MISSION: To encourage participation by Arizona youth in positive community and physical activities that will promote self-discipline, confidence, family involvement and lead to healthier, happier and more productive lives.
RUNNIN’ FOR THE BRÄTS: For the past 30 years, the annual 5K/10K run has been the foundation’s primary fundraiser. The event, associated with Tempe Sister Cities and their community Oktoberfest, offers several options for involvement. Please visit the link at the top of our homepage to learn more!
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: The Foundation has had 501C3 status since 1995 and has served the community for over thirty years.
ALL CITY ATHLETIC CONFERENCE PRESENTED BY THE FRANK KUSH YOUTH FOUNDATION: For the past ten years, the Foundation has sponsored the purchase of athletic team and physical education equipment for the Tempe Elementary School District. As of 2023, the Frank Kush Youth Foundation became a partial sponsor of the All City Athletic Conference (ACAC). The ACAC is a free, competitive, athletic program serving middle school female and male athletes not making their varsity school teams.
TEMPE SISTER CITIES: For the past ten years, the Frank Kush Youth Foundation has proudly supported TSC’s high school student exchange program, providing opportunities for our local youth to serve as community ambassadors. Through this program, students engage in cross-cultural exchange, fostering lifelong friendships with peers across eleven sister cities.
FRANK KUSH SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT - ASU
DONATIONS AT LARGE: The Frank Kush Youth Foundation has always been receptive to youth related smaller donations requests. Please contact us!
Since the 2017 passing of Coach Kush, son Dan Kush became Chairman of the Frank Kush Youth Foundation. Danny was a Sun Devil kicker during the mid 1970s and has continued Frank's community work encouraging participation by Arizona youth in health and physical fitness activities. Dan is assisted by Board President Ed Durham, Andy Dzurinko, President Emeritus, Joe Rhein, Larry West, MG Peterson, Bobbi Jones, Vince Salotti, Linda Kush, Jenna Kush and Jordyn Kush.
UNIQUENESS IS POWERFUL -EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Diversity. Inclusion. They are more than just words for us. They are twin touchstones as the Frank Kush Youth Foundation expands our community footprint and creates a local nonprofit that is the right fit for every person.
We gladly accept donations to aid our efforts! Please see the donate button or other options listed below.
DonateDonations can be mailed. For this option, make your check payable to “Frank Kush Youth Foundation” and send to the following address:
Frank Kush Youth Foundation
2177 E Warner Rd. #102
Tempe, AZ 85284
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