BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE ARIZONA_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.
Organization Name: Boys Hope Girls Hope Arizona
Contact Person: Amy Pfeifer
Email Address: apfeifer@bhgh.org
Phone: 602-266-4873
Organization Mailing Address: 3443 N Central Ave, Arcade 7 Phoenix, AZ 85012
Grant Award Request: $25,000
Organization History:
(Provide a brief summary of the origins of the organizations and any notable milestones and/or
significant audit findings)
BHGH Scholars are overcoming challenges of poverty, addiction, unemployment,
incarceration or other environmental factors; and are taking advantage of the opportunity
to apply their academic ability and use their intrinsic motivation to design a better future
for themselves and their families.
BHGH scholars are 95% first-generation college-goers, as are nearly one third of today’s
undergraduate students. First-generation students are more likely to be low-income, come from
minority backgrounds, and be non-native English speakers, single parents and financially
independent from their parents. Research has shown that these factors lower students’ chances
of persisting to graduation. Hence, low-income first-generation students are more likely – 26
versus just 7 percent – to leave higher education after just one year than their peers with neither
risk factor, and only 11 percent of them persist in higher education and earn bachelor’s degrees,
compared to 55 percent of their peers. The effectiveness of the BHGH program is exemplified in
the fact that 86% of BHGH scholars graduate college within six years.
Boys Hope Girls Hope was founded in St. Louis, Missouri by Father Paul Sheridan, SJ in the mid
70’s and has grown to include affiliates in sixteen U.S. cities and two foreign countries. Boys
Hope Girls Hope’s residential model came to Arizona in 1989, then launched the community-
based Academy program in 2004, allowing BHGH to serve additional children-in-need with the
same comprehensive, holistic services as are provided to scholars in our Residential program but
whose family situation is not severe enough to require residential placement.

