Director of Administration
- Former: Bryan Sperber (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Christian Portaro (2020–2022) — Corporate Partnership Director
- Former: Peggy Eyanson (2020–2022) — Senior Director of Business Ops
- Former: Richard Horn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Steve Leach (2020–2022) — Chair-Emeritus
- Former: Jim Philips (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Andrew Stegen Left (2020) — Director at Large
- Former: Gonzalo De Le Melena (2020) — Director
- Former: John Torris (2020) — Vice President of Sales
- Former: Marcus Sipolt Left (2020) — Director
- Former: Nikki Balich Left (2020) — Director
- Former: Ron Minegar Left (2020) — Director
- Former: Steve Mullins (2020) — Chief Sales & Marketing Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Fiesta Events Inc
How much does Fiesta Events Inc give each year?
Fiesta Events Inc gave $475K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $500K across 20 grants.
What is Fiesta Events Inc's typical grant size?
Fiesta Events Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $21,591, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fiesta Events Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does Fiesta Events Inc give grants?
Fiesta Events Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (11%) and Michigan (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (11 grants) and Chandler, AZ (2 grants).
Does Fiesta Events Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Fiesta Events Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Fiesta Events Inc's largest grantees?
Fiesta Events Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Positive Coaching Alliance ($50,000), Arizona Science Center ($25,000) and Boys & Girls Club of the Valley ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fiesta Events Inc?
Fiesta Events Inc reported $986K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What does Fiesta Events Inc fund?
Fiesta Events Inc states that it is committed to fostering a culture of community outreach and service. Its 2024 filing describes a mission of providing premier local events that serve as economic drivers for Arizona and charitable resources for the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fiesta Events Inc?
The website describes sponsorship requests and an interest-form process for a charitable-giving cycle. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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