Nonprofit · EIN 86-0253821
FIESTA SPORTS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $21,279,145 | $15,448,765 | $5,830,380 | $95,170,004 | $2,219,464 | $92,950,540 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $14,396,675 | $13,515,503 | $881,172 | $92,530,013 | $4,919,183 | $87,610,830 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $19,082,671
- Investment income
- $2,037,875
- Royalties
- $86,715
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $762,807
- Other revenue
- $158,599
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,979
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,115,281
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,126,937
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,939,147
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $96,473
- Accounting fees
- $153,660
- Occupancy
- $295,761
- Travel
- $162,657
- Depreciation
- $266,487
- Program services (functional)
- $13,756,994
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,691,771
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $92,530,013
- Total assets, end of year
- $95,170,004
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,219,464
- Net assets, end of year
- $92,950,540
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,851,938
- Publicly traded securities
- $22,591,079
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $92,950,540
- Gross unrelated business income
- $38,125
- Gross receipts
- $23,776,441
- Employees
- 76
- Volunteers
- 3,000
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIK MOSES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO Officer | 45 | $722,093 | $39,337 |
| HOPE M SHARETT | CHIEF LEGAL & STRATEGY OFFICER Officer | 35 | $281,479 | $0 |
| KRISTINA CHUMPOL | CHIEF OF STAFF/VP OF COMM. INV Highest-paid employee | 20 | $206,450 | $12,437 |
| SCOTT LEIGHTMAN | VP OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $185,697 | $32,284 |
| PETE VAZQUEZ | VP OF FINANCE Officer | 30 | $178,402 | $0 |
| BRYCE HANCOCK | TREASURER (THROUGH 3/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $163,748 | $0 |
| DANIEL THOMAS NEWHART | VP OF TICKETING Highest-paid employee | 38 | $146,767 | $11,702 |
| MICHAEL I IAQUINTA SENIOR | VP OF CORP. PARTN. (THROUGH 3/25) Highest-paid employee | 30 | $149,932 | $2,823 |
| CHRIS MONTGOMERY | SR. DIR OF VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 30 | $129,334 | $6,393 |
| CURTIS KRIZAN | FORMER CFO (THROUGH 11/23) Former | 30 | $113,117 | $0 |
| JOSE LUIS MORENO | FORMER CMO (THROUGH 5/23) Former | 30 | $103,014 | $0 |
| JUDY BERNAS | CHAIR-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY NORTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN BEDNAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF BEYERSDORFER | DIRECTOR (AS OF 4/24) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
24 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIM BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| GRAG BYRNE | DIRECTOR (AS OF 4/24) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DAVE DORWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ED ERHARDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARK FAST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JUDY FERREIRA | DIRECTOR (AS OF 4/24) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DAN FILBY | DIRECTOR (AS OF 4/24) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARCHELLE FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| HARRY GAREWAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| GARY HANSON | DIRECTOR (AS OF 4/24) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JAMES HATFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TOM O'MALLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RAMEY PERU | DIRECTOR (AS OF 4/24) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN RAWICZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DON REESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DAWN ROGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RACHEL SACCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DENISE SEOMIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JEFF SMITH | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 3/25) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| GENE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| NICK SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| BRENT STODDARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MIKE WILCOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| GLENN WONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 37 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIK MOSES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO Officer | 30 | $614,274 | $4,941 |
| CURT KRIZAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU 11/23) Officer | 30 | $386,748 | $37,935 |
| JOSE MORENO | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER (THRU 5/23) Officer | 30 | $383,122 | $17,120 |
| MICHAEL NEALY | FORMER EXEC. DIRECTOR (THRU 3/22) Former | 0 | $242,307 | $8,687 |
| SCOTT LEIGHTMAN | SR. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION Highest-paid employee | 30 | $203,079 | $18,114 |
| BOB WHITEHOUSE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (THRU 6/23) Officer | 30 | $208,368 | $10,322 |
| KRISTINA CHUMPOL | CHIEF OF STAFF/VP OF COMM. INV Highest-paid employee | 30 | $154,344 | $19,740 |
| ANTHONY ECON | PREMIUM SALES MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 30 | $155,281 | $9,229 |
