2025 Grant Recipients

2025 Grant Recipients

Funded by 50/50 Raffle

A New Leaf EVMCAlice Cooper Solid Rock Teen CenterALS Association – AZ Chapter
Anthology Inc.Assistance League of the East Valley (Valley Bloom)Aster Aging
AZ BrainfoodAZ Knowledge Empowerment Advocacy GroupAZ Museum of Natural History
Ballet AZBoys and Girls Club of East ValleyChild Crisis Arizona
Childsplay TheatreCorbin’s LegacyCulture Coalition Inc
D Squared Homes for the HomelessEast Valley Children’s TheatreEast Valley Veterans Parade
EVIT Educational FoundationHope and a FutureHorses with H.E.A.R.T
House of RefugeJacob’s HopeLutheran Social Services
Manes and MiraclesMesa Arts Center FoundationMesa Sports Hall of Fame
Red Mountain Drama ClubRonald McDonald HouseRoss Farnsworth YMCA
Save the FamilyStand Together and RecoverTempe Young Life – Tukee Chapter
Ultimate Imaginations, Inc/Downtown Mesa Assoc  

Funded by Foundation

Ability 360AJGA Jr Golf All Star Tournament (Title Sponsor for 2025)Angels in the Outfield Softball
AZ Adaptive Water SportsAZ Disabled Sports / Mesa Assoc of Disabled SportsAZ Pop Warner
Aztec / Tempe Sol LacrosseBallet EtudesChallenger Little League
Chandler LacrosseChrist the King PE DeptCity of Mesa HS Golf Champion Boys/Girls
City of Mesa HoHoKam Track MeetCity of Mesa Parks and RecClub One AZ Volleyball
Cobra BaseballCobra LacrosseCorona del Sol HS Boys Golf
Corona del Sol HS Girls GolfDobson Dolphins Swim ClubDobson HS Baseball
Dobson HS Swim and Dive (Boosters)Eastmark HS Baseball (with Chicago Cubs Charities)EmpoweRanch
First TeeGene Lewis Boxing GymHelen’s Hope Chest
ICANJr Golf Assoc of AZKeller Elementary
Kerr ElementaryLincoln Prep Boys BasketballLincoln Prep Girls Basketball
Lokahi TeamsManes and MiraclesMesa Community College Womens Basketball
Mesa HS Boys Basketball BoostersMesa HS Boys SoccerMesa HS Girls Basketball
Mesa HS VolleyballMesa HS Wrestling (Boys & Girls)Mesa HoHoKam Swim Meet
Mesa Public Schools FoundationMiracle League of AZMt View HS Pom
Neptune Swim FoundationNext Level Soccer 10-11 yr oldsNext Level Soccer 14-15 yr olds
Opportunity for KidsPerry HS Softball boostersQueen Creek HS Wrestling
Queen of Peace SchoolRed Hawk RanchRed Mt HS Baseball
Red Mt HS Baseball (with Chicago Cubs Charities)Red Mt HS Girls SoftballRed Mt HS Girls Wrestling
Red Mt HS SpiritlineRed Mt HS Track (thru boosters)Skyline HS Baseball
St Mary-Basha Catholic School Baseball/SoftballUSFT Youth Shooting ProgramWe Run Mesa
Westwood BaseballWestwood Little LeagueWestwood Track
Williams Field HS BaseballYMCA Ross Farnsworth 

Sponsorships: Mesa Hohokam All City Swim and Dive Meet and the Hohokam Track Meet

Eastmark High School Baseball Mesa HoHoKam Foundation Trustee Justin Piper, Eastmark Baseball Coach Shane Hilstrom, Booster Club VP Marc Heirshberg, and Booster Club President Pat Kee celebrate grant support from the Mesa HoHoKam Foundation and Chicago Cubs Charities for Eastmark Baseball.
Eastmark High School Baseball Mesa HoHoKam Foundation Trustee Justin Piper, Eastmark Baseball Coach Shane Hilstrom, Booster Club VP Marc Heirshberg, and Booster Club President Pat Kee celebrate grant support from the Mesa HoHoKam Foundation and Chicago Cubs Charities for Eastmark Baseball.
