The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc is a public charity based in Kingman, Arizona. It supports the preservation, protection, and promotion of Arizona’s Route 66, including community and historic-preservation projects along the route.
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc at a glance
In short: The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc gave $289K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Arizona. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $288,960
- +40.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,080
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,851
- Total assets
- $2,626,539
- +23.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (8 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc
- How to Apply
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For the Cost Share Grant, applicants can download an application; the listed program accepts applications on a rolling basis. The Arizona Route 66 Centennial Event Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis through 2026. For the Arizona Community Foundation Route 66 Grant, applicants must create an account and submit the application through the Arizona Community Foundation’s website.
- Review Cycle
- The Cost Share Grant’s stated deadline was June 30, 2026, which has passed. The Centennial Event Grant’s stated application period runs through 2026. The Arizona Community Foundation Route 66 Grant is scheduled to accept applications in Spring 2027.
- Deadline
- The Cost Share Grant’s stated deadline was June 30, 2026, which has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 120 W Andy Devine Ave, Kingman, AZ 86401
Phone: (928) 753-5001
Website: https://historic66az.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc
Arizona Preservation Foundation Jumpstart Grant
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc
Amount
Up to $2,000
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Arizona Route 66 Centennial Event Grant
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc
Amount
$2,000 - $15,000
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mohave County Historical Society Inc ($130K). Together the top 10 received $276K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 46 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The association’s stated mission concerns Route 66 in Arizona. Its website describes grant opportunities for Arizona Route 66 communities and projects in the broader Route 66 corridor. In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona; the listed grants also included a $10,000 award to an organization in Atlanta, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 12 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $21K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2020) to $289K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $289K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mohave County Historical Society Inc Kingman, AZ | AZ Route 66 Museum Centennial Renovation | $130,000 |
| Ash Fork Development Association Inc Ash Fork, AZ | Updates at Ash Fork Museum | $25,000 |
| Hualapai Indian Tribe Peach Springs, AZ | Osterman Gas Station Repairs | $25,000 |
| Kingman Main Street Kingman, AZ | Hotel Beale Architectural Plans | $24,750 |
| NAU Foundation Flagstaff, AZ | RT 66 Archives | $16,660 |
| Meetings & Concierges Source Scottsdale, AZ | AZ Office of Tourism Conference | $15,000 |
| City of Williams Williams, AZ | Parks Street Depts signs and wall | $10,702 |
| Route 66 The Road Ahead Initiative Atlanta, IL | Wartime Women Documentary | $10,000 |
| Highway Hot Dog LLC Seligman, AZ | Business improv. by Rt 66 | $10,000 |
| Other under threshold | — | $8,908 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,626,539 | $1,273,059 | $757,530 | $288,960 | 12 | $3,697 |
| 2023 | $2,123,376 | $1,254,527 | $616,325 | $205,817 | 9 | $-1,445 |
| 2022 | $1,479,057 | $849,048 | $427,401 | $157,292 | 12 | $524 |
| 2021 | $1,058,018 | $578,864 | $313,986 | $138,629 | 9 | $2,889 |
| 2020 | $790,319 | $404,037 | $253,347 | $51,333 | 4 | $288 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to preserve, promote, and protect Historic Route 66 in Arizona. Its 2024 filing describes work on Centennial plans, a GPS-guided audio tour, the annual Route 66 Fun Run, tourism outreach, an updated photo library, and support for Route 66 projects through three grant cycles.
Its grants have supported projects including museum improvements, historic-site repairs, architectural planning, archives, signs, beautification, and Route 66-related documentary and lesson-plan work. In describing its grantees, the Mohave County Historical Society says it maintains a Kingman museum and works to increase knowledge and appreciation of area history. Ash Fork Development Association says it provides civic services and preserves local historical treasures. Northern Arizona University Foundation says it advances the university by fostering relationships and investment. Route 66 The Road Ahead Initiative describes its work as education, promotion, and preservation of Route 66.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the association gave 12 grants totaling $288,960. Awards ranged from $5,986 to $130,000, with a median of $12,851. The largest grants included $130,000 to Mohave County Historical Society for the Arizona Route 66 Museum Centennial Renovation; $25,000 to Ash Fork Development Association for Ash Fork Museum updates; $25,000 to the Hualapai Indian Tribe for Osterman Gas Station repairs; and $24,750 to Kingman Main Street for Hotel Beale architectural plans.
The association’s website lists several grant opportunities. Its Cost Share Grant supports Route 66 community improvements and historic-preservation projects in Arizona Route 66 communities. Eligible applicants include businesses, attractions, chambers of commerce, and community organizations; applicants must provide matching funds. Awards are $2,000 to $10,000, and the program no longer funds murals. The stated rolling application period ran through June 2026 and has passed.
The website also describes an Arizona Route 66 Centennial Event Grant for ongoing, established events, with awards of $2,000 to $15,000 and applications accepted on a rolling basis through 2026. The Arizona Community Foundation Route 66 Grant is listed for eligible nonprofits, educational institutions, and local, state, and tribal government agencies, with awards of $1,000 to $50,000, no match required, and applications expected in Spring 2027 through the Arizona Community Foundation’s application process. The website lists a Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant with awards generally ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 and no match required; a separate program description characterized it as forthcoming and not yet active as of April 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Krystal Burge, president; Nikki Terlesky, secretary treasurer; and directors Clarissa Delgadillo, Jessica Johnson, Josh Noble, Lori Bentley Law, Mike Ward, and Sean Evans.
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc is led by Krystal Burge, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Krystal Burge
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clarissa Delgadillo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Noble
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Ward
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Evans
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Johnson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Bentley Law
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Terlesky
Secretary Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$89K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Angel Delgadillo (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: April Etue (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nikki Seegers (2020–2023) — Secretary Treasurer
- Former: Rhett Butler (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $89K, to Nikki Terlesky (Secretary Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc
How much does The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc give each year?
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc gave $289K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $206K across 9 grants.
What is The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc's typical grant size?
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,851, and its average grant was $24,080, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc give grants?
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kingman, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc's largest grantees?
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mohave County Historical Society Inc ($130,000), Ash Fork Development Association Inc ($25,000) and Hualapai Indian Tribe ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc?
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to preserve, promote, and protect Historic Route 66 in Arizona. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc?
For the Cost Share Grant, applicants can download an application; the listed program accepts applications on a rolling basis. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc's EIN?
The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2547861. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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