Monroe Curry
Chairman
Built on Scholarship, Leadership, and Service
Arizona Guide Right Foundation carries forward a legacy of educational opportunity by supporting students through scholarships, mentoring, academic support, and leadership development.
Leadership & Governance
Guided by Leaders Committed to Arizona Youth
AGRF is guided by officers and board members who help keep the foundation accountable, mission-aligned, and focused on meaningful support for Arizona youth.
2026 Leadership Team
Stewardship That Supports the Mission
AGRF’s leadership helps guide priorities, strengthen accountability, and support programs that expand opportunity for young men.
Meet the BoardAnderson Johnson
Vice-Chairman
Shannon Smith
Treasurer
Ryan Boselet
Secretary
Board Members
Community Leaders Supporting AGRF’s Mission
Dr. Ahmed Collins
Roland Brown
Jeff Cleveland
Derek Harris
John Hardison
John Hart
Dr. Eric Lee
Gerald Mayer
Otis Perkins
Zenji Reynolds
Fred Bohanna
John Prothro
Stan Sessoms
Who We Are
Supporting Youth Through Education, Mentorship, and Leadership
Arizona Guide Right Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports Arizona youth through scholarships, mentorship, college preparation, leadership development, and service-based programs.
AGRF helps strengthen youth-focused initiatives by stewarding donor support, funding educational opportunities, and supporting programs that prepare young men to lead with confidence, character, and purpose.
Our Commitment
Helping Young Men Prepare for Education, Leadership, and Life
AGRF is dedicated to helping youth and families through mentorship, educational support, scholarships, and community-centered guidance.
No deserving scholar should be left without support.
Our goal is to help deserving youth within our community achieve their education and career goals after high school.
Educational Access
We support opportunities that help students prepare for higher education, career pathways, and long-term success.
Mentorship
We believe caring mentors help young men build confidence, character, discipline, and purpose.
Mission, Vision & Values
Guided by Purpose, Service, and Student Opportunity
AGRF’s work is rooted in service, opportunity, academic excellence, leadership, community, and responsible stewardship.
Mission
Our mission is to help young men grow through caring mentorship, academic support, leadership development, and character-building guidance.
Vision
We envision a community where young men are prepared to lead with confidence, integrity, responsibility, and a commitment to service.
Values
AGRF’s values shape how we support students, families, donors, and community partners.
Leadership
Integrity
Service
Achievement
Community
Mentorship
Responsible Support
Stewardship & Accountability
AGRF is guided by responsible leadership, clear priorities, and careful stewardship of the support entrusted to its mission.
How AGRF stays focused
The Foundation keeps its work centered on students, service, and practical support for Arizona youth.
Mission alignment
Programs stay connected to scholarship, mentoring, academic support, and opportunity.
Transparent priorities
Support is directed toward clear youth-development and student-readiness goals.
Responsible stewardship
Board oversight helps keep resources focused, accountable, and mission-centered.
Donor trust
Contributions help sustain scholarships, mentoring, enrichment, and program support.
Impact & History
A Legacy of Youth Support and Community Investment
AGRF continues a commitment to scholarship, mentorship, leadership development, and educational access for Arizona youth.
1995
Foundation Established
Arizona Guide Right Foundation is established in Phoenix, AZ, with a mission to support Arizona youth through scholarships, mentorship, and leadership development.
$278K+
Awarded for Youth Activities
AGRF has awarded funding for scholarships, summer camps, STEM programs, and other activities that create positive experiences for young people.
30+
Years of Community Support
For more than three decades, AGRF has supported students, families, mentors, and youth-serving community organizations.
Today
Continuing the Mission
AGRF remains focused on helping young men develop confidence, character, leadership, academic readiness, and civic responsibility.
RECOGNITION & CREDIBILITY
Candid Platinum Transparency 2026
AGRF has earned the Platinum Transparency Seal from Candid for 2026 — one of the nonprofit sector's most recognized marks of accountability, openness, and trust. This recognition confirms that AGRF publicly shares the financial, organizational, and operational information that donors and partners need to make informed decisions.
Financial Transparency
AGRF files Form 990 and publicly shares financial data through Candid.
Board Accountability
Board composition, mission, and leadership information are publicly available.
Donor Trust
Donors and partners can verify AGRF's nonprofit status, EIN, and mission on Candid.
EIN: 86-0814116 · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Platinum Transparency 2026
Funding Support
Funding That Supports Arizona Youth
AGRF is sustained by donors, workplace giving, sponsors, partners, fundraising events, and community supporters who help expand scholarships, mentorship, and youth-development programs.
Donations
Individual gifts help fund scholarships, mentorship, college preparation, leadership development, and youth programs across Arizona.
United Way
Supporters may designate AGRF through Valley of the Sun United Way workplace giving.
United Way Code
3045051
Sponsors & Partners
Corporate sponsors, community partners, and in-kind supporters help expand AGRF’s reach and program impact.
Fundraisers
Signature events and community fundraisers generate resources for scholarships, mentoring, and youth leadership programs.
Tax-Deductible Giving
AGRF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor regarding your specific charitable contribution.
EIN
86-0814116
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Help Carry the Mission Forward
Support Arizona Guide Right Foundation by donating, volunteering, partnering, or contacting us to learn how you can help expand opportunities for Arizona youth.