Annual Report FY2019 (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019)

Dear Community Partner,

The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy strives to expand its impact on both the local community and on a broader scale. We would not able to achieve this impact without the generous support from the community that allows us to focus on our mission to preserve and advance natural open space through science, education and stewardship.

This year we have reached new heights and turned our focus towards having a broader impact in our three focus areas of science, education and stewardship.

• Our scientific research continues to expand regionally and will be shared globally. • Our educational offerings have expanded into STEAM and our youth education

programs embed the new Arizona Science Standards. • Our more than 650 volunteer stewards continue to contribute over 60,000 hours

per year and help encourage and educate more people to become stewards of their land for future generations.

This ensures we maximize the return on your investment in us.

It is my honor and privilege to lead this organization as we grow and expand. Again, none of this would be possible without your support. As we lean into our 29th year, I hope we can count on your continuing encouragement and engagement with McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, where science is in our nature.

Justin Owen Executive Director

Leveraging Our Scientific Research on a Broader Scale

Arid and semi-arid environments like the Sonoran Desert are the least studied of all environments, yet they cover almost 40% of the world’s land mass. By 2050 over 50% of the world’s population will live in these environments. It is essential to determine ways we can live within them in a sensitive and sustainable way.

The McDowell Sonoran Preserve is home to more than 950 types of plants and animals, identified by our Parsons Field Institute, making the Preserve one of the richest ecological areas in the valley. We have identified:

411 plant types

152 bird species

30 mammal species

36 reptile and amphibian species

More than 350 invertebrate types

This year we added 20 new plant types and significantly increased the number of invertebrate types identified.

As part of our satellite program at Northern Arizona University, we continue with our soil crust experiments which involve “growing” soil crust in controlled environments to determine if it can be replicated. Results to date show that in only 11 weeks, crusts increased by 38-62%. This type of growth in its natural environment can take more than 15 years. We have now replanted our grown crust in the natural desert for the ultimate test of viability. This research would have a significant impact in the fight against dust storms as missing soil crust cause dust storms that can lead to rapid environmental degradation and consequences for life at all levels on a global basis.

Non-native invasive plants are becoming more challenging. Wildfires in many areas are caused and worsened by the fuel load generated from invasive plant species throughout the world. In partnership with the City of Scottsdale, we are researching different removal techniques that we can demonstrate and share broadly. This will help us within the Preserve in addition to helping our neighbors on every continent. We are learning from the lessons taught around the globe as wildfires are increasing in frequency and duration. Through cooperation, research, and implementation of remedies that work, we are able to protect the Sonoran Desert for generations to come.

The Changing Face of Education

In 2019, we renamed our group of expanding educational offerings the Sonoran Education Center. This encompasses adult, youth and volunteer education programs. The new name represents our enhanced approach to education which embeds our scientific research and teaches us all what we can do differently in our everyday lives to further conservation.

Our youth and family educational offerings also have a new name:

This year, we:

Educated over 13,000 youth through interactive activities and school

visits.

Launched our first STEAM educational offering - Spectacular Saguaro - for 3rd grade students. Spectacular Saguaro involved 240 Title-I students and was sold out within 48 hours. We will expand as our resourcing allows and have the ambition to ultimately include offerings for all grades.

Held our annual Junior Citizen Science Festival. Based on survey results to date 95% of the students who attended are more interested in science and 85% are more interested in a career in science.

Adult education remains a key part of what we do.

We taught more than 4,000 adults through free hikes, lectures and

activities.

Through education, the people who live in and visit the Sonoran Desert become part of the environment and learn to respect and value this unique and diverse ecosystem, that while singular, is part of the larger ecosystem and environment that nourishes and sustains all life on Earth.

We Could Not Succeed Without our Stewards

We have over 650 dedicated and skilled volunteer stewards who work tirelessly to deliver meaningful experiences both within the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and greater Sonoran Desert.

Our stewards patrol the Preserve’s 225 miles of trails, act as ambassadors at trailheads, partner with the City of Scottsdale to construct and maintain the trails, deliver information about unique topics and offer free educational opportunities, guide walks, hikes and bike rides and contribute to citizen science scientific research. During 2019 we partnered with the City of Scottsdale to design and implement the new interpretative signage at Fraesfield and Granite Mountain trailheads, enhancing the visitor experiences.