Red Mountain High School Baseball Mesa HoHoKam Foundation Trustee Paul Buser and Chicago Cubs Spring Training VP/GM Justin Piper presented grant support to Red Mountain Baseball JV Coach Jared Gabel. The funds will help provide new batting cages for the program.
Red Mountain High School Baseball Mesa HoHoKam Foundation Trustee Paul Buser and Chicago Cubs Spring Training VP/GM Justin Piper presented grant support to Red Mountain Baseball JV Coach Jared Gabel. The funds will help provide new batting cages for the program.
Oakwood Creative Care Mesa HoHoKam George Bliss presented a HoHoKam 50/50 Charities Grant to Sherri Friend, President & CEO of Oakwood Creative Care.
Oakwood Creative Care Mesa HoHoKam George Bliss presented a HoHoKam 50/50 Charities Grant to Sherri Friend, President & CEO of Oakwood Creative Care.
A New Leaf Past Big Ho Tim Baughman presented a 50/50 grant to A New Leaf COO Lois Murphy. The funds support the East Valley Men’s Program and its services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
A New Leaf Past Big Ho Tim Baughman presented a 50/50 grant to A New Leaf COO Lois Murphy. The funds support the East Valley Men’s Program and its services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Aster Aging HoHoKam Bob White presented a grant to Aster Aging CEO Deborah Schaus and Operations Director Scott Muller. The grant supports Meals on Wheels and wellness checks for homebound seniors in Mesa.
Aster Aging HoHoKam Bob White presented a grant to Aster Aging CEO Deborah Schaus and Operations Director Scott Muller. The grant supports Meals on Wheels and wellness checks for homebound seniors in Mesa.
Tempe Young Life Mesa HoHoKam Sally Gatchel presented a grant to Johnny Corcoran, Young Life Director for Tempe and Ahwatukee. The funds help provide transportation for local youth to attend camp.
Tempe Young Life Mesa HoHoKam Sally Gatchel presented a grant to Johnny Corcoran, Young Life Director for Tempe and Ahwatukee. The funds help provide transportation for local youth to attend camp.
Save the Family Mesa HoHoKam Steve Adams presented a 50/50 Raffle Grant to Save the Family Grants Administrator Yesenia Gonzalez, joined by Chief Philanthropy Officer Mesha Davis. The grant supports services for children and families experiencing homelessness and poverty.
Save the Family Mesa HoHoKam Steve Adams presented a 50/50 Raffle Grant to Save the Family Grants Administrator Yesenia Gonzalez, joined by Chief Philanthropy Officer Mesha Davis. The grant supports services for children and families experiencing homelessness and poverty.
Hope & A Future Mesa HoHoKam Angela Vaughan presented a 50/50 Raffle Grant to Hope & A Future founder Michael Brewer, joined by Jerrod Nichols and Kelly Roughley. The grant supports transitional living assistance for young adults aging out of foster care.
Hope & A Future Mesa HoHoKam Angela Vaughan presented a 50/50 Raffle Grant to Hope & A Future founder Michael Brewer, joined by Jerrod Nichols and Kelly Roughley. The grant supports transitional living assistance for young adults aging out of foster care.
Child Crisis Arizona Mesa HoHoKam Steve Adams presented a 50/50 Raffle Grant to Child Crisis Arizona CEO Torrie Taj and VP of Development Justin Duran. The funds support youth receiving care through the organization’s residential programs.
Child Crisis Arizona Mesa HoHoKam Steve Adams presented a 50/50 Raffle Grant to Child Crisis Arizona CEO Torrie Taj and VP of Development Justin Duran. The funds support youth receiving care through the organization’s residential programs.
Anthology Anthology Director Bob Nelson with Mesa HoHoKam Sally Harrison. The grant supports Anthology’s literary arts programming, including the annual Mesa Book Festival.
Anthology Anthology Director Bob Nelson with Mesa HoHoKam Sally Harrison. The grant supports Anthology’s literary arts programming, including the annual Mesa Book Festival.
Over-Flo Missions Over-Flo Missions Director Denise Carter with Mesa HoHoKam Sally Harrison. The organization provides meals, water, hygiene supplies, and other resources to individuals and families in need.
