ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS FOUNDATION_SRPMIC_APPLICATION.PDF

SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA
INDIAN COMMUNITY
10005 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 / Phone 480-362-7520 / Fax 480-362-7593
12% Gaming Grant Program Application
Calendar Year 2020
About the Grant Program Application:
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community 12% Gaming Grant Program (“Program”) application
will serve to provide a comprehensive review of the programming requests for Arizona cities, towns,
counties, non-municipal public service organizations, and non-profit organizations selected to apply for
grant funding. It is not the intent of the Program to award grants that would benefit individuals, be used
as sponsorships, be used for religious activities, primarily fund the indirect or administrative costs of a
program/organization, or be used for the direct benefit of the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian
Community.
Date of Application: 9/4/2019
Organization Name: Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation
Organization/Municipal Government Mailing Address: 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Organization History:
(Provide a brief summary of the origins of the organizations and any notable milestones and/or
significant audit findings)
The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation was established in 1997 before the D-backs ever played a
Major League Baseball game. The mission of the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation is to support
three main areas of need: homelessness, indigent healthcare and children’s programs of all
types, including education and youth baseball and softball field building and renovation, outreach
programs and equipment. The organization coined the phrase “D-backs Give Back” in 2012, a
simple and concise phrase to explain the dedication and combined giving of the Arizona
Diamondbacks and the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation. To date, the organizations have
made charitable contributions totaling more than $65 million to non-profit organizations across
Arizona.
Organization Structure:
(Provide a list of current board members and key staff members)
Board of Directors Officers
March Ashton Chairman, Ken Kendrick
Brian Booker President, Mike Kennedy
Amy Cohn Vice President, Derrick M. Hall
Amy Gibbons Treasurer, Tom Harris
J. Eric Gudiño Secretary, Debbie Castaldo
Garry Hays Advisor, Dean Short
Michael Hilgers
Cullen Maxey
Brad Nelsen
Adria Renke

Do any conflicts of interest exist within the organization structure?
(I.e. family, professional or personal conflicts, SRPMIC representatives on board, etc.)
None
Contact Person: Debbie Castaldo
Title: Executive Director
Address: 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: (602) 462-6537
Fax: (602) 462-6575
Email Address: dcastaldo@dbacks.com
Project Name: Read Your Way to the Ballpark
Provide a brief description of the project being submitted to the 12% SRPMIC Grant program. In the
description provide a summary of the relevant experience, administrative activity, and program
development related to the grant request.
The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation recognizes the importance of literacy among our community’s
students. Early AZMERIT standardized tests in 2019 show more than half the students in most categories,
including third grade reading, aren’t passing the test. The Foundation also recognizes that teachers,
especially in Title 1 schools, do not have access to enough resources to tap into the full potential of their
students. On average, elementary school teachers spend $511 of their own money on classroom supplies.
The D-backs Read Your Way to the Ballpark program was designed to stimulate interest in reading through
the D-backs baseball brand while providing teachers with free resources to conduct a classroom program
that promotes literacy. The program is designed for K-6 students who can earn D-backs prizes, including a
D-backs ticket voucher, when meeting reading goals determined by their teachers. It is important for the
teachers to have flexibility to set their own goals as every classroom and every grade has different
measurable objectives. The program will also provide twenty-five (25) participating teachers with $500
grants for new books in the classroom.
The program will be executed during the school year from July through April. Initially, the Arizona
Diamondbacks Foundation will target 250 classrooms to participate during the 2019-2020 school year (30
students per class for a total impact of 7,500 students). Teachers will be provided a program kit at no cost
that includes a poster for the classroom where students can track goals, as well as a bookmark for each
student where they can track their personal goals. Students will have the opportunity to earn four different
prizes by reaching four separate reading goals as determined by the teachers. Each teacher who
participates in the program will be considered for one of twenty-five $500 grants for new books in their
classroom with priority given to Title 1 schools. In addition, participating classrooms may have the
opportunity for a classroom visit from the D-backs.
Funds received from the SRPMIC 12% Grant will cover expenses associated with the program including
prizes for the students and the teacher kits for program implementation.

What percentage of the grant request are Direct Costs of the programming and Indirect Costs,
respectively?
100% of the grant request will cover Direct Costs associated with the D-backs Read Your Way to
the Ballpark program.
Define the Project Category and/or relevant sub-category:
(i.e. Education, Public Safety, Transportation, Economic Development, Health Care, Social Services, or
Cultural and Environment)
Education
Beginning Date of Project: July 2019 End Date of Project: April 2019
Geographic Area to be served: Maricopa County
** Attach Detailed Budget**
Amount of Total Project: $75,000 Amount of 12% Request: $50,000
(No Multi-Year Request will be accepted)
If the amount of funding received is less than the amount needed for the project, do you have other
funds to complete the project? (Please Explain):
The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation has committed $25,000 to this project. If less funding is available,
the program will simply be scaled based on the funding available.
If you receive SRPMIC 12 % funding, will it be spent (Check One):
 Monthly
 Quarterly
 Lump Sum
List any SRPMIC 12% funds you have received in the past. If the organization has received funding
through the SRPMIC 12% Gaming Grant Program for five consecutive years, they will be required to
submit a comprehensive report of grant funding toward the stated program objectives and mission of
the organization. In addition, you will be asked to provide a formal presentation to the 12% Gaming
Grant Committee prior to the awarding of any additional funding.
2011/2012 12% Gaming Contribution Grant $150,000 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
2013/2014 12% Gaming Contribution Grant $100,000 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
2014/2015 12% Gaming Contribution Grant $75,000 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
2015/2016 12% Gaming Contribution Grant $35,000 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
2016/2017 12% Gaming Contribution Grant $150,000 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
2017/2018 12% Gaming Contribution Grant $35,000 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
2018/2019 12% Gaming Contribution Grant $35,000 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
List any other 12 % grant funds your organization may be seeking from other Tribal Governments in
2019-2020.
None

List any other funds you have received from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
(Enterprises Included) and identify the amount and the source:
None
Has your organization ever applied for and received any local, state or federal grants? If so, please
detail.
No
Funding for project/programs may be based on available funding. As such, if funding were not
available for the full the amount of request how would you prioritize funding.
1. If less funding is available, the program will simply be executed in less classrooms.
2.
3.

Which municipal governmental entity will serve as your pass through agency to accept 12% gaming
grant on your behalf?
Maricopa County
By execution of the 12% Gaming Contribution Grant Application the undersigned agrees that the
information contained in the Application is true to the best of the Applicants knowledge. The
Applicant shall notify the SRPMIC if any information in this Application changes.
9/4/2019
Signature for the Applicant Date
Debbie Castaldo – Executive Director
Name and Title
The Application shall be signed by the senior elected official of the local government, or in the case of
a non-profit entity, the Chief Executive Officer authorizes to commit the non-profit entity to apply for,
accept, and implement an award from the SRPMIC utilizing 12% Gaming Contributions.

2019/2020 D-backs Read Your Way to the Ballpark Budget
Student Prizes/Program
Materials $50,000
Grants for classroom books $12,500
Teacher Kit production $5,000
Communications/Data $900
Insurance $1,600
Web Development/Hosting $5,000
TOTAL $75,000