About Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation
The Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation was founded in 1970 on the ideals of citizenship, leadership, and scholarship. The Foundation provides essential financial support and promotes the 4-H Youth Development Program, which is delivered by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
Today, 4-H engages youth across all 15 Arizona counties and six Native nations, delivering transformative mentorship and hands-on experiences that prepare young people for whatever their future holds.
Board of Directors
President
Cindy Webb Hanson
One AZ Credit Union Branch Manager
Vice-President
Brett Benedict
Realtor - Keller Williams, Legacy One Realty
Treasurer
Gregg Brummer
Senior Vice President, Operations at Republic Services
Secretary
Emily Cathey
4-H Scholarship Coordinator
Trustee
Tom Peterson
Financial Consultant- Corporate CEO/CFO
Trustee
Taylar Irvin
Portfolio Manager, AgWest Farm Credit
Trustee
Ray Hanson
Custom Technical Solutions
Our Finances
The Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation is a unique 501 c-3 organization with dual objectives. The first is to raise money on behalf of the Arizona 4-H program, and the second is to provide fiduciary oversight to all 4-H Clubs, Councils, and groups as the “umbrella” organization through which all 4-H monies are reported annually to the Internal Revenue Service.
The Foundation allocates funds in July and December of each year for specific state and local 4-H projects, activities and events. It is the Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation's policy to not pay indirect costs when allocating funds for any propose or grant. The Arizona 4-H office, as well as, local counties and clubs often partner with the 4-H Foundation for fundraising opportunities, and to raise funds for specific programs or local groups that are held within the 4-H Foundation. These may be accessed by approved 4-H faculty, staff and volunteers by requesting these funds from the Foundation Office.