We welcome a new class of stewards monthly and existing stewards mentor this new class through the process to qualify as a steward.

Our stewards donated more than 64,000 hours in 2019 which is valued by City of Scottsdale at over $1,500,000 or almost 50 full-time employees. Many of our stewards are also donors, and in 2019 they donated $141,761.

Without our investors like you, we would not be able to deliver these services and impact both our community and visitors.

Summary Financial Statement For the year ended June 30, 2019 Current Assets

Cash $ 220,889

Other Assets 60,460

Investments 532,240

Fixed Assets 409,134

Receivables 254,878

Total Assets $ 1,477,601 Liabilities & Net Assets

Accounts Payable & Other Liabilities $ 64,553

Unrestricted Net Assets 100,745

Restricted Net Assets 1,312,303

Total Liabilities & Net Assets $ 1,477,601

Cash15%

Other Assets4%

Investments36%

Fixed Assets28%

Receivables17%

Current Assets$1,477,601

Restricted Net Assets89%

Unrestricted Net Assets7%

Accounts Payable & Other Liabilities

4%

Liabilities & Net Assets$1,447,601

Statement of Activities For the year ended June 30, 2019

Revenues

Contributed Volunteer Services $ 1,405,971

Individual Contributions 584,197

Corporate & Events 253,621

Foundations 102,267

Program Services 128,911

Other Income 41,812

Total Revenues $ 2,516,779 Expenses

Program Services 1,877,833

Fundraising 399,783

Administration 195,178

Total Expenses $ 2,472,794 Change In Net Assets $ 43,985

Net Assets

Beginning of the Year $ 1,369,063

End of the Year $ 1,413,048

Contributed Volunteer Services

56%Individual

Contributions23%

Corporate & Events10%

Foundations4%

Program Services

5%

Other Income2%

Revenues$2,516,779

Program Services76%

Fundraising16%

Administration8%

Expenses$2,472,794

Our 2018 Donors (for the year ending December 31, 2018)

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is grateful for the many people, companies, and organizations that supported our work through donations between January 1 and December 31, 2018. Every effort has been made to ensure that this list is accurate. Due to space constraints, we are only able to include those who contributed $25 or more. Regardless of the amount, your contribution helps us preserve and advance natural open space through science, education, and stewardship in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and beyond.

Champions ($10,000)

Bob and Hazel Clayton Marianne Jensen Dennis and Jeanie Miller Roger and Patricia Riepe Don and Ginia Shawl Theodore Stephan Bob and Emily Vincent

Leader ($5,000-$9,999)

Jim and Jeanine Allsup Philip and Lydia Bell Craig and Suzy Bruya Bob and Gail Buuck Rich and Gloria Cochran Richard and Lynn Mushorn Bob Nyman Harold Oberkfell Donald Pompliano and Kathleen Taylor Art and Ginger Ranz Richard and Susan Rogel Jack Salisbury and Leslie Dashew Craig and Karen Stull John and Lynn White

Advocate ($2,500-$4,999)

Jeff and Debbie Andrews Richard Bourke John and Peggy Chamberlain Rick and Judy Cooper Tia Cottey Robert Damico Georgianna Decker

John and Kristin DeWulf Gasper and Laura Genovese Dan and Elaine Gruber John and Robbi Henrickson Greg and Kathy Kruzel Don and Cindy Martin Clifford Paul Floyd and Lynne Russell Jimmy and Nancy Tillinghast

Guardian ($1,000-$2,499)

Andrea Aker Ron and Lois Behm Jane Brady Arthur and Carol Brandon Katherine Brown Steve and Joanne Brown Donald and Peggy Burton Jim and Pamela Chamberlain David Clay Martin Collick and Janice Holden Stephen and Catherine Coluccio Steve and Alexi Conine Carl and Judith Cummins Jack and Agnes Dover Judy Falk Nigel and Jeanne Finney Aron and Stacy Fischer Gary and Linda Gerschke Kevin and Julie Grady Daniel Halcik Jr Burton and Virginia Halpern

