FMYN CY25 FY26 AWARD LETTERS.PDF
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Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation PO, Box17779, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 Phone (480) 789-7000 Fax (844) 570-1102 en ea. President Sandra Pattea Vice President Paul J. Russell Treasurer Ernestine Kill Council Member Gerald Doka Council Member Albert C. Nelson Council Secretary Verlene Baptisto August 28, 2025 SENT VIA USPS MAIL TO: Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation Greg Boone, Sr. Philanthropy Officer 2929 E. Camelback Road #122 Phoenix, AZ 85016 RE: Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 12% Funding Dear Greg: On behalf of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation (the “Nation”), I am pleased to inform you that the Tribal Council has authorized $5,000.00 in response to your 12% Funding grant application for Phoenix Children’s Hospital-Mobile Sensory Station Initiative. Of the significant number of requests for funds this year, the Nation found your request to be one of the most deserving. The 12% Funding grants allow the Nation to build relationships with our neighbors and invest in important programs that have a significant impact in the State of Arizona. As you may know, the Arizona Gaming Compact permits the Nation to allocate 12% of the fees that it would otherwise pay to the State to select cities, towns, and counties for government services that benefit the general public. The Nation receives funding requests from school districts, public safety agencies, and various other beneficial programs. Many non-profit agencies also request this funding to support programs within their communities. The Nation’s offer of $5,000.00 is contingent upon your organization’s agreement to fulfill each of the following requirements: 1. Use the grant funds as specified in the approved grant proposal. 2. Provide a written acknowledgement of receipt of grant funds payment within forty-five (45) calendar days of the date at the top of this letter. 3. Cooperate with the Nation’s efforts to publicize the grant award. 4. Submit quarterly reports detailing the use of the funds and the success of the grant project. The due dates of the quarterly reports are forthcoming. Page | of 2 Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 2025 12% Funding Awardee Letter When submitting documents to the Nation, please send two copies of the documents. One copy should be mailed to each person named below: Verlene Baptisto Diandra Benally Tribal Council Secretary Office of General Counsel Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation P.O. Box 17779 P.O. Box 17779 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 The Tribal Council will consider a recipient organizations’ compliance with the requirements listed above for future funding requests. The Nation’s 12% Funding grant application for next year should be available on the Nation’s website on or about February 1, 2026. Please note that the Nation has included an intergovernmental agreement for the approved funding to the respective city, town, or county lisied on your grant application. When this intergovernmental agreement has been signed, the 12% Funding grant funds will be released. It is the responsibility of your organization to comply with any relevant federal, state, city, town, and/or county requirements that may be associated with your receipt of this grant. Your organization should be advised that the Nation does not agree to assessment of any administrative fees or the like that may apply. Please note that the Nation reserves the right to revoke its award if necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Chris Love, Senior Assistant General Counsel for the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, at (480) 789-7192, or by e-mail at clove@finyn.org. Congratulations. The Nation is happy to be a part of this exciting opportunity! Sincerely, Nw laden Vetlene Baptisto Tribal Council retary Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Enclosures: Intergovernmental Agreements ce: Maricopa County Page 2 of 2 Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 2025 12% Funding Awardee Letter Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation P.O, Box.17779, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 Phone (480) 789-7000 Fax (844) 570-1102 oan: los President Sandra Pattea Vice President Paul J. Russell Treasurer Ernestine Kill Council Member Gerald Doka Council Member Albert C. Nelson Council Secretary Verlene Baptisto August 28, 2025 SENT VIA USPS MAIL TO: American Indian Veterans Memorial Organization (ATVMO) Kent Ware, AIVMO President 4528 E. Cortez St. Phoenix, AZ 85028 RE: Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 12% Funding Dear Kent: On behalf of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation (the “Nation”), I am pleased to inform you that the Tribal Council has authorized $5,000.00 in response to your 12% Funding grant application for American Indian Veterans Memorial Organization-Flag Pole Project. Of the significant number of requests for funds this year, the Nation found your request to be one of the most deserving. The 12% Funding grants allow the Nation to build relationships with our neighbors and invest in important programs that have a significant impact in the State of Arizona. As you may know, the Arizona Gaming Compact permits the Nation to allocate 12% of the fees that it would otherwise pay to the State to select cities, towns, and counties for government services that benefit the general public, The Nation receives funding requests from school districts, public safety agencies, and various other beneficial programs. Many non-profit agencies also request this funding to support programs within their communities. The Nation’s offer of $5,000.00 is contingent upon your organization’s agreement to fulfill each of the following requirements: 1. Use the grant funds as specified in the approved grant proposal. 2. Provide a written acknowledgement of receipt of grant funds payment within forty-five (45) calendar days of the date at the top of this letter. Cooperate with the Nation’s efforts to publicize the grant award. 