C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation
Arizona is proud to participate in this National Foundation’s award-winning efforts to help strengthen local communities through the sport of recreational fishing. Our focus is on enriching the lives of special-needs children ages 6-18+ who face special physical, mental or economic challenges in life. The Arizona C.A.S.T. for Kids event is a morning at Lake Pleasant. Registered kids enjoy fishing and boating with experienced Captains who volunteer their time and boat. Each child must be accompanied by an adult family member, caregiver or guardian.
Nationwide, C.A.S.T. for Kids will host more than 100 events in 2024, benefitting about 10,000 kids. Both will be new records! The next Lake Pleasant event is March 3, 2024, at Pleasant Harbor Marina & RV Resort. It will be our 23rd event at Lake Pleasant. We expect a full complement of 50 kids, 60 Boat Captains and 40-50 or more Shore Volunteers.
We rely entirely on local Sponsors to fund or provide in-kind donations of everything needed to give the kids a fabulous day. Our budget for this year’s event is $25,000 in funding and donated products and services.
C.A.S.T. for Kids: Overview
The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation was formed in in 1991. It was federally registered in 1994 with the Internal Revenue Service, under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), as a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity. Donors may deduct their contributions as defined under IRC Section 501(c)(3) and Section 509(a). The Foundation is also qualified to receive tax-deductible bequests, legacies, devises, transfers and gifts under IRC Sections 2055, 2106 and 2522. Its official title reflects its focus and describes what it delivers: Catch A Special Thrill for Kids.
C.A.S.T. for Kids at Lake Pleasant
If you have questions about participating in or sponsoring the 2024 Lake Pleasant event, please contact Event Coordinator Terry B. Johnson via teebeej@gmail.com; 602-377-1694;
or mail to 6021 W Donald Dr, Glendale, AZ 85310. Or his primitive website, https://teebeej.com/.