Tom and Sally Hartley David and Bridget Hay Lloyd and Faith Henson Margaret Hobart Jerry and Helen Holden Michael and Julieta Hughes Gretchen Ishler Joseph and Carol Lizzadro Dave Lorenz Jeff and Arlee Lund Lee and Nancy Lundy Judy Lynn George and Susan Mitchell Brian Nally Sean O’Brien George and Linda Parkins Art Pearce II William and Karen Powell Ralph and Jean Quinsey Frank Romaglia and B.J. Tatro Bill Rupert and Mary Ann Cole Ed and Jackie Smock Paul and Mary Staker Patricia Stark Jim and Linda Stinson Thomas and Karen Stutz Steve and Max Sukenik Dale Suran and Delores Rodman Judith Travers Toni Vallee Dan and Tara Welker Tim and Kristina Woods

Ally ($250-$999)

Dale and Marie Andres Ralph Andres and Ellen Andres-Schneider Jeffrey and Gretchen Barylak Robert and Sandra Batie William and Kathleen Beck Charles Bock Thomas and Victoria Brady

Donald and Claudia Brockway Richard Buchbinder David Buell Steven Buller and Anne Walsh Bob and Tomi Burnand Robert and Janet Casciola John Cassidy John Caviness Scot Claus Kendal Cormany Chris and Lana Crum Doug Diehl Robert and Sandra Dixon Shawna Dodds Glenn Duckworth Paul and Edith Duckworth Barbara Duell David Duffee Melanie Eberle Con and Joy Englehorn Bonnie Ewald Franco and Mary Farina Mike and Jen Felker Donald and Diane Field Kim Fieldstad Michael Fitzgibbons Dave and Martha Fogler Jim and Lynda Frantz Michael and Angela Frazier Roger and Ethel Freeman Chet and Veronica Fuller Dale and Mary Gardon Jacques Giard and Mercedes Bellam Mitch and Yann Glicksman Edward and Elizabeth Goff Henry Graef Michael and Martha Green Jerry and Monique Greene Chuck and Carol Gwyn Stephen and Eleanor Hammerman

Jim and Dale Hardt Jonathan and Nancy Harris Peter Haverkampf Karl Haviland Tom Heideman and Cheryl Thomsen Bill Heob and Cheryl Runge Michael and Marianne Hermann William and Diana Herron John and Sandra Holmes Ann Houser Cindie Hubiak Albert Ingallinera Jr Elaine Isbell Guy and Nancy Jackson Eric and Debbie Jensen Francie John Bertrand and Beth Kaper Kelly Karbon Doug and Mandy King Ron and Cheryl Komo Mike Levenson Jason and Amy Leveridge Bob and Shari Levitan Tony and Mary Ann Limauro Ralph and Christine Lipfert William and Gerry Lloyd Don and Julie Losasso Roger and Barbara Lurie Eric Malmberg Leonard and Lindy Marcisz Micah and Angelique Martin Mary Martuscelli John and Loretta McEnroe Peggy McNamara Carl Mealha Don Meserve and Cathy Hart Paul and Cora Messinger Barbara Miller David and Sharon Miller Thomas and Lisa Miller

Barbara Montgomery-Ratcliff Don Mowry Mike and Katie Mueller Brian and Nina Munson James Nafziger Harvey Nagin Howard Nathan Owen and Doris Jean Newlin Doug Newton John and Linda Oliver Denise Ortgies-Jones Ralph and Leslie Papetti Rick and Fran Pearce Russ and Mika Perry Gregory Pishko and Taryl O’Shea Steven Power Robert and Sheila Press Carol Ann Quinn and Anne Fleming Richard and Leanne Reel Jim Reeves Trina Riggle Scott and Catherine Roberts Bob Roliardi Adam Rosenberg Detlef and Astrid Rostock Scott and Rachel Sahlman Luke Salisbury Pamela Schembs Greg Schlessinger Ellen Schoenbeck T.A. and Julie Shover Anil and Holly Shrikhande John and Charlotte Silvester Denis and Mary Slawsby David and Diana Smith Joe and Madonna Smyth Chris and Liz Sokolowski Tracey Specter Randy and Cheryl Stabler Tim and Kay Stringari