Over-Flo Missions Over-Flo Missions Director Denise Carter with Mesa HoHoKam Sally Harrison. The organization provides meals, water, hygiene supplies, and other resources to individuals and families in need.
AZ Brain Food Mesa HoHoKam Tim Baughman presented a 50/50 grant to AZ Brain Food CEO Ruth Collins. The organization provides weekend food backpacks to local schoolchildren experiencing food insecurity.
AZ Brain Food Mesa HoHoKam Tim Baughman presented a 50/50 grant to AZ Brain Food CEO Ruth Collins. The organization provides weekend food backpacks to local schoolchildren experiencing food insecurity.
Jacob’s Hope Mesa HoHoKam Steve Adams presented a 50/50 Raffle Grant to Jacob’s Hope Associate Director Lyndsey Steele. The funds support care for substance-exposed newborns and prenatal support for mothers.
Jacob’s Hope Mesa HoHoKam Steve Adams presented a 50/50 Raffle Grant to Jacob’s Hope Associate Director Lyndsey Steele. The funds support care for substance-exposed newborns and prenatal support for mothers.
Next Level Soccer Academy Mesa HoHoKam George Bliss presented grants to Erika Furgal of Next Level Soccer Academy for its 10–11 and 14–15 age groups. The funds support tournament fees, equipment, and other program expenses.
Next Level Soccer Academy Mesa HoHoKam George Bliss presented grants to Erika Furgal of Next Level Soccer Academy for its 10–11 and 14–15 age groups. The funds support tournament fees, equipment, and other program expenses.
ALS Association of Arizona Mesa HoHoKam Mark Grant presented a grant to the ALS Association of Arizona. The funds support educational programs, adaptive events, and other services for individuals affected by ALS.
ALS Association of Arizona Mesa HoHoKam Mark Grant presented a grant to the ALS Association of Arizona. The funds support educational programs, adaptive events, and other services for individuals affected by ALS.
Childsplay Mesa HoHoKam Foundation President Dave Mattson presented a 50/50 Raffle Grant to Childsplay Managing Director Steve Martin. The Tempe-based theatre company provides live performances and educational experiences for young audiences.
Childsplay Mesa HoHoKam Foundation President Dave Mattson presented a 50/50 Raffle Grant to Childsplay Managing Director Steve Martin. The Tempe-based theatre company provides live performances and educational experiences for young audiences.
Mesa Arts Center Foundation Mesa HoHoKam Nicolle Karantinos presented a grant to Mesa Arts Center Executive Director Mandy Tripoli and members of the Mesa Arts Center Foundation Board. The grant supports LIT INK, which uses poetry, hip hop, and drama to promote literacy and social-emotional growth.
Mesa Arts Center Foundation Mesa HoHoKam Nicolle Karantinos presented a grant to Mesa Arts Center Executive Director Mandy Tripoli and members of the Mesa Arts Center Foundation Board. The grant supports LIT INK, which uses poetry, hip hop, and drama to promote literacy and social-emotional growth.
Valley Bloom Mesa HoHoKam Mark Fullerton presented a grant to Joyce Godfrey of Valley Bloom. The organization provides school uniforms, care kits, and scholarships to students throughout the East Valley.
Valley Bloom Mesa HoHoKam Mark Fullerton presented a grant to Joyce Godfrey of Valley Bloom. The organization provides school uniforms, care kits, and scholarships to students throughout the East Valley.
A New Leaf Mesa HoHoKam Mark Fullerton presented a 50/50 grant to A New Leaf representatives Laura Bode, Michael Hughes, John Moore, Kathy DiNolfi, and Nicole Salter. The funds support shelter, meals, and essential services at the East Valley Men’s Center.
A New Leaf Mesa HoHoKam Mark Fullerton presented a 50/50 grant to A New Leaf representatives Laura Bode, Michael Hughes, John Moore, Kathy DiNolfi, and Nicole Salter. The funds support shelter, meals, and essential services at the East Valley Men’s Center.
Corona del Sol High School Golf Past Big Ho Tim Baughman presented Foundation grants to the Corona del Sol High School girls’ and boys’ golf teams, represented by Coaches Albie Ettinger and Pete Salazar and student-athletes. The grants support both golf programs.
