What Tucson Conquistadores does

Tucson Conquistadores is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization founded in October 1962 by Roy P. Drachman and approximately 40 other Tucson business professionals. Operating from 3320 N. Campbell Ave, Ste. 200, Tucson, Arizona (tax ID 20-2132844), the organization serves as the tournament management team and sales arm for the PGA TOUR Champions Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences, an annual professional golf event held in Southern Arizona. The organization is structured around a 232-member civic body (up to 60 active members) drawn from across the Tucson business and professional community.

The core product is the Cologuard Classic, a 54-hole stroke play event featuring 78 PGA TOUR Champions golfers competing for a $2.2 million purse, historically hosted at venues including the Omni Tucson National Resort's Catalina course (2015-2023) and, beginning in March 2026, La Paloma Country Club (Jack Nicklaus-designed, 1984) and Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa. Complementary programs include the annual Charity Car Raffle (presented by O'Rielly Chevrolet, Tucson Appliance Company, HSL Properties, and Southwest Grounds Management) with a grand prize of a 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV (MSRP $29,900), capped at 50,000 tickets at a $10 suggested donation, and the Tucson Conquistadores Foundation, a 501(c)(3) endowment established in 2004 that channels funds to Southern Arizona youth and special needs athletics.

The organization's go-to-market is event-driven: revenue flows from corporate hospitality packages, ticket sales, title and presenting sponsorships, the Charity Car Raffle, and foundation contributions (cash, securities, life insurance, retirement assets, charitable trusts, and bequests). Beneficiary organizations span First Tee - Tucson, Boys and Girls Clubs (Tucson, Sierra Vista, Nogales), Pima County Special Olympics, Junior Golf programs, the Challenger Little League Sports Complex, YMCA, Tucson Urban League, and the Educational Enrichment Foundation. Since inception, the Conquistadores have contributed more than $37.8 million to local and national charities, primarily focused on youth amateur athletics in Southern Arizona.

Name

Tucson Conquistadores

Legal name

Conquistadores Tournament Inc.

Website

https://tucsonconquistadores.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tucson Conquistadores is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit founded in 1962 that manages the PGA TOUR Champions Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences annual golf tournament to raise funds for Southern Arizona youth and special needs athletic programs through a 232-member civic organization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Sports Event Management

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Youth athletic fundraising
• Professional golf tournaments
• Charitable foundation services
• Nonprofit sports management
• Youth sports grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Golf Tournament Operations: Revenue generated through hosting the PGA TOUR Champions Cologuard Classic, including ticket sales, hospitality packages, and corporate sponsorships. The tournament features a $2,200,000 purse and attracts 78 professional golfers.
2. Charity Car Raffle: Annual charity car raffle presented by O'Rielly Chevrolet, Tucson Appliance Company, HSL Properties, and Southwest Grounds Management. Raffle tickets sold for $10 suggested donation, with grand prize of 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV ($29,900 MSRP) or $10,000 cash option. Proceeds benefit Southern Arizona youth charities and sports programs.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The Tucson Conquistadores Foundation accepts various forms of charitable giving including cash gifts, securities, existing accounts (POD/TOD), life insurance policies, retirement plan assets, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, and bequests through wills or trusts. Gifts can be unrestricted, endowment, or restricted for specific purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Tucson Conquistadores is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization that operates as the tournament management team for the PGA TOUR Champions Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences, an annual professional golf tournament. Proceeds, along with donations and an annual Charity Car Raffle, fund the Tucson Conquistadores Foundation (501(c)(3)), which grants financial support to Southern Arizona youth athletic programs, special needs athletics, and the First Tee – Tucson youth and life skills program.

Product overview

Tucson Conquistadores operates as a nonprofit tournament management organization with a portfolio of interconnected programs. The core offering is the Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences, a PGA TOUR Champions golf event held annually in Tucson. This tournament serves as the primary fundraising platform, generating contributions that flow through the Tucson Conquistadores Foundation (a 501(c)(3) organization) to support youth athletics. Additional programs include the annual Charity Car Raffle, which directly benefits Southern Arizona youth charities and sports teams, and the Youth Athletics Funding Program that disperses grants to qualifying organizations. The organization also partners with First Tee - Tucson to deliver youth golf and life skills programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences An annual PGA TOUR Champions golf tournament featuring 78 professional golfers competing over 54 holes of stroke play for a $2.2 million purse. Held at La Paloma Country Club (Jack Nicklaus design, 1984) and Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, the event serves as the organization's primary fundraising platform supporting Southern Arizona youth athletics.
• Tucson Conquistadores Foundation A 501(c)(3) self-perpetuating endowment dedicated to funding and promoting youth and special needs athletics in Southern Arizona. Accepts various forms of charitable contributions including cash, securities, life insurance, retirement plan assets, charitable trusts, and bequests.
• Charity Car Raffle Annual charity raffle program benefiting Southern Arizona youth charities and sports programs. Tickets carry a suggested donation of $10, with multiple $500 cash prize drawings and a grand prize of a 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV (MSRP $29,900) or a $10,000 cash option. Maximum 50,000 tickets sold; participants must be 21+ Arizona residents.
• Youth Athletics Funding Program A financial assistance grant program providing funding to youth sports teams, organizations, and individuals in Southern Arizona. Applications are reviewed monthly with emphasis on programs serving disadvantaged and special needs youth athletes.

Quantifiable outcome

• $37.8 million+ raised for local and national charities since 1962
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• La Paloma Country ClubflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026La Paloma Country Club is the host venue for the 2026 Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences. The Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course (1984) provides the championship setting for 54 holes of stroke play by 78 PGA TOUR Champions golfers.
• Westin La Paloma Resort & SpaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa serves as the host resort for the 2026 Cologuard Classic, providing hospitality and accommodations for the tournament.
• O'Rielly ChevroletcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025O'Rielly Chevrolet is the presenting sponsor of the 2025/26 Tucson Conquistadores Charity Car Raffle. The grand prize drawing will be held at their dealership at 6160 E Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85711. A 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV is offered as the grand prize.
• Tucson Appliance CompanycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Tucson Appliance Company is a presenting sponsor of the 2025/26 Charity Car Raffle benefiting Southern Arizona Youth charities and sports programs.
• HSL PropertiescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025HSL Properties is a presenting sponsor of the 2025/26 Charity Car Raffle benefiting Southern Arizona Youth charities and sports programs.
• Southwest Grounds ManagementcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Southwest Grounds Management is a presenting sponsor of the 2025/26 Charity Car Raffle benefiting Southern Arizona Youth charities and sports programs.
• Exact Sciences (Cologuard)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Exact Sciences is the title sponsor of the Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences, a PGA TOUR Champions event. The partnership aligns colon cancer awareness (Cologuard is a colon cancer screening test) with the tournament, with the event scheduled during National Colon Cancer Awareness Month in March.
• Golf ChannelcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 1965Golf Channel provides television coverage for the Cologuard Classic, broadcasting tournament action to viewers. The tournament has been televised in 140 countries during previous hosting of World Golf Championships events.
• PGA TOUR ChampionsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1962PGA TOUR Champions is the senior professional golf tour that sanctions the Cologuard Classic. The Conquistadores serve as tournament management team and sales arm for this premier golf event.
• First Tee - TucsoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1962First Tee - Tucson is a key beneficiary of the Conquistadores' fundraising efforts. This youth and life skills program uses golf to teach character-building lessons to young people.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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