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
Kari Peterson
Landscape Designer and Consultant, Az 4-H Alumna
Vice-President
William (Bill) Estes
Owner of Estes Company
Treasurer
Gregg Brummer
Senior Vice President, Operations at Republic Services
Secretary
Taylar Irvin
Portfolio Manager, AgWest Farm Credit
Trustee
Tom Peterson
Financial Consultant- Corporate CEO/CFO
Trustee
Brett Benedict
Realtor, Keller Williams, Legacy One Realty
Trustee
Emily Cathey
Business Development, Hughes Federal Credit Union
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 each year 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.