AzSCE Phoenix Branch
Younger Member Forum Foundation

AzSCE Phoenix Branch Younger Member Forum (PBYMF) Foundation

What is the AzSCE PBYMF Foundation?
The AzSCE PBYMF Foundation was established by the PBYMF in 2001 with the mission -

"To promote the civil engineering profession through the distribution of funds towards engineering education and public awareness in the state of Arizona."

The primary goals of the Foundation are to:

• Support Younger Member Forum Organization
• Support Jan J. Tuma Scholarship Program
• Promote Engineering Education
• Enhance Engineering Awareness
• Enhance Community Welfare

How are Foundation goals put into action?
The Foundation awards grants twice a year (March and September) to organizations and projects that are consistent with the primary goals of the Foundation.

How is the Foundation funded?
The Foundation is funded primarily through the annual AzSCE PBYMF golf tournament and through the biannual AzSCE PBYMF PE Review Course.

How do I contribute to the Foundation?
You can become a PBYMF Foundation Donor by committing an individual contribution or a firm/group contribution. All donations to the PBYMF Foundation are 100% tax deductible. The PBYMF will send you a reminder if you would like to spread your donation over time. PBYMF Foundation Donors will appear annually in the AzSCE Newsletter which goes to all ASCE members in Arizona. A list of Donors will also be displayed whenever money is donated from the fund and in public relations literature. Please use the following form to donate or contact the Foundation regarding donations: http://www.azsce.org/downloads/phxymffoundation_donation.pdf

What is the annual budget for the Foundation?
The annual budget for the Foundation is established by the PBYMF Board at the Officers Retreat each fall. The annual budget depends on the success of the PBYMF fund raising efforts for that year. The Foundation budget is usually in the range of $3000-$5000 per year.

The Jan J. Tuma Scholarship is self-funding based on previous contributions to the Foundation.

How much are typical grant awards?
Individual grant awards vary, but are usually in the amounts of $250, $500, or $1000 depending on the request.

Who awards the Foundation grants?
The AzSCE PBYMF Foundation has a Board of four directors and a liaison. The directors and liaison are nominated by the PBYMF Board. The directors serve a four-year term promoting through the offices of Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President, and President. The liaison serves a one-year term, renewable by the PBYMF Board if desired. The Foundation Board votes for final approval on all grant applications.

All grant applications submitted to the Foundation Board must be supported by the PBYMF Board. The liaison collects all grant applications, presents them to the PBYMF Board, and forwards those supported by the PBYMF Board to the Foundation Board for final approval.

What types of projects and organizations have received Foundation grants in the past?

• ASU Jan J. Tuma Scholarship
• Mathcounts
• Future Cities
• E-week
• ASU Student Branch of ASCE
  • Pacific Southwest Conference
• Arizona Trail
• Schools
  • Computer equipment
  • Engineering related curriculum
• Adopt-A-Family Programs

Who can submit a grant application?
Anyone! Each grant application must be sponsored by an active PBYMF member and must receive the support of the PBYMF Board in order to be forwarded to the Foundation Board for approval.

How do I submit a grant application?
Complete the grant application on the AzSCE website at http://www.azsce.org/downloads/PBYMF-FoundationGrantApplication.doc and send it to the Foundation liaison. The name and address of the Foundation liaison are printed at the top of the application.

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