community impact report
The Fiesta Sports Foundation is committed to supporting organizations that contribute to the success of their communities through youth, sports and education.
OUR MISSION
The Fiesta Sports Foundation is home to the premier College Football Playoff postseason game, the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, the annual Big Ten vs. Big 12 matchup at the Rate Bowl and multiple year-round live sports and entertainment events that fuel our mission to deliver positive economic impact and charitable resources that benefit communities across the state of Arizona through world-class sporting events, unparalleled hospitality and life-changing community impact.
Judy BERNAS
ERIK MOSES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
“For more than five years, we have been saying that we are, ‘More Than Just a Game’ to exemplify what we do, why we do it and who we do it for. While we are extremely proud that the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl is our flagship event, it is also vital to our growth that our Foundation accurately and powerfully tell the incredible stories of all of our events, experiences and the remarkable work that our thousands of volunteers and staff do to support communities across Arizona.”
“As we continue to innovate, we want to ensure that when you see the Fiesta Sports Foundation brand it reflects the full scope of our activities and why and how we deliver impact. Communities know when they engage with us, they will experience first-class events and world-class hospitality while helping to deliver valuable resources back into Arizona communities. The Foundation brand shares the breadth and depth of our presence in college football, community engagement programs, fun-filled events and charitable giving.”
FIESTA SPORTS FOUNDATION
As the Fiesta Bowl Organization approached a pivotal moment in its history, it became clear that its organizational brand needed to evolve, not just to reflect its present but to characterize its deeper purpose for the future. The Organization has always been known for delivering unforgettable college football experiences, engaging and unique events, celebrity-hosted celebrations, youth sports opportunities and wide-reaching community impact.
The brand refresh to Fiesta Sports Foundation was more than a name change, it is about
alignment. Through a comprehensive brand evaluation, the Foundation uncovered perceptions that became a compass for its future. These insights helped inform a new visual identity and set the course to shape the Foundation’s mission.
The refreshed brand stands as a symbol of excellence, world-class hospitality, community engagement and impact. It invites world-class partners, fans and families to be part of something greater: a commitment to creating extraordinary experiences while fueling long-term community growth.
Welcome
For more than half a century, the Fiesta Sports Foundation has been a cornerstone of our community, best known for providing worldclass sports experiences through the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and Rate Bowl. But our impact is delivered throughout the year.
The heart of our organization is a deep-rooted commitment to making a meaningful difference. Through charitable giving, legacy projects and transformative events, we strive to uplift communities across Arizona every single day.
This past year, the Fiesta Sports Foundation continued to enhance the lives of over one million Arizonans through initiatives focused on youth, sports and education. We proudly contributed $1.25 million to support 500 Arizona teachers through the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers program, provided funding to 22 nonprofits through our Grant Cycle and repurposed the Rate Bowl field to benefit the
Western School of Science and Technology and its surrounding community in the Maryvale area of Phoenix.
The Community Impact Report gives you a look at the inspiring stories of our efforts making an impact across the state. This is due to the dedication and passion of our Board of Directors, Yellow Jacket Committee, Ambassadors, volunteers, incredible corporate and community partners and the tireless work of our committed staff.
It is said that “We rise by lifting others” and we proved that once again. Thank you for your unwavering support and for being part of another great year of impact!
MarchelleFranklin
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & 2024-25 CHARITABLE GIVING COMMITTEE
CHAIR
The Valley
WHO WE ARE
board of directors
The guiding force behind the Fiesta Sports Foundation and its continued success as a pillar of the community is its Board of Directors. These leaders set the standard of governance by advising on strategic initiatives, implementing policies, regulating finances and shaping the Foundation’s future direction.
Judy Bernas*
Brian Bednar
Jeff Beyersdorfer
Tim Brown
Greg Bryne
Dave Dorward
Ed Erhardt
Mark Fast
Judy Ferreira
Dan Filby
Marchelle Franklin
Harry Garewal
Bryce Hancock
Gary Hanson
Kelly Mero
Randal Norton
Tom O’Malley
Ramey Peru
John Rawicz
Don Reese
Dawn Rogers
Rachel Sacco
Denise Seomin
Gene Smith
Jeff Smith
Nick Smith
Brent Stoddard
Mike Wilcox
Glenn Wong
* Chair of the Board of Directors
STAFF
Fiesta Sports Foundation staff bring a strong commitment to our organization’s mission, vision and community service. Our staff members are the heart and soul of the Fiesta Sports Foundation, embodying our values of integrity, hospitality and excellence in all that we do. Through hard work, dedication and a relentless pursuit of positive impact, our staff members are instrumental in ensuring our Bowl games, events and community efforts positively impact the Arizona community.
Erik A. Moses*
Sandra Avila
Holden Axtell
Noah Blair
Kristina Chumpol
Liz Clifford
Saira Costo
Mason Donkersley
Anthony Econ
Tim Gleason
Nickell Grant
Stayson Isobe
Marie Keeler
Scott Leightman
Conor McCarvel
Allison Mertz
Jared Miller
Chris Montgomery
Dan Newhart
Lenny Paoletta
Kyle Schwulst
Sarah Shewan
Bret Scroggins
Hope Sharett, Esq.