Jim and Laurel Strohmeyer Dennis and Kay Suchomel James and Katherine Swartz Scott and Betsy Thornton Ed and Karen Turner Byron Ubernosky Steven Ulrich Rich and Kathy Umfrid Rainer and Marie Von Minden Kendal Wade and Marion Paul Douglas and Linda Watson John Webster and Cynthia Oberg John and Shirley Weis Robert and Patricia Welborn Sylvia Wermes Michael White Linda Whitehead Michael and Solange Whitehead David and Natalie Williams Steve and Elizabeth Young Joe and Madonna Zazzera Reed and Patti Ziegler

Friend ($25-249)

Salvador and Nancy Abeyta Ann Adams Judith Adler Tom Alberg and Laura Kossan Patrick Allen and Jakki Casey Rich and Sharon Allen Dave Alpern Stuart Alt Ray Althaus John Altorfer K. Tucker and Karen Anderson Richard Andersen Jim Andrews and Susie Sacks Joseph and Barbara Anshell Lisa Anthony Bradshaw and Jenny Armendt J. Stephen Arnold

Paul Arnold Ralph and Susan Aufheimer Danforth and Gail Austin Martin and Glenna Babst Mike and Gail Baer Karen Bagnato Franklin Bambach and Jane von Schilling Matthew and Dawn Barcellona Ok Yol Barrett David and Barbara Barrs Robert and Janice Batt Brian and Jeanne Batzli Nordon and Alice Bauder Ronald and Annie Baxter Donita Beckham Judi Bedford Richard Bednarski and Alice Hamrick David Bellama and Nancy McCharen Alexander Belotz Bill Bennett Jeffrey Berg and Debra Paget Charles and Myrna Berger Lisa Berman Bill and Elma Bernert Donald Bierman and Nancy Howe Joe and Nancy Bill Thomas Bingel Kathy Bird Caroline Bissell Norman Bizon Christine Blunt Billy and Debra Bodnar Linda Bommarito Lori Booth-Houle Tom and Holly Borgman Mike and Laura Bourdo Steve and Stephanie Bradley Amy Braun Greg and Louise Bridges Betsy Bro

Nancy Broadbent Ann Broadwell Anna-Lisa Bruce Jack and Sheila Buchanan Robert and Roberta Buchanan Arnold and Ginger Buchman Wayne and Shelley Bumgardner David Bunce Paul and Bonnie Bunning Louis Burgess and Joanne Rother John and Julie Burgraff Thomas Burke Helgard Burri Rick Burris Mary Burritt Brian and Carolyn Butler Barbara Calderon Sam Campana Bradley and Joann Campbell James and Debra Campbell Howard and Carol Caplan Hal Carlson Warren and Wanda Carlson Klaudene Carranza Cindy Carter Bill and Sue Cartmell Susan Casaway Thomas Castleberry Tom and Lori Cecil Andy Chandler and Lynn Ross Pete and Diana Chasar Bob and Kim Chmel Charles Christensen Pamela Chu John and Eugenia Clark David Clavelle Ronald Clifton and Cathy Ainsworth Gary and Susan Cline Steven and Beth Cole Joe Colianni

Peter and Marty Collins Louis and Patricia Comus Nancy Conover Bob and Connie Conway Mary Conway Gene and Michele Cornelius William Corrigan and Ann Phillips Corrigan Paul and Elaine Cottey Nicholas and Lauren Coury Kevin Craigo Bob Crawford Michelle Cross Bluebird and Shirley Crossman Diane Cusack Terry and April D’Evelyn Reidun Daeffler Richard and Doris Dale David and Karen Davis Mike Deadrick Nicholas and Joanne Desien David and Ruth Dexter James Dickover Jan Dolan Brent and Sara Donaldson Michael and Sondra Dorman Jeff Drobinsky Kirsten Dummer Jeff and Joanne DuPilka Terry Dykshorn David and Rita Edge Fred and Suki Edwards Rebecca Edwards Linda Eikenberry Janie Ellis Jones Sajesh Enampurath Geriann Engle John and Juanita Enkoji Harvey and Iris Epstein Stephen and Laurel Epstein Shirley Eyden