| ROSEMARY JAMES | CONTROLLER (THRU 10/23) Highest-paid employee | 30 | $138,554 | $16,019 |
| EMILY HOLDEN | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF GAME & EVENT OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 25 | $117,711 | $12,873 |
| PATRICK BARKLEY | CHAIR EMERITUS Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY BERNAS | CHAIR-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY NORTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYCE HANCOCK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY MERO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY ARTIGUE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN BEDNAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE DORWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ED ERHARDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK FAST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCHELLE FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY GREWAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES HATFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM O'MALLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN RAWICZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DON REESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN ROGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL SACCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE SEOMIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT STODDARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE WILCOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN WONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7135 E CAMELBACK RD STE 190, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251-1284
- In care of
- % CURT KRIZAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERIK MOSES, 7135 E CAMELBACK ROAD 190, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251
- Signed the 990
- ERIK MOSES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO
- Phone
- (480) 350-0900
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE FIESTA SPORTS FOUNDATION IS HOME TO THE PREMIER COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF POSTSEASON GAME, THE VRBO FIESTA BOWL, THE FAN-FRIENDLY 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.OUR VISION IS TO BE ARIZONA'S LEADING ORGANIZATION IN CREATING UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES THROUGH WORLD-CLASS SPORTING EVENTS, UNPARALLELED HOSPITALITY AND LIFE-CHANGING COMMUNITY IMPACT. FOCUSED ON PILLARS OF YOUTH, SPORTS AND EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- FIESTA SPORTS FOUNDATION ANNUALLY STAGES THE FIESTA BOWL, WHICH IS PART OF THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF (CFP) SYSTEM. THE GAME IS PLAYED IN STATE FARM STADIUM IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA. THE 54TH ANNUAL FIESTA BOWL WAS A CFP QUARTERFINAL MATCHUP PLAYED ON DECEMBER 31, 2024. PENN STATE DEFEATED BOISE STATE 31-14 IN FRONT OF NEARLY 64,000 ATTENDEES. AN ESTIMATED 3,000 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE APPROXIMATELY 15,000 HOURS OF THEIR TIME AS COMMUNITY SERVICE TO HELP PUT ON THE BOWL AND RELATED GAME DAY EVENTS. AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, WE BELIEVE IN THE IMPORTANCE OF FOSTERING A CULTURE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND SERVICE. OVER THE PAST 15 YEARS, IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THE FIESTA BOWL AND ITS SURROUNDING EVENTS HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO GENERATING OVER $3 BILLION IN ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR ARIZONA AND NEARLY $35 MILLION IN CHARITABLE GIVING THROUGH ITS CORPORATE AFFILIATE. TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND EDUCATORS, THROUGH PROGRAMS LIKE WISHES FOR TEACHERS.Expenses $13,756,994 · grants $2,979 · revenue $19,050,171
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0253821
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $95,170,004
- Income (IRS master file)
- $23,776,441
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $21,279,145 | $15,448,765 | $95,170,004 | XML |
| 990-T | March 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2024 | $14,396,675 | $13,515,503 | $92,530,013 | XML |
| 990-T | March 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2023 | $28,624,526 | $22,038,682 | $85,604,521 | IRS |
| 990-T | March 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 86-0253821).
Questions about FIESTA SPORTS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of FIESTA SPORTS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FIESTA SPORTS FOUNDATION is 86-0253821.
- Is FIESTA SPORTS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to FIESTA SPORTS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FIESTA SPORTS FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FIESTA SPORTS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FIESTA SPORTS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FIESTA SPORTS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names ERIK MOSES.
- Who are the officers and directors of FIESTA SPORTS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 39 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $722,093 (ERIK MOSES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO).
- How much revenue does FIESTA SPORTS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $21,279,145, expenses of $15,448,765 and total assets of $95,170,004 at year end.
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