Michael Sullivan
Johnny Torres
Pete Vazquez
Suzie Warren
Billy Welsh
Cindy Whippo
Jennifer Williams
Makayla Wolf
Tanner Zambito
SEASONAL ASSOCIATES
Jordan Amerson
Loren Campbell
Makayla From
Hannah Leitner
Ava Nichols
Dominic Pedroza
Kennedy Smith
Kyle Wozniak
* Executive Director & CEO
yellow jacket committee
The Yellow Jacket Committee is a team of business and civic leaders who dedicate their time
and effort to fundraising and helping stage events all year-round. Through their commitment and leadership, they help execute Fiesta Sports Foundation events, achieve charitable giving goals that support the Arizona community.
Ryan Hatch*
Bob Aggarwal
Jonathan Amato
Jeffrey Anderson
Eric Barkyoumb
Warren Black
Bryan Boyer
Damon Boze
Justin Bretag
Lindsey Brist
Taylor Burgoon
Benjamin Burke
Joe Cafferelli
Ben Calacci
Walker Crowson
Patrick Davis
Steven Davis
Brian Debnam
Ryan Delaney
David Dobrusin
DJ Downs
Vince Ewing
Adam Fielding
Kirk Fonfara
Michael Fossum
Ben Fredlake
Brian Garcia-Larson
Dean Gekas
Darius Green
Brian Gubernick
Stephen Gubernick
Kirk Harbaugh
Gabriel Hartsell
Amy Harvath
Brandon Hebert
Renee Higgs
Joe Hourigan
Karen Howard
Chad Hunter
William Jaffe
Daniel Johnson
Justin Johnson
JJ Joppru
Jim Kebert
John Knebel
Casey Koziol
Lucas Kraut
Steven Kruczek
James Kuykendall
David Lane
Jonathan Levin
Mike Lindsley
Jake Logan
David Lucas II
Tim Martin
Ty Martin
Elroy Masters
Kirk McClure
Michael McLeran
Kyle McMillian
John Meza
Tim Miller
Brian Moll
Brad Morin
Michael Muraco
Justin Naber
Gary Naquin
Suzanne Nelson
Jameson Neuhoff
Tim Newquist
Brian Nuestro
Ed Olsen
Jerry Pence
Ryan Penniman
Kelly Peru
Shane Peterlin
Chip Pray
Carlos Ramirez
Kyler Robinson
Michael Rossman
Bryan Royal
Grant Sanders
Katelyn Saunders
Richie Schmock
Logan Senoski
Jared Shahon
Andrew Sheridan
Andrew Shultz
Brad Smidt
Ben Smith
Samantha Spadaro
Melissa Stack
Greg Stark
Max Starks
Jim Stevens
Joe Strening
Jennifer Swanton
David Tatko
Danny Thielen
Oye Waddell
Sean Ward
Josh Wein
David Weissman
Andrew Western
Antone White
Larry White
Carter Wood
Rick Zieglowsky
Frank Zimmerman
*Yellow Jacket Committee Chair
ambassadors
Our Ambassadors provide first-class experience for all who participate in Fiesta Sports Foundation events. Throughout the year, this tireless group of volunteers support the organization at events and community outreach activities across the state of Arizona and at the Rate Bowl and Vrbo Fiesta Bowl.
Active Ambassadors
Wendy Manning*
Laura Hardy*
Julie Angle
Pauline Argeros
Kim Bruck
Karen Casassa
Donna Cooper
Vicki Fiorelli-Starkovich
Julia Fischer
Mary Gleason
Leslee Herzstein
Jodi Kavis
Kim Kennedy
Nadine Lemmons
Stacy Lincoln
Erin McCormick
Ambreiah Mims
William Ng
Ronda Parker
Kathy Promberger
Gail Reed
Deborah Ross-Carter
Sandra Searle
Alethea Sessions
Jasmine Singleton
Ginger Smith
Tammy White
Associate Ambassadors
Ardell Daniels
Jennifer Doan
JaBond Perkins-Hutchins
Camille Ridley
Anna Silva
Emerita Ambassadors
Tammie Armeni
Nicole Barrington
Marilyn Bechtold
Kyla Braker
Marisa Calderon
Ellen Casey
Kathleen Casey-Walker
Allison Chafin
Sally Clements
Josefina Comstock
Lora Dal Bo
Laura Davis
Dennice Dunaway
Lei Lani Forrest
Vicki Frailey
Lorraine Gentile
Judy Greene
Terri Hall
Janey Haugen
Carolyn Holden
JoAnn Holland
Shelly Huckfeldt
Simone Janssen
Vera Kelly
Monica Kruck
Marie Larson
Kathy Leazotte
Sheryl Long
Hillary Mackowski
Deborah Maloney
Suzy Martinez
Kathie May
Kelly McCormick
Elaine Molski
Val Nikolaus
Jan Nowell
Sheila Perkins
Amy Peters
Connie Peters
Carol Piowarsy
Irma Prescott
Linda Rondeau
Sooz Rudolph
Stephanie Ruiz
Amy Schapira
Melanie Smith
Chantri Sukpon
Gayle Tanber
LaBertha Umbreit
Stephanie Van Gorder
Molly Weiss
Anna Williams
Brittany Wilson
Judith Wodash
*Ambassadors Co-Chairs
our volunteers
Our volunteers are the heartbeat of the Fiesta Sports Foundation, bringing energy, passion and selfless dedication to every moment. Whether it’s the thrill of a gameday or the excitement of a parade, it’s our volunteers who transform these events into unforgettable experiences. Their efforts inspire, uplift and connect our community, making an impact that reaches far beyond the event itself.