Gary Ezzell Iris Feldman Kathleen Ferayorni Edward and Gail Ferguson Steven and Karen Fiala Steven Fields Michael Fiflis and Alisa McMahon Bernie Finkel Michael and Nancy Finnegan Bruce and Sharon Fitts Carol Fleming Woo Fogel Larry and Monica Foster Peer and Barbara Frank John Franklin Nancy Freeman Robert Freund Audrey Friedman Koenigsberg Colin and Dee Gardner Rose Mary Gardner Donald Gelfand Joseph and Elaine Geoghegan Anjelica Giardino Julie Giglio John and Jill Gilbert Troy Gillenwater Jane Gladwin Susie Goetze David Goldberg and Ann Darke Alisa Goldblatt Richard and Susan Goldsmith Jill Goldstein Iris Goodman Bob and Mary Gordon Shelly Gordon Andrew Gorkis and Linda Carson Gorkis John Gorsky Joyce Graham Tom and Karen Gray Etty Green

James Greenwood William Gregg Bob and Marcia Grieve Frank Grinere Lawrence and Sheila Groman John Grosky Dick and Karen Hadley William and Mary Hagen Jim Hahn John and Judy Hahn Ron and Susan Hahn Jack and Merideth Hale Myrna Hales Steven and Susan Halstedt Ken and Frances Harder Susan Hardy Bill Haring and Carol McSweeney Dennis and Marilyn Harkins Nicholas Hartmann and Christine Del Re Tom Harvey Bob and Gwendolyn Harwood Cindy Haubold Mary Haumesser John and Debbie Hay Ron and Nancy Heck Susie Hehlen Greg and Roberta Heine Ingrid Hennig Linda Hensley Joe Hickey Larkin and Donna Hicks Mike and Sheri Hicks Timothy Hill Gerrie Hinson Linda Holman Terry Holmes-Stecyk Steve and Jean Holt Elaine Hooker Fred and Roberta Horowitz Holly Hosford-Dunn

Craid Houle and Lori Booth-Houle Jim and Mel Hund Meryl Hurwitz and Sandra Paley Scott and Nancy Idzorek Jim and Mary Sue Ingman James Ioakem Sudelle Irons Tod and Pat Isaacson Susan Iwasiuk Bill and Karen Jackson Martin and Ruth Jaffe Sheila Jenkins Yvonne Jenny Douglas and April Jensen Bill and Sue Johnson Thomas Johnson and Sheila Grinell John Jones Laurie Jones Yvonne Joyner Brian Juda Alan and Linda Kalbach Steph Kalina Allen and Cheryl Kaplan Robert and Betsy Kauffman Barry Kaufman Andrea Kaufmann Cory Keller Dwight Keller and Debbie Langenfeld Jeff and Cheryl Kellogg Andrew Kelly Andrew Kenney John and Brenda Kessler Sheila Kessler Yousef and Yasmin Khan Gary Kida John Kiefer Kevin and Jennifer Kiesl Bill and Judy King Jim and Vicki King Carolyn Kinville

Linda Kirwan-Joseph Fred and Susan Klein Bill and Suzan-Oda Knese Nancy Knight James and Linda Kotusky Stella Kowalczyk William Krauss Henry Krautter Sally Krieg Judy Krolikowski Susan Krupa Mark Kruzel Thomas Kruzel Ronald Kuker Susan Kulczycki Terry and Pat Kutzbach Marian Kuzma Elias and Mary Lampos William Landon Laura Lange Richard and Joyce Lawrence Eric and Kim Leinweber David and Mary Lemire Judy Levine Leon and Rosalind Levine David Lewis Deedra Liestenfeltz Charles Likerman and Alice Mavoides Steve and Susan Liming Katy Lindberg Steven and Marsha Lipps R Martin Lobdell and Elizabeth Scott Mitch Louie Bill and Susan Luhrs Jim and Toni Lusk Maimon and Barbara Lusky Larry Lytle Mimi MacFarlane Douglas and Linda MacGregor Frank and Sue Maglietta