4. Submit quarterly reports detailing the use of the funds and the success of the grant project. The due dates of the quarterly reports are forthcoming. a Page 1 of 2 Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 2025 12% Funding Awardee Letter When submitting documents to the Nation, please send two copies of the documents. One copy should be mailed to each person named below: Verlene Baptisto Diandra Benally Tribal Council Secretary Office of General Counsel Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation P.O. Box 17779 P.O. Box 17779 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 The Tribal Council will consider a recipient organizations’ compliance with the requirements listed above for future funding requests. The Nation’s 12% Funding grant application for next year should be available on the Nation’s website on or about February 1, 2026. Please note that the Nation has included an intergovernmental agreement for the approved funding to the respective city, town, or county listed on your grant application. When this intergovernmental agreement has been signed, the 12% Funding grant funds will be released. It is the responsibility of your organization to comply with any relevant federal, state, city, town, and/or county requirements that may be associated with your receipt of this grant. Your organization should be advised that the Nation does not agree to assessment of any administrative fees or the like that may apply. Please note that the Nation reserves the right to revoke its award if necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Chris Love, Senior Assistant General Counsel for the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, at (480) 789-7192, or by e-mail at clove@fmyn.org. Congratulations. The Nation is happy to be a part of this exciting opportunity! Sincerely, Verlene Baptisto Tribal Council Secretary Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Enclosures: Intergovernmental Agreements ce: Maricopa County Page 2 of 2 Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 2025 12% Funding Awardee Letter Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation P.O, Box17779, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 Phone (480) 789-7000 Fax (844) 570-1102 eatin: Pal August 28, 2025 SENT VIA USPS MAIL TO: Hunkapi Programs, Inc. Ms. Terra Schaad, Founder & Executive Director 12051 North 96th Street Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 RE: Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 12% Funding Dear Terra: On behalf of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation (the “Nation”), I am pleased to inform you that the Tribal Council has authorized $10,000.00 in response to your 12% Funding grant application for Hunkapi Programs, Inc.- First Responder Therapeutic Program. Of the significant number of requests for funds this year, the Nation found your request to be one of the most deserving. The 12% Funding grants allow the Nation to build relationships with our neighbors and invest in important programs that have a significant impact in the State of Arizona. As you may know, the Arizona Gaming Compact permits the Nation to allocate 12% of the fees that it would otherwise pay to the State to select cities, towns, and counties for government services that benefit the general public. The Nation receives funding requests from school districts, public safety agencies, and various other beneficial programs. Many non-profit agencies also request this funding to support programs within their communities. The Nation’s offer of $10,000.00 is contingent upon your organization’s agreement to fulfill each of the following requirements: 1. Use the grant funds as specified in the approved grant proposal. 2. Provide a written acknowledgement of receipt of grant funds payment within forty-five (45) calendar days of the date at the top of this letter. Cooperate with the Nation’s efforts to publicize the grant award. 4. Submit quarterly reports detailing the use of the funds and the success of the grant project. The due dates of the quarterly reports are forthcoming. w Page 1 of 2 Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 2025 12% Funding Awardee Letter President Sandra Pattea Vice President Poul J. Russell Treasurer Ernestine Kill Council Member Gerald Doka Council Member Albert C. Nelson Council Secretary Verlene Baptisto When submitting documents to the Nation, please send two copies of the documents. One copy should be mailed to each person named below: Verlene Baptisto Diandra Benally Tribal Council Secretary Office of General Counsel Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation P.O. Box 17779 P.O. Box 17779 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 The Tribal Council will consider a recipient organizations’ compliance with the requirements listed above for future funding requests. The Nation’s 12% Funding grant application for next year should be available on the Nation’s website on or about February 1, 2026. Please note that the Nation has included an intergovernmental agreement for the approved funding to the respective city, town, or county listed on your grant application. When this intergovernmental agreement has been signed, the 12% Funding grant funds will be released. It is the responsibility of your organization to comply with any relevant federal, state, city, town, and/or county requirements that may be associated with your receipt of this grant. Your organization should be advised that the Nation does not agree to assessment of any administrative fees or the like that may apply. Please note that the Nation reserves the right to revoke its award if necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Chris Love, Senior Assistant General Counsel for the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, at (480) 789-7192, or by e-mail at clove@fmyn.org. Congratulations. The Nation is happy to be a part of this exciting opportunity! Sincerely, Ww Aeeee WN Baptisto | Tribal Council Secretary Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Enclosures: Intergovernmental Agreements ce: Maricopa County Page 2 of 2 Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 2025 12% Funding Awardee Letter