SPIRIT
Spirit was created from a solar flare in 1971 and found his home in Arizona as Fiesta Sports Foundation’s official mascot. Bursting with energy and always the life of the party, Spirit and the Fiesta Bowl have been staples of the Valley since then!
Spirit and the Fiesta Sports Foundation share a love for the community and impacting Arizona through youth, sports and education. Spirit attends hundreds of community events during the year, spreading positive energy, joy and always bringing the Fiesta!
our pillars education YOUTH SPORTS
Tomorrow’s great stories come from investments we make today. Supporting causes that impact youth of Arizona is at the center of our mission. Whether it is building infrastructure, innovation for the next generation or providing charitable funds through our grant process, Fiesta Sports Foundation is committed to serving youth in our communities. We believe in the children of today... who will become the leaders of tomorrow.
Supporting sports endeavors for thousands of Arizonans is core to the Fiesta Sports Foundation commitment to community. Fun and shared experiences are at the forefront of our sports activities. Fiesta Sports Foundation fosters those values through its dedication to sports events, equipment and experiences that allow groups of people to connect in ways that build bridges.
The pathway to success for today’s future leaders starts within the classroom of those who educate the next generation. The power of education — and the enormous role teachers and school administrators play in bringing it to life — is at the heart of Fiesta Sports Foundation. Across the state of Arizona, our commitment to access to quality education is found in hundreds of schools and thousands of students... that have benefited from our Wishes for Teachers program, community grants and other support to help build a better tomorrow.
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2024-25 season
By the numbers
1 million+ arizonans impacted
222,000+ benefited from Youth programming 2024-25 season
By the numbers
311,000+ benefited from educational programming
219,000+ benefited from sports programming
charitable giving & legacy projects
GRANT CYCLE
During the 2024-25 season, the Fiesta Sports Foundation supported 22 Arizona nonprofits. Each partnering organization aligns with Fiesta Sports Foundation’s mission and further impacts the Arizona community in our pillars of youth, sports and education. Through this grant cycle, more than 200,000 youth were supported through the following nonprofits:
2024-25 Grant Recipients
Arizona Council on Economic Education
Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped
Arizona Science Center
Autism Life and Living, Inc.
Barrow Neurological Foundation
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley Camp Catanese Foundation
Child Crisis Arizona
Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc.
Creighton Community Foundation, Inc.
Elevate Navajo
Gabriel’s Angels Gamers Outreach
Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank
Mikey’s League, Inc.
Miracle League of Arizona
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Positive Coaching Alliance
Ryan House
Special Olympics Arizona
The Opportunity Tree
Tooth BUDDS, Inc.
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“Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Fiesta Sports Foundation, we are thrilled to enhance our Whispering Hope Ranch program with a more immersive and enriching experience for all who visit. Their support is also providing scholarships that will make it possible for children to attend camp, fostering joy and personal growth. We are deeply grateful for their continued support and commitment to creating life-changing experiences for vulnerable children and families.”
Torrie Taj CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHILD CRISIS ARIZONA
“The Fiesta Sports Foundation grant provided vital funding to allow us to empower Navajo youth to thrive and grow as future leaders of our Nation. Beyond financial support, the encouragement and partnership of the Fiesta Sports Foundation team remind us that we are part of a greater community invested in our mission and success.”
Jaclyn Delgarito
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ELEVATE NAVAJO
community resource room
This past season, in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Fiesta Sports Foundation unveiled a new Community Resource Room at Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters.
This space was reimagined to create a place where Bigs and Littles can bond and form connections
together. This space was built to spur creativity and for the community to flourish, newly equipped with a library, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, 3D printer, iPads and more.
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“AZ Blue is thrilled to partner with Fiesta Sports Foundation to refresh the Community Resource Room in Yavapai. This initiative underscores our commitment to enhancing the lives of Arizonans by providing essential resources and support to the youth in our community.”
Paul Penzone CHIEF COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICER BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ARIZONA
“With the generous support of Fiesta Sports Foundation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, we are utilizing this new space to create a safe and welcoming environment where our matches can connect. This space also allows us to grow our programs by offering group mentoring and workforce development opportunities, enhancing the support we provide to the youth we serve.”
Kristen Kerns EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
YAVAPAI
“We are so grateful to Fiesta Sports Foundation and SRP for their generous provision of an incredible playground for the children and families that come to Hope Women’s Center. While moms take classes and receive healing and support, their children now have an amazing place to play, laugh and dream!”