John Majewski Todd and Jeannine Malmsbury Lisa Malone Paul Manget Carl Mangine Floyd and Jeanne Marsh Teri Marsh Brad Martin Paul and Carrie Martinson Peter and Linda Maslowski Scott Matchette Lee and Kathleen Matthews Rick and Janet Matthews Susan Matthews Larry and Laurie May Noel Mazzone and Heidi Conner Reid and Susan McBride Kevin and Cinda McClain Jack McClellan Robert and Suzanne McClenachan Ronald McCullagh Kevin McKee Ken and Frances McGinty Dunk and Beth McGregor Mary Jo McGuire Jane McNamara James and Marilyn McNamee Karen McTier Kara McVey Matt McWenie Stu Meckler John E. and Carolynn Messer Mary Metros John and Elizabeth Metzger Dalton Meyers Fred and Linda Milanovich Joni Millavec Allen and Nancy Miller Gus and Margaret Miller Peggy Miller

Grant and Gerrie Mills Patricia Minden Fred Mirmelstein Ted Mobley Steven and Christine Morgan Paul and Ashley Moore Lenore Motz Robert and Sylvia Mountz Rich Mueller Howard and Carol Myers Edward and Cheri Najim Larry Nelson and Carol Cowin Roger and Beverly Nelson Robert and Kit Ness Phillip and Hilda Neuman William and Elizabeth Newell Thomas and L. Joan Nielsen Michael and Susan Niernberg Brian Nowak and Katherine Minter-Dykhouse Julie Nyman Pam O’Grady Kenneth Oba Kenneth and Teresa Olsen Kerry Olson James and Darlene Osborne Richard and Charlene Osborne Lee and Marie Ostrander Brad and Robin Ostroff David Otte Jim Otte Justin Owen and Matthew Jackson Richard Paddock Tawana Parker John Parente John Parr Rick Parsons and Linda Harrison-Parsons Brenda Pearson Jacqueline Pearson David Peck Ronald Pelech

Daryl Perlman Herbert and Toni Perlman Dave Perry and Lisa Feltrin Linda Peshkin Katie Peterson Shawn Peterson and Karen Hunnicutt Brandon and Joanna Peyton RickyRey Pfadenhauer Thomas Pfafman Larry Phelps and Kathryn Anderson Liz Phillips Art Pizzo and Judy Mielke Laurie Polasko Phil Pounds Nick and Gail Prestera Mike and Katherine Price Stephan Pridonoff Don and Barbara Prior Todd and Jeannine Puckett Janet Radcliff Donald and Liz Raiff Brian and Judy Rea Edwin and Carole Read Barbara Rebenlongwing Bill and Suzanne Reddy Ted and Carole Reed Thomas and Mary Anne Reyman Carlton and Parris Richie Heather Ridenour Jeryl Riebling Larry and Della Riedel Gerald and Myral Robbins Ian and Carmel Robbins Mark and Amy Robinson Thomas Roche Chuck Rohm Dick and Connie Rosler Helen Rowe Donald and Barbara Ruff Eric and Jessica Runberg

John Runberg Dale and Janet Russell Kristin Russell Marion Sachs Kathryn Salazar Kevin and Amanda Salt Jill Sanborne Bob and Barbara Sanders Jerry and Pat Sands Gary Sawicki Michael and Joan Schaller Stan and Mary Schloz Timothy and Kathryn Schmidt Shelly Schmucker Fred and Sharon Schomer Jerry Schommer Alban and Grayce Schuele Jules and Loanne Schulman Walter and Heather Scott William and Mary Scott Douglas and Diane Seitz Sam and Kathie Serrapede Leonard and Heather Shankowsky Darren and Maria Shaw Judy Shelton James Shinners Nancy Siefer Sherrill Sigmen Jerry and Barb Siko Charles and Sarah Silcox Karen Silva Tony Silverman Deborah Skehen Brad Smith David Smith and Nadine Rippon Douglas and Teresa Smith Mary Smith Michael Smith Sue Smith Gerald Snyder

