DONOR RECOGNITION

Generosity fuels scholarships and provides essential tools that empower students to succeed

EVIT Foundation

GIVING LEVELS

The EVIT Foundation proudly honors donors through annual and lifetime recognition.

LEGACY BUILDERS

Legacy Builders celebrates a special community of donors whose multiple gifts, given over time, create a greater impact for EVIT students. This list honors the generosity of our Legacy Builders, whose continued giving year after year through 2024 ensures access to scholarships and the essential tools for student success. We are grateful for our Legacy Builders, whose ongoing support through multiple donations makes a lasting difference in the lives of EVIT students.

TURQUOISE LEGACY BUILDERS ($4,000 - $19,999)

  • Art Piccinati
  • AZ Automobile Dealers Association
  • AZ Masonary Council
  • AZ Registrar of Contractors
  • AZ Rock Products Association
  • Banner Health
  • Berge Ford
  • BHHS Legacy Foundation
  • Big Two Toyota
  • Boeing
  • Classy Closets
  • Core Construction
  • Daikin
  • Deb Duval
  • ECD Systems
  • Fiesta Bowl Charities
  • Great Clips
  • Higley USD
  • Melvin Defranco
  • Mesa Community College
  • Pima Medical Inst
  • Ricoh
  • Rolfs Salon
  • San Tan Ford
  • Shamrock
  • SPS+ Architects
  • SRP
  • Sunstate Equipment Company Foundation
  • TD Industries
  • Thom Maher
  • ting
  • Trans City Life Insurance
  • UA Local 469
  • University of Advancing Technology
  • Vocational Traning Institute
  • Watch Me Grow
  • Wesco

EMERALD LEGACY BUILDERS ($20,000 - $49,999)

  • Alphagraphics - Steve Adams
  • CHASSE Building Team
  • George Brazil
  • Mesa Hohokams
  • Okland Construction
  • Tempe Diablos
  • TMBPartners - Thomas Blanck
  • UA Local 469

RUBY LEGACY BUILDERS ($50,000 - $99,999)

  • Chapman Auto Group
  • Desert Financial
  • Fiesta Bowl Charities
  • McCarthy Building Companies

DIAMOND LEGACY BUILDERS ($100,000+)

  • Craig & Nancy Berge
  • Rolfs Global - Francis Tesmer
  • The Dawson Foundation

DIFFERENCE MAKERS

Difference Makers honors a dedicated group of donors who made a one-time annual gift in 2024. Their contributions help fund scholarships and provide essential tools for success, removing financial barriers and empowering students to enter the workforce with confidence. We are grateful for our Difference Makers, whose generosity this year directly impacts the lives of students, creating opportunities that lead to brighter futures.

BRONZE DIFFERENCE MAKERS ($2,000 - $4,999)

  • Art Piccinati
  • AZ Automobile Dealers Association
  • AZ Registrar of Contractors
  • Banner Health
  • BHHS Legacy Foundation
  • Scottsdale Charros
  • Core Construction
  • Daikin
  • Deb Duval
  • ECD Systems
  • Great Clips
  • Landmark Co
  • Margaret Kirch
  • Rolfs Global - Francis Tesmer
  • Section Eleven Foundation
  • Shamrock
  • Wesco

SILVER DIFFERENCE MAKERS ($5,000 - $19,999)

  • Chapman Auto Group
  • CHASSE Building Team
  • George Brazil
  • McCarthy Building Companies
  • Mesa Hohokams
  • SRP
  • Sunstate Equipment Company Foundation
  • Trans City Life Insurance

GOLD DIFFERENCE MAKERS ($20,000 - $49,999)

  • Alphagraphics - Steve Adams
  • Desert Financial
  • TMBPartners - Thomas Blanck

PLATINUM DIFFERENCE MAKERS ($50,000+)

  • The Dawson Foundation

Donor Impact

The contributions of Difference Makers and Friends of the Foundation are transforming lives, providing scholarships, and equipping EVIT students with the tools they need to succeed.

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