Tammy Abernethy CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HOPE WOMEN’S CENTER
“SRP is proud to partner with Fiesta Sports Foundation for this year’s annual playground build at Hope Women’s Center in Coolidge. By establishing a fun and secure play area for children, we are not only building a playground – we are nurturing an environment where mothers can focus on education, mentorship and personal growth, knowing their children have a safe space to play.”
Michelle Speer SENIOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIST SRP
playground build
Volunteers from SRP and Fiesta Sports Foundation came together in Coolidge, Arizona, to build a new playground for the youth at Hope Women’s Center. This playground will benefit children ages 0-5, who will now have a safe place to play and have fun. In addition to the playground, volunteers painted a large colorful mural for the children and women at Hope Women’s Center to enjoy.
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sports complex donation
Fiesta Sports Foundation donated the game field from the 2024 Rate Bowl to the Western School of Science and Technology in Phoenix. More than 75,000 square feet of sod and a new solar powered scoreboard were installed in partnership with
BHHS Legacy Foundation and Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (AZSTA). In addition to the football field, Western School of Science and Technology received a new multisport court.
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“These new facilities provide our students with a safe and engaging space to develop their athletic skills, promote teamwork, leadership and build lifelong healthy habits. This gift brings families and neighbors together for various community events that will help foster a culture of unity. Fiesta Sports Foundation’s generosity will inspire generations of students to dream bigger, push harder and believe in the power of community support. We are truly grateful for their partnership and dedication to enriching the lives of young people in Arizona. VAMOS WARRIORS!”
Valeria Escobedo
PRINCIPAL, WESTERN SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
programs & Events
Football kickoff EVeNT
In the desert, college football season always starts with a fiesta! The Arizona Bank & Trust Fiesta Sports Foundation Football Kickoff presented by Fairmont Scottsdale Princess featured Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald as keynote speaker. This marquee event brought football enthusiasts
together in celebration of a new college football season and the first-ever High School Preseason All-State team. A portion of each table sale benefited the Send-A-Vet, Send-A-Kid and Send-ATeacher Community Champions programs that are dedicated to ticket purchases for the Rate Bowl.
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“We are proud to sponsor the Fiesta Sports Foundation Football Kickoff and continue to be impressed with the organization and its contributions to Arizona’s charities. Having Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. involved as the keynote speaker continues the history of having college football royalty participate year-in and yearout, and it’s just one of many ways the Fiesta Sports Foundation team brings the community together for the betterment of Arizona.”
Bill Callahan
PRESIDENT & CEO
AZ BANK & TRUST A DIVISION OF HTLF BANK
Football Engagement Clinics
Fiesta Sports Foundation and Arizona Milk Producers teamed up to host the annual Youth Football Clinic in partnership with the Avondale Elementary School District. In the largest clinic in our history, 600 children attended the clinic at
Agua Fria High School to learn the fundamentals of football through non-contact drills that taught them speed, throwing, kicking and other key skills. Phoenix native and Super Bowl LII alum Marquis Flowers was the keynote speaker.
“Arizona Milk Producers is committed to promoting health and fitness, especially among our youth. We love our partnership with the Fiesta Sports Foundation, they provide numerous fun and engaging venues to reach youth with nutrition and fitness messaging and the importance of dairy as a part of healthy eating habits. Working together to reach youth has been a winning combination between two organizations focused on the betterment of our youth.”
Tammy Baker
GENERAL MANAGER, ARIZONA MILK PRODUCERS
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legacy Youth Football Clinics
As part of the commitment to sports and football, Fiesta Sports Foundation hosted two Legacy Football Clinics. Both clinics focused on growing the game, with one clinic hosted at Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community and the other hosted specifically for girls flag football. Participants spent time learning, practicing and going through
“Being able to go out onto that football field and encourage more than100 young girls who desire to take their game to the next level was unforgettable. The supportive, close-knit community you meet while pursuing what you love truly highlights the spirit of flag football. I am truly blessed to be able to share my love for the game and inspire others to fall in love with it just like I did.”
various drills while having fun. Special guests Xavier Guillory of Arizona State University and Gilbert, Arizona native Brenna Ramirez of the U.S. Women’s National Flag Football team helped lead these clinics for Native American youth and scholastic age girls, respectively, making a tremendous impact in growing the game.
Brenna Ramirez
SALT RIVER PIMA MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
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Friday Night Showdown
This year, Fiesta Sports Foundation took Friday Night Showdown to the next level. Featuring marquee high school rivalries and big games, Friday Night Showdown elevated the high school football experience across the state of Arizona!
Across 12 weeks of high school football, Fiesta Sports Foundation showed up to help make the bright lights of Friday night even brighter! This year’s schedule included the season opener at San Carlos and a trip to Tucson for the first time.
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flag football showdown
Fiesta Sports Foundation’s commitment to flag football and continued with a three-game High School Flag Football Showdown, honoring scholastic standouts with a Preseason All-State Flag Football team and becoming presenting sponsor of the Arizona Interscholastic Association’s Flag Football Championships!