Kurt and Marianne Solem Bill and Anna Solley Alice Spack Mark and Lolita Spiro Greg and Trish Stark Carl Steiin and Wendy Heller-Stein Charles and Nikki Stein Margaret Stemmler Don Steuter Samantha Stewart Teufel Vincent and Sandra Streech Ronald and Karen Sturm Lawrence and Fran Sucharow Maria Suich Robert Sullo Randy Sumner and Susan Grieshober Joseph Talty Curry and Nancy Taylor Philip Teitelbaum Mike and Marlene Tessier Bill and Betty Thomas Norman Thorpe and Hyunki Ahn Walter and Frances Thurber Tom and Ann Timmer Jack and Marcia Titus Kenneth and Melanie Tluczek Matthew Torrance Margie Traylor Kim Vanderkley Adar and Marla Venyige Susan Verellen Marc and Kristen Verrochi Robert and Betty Victoreen Searle Wadley and Susan Hart Wadley Deborah Wagner Chuck Wain Barry and Sharon Wallack Thomas Walsh John and Susan Wanat Weiling Wang

Kevin Waring John Warner Kathy Warpole Joan Waters Jeffrey and Meredith Watters Steve and Sarah Webber Rocky and Deb Weber Howard and Leona Weinstein Beverly Weiss Leonard and Jessica Weiss Boyd and Barbara Whitney Vic and Ginia Wickersham Susan Wickes Jeremy and Emily Williams Andrew Williamson Dave and Cathy Wilson George and Kay Wilson Wendy Wilson Sally Wirth Robert and Janet Witzeman James and Evelyn Woldman Bill Wolf Jeanne Woods Mark Xerxis Ariyah Yeskel Linda York Robert and Shirley York Mike and Janice Zener Lisa Zerkle Mark and Susan Zolno

Corporate and Foundation Partners

Champion ($10,000+)

APS/Pinnacle West Capital Corp Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation City of Scottsdale Cox Communications David Nathan Meyerson Foundation Fred Runnels Padgett Charitable Foundation James C. and Norma I. Smith Foundation Robert D. Fisher Foundation Inc. Thunderbirds Charities

Leader ($5,000-$9,999)

Arby’s/FX4B LLC DC Ranch Rommunity Council Nature Conservancy Northern Trust TD Ameritrade Vanguard Group Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation Wespac Construction

Advocate ($2,500-$4,999)

Arizona Community Foundation Faye & Lee Alport Foundation Itron Community Investment Mann/Morgan Charitable Foundation Rhode Island Foundation

Guardian ($1,000-$2,499)

American Seniors Living AZ Community Fund Arizona Department of Forestry & Fire Management Arizona Hughes and Bufka Family Fund Berry Family Trust Dominant Events LLC Environmental Fund for Arizona Fidelity Charitable Gift Program Fifth Generation Inc. Moeller Foundation

T. Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Woodward Fund

Ally ($250-$999)

Benevity Community Impact Fund Contreras State Farm Agency Goldberg Family Multi-Generational Fund Intel Volunteer Grant Program James N. Smith Revocable Trust Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago Nationwide Foundation Northern Trust Charitable Giving Program Raymond James Global Rick and Christine Kovach Trust Rio Verde Horsemen’s Association Schwab Charitable SWCA Twins & Co. Reality, LLC U.S. Bank Foundation Vig McDowell Mountain Winston Foundation

Friend ($25-249)

Aetna Foundation APS Matching Gifts Program Bassett-Stern Charitable Fund Bill Muster Foundation Binder Family Fund C & D Melamut Living Trust Chubb Charitable Foundation CORFAC International Cornell University Dennis Goldman Trust Desert Foothills Jewish Community Association Desperados Trail Scouts Employers Council GM Alumni Club of Arizona Jewish Community Federation Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Larson Revocable Living Trust

Leslie Grinker Living Trust McDowell Park Association MLC Charitable Fund Rick Scott & Associates Sabol Agency

Schlein Foundation, Inc Smith Appellate Law Firm Spectrum Legal & Consulting Walkie Talkies Woo Family Trust

This list includes donations made between January 1 and December 31, 2018. Every effort has been made to ensure that it is accurate and complete. We apologize if your name has been omitted or otherwise inaccurately reported. Please contact us at (480) 998-7971 so we may correct our records.