Corona del Sol High School Golf Past Big Ho Tim Baughman presented Foundation grants to the Corona del Sol High School girls’ and boys’ golf teams, represented by Coaches Albie Ettinger and Pete Salazar and student-athletes. The grants support both golf programs.
Arizona Museum of Natural History Foundation Mesa HoHoKam Steve Adams presented a 50/50 grant to Foundation VP Kaci Lint, Museum Director Simon Tipene Adlam, and Foundation Development Chair Dennis Kavanaugh. The funds support hands-on, educator-led STEM programs for K–12 students.
Arizona Museum of Natural History Foundation Mesa HoHoKam Steve Adams presented a 50/50 grant to Foundation VP Kaci Lint, Museum Director Simon Tipene Adlam, and Foundation Development Chair Dennis Kavanaugh. The funds support hands-on, educator-led STEM programs for K–12 students.
Westwood High School Track Mesa HoHoKam Steve Adams presented a Foundation grant to Westwood Track Coach Stacy Berg and Athletic Director Brady Pond. The funds will help purchase and install a new discus net.
Westwood High School Track Mesa HoHoKam Steve Adams presented a Foundation grant to Westwood Track Coach Stacy Berg and Athletic Director Brady Pond. The funds will help purchase and install a new discus net.
Club One AZ Past Big Ho Tim Baughman presented a Foundation grant to Club One AZ CEO Dave Ronda. The nonprofit volleyball organization serves 43 teams and promotes character, education, and personal development through athletics.
Club One AZ Past Big Ho Tim Baughman presented a Foundation grant to Club One AZ CEO Dave Ronda. The nonprofit volleyball organization serves 43 teams and promotes character, education, and personal development through athletics.
Neptune Swim Foundation Mesa HoHoKam Kent Nichols presented a grant to Joe Zemaitis of the Neptune Swim Foundation. The organization provides financial assistance to young swimmers for training and competition.
Neptune Swim Foundation Mesa HoHoKam Kent Nichols presented a grant to Joe Zemaitis of the Neptune Swim Foundation. The organization provides financial assistance to young swimmers for training and competition.
Mesa Parks and Recreation Mesa HoHoKam Kent Nichols presented a grant to Ammie Mantis of Mesa Parks and Recreation. The funds help children in need participate in youth sports programs.
Mesa Parks and Recreation Mesa HoHoKam Kent Nichols presented a grant to Ammie Mantis of Mesa Parks and Recreation. The funds help children in need participate in youth sports programs.
Ross Farnsworth East Valley Family YMCA Mesa HoHoKam Sally Harrison presented a Youth Sports Grant to Greg Bouslog of the Ross Farnsworth East Valley Family YMCA. The YMCA provides youth sports, fitness, childcare, and community programs for East Valley families.
Ross Farnsworth East Valley Family YMCA Mesa HoHoKam Sally Harrison presented a Youth Sports Grant to Greg Bouslog of the Ross Farnsworth East Valley Family YMCA. The YMCA provides youth sports, fitness, childcare, and community programs for East Valley families.
Red Mountain High School Girls Wrestling Mesa HoHoKam Nicolle Karantinos presented a Foundation grant to the Red Mountain Girls Wrestling program, including Coach Hawes, Coach Karantinos, and team members. The grant supports the program and its student-athletes.
Red Mountain High School Girls Wrestling Mesa HoHoKam Nicolle Karantinos presented a Foundation grant to the Red Mountain Girls Wrestling program, including Coach Hawes, Coach Karantinos, and team members. The grant supports the program and its student-athletes.
ICAN Mesa HoHoKam Nicolle Karantinos presented a Foundation grant to Becky Hinds, Heather Anguiano, and ICAN students. The grant supports ICAN’s free Positive Youth Development programming for East Valley youth.
ICAN Mesa HoHoKam Nicolle Karantinos presented a Foundation grant to Becky Hinds, Heather Anguiano, and ICAN students. The grant supports ICAN’s free Positive Youth Development programming for East Valley youth.
East Valley Children’s Theatre Mesa HoHoKam Anita Peters presented a grant to East Valley Children’s Theatre representatives Addie Wurster, President Lisa Olsen, and board members. The funds will support a play performance and books for children at a Title I school.