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Building on its girls-focused flag football clinics and combines with National Team players, Fiesta Sports Foundation celebrated the 2024 AIA Girls Flag Football State Champions at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe.
“The AIA is committed to promoting high school football for both the boys and the girls. This partnership with the Fiesta Sports Foundation gives our student-athletes additional opportunities to be recognized for their great achievements on the field.”
David Hines EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AIA
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“BHHS Legacy Foundation is proud to participate with Fiesta Sports Foundation in the funding and implementation of the muchneeded Automated External Defibrillator (AED) assistance program for selected area public schools. Having school staff members trained in CPR, plus making AEDs available in the schools, and encouraging schools to develop emergency response plans will make the schools better prepared to respond to any future sudden cardiac event, which will assist in saving lives.”
Gerald Wissink CEO, BHHS LEGACY FOUNDATION
AED Assistance program
A new initiative, Fiesta Sports Foundation partnered with BHHS Legacy Foundation to launch the inaugural Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Assistance Program and bring critical medical equipment and lifesaving skills to schools across the state.
As part of the program, more than 9,200 students and 700 teachers across 16 schools benefited from the donation of AEDs and CPR, First Aid and AED training provided by American Red Cross. The impact was felt across the state of Arizona by reaching schools in Mesa, Avondale and the Bullhead City-Fort Mohave-Mohave Valley Region of Northern Arizona.
“The ability to train our own staff in First Aid/CPR and how to use an AED grants us the ability to ensure that all staff are prepared and confident in the case of any emergency at our school. Thank you so very much for this training!”
Tonnie Smith
PRINCIPAL YOUNG SCHOLARS ACADEMY
SPIRIT’S BIRTHDAY
Spirit celebrated his birthday with 15 of his mascot friends and 235 children from Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley! Club members and mascots participated in a field day event with five stations, including a
STEM activity, obstacle course, art project, football drills and more! Spirit’s birthday celebration ended with a mascot flag football game where Spirit caught the game-winning touchdown!
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“Spirit’s Birthday Party is the evening our kids look forward to all year. The engaging activities, high-energy mascot football game and special birthday surprises for Spirit brought pure happiness and lasting memories for our deserving Club members. Thank you to Spirit, Fiesta Sports Foundation and all the partners who make this experience possible and allow us to celebrate with you!”
Sam Fowler
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE VALLEY
par 3 challenge
The PNC Fiesta Bowl Par 3 Challenge presented by Chapman Automotive is a golf tournament like no other! This scramble-style golf tournament gives golfers the opportunity to win prizes on every hole and compete for a chance to win $1 million! Played at the breathtaking Short Course at Mountain Shadows, it is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year, with all proceeds supporting the Fiesta Sports Foundation.
The Media Shootout paired eight high-profile media personalities with nonprofits for a closest-to-the-pin competition. Participating nonprofits cheered on their golfer: Autism Life & Living, Camp Catanese, Child Crisis Arizona, Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank, Mikey’s League, Miracle League of Arizona, Muscular Dystrophy Association and Special Olympics Arizona. Scott Pasmore of 3TV made the winning shot, earning $5,000 for Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank.
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“As a leading national bank with outstanding local delivery, PNC is committed to the communities where we live, work and play. We are proud to sponsor the PNC Fiesta Bowl Par 3 Challenge. Not only is it one of the most anticipated events of the year for our employees, clients and guests, but it also promotes a great cause. Our continued support of Fiesta Sports Foundation initiatives aligns with our company values and contributes to positive outcomes for our community.”
Kyle Steinbuch
REGIONAL PRESIDENT FOR ARIZONA PNC BANK
wishes for teachers
In the ninth year of the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers program, 500 teachers across Arizona had their wishes granted. Each teacher received $2,500 for a total of $1.25 million to purchase resources and materials or plan experiences to make their classroom wishes come true.
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237,737 students impacted
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380 different schools selected
79 charter schools
“The roughly 2,000, hard-working men and women at Palo Verde provide reliable, clean energy to more than 4 million customers across the Southwest. We are always looking for ways to stay plugged into the communities we serve and this partnership that grants wishes to our state’s teachers is a perfect avenue. Teachers bring the energy every day in their classrooms and these added resources help our educators be even more impactful.”
Kory Raftery
“Fiesta Sports Foundation holds such a high regard for teachers in Arizona. Because of their support I am able to host a STEAM/STEM Club at my school and introduce concepts of coding to students. They also invited me and other recipients to various events where teachers were recognized, acknowledged and appreciated. It is truly a memorable experience reaching students at my school and has shown me how much the work I do in my classroom matters.”
Nancy Valtierra
MANAGER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS PALO VERDE GENERATING STATION
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
draft day
Partners, community leaders, local celebrities and Fiesta Sports Foundation representatives came together during Draft Day presented by SRP to inform and surprise the 500 randomly selected Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers
recipients that their wish had been granted! Our teammates, partners and volunteers celebrated with our unsung heroes - in person, via video call and by calling to deliver the good news.
