Urban AZ Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to uplifting the most vulnerable members of our community. We provide critical support to families, children, and adults, helping them navigate and overcome the challenges they face. Through our programs, we strive to create a positive impact, foster resilience, and empower individuals to build better futures. We operate as both Urban AZ Foundation and UAZ Children’s Foundation, both registered as 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.
Urban AZ Foundation is among the top 5% of non-profits recognized as a Qualified Charitable Organization (QCO) by the Arizona Government. Additionally, our UAZ Children’s Foundation stands out as one of just 0.04% of Arizona charities classified as a Qualified Foster Care Organization (QFCO).
These prestigious designations allow us to offer our Arizona donors a unique benefit: a dollar-for-dollar tax credit of up to $1,057 for individuals and $2,111 for married couples, making your support go even further while directly reducing your state tax liability.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide tailored financial support and essential resources to empower a diverse range of communities and individuals as they navigate their unique challenges.
Our primary beneficiaries include cancer patients, who often grapple with both health-related difficulties and financial struggles, low-income families striving to make ends meet, foster children in search of stable and nurturing environments, the homeless population in desperate need of aid, and numerous other diverse demographic groups requiring assistance in various forms.
Our Team
Derek Ware Jr.
President/CEO
Derek Ware Jr produced over 50+ live concerts around the valley under the original Urban AZ brand. After witnessing the hardships the COVID-19 pandemic caused, Derek decided to focus on giving back to the Arizona community and providing aid to individuals in need.
Derek Ware Jr created Urban Arizona and is focusing on scaling the organization.