East Valley Children’s Theatre Mesa HoHoKam Anita Peters presented a grant to East Valley Children’s Theatre representatives Addie Wurster, President Lisa Olsen, and board members. The funds will support a play performance and books for children at a Title I school.
Mesa High School Boys Soccer Mesa HoHoKam Mark Grant presented a Foundation grant to Mesa High Boys Soccer Head Coach T.J. Hagen. The funds will help purchase equipment and new uniforms for the program.
Mesa High School Boys Soccer Mesa HoHoKam Mark Grant presented a Foundation grant to Mesa High Boys Soccer Head Coach T.J. Hagen. The funds will help purchase equipment and new uniforms for the program.
Red Hawk Ranch Mesa HoHoKam David Tow presented a Foundation grant to Red Hawk Ranch. The funds support outdoor activities and sports opportunities for children in foster care.
Red Hawk Ranch Mesa HoHoKam David Tow presented a Foundation grant to Red Hawk Ranch. The funds support outdoor activities and sports opportunities for children in foster care.
Mesa High School Boys Basketball Mesa HoHoKam Mark Grant presented a Foundation grant to Head Coach Scott Stansberry and the Mesa High Boys Basketball Team. The funds support equipment, resources, and opportunities for student-athletes.
Mesa High School Boys Basketball Mesa HoHoKam Mark Grant presented a Foundation grant to Head Coach Scott Stansberry and the Mesa High Boys Basketball Team. The funds support equipment, resources, and opportunities for student-athletes.
Mesa High School Wrestling Mesa HoHoKam Mark Grant presented a Foundation grant to Mesa High Wrestling Head Coach David DiDomenico. The funds support training, equipment, and continued development of the wrestling program.
Mesa High School Wrestling Mesa HoHoKam Mark Grant presented a Foundation grant to Mesa High Wrestling Head Coach David DiDomenico. The funds support training, equipment, and continued development of the wrestling program.
Mesa High School Girls Basketball Mesa HoHoKam Mark Grant presented a Foundation grant to the Mesa High School Girls Basketball Team. The funds support equipment, resources, and opportunities for student-athletes.
Mesa High School Girls Basketball Mesa HoHoKam Mark Grant presented a Foundation grant to the Mesa High School Girls Basketball Team. The funds support equipment, resources, and opportunities for student-athletes.
Mountain View High School Pom Mesa HoHoKam Jeremy Felstead presented a Foundation grant to the Mountain View High School Pom team. The funds will support travel to Nationals as well as practice facilities and equipment.
Mountain View High School Pom Mesa HoHoKam Jeremy Felstead presented a Foundation grant to the Mountain View High School Pom team. The funds will support travel to Nationals as well as practice facilities and equipment.
Mountain View High School Pom Mesa HoHoKam Jeremy Felstead presented a Foundation grant to the Mountain View High School Pom team. The funds will support travel to Nationals as well as practice facilities and equipment.
Mountain View High School Pom Mesa HoHoKam Jeremy Felstead presented a Foundation grant to the Mountain View High School Pom team. The funds will support travel to Nationals as well as practice facilities and equipment.
Red Mountain High School Girls Softball Mesa HoHoKam Jim Cox presented a Foundation grant to Coach Bre of Red Mountain Girls Softball. The funds will help replace obstructive fencing with safety netting to improve visibility and safety at the team’s facility.
Red Mountain High School Girls Softball Mesa HoHoKam Jim Cox presented a Foundation grant to Coach Bre of Red Mountain Girls Softball. The funds will help replace obstructive fencing with safety netting to improve visibility and safety at the team’s facility.
Keller Elementary School Mesa HoHoKam Mark Toon presented a Foundation grant to Keller Elementary Principal Christel Swinehart-Arbogast and Assistant Principal Kensey Tanner. The funds will be used to upgrade sports equipment for students.
Keller Elementary School Mesa HoHoKam Mark Toon presented a Foundation grant to Keller Elementary Principal Christel Swinehart-Arbogast and Assistant Principal Kensey Tanner. The funds will be used to upgrade sports equipment for students.