“At SRP, we are invested in supporting organizations that help advance education in our state. The Wishes for Teachers Draft Day is particularly special because of the joy it brings to teachers when they receive that surprise phone call, letting them know they will receive $2,500 to support their classroom. Witnessing their excitement and knowing the positive impact it will have on their students is incredibly rewarding.”
Michelle Speer SENIOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIST SRP
“Being part of Wishes for Teachers Draft Day was an unforgettable experience. I arrived expecting to help surprise deserving teachers, but to my surprise, I received a wish of my own! As a past Wishes for Teachers recipient, I never imagined I’d be granted a second wish—but I took a chance, and I’m so glad I did. My students and I were thrilled to receive hands-on math materials, incentives, and rewards, making learning even more engaging and exciting!”
Hollie Bush
6TH GRADE MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHER EDUPRIZE SCHOOLS - SAN TAN VALLEY
teacher appreciation week
To celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week, Fiesta Sports Foundation staff and volunteers mobilized to surprise teachers at four different schools. In addition, Fiesta Sports Foundation provided funding to 9 teachers across the state. A total of $50,000 was invested directly into education, impacting 5,875 students, 189 teachers, 17 schools and 15 different Arizona cities.
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“This gift from the Fiesta Sports Foundation is very much appreciated and timely as we revamp classes that support our students with social/emotional/behavioral needs. We are very excited to purchase items that will reinforce self-advocacy and self-regulation in order to maximize their education. We have our wish list with beanbag chairs, swing, white board table, indoor hydroponic garden and much more. On behalf of the Boulder Creek Elementary family, thank you, thank you, thank you!”
Liz Yellon
SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RESOURCE TEACHER BOULDER CREEK ELEMENTARY
“We are truly grateful for the generous donation from Fiesta Sports Foundation. The funds provided significant support during a challenging time for our school, which was affected by repeated vandalism and a small fire that disrupted our daily operations. The community was shaken by these events but the donation reminded us of the good in the world and that we had supporters near and far standing behind us.”
Melissa Sanford
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY BRADSHAW MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
big day for teachers
Fiesta Sports Foundation participated in the annual College Football Playoff Foundation Extra Yard for Teachers “Big Day” and honored three teachers. Carlos Lopez from Washington High School, Yara Cabrera from Marc T. Atkinson Middle School &
Gifted Academy and Barbie Carmichel from Harold W. Smith Elementary School were each awarded a $1,000 DonorsChoose gift card to support their classrooms and students.
“This recognition validates the hard work and dedication we put into creating a positive learning environment and empowers us to continue fostering a space where students thrive. The support from this award has allowed us to enhance our classroom resources. Winning the award will resonate for years and I am grateful to receive it!”
Yara Cabrera
KINDERGARTEN AND 1ST GRADE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, MARC T. ATKINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL & GIFTED ACADEMY
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touchdown for teachers
Fiesta Sports Foundation and the College Football Playoff Foundation surprised one teacher at the Rate Bowl and one teacher at the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl with a $1,000 DonorsChoose gift card following the first touchdown scored. In addition, 15 teachers were supported across both games with DonorsChoose funding for their classrooms.
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“The Touchdown for Teachers grant has been an incredible blessing for my classroom. It allowed us to create meaningful learning experiences that inspired curiosity and engagement among my students. The program’s support reinforces the idea that teachers and their work truly matter to the community, and I’m grateful to be part of such an impactful initiative.”
Brooke Ferguson
CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY TEACHER GREENWAY HIGH SCHOOL
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and Fiesta Sports Foundation presented the 2024 Fiesta Bowl Community Service Award to San Jose State University. Student-athletes across all the Spartans’ programs completed more than 20,000 hours of service in the 2023-24 school year, supporting local nonprofit organizations and youth.
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Fiesta Sports Foundation volunteers came together to support nonprofit organizations Assistance League of Phoenix, The Salvation Army and St. Mary’s Food Bank making an impact across the valley leading up to the holiday season.
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“We are grateful to have Fiesta Sports Foundation in our village. The children served on the Delivering Dreams Buses come from high poverty communities and having Fiesta Sports Foundation employees come out and volunteer shows them that people care…and that gives them hope. Thank you so much to everyone at Fiesta Sports Foundation for showing up and helping us to serve children.”
Michelle Peralta VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MANAGER ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF PHOENIX
operation santa
To spread holiday cheer, in partnership with Dick’s Sporting Goods and Fighter Country Foundation, Fiesta Sports Foundation hosted 51 children from Luke Air Force Base for a holiday shopping spree.
“Every year we work to bring more programs that enhance the quality of life for our military members and families at Luke Air Force Base. Operation Santa remains a staple of what we do and how we work with our partners at Fiesta Sports Foundation, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Rudy’s BBQ. It displays the perfect example of how to collaborate to bring so much love and happiness during the holiday season to those serving our country.”
The children have an active deployed parent or are from a single-parent household and were paired with a volunteer for a $300 shopping spree at Dick’s Sporting Goods.
“We are extremely grateful to continue our partnership with Fiesta Sports Foundation. Operation Santa has been a phenomenal event. Our DSG team could not be prouder to help support military families and bring some holiday joy to these kids each year.”