BHGH believes providing a quality, value-based education in combination with a community
center or residential setting is essential for our Scholars’ success. BHGH’s holistic approach and
strong partnerships with the schools our scholars attend, creates an environment where
previously underserved youth are proud to share in their commitment to education, personal
development, and a college-going culture.
We are proud to be entering our 30th residential program year and are thankful for our
community partners, volunteers, alumni, staff and current scholars and their families.
Please see enclosed program year 2018-2019 highlights and expenditures.
Organization Structure:
(Provide a list of current board members and key staff members)
OFFICERS Adria Renke William Hodges
Jackie Hutt Anna Stewart David Koeninger
Julie Hancock Tucker Woodbury Hope Levin
Jose Leon Chris Yarrington Donald Loback
Marc Currie Alex Zaro Al Lorenzi
John Eldean Rev. Robert Mathewson
J.T. Vandegriff EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Steven Matteucci
Amy Pfeifer Don McFall
BOARD MEMBERS EMERITUS BOARD Hon.Thomas O’Toole†
Ken Borkan William Bidwill Tony Palumbo†
Jane Caplan, MD Gerald Bisgrove Richard J. Perry
Steve Chucri William Catalonotte Rev. Edward Reese, SJ
John Byron Eddy Lee Cohn Robert Russell
Erin Goodnow Carla Consoli J. Russell Skelton
Lisa Handley Robert Delgado Cheryl Vogt
Lana Holmes Philip Dion R.J. Williams, Sr.
Maria Teresa Martinez Bob Fessler Bradley Wright
Kristin Ostby de Barillas Michael Geddes
Do any conflicts of interest exist within the organization structure?
(I.e. family, professional or personal conflicts, SRPMIC representatives on board, etc.)
Contact Person and Project Manager if different from Contact Person:
N/A
Project Name: BHGH Scholar Success Residential Program
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 BHGH Scholar Success Program tackles the root causes of poverty and poor achievement
by addressing two of the greatest needs of marginalized youth: a strong academic foundation
and emotional support.
Education is the cornerstone of Boys Hope Girls Hope’s mission and purpose. BHGH Scholars
enroll in private and or college preparatory schools from sixth grade through high school
emphasizing rigorous academics, personal responsibility, and character development. Scholars
receive the support they need to excel including tuition, fees, books, school supplies, technology
access, mentoring, tutoring and structured college preparation. BHGH transports scholars from
school to our Learning center, sports, clubs, activities, events, and other meaningful experiences.
If awarded, funds will be used to support these costs as well as provide food, housing and other
living and learning essentials to the BHGH residential Scholars.
While the BHGH Academy program serves 42 scholars in grades 6 -12, our Residential Program
is available for 8th grade and older students who require an alternate living environment in
order to have the security and stability required to thrive. The BHGH homes function as a loving
and nurturing family atmosphere, a dynamic environment with a sense of belonging - central to
healthy adolescent development. Our two homes accommodate 16 scholars, who are cared for
by live-in, round-the-clock professional Residential Counselors. While BHGH takes physical
custody of the child, the parent or guardian retains legal custody, and BHGH Residential
Counselors work in partnership with the family to help the scholar achieve their goals. While the
scholars own home environment for various reasons might not be stable enough to support
their goals and success, it is important for a parent or guardian to be able to encourage their
scholar to persist in the program. Scholars share chores, space, meals, do homework together,
and grow up together.
Academic growth and whole-person development are the program focus:
• scholars are enrolled in college-preparatory programs at top-rated area schools;
• scholars are matched with tutors who help them reach their academic potential and
mentors who can share their life experiences with them;
• scholars are enrolled in extracurricular activities designed to help them discover
themselves and the world around them;
• and scholars engage in community service projects that teach them the value of living a
life committed to serving others.
BHGH program staff facilitates a robust series of workshops to ensure scholars are ready to be
self-sufficient young adults in support of and in coordination with their schooling. This
curriculum includes life-skills, SAT/ACT preparation, study skills and service learning. Volunteers
teach seminars on financial literacy, career exploration, and more. Additionally, BHGH scholars
embark on a My Roads online portal system filled with a variety of enrichment activities and
transitional workshops that assess college readiness. Through the portal, BHGH scholars take
regular assessments that test their study and learning strategies and receive specific instruction
or help in the areas needed. Scholars are guided to persist and excel in college as well and
provided limited “needs based” financial assistance along with supportive case management.

What percentage of the grant request are Direct Costs of the programming and Indirect Costs,
respectively?
100% Direct Costs
0% Indirect Costs
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 1, 2019 End Date of Project: June 30, 2020
Geographic Area to be served: All Arizona
** Attach Detailed Budget**
Amount of Total Project: $797,627 Amount of 12% Request: $25,000
(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):
BHGH is fully committed to supporting and operating the BHGH Residential Program. If funding
received is less than the amount needed for the project, BHGH will continue to pursue other
funding sources, but certain elements of program services could be reduced if full funding is not
secured. BHGH has a strategic development plan for the next three years which includes: a
"Sustainer of Hope" recurring monthly donor program, expanded special events, and increased
marketing efforts. Additionally, BHGH continues to seek new grant opportunities and grow its
individual donor database to ensure program sustainability.
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.
BHGH of AZ received $25,000 in 2016 and 2018.
List any other 12 % grant funds your organization may be seeking from other Tribal Governments in
2019-2020.
BHGH of AZ will seek funding from Gila River Indian Community and Tohono O’odham for the
Scholar Success Program.

List any other funds you have received from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
(Enterprises Included) and identify the amount and the source:
N/A
Has your organization ever applied for and received any local, state or federal grants? If so, please
detail.
N/A
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. Salaries & Wages- for residential program staff members who serve as “partners in
parenting,” as BHGH Residential scholars, and who provide the daily care and needs of
the scholars living in the BHGH homes
2. Buildings- for the operation of two Residential Homes (one for boys, one for girls)
3. Daily Living Essentials- which include food, clothing, medicine, and hygiene supplies.
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.
September 6, 2019
Signature for the Applicant Date
Amy Pfeifer, 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.