Bryce Trillingham
STORE MANAGER, DICK’S SPORTING GOODS
kindness arizona
For the fifth consecutive year, Fiesta Sports Foundation toured the state in a week-long, eight-stop Kindness Arizona Week caravan performing acts of service and spreading kindness across Arizona. Projects included writing letters to active military service members, providing
breakfast for firefighters, cleaning a summer camp site, delivering meals for in-home cancer patients, providing haircuts to unhoused youth, building woodsheds for Navajo Nation families and donating sports equipment to a school and packing birthday kits for foster kids.
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“The atmosphere was electric! It was a joy watching the families who live at our Vista Colina shelter have an absolute blast hanging out with Spirit and the Kindness Crew, listening to music, playing on the playground, tossing around the football, and receiving haircuts courtesy of East Valley Styles mobile barber shop. Homelessness is heavy, but a few hours of kindness made everyone feel a bit lighter.”
Nicole Pena CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
CENTRAL ARIZONA SHELTER SERVICES (CASS) payson,
“The Fiesta Sports Foundation community continues to amaze me with their thoughtful generosity. The Joy Bus was thrilled to give the Fiesta Sports Foundation family an inside look at the impact our mission has across the Valley, and they came in spreading immense JOY! We can’t thank you enough for choosing to shine your happiness on The Joy Bus.”
Jennifer Caraway
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND FOUNDER, THE JOY BUS
INTENTIONAL INCLUSIvITY
empowering diversity scholarship
A total of $95,500 in financial awards was granted to 28 individuals to pursue their educational goals in the post-secondary track or to complete their GED. This scholarship supports Fiesta Sports Foundation’s commitment to equal access to educational opportunity.
“We are proud to support these 28 outstanding scholarship recipients and help them reach their educational goals. Our partnership with Fiesta Sports Foundation enables us to reach more Arizona youth through programs and scholarships, empowering them and helping them grow. We’re honored to stand by these students and continue our work in supporting the communities we serve across Arizona.”
Pam Kehaly
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ARIZONA
“Receiving the Empowering Diversity Scholarship has given me the freedom to explore more of what I’m passionate about. It’s allowed me to dive deeper into tech—and spend more time on nonprofit work with the Arizona Microcredit Initiative helping underserved entrepreneurs. This support has made a huge impact on my journey and I’m extremely grateful for it.”
Siddharth Mehta
ECONOMICS AND DATA SCIENCE MAJOR, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
BARRETT, THE HONORS COLLEGE
dream program
Fiesta Sports Foundation partnered with the DREAM Foundation to host two hardworking students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities for a Vrbo Fiesta Bowl experience. These students traveled to Arizona to learn and work alongside Fiesta Sports Foundation staff in the planning and execution
“Attending the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and working with various departments was incredibly impactful, exposing me to a high level of football I had never experienced before. It broadened my perspective on opportunities in sports and greatly expanded my network.”
Tressa Willingham
MASS COMMUNICATION/ INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION MAJOR
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
of the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe. The DREAM Foundation established by Position Sports provides mentorship and opportunities for students interested in a career in sports.
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mclendon scholarship
Through the support of the Fiesta Sports Foundation endowment commitment, a McLendon Foundation Minority Postgraduate Scholarship is awarded each year to a student associated with
“Receiving the McLendon Minority Postgraduate Scholarship is an incredible honor that will enhance my academic and professional growth. What makes this even more special is that the Fiesta Sports Foundation, where I worked as a seasonal associate, was one of the sponsors, bringing my journey full circle and making the experience even more meaningful.
Beyond financial assistance, this scholarship validates my hard work and fuels my passion for making an impact in sports. It has already helped me build meaningful connections and gain valuable experience, reinforcing that I’m on the right path.”
Kennedy Smith SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
an Arizona-based four-year institution. This year, $10,000 was awarded to Kennedy Smith, who is pursuing a Master of Sports Law and Business degree from Arizona State University.
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path to the summit
For the fourth year, Fiesta Sports Foundation hosted Path to the Summit to help enhance the careers of emerging leaders from groups underrepresented in the roles of head coach and athletic director through various panels and networking experiences. Path to Summit attendees also participated in a community service event where they packed 1,000 hygiene kits, benefiting A New Leaf’s various youth programs.
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“At A New Leaf, we were incredibly fortunate to receive 1000 hygiene bags for the youth in our programs. It was an incredible experience to see everyone actively involved and enjoying themselves while making a meaningful contribution to our community. We are truly grateful for the partnership we have with Fiesta Sports Foundation!”
Leneya Perschka
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER A NEW LEAF
GAme Week
vrbo fiesta bowl parade
presented by lerner
& rowe
A statewide crown jewel since its first production in the early 1970s, the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe honored the Fiesta Sports Foundation’s history in a two-mile procession through Central Phoenix. The 52nd annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe, honored former Arizona State University and NCAA
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champion wrestler Anthony Robles as the grand marshal. The Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe Grand Marshal honors an individual or group whose actions align with the Fiesta Sports Foundation’s commitment to driving economic growth, championing charitable causes and executing innovative experiences.
“The Fiesta Bowl Parade has become the highlight of the year for Lerner & Rowe staff and volunteers! Proudly rooted in Phoenix, we love seeing how the Fiesta Sports Foundation brings the community together in such a fun and powerful way. Every year, the team raises the bar, delivering an event that’s more impressive, exciting and inspiring. The natural synergies between Lerner & Rowe Gives Back and Fiesta Sports Foundation are evident in our shared year-round dedication to uplifting Arizonans through impactful programs, community support and a passion for making a difference.”
Kevin Rowe FOUNDER/PARTNER, LERNER & ROWE
Kansas State and Rutgers Team Arrivals
“I would like to thank everybody associated with the Rate Bowl. Already our guys are having an incredible week. I know our families are and our coaches. I just thank you for making it a great experience for everybody involved.”
Greg Schiano RUTGERS HEAD COACH
BOISE state AND PENN STATE Team Arrivals
rutgers team community engagement event
Student-athletes from the Rutgers University football team came together for a “Reading with Rutgers” event featuring a Little Free Library Build, Reading Buddies stuffing and storytelling with
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youth from Arizona nonprofits. In partnership with Southwest Human Development, the team built four Little Free Libraries, 75 reading buddies and read to 25 youth.
“We had a terrific time with the young men from the Rutgers Football Team when they built Little Free Libraries and Reading Buddies for children. The players were polite, engaged and serious about giving back to the community. We’ve been doing this for a long time and this was one of our most engaged groups! Thanks to Fiesta Sports Foundation for making this possible and for being such a great asset in supporting communities in Arizona.”
Jake Adams
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER SOUTHWEST HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
kansas state team community engagement event
Kansas State student-athletes came together for a meal-packing event to benefit Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank’s Meals to Grow Program. Divided into two teams, Kansas State student-athletes packed
1,200 meal bags with 11 nutritious items to help support Title I students in the valley during the weekend.
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“What a fun day working with Fiesta Sports Foundation and the Kansas State Football Team to pack 1,200 weekend backpacks for students in the Meals to Grow program! These bags of food provide all the meals for a student to have for a weekend, when otherwise there may be have nothing to eat. Thank you to Kansas State for packing these meals in time so they’re ready to learn and engage in school.”
Jennifer Francisco
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
MATTHEW’S CROSSING FOOD BANK
boise team community engagement event
Boise State student athletes were paired with youth from Miracle League of Arizona for a fun morning of skills and drills, ending with a baseball game.
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“We are incredibly grateful to Fiesta Sports Foundation for collaborating with the Boise State football team for a skills and drills ‘BaseBOWL’ clinic at our stadium in December! Our athletes enjoyed buddying with the Broncos and learning new baseball skills that helped propel their talents during the winter baseball season.”
Danielle Downs
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MIRACLE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA
RATE BOWL
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Kansas State rallied from a 17-point deficit to defeat Rutgers, 44-41, behind a record-setting night from Dylan Edwards in the 35th annual Rate Bowl in downtown Phoenix. Edwards had a breakout game, recording 18 carries for a Kansas State bowl-record 196 yards and two touchdowns. Additionally, he added two catches for 27 yards and one score. Edwards’ 196 rushing yards is the most in a Rate Bowl since Iowa’s Marcus Coker in 2010.
What began to seem like a Rutgers runaway win quickly became one of the most exciting games of this bowl season as Kansas State battled back and scored the winning touchdown with 4:06 left in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
The 85 combined points tied the fourth-highest scoring game in Rate Bowl history. It matches last year’s 85 combined points between Kansas and UNLV.
Vrbo Fiesta Bowl
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The first-ever College Football Playoff
Quarterfinal pitted two of the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl’s legacy schools. These two schools combined for a 10-0 record in the Fiesta Bowl, but all that mattered was a win on New Year’s Eve to continue their quest in the College Football Playoff.
All eyes were on Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, who needed 132 yards to break Barry Sanders’ FBS single-season record. However, the Heisman Trophy runner-up was limited to only 104 yards on 30 carries by Penn State’s stifling run defense, ranked No. 7 nationally. Jeanty finished his impressive season with 2,601 rushing yards, the second-most in FBS history.
Behind a balanced offense and an opportunistic defense, Penn State never trailed in a 31-14 victory over Boise State. The Nittany Lions increased their all-time Fiesta Bowl leading win total to eight, and more importantly advanced to the CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl to face Notre Dame.
“Thirteen wins, first time in program history. Thirty-four wins over the last three years. Consistency is hard to do and our guys have done a great job at it,” said Penn State Head Coach, James Franklin, who notched his second Fiesta Bowl victory, along with his win in 2017. “8-0 in Fiesta Bowls. Penn State loves the Fiesta Bowl. We’ll come every year.”
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THANK YOU
“Football is our game, but the heartbeat of the Fiesta Sports Foundation is the work we do to give back and improve our communities. An unwavering commitment to enhance the lives of Arizonans guides us to deliver impact in numerous ways. As the Foundation evolves in how we serve our community, we thank you for your contributions and look forward to continuing the great work together!”
Kristina Chumpol CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER