USS Arizona Legacy Foundation

What USS Arizona Legacy Foundation does

The USS Arizona Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2021 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona (P.O. Box 10802). Its mission is to honor the memory of the USS Arizona (BB-39) battleship destroyed at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, while supporting the crew and commissioning of the fourth U.S. Navy vessel named Arizona — the USS Arizona (SSN-803), a Block V Virginia-class nuclear fast-attack submarine projected for commissioning in 2029. The foundation operates as a non-investment nonprofit dependent on donations from individuals, corporations, and other foundations, supplemented by merchandise sales via an online shop.

The foundation's core programs include a 7th grade curriculum on Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona history distributed through the Arizona Digital Educators Library (ADEL) and aligned with Arizona academic standards; commemorative events and ceremonies tied to the submarine's construction timeline; an official ship's crest designed through a student competition; a newsletter and website communication program; and a tiered donor recognition structure. Direct ties to USS Arizona survivor Donald Stratton through his granddaughter Nikki Stratton (ship sponsor) provide authenticated legacy connection. The organization is led by President & CEO Nicole LaSlavic, with a board chaired by Barbara Barrett and including retired flag officers and senior Arizona civic figures.

Revenue is generated through two streams: donations (the primary mechanism) and merchandise sales. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and donation amounts are variable. Distribution is single-country/domestic, focused primarily on Arizona residents, veterans, military families, and institutional and corporate donors. The foundation has no disclosed headcount, no disclosed revenue figures, and no technology stack beyond a standard website and e-commerce platform. Its commercial significance is therefore not measurable in conventional PE/VC terms; it is a mission-driven entity whose value lies in brand stewardship, community engagement, and event-driven fundraising tied to the SSN-803 commissioning cycle.

Name

USS Arizona Legacy Foundation

Legal name

U.S.S. Arizona Legacy Foundation

Website

https://ussazlegacy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The USS Arizona Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that honors the USS Arizona (BB-39) battleship lost at Pearl Harbor while supporting the crew and 2029 commissioning of the USS Arizona (SSN-803) Virginia-class submarine, serving Arizona students, veterans, military families, and corporate donors through education, events, and fundraising.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support its mission of honoring the USS Arizona battleship memory and supporting the USS Arizona SSN-803 submarine crew.
2. Merchandise Sales: The foundation operates a shop selling merchandise related to the USS Arizona Legacy Foundation and the submarine program.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The USS Arizona Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that honors the memory of the USS Arizona (BB-39) battleship lost at Pearl Harbor in 1941 while supporting the crew and commissioning of the future USS Arizona (SSN-803) Virginia-class nuclear submarine. It delivers educational curriculum to Arizona schools, raises charitable donations from individuals and corporations, hosts commemorative events, and sells USS Arizona-themed merchandise through an online shop.

Product overview

The USS Arizona Legacy Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a single integrated mission focused on honoring the memory of the USS Arizona battleship (BB-39) lost at Pearl Harbor in 1941 while supporting the future USS Arizona (SSN-803) Virginia-class nuclear submarine. The foundation operates several interconnected programs: (1) the 7th Grade Curriculum — an educational program teaching students about the history of USS Arizona and Pearl Harbor through three-day lesson plans aligned with Arizona academic standards; (2) Events and ceremonies supporting the submarine's construction timeline; (3) a Ship Sponsor program connecting the submarine to the Stratton family legacy; (4) a Crest Competition program engaging Arizona students; (5) an online Shop offering merchandise; and (6) Donation and Newsletter programs for supporter engagement. The foundation is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, with President & CEO Nicole LaSlavic leading strategic direction.

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Products and services

• 7th Grade Curriculum A three-day educational curriculum developed in partnership with Arizona educators and aligned with Arizona academic standards. It helps students explore the history of USS Arizona (BB-39), understand the significance of Pearl Harbor, and connect the legacy to USS Arizona (SSN-803). Includes lesson plans, student worksheets, teacher guides, videos, presentations, and maps. Distributed through the Arizona Digital Educators Library (ADEL).
• Donation Program Charitable donation program enabling individual supporters and corporate sponsors to contribute to the foundation's mission of honoring the past, supporting the USS Arizona SSN-803 crew and families, and funding educational programs.
• Online Shop E-commerce storefront offering merchandise commemorating the USS Arizona Legacy Foundation, USS Arizona SSN-803 submarine, and the legacy of USS Arizona (BB-39).
• USS Arizona SSN-803 Submarine Support Program Foundation's primary mission program supporting the commissioning of USS Arizona (SSN-803), a Block V Virginia-class nuclear fast-attack submarine — the fourth U.S. Navy vessel named for Arizona and the first since the loss of USS Arizona (BB-39). Includes crew support, christening, and community engagement. Expected commissioning 2029.
• USS Arizona BB-39 Memorial Education Program Educational and commemorative program honoring the memory of USS Arizona (BB-39) battleship sunk at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, killing 1,177 officers and crewmen. The shipwreck remains beneath the USS Arizona Memorial, designated a National Park in 1962 and a National Landmark in 1985.
• SSN-803 Crest Design Competition Statewide student design competition engaging Arizona high school students in grades 9-12 to design the official ship's crest for USS Arizona SSN-803. The winning crest features elements representing Arizona state heritage, battleship legacy, and submarine technology.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Arizona CardinalsminorOthersLogo displayed on the Supporters page at Vice Admiral - Lt. General giving level, indicating corporate sponsorship or support for the foundation.
• APS FoundationminorOthersLogo displayed on the Supporters page at Vice Admiral - Lt. General giving level, indicating financial support for the foundation.
• Craig & Barbara Barrett FoundationminorOthersLogo displayed on the Supporters page at Vice Admiral - Lt. General giving level, indicating foundation-level financial support.
• Arizona Digital Educators Library (ADEL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation's 7th grade curriculum is distributed through ADEL, Arizona's digital educators library, indicating a strategic partnership for educational content distribution aligned with Arizona academic standards.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• USS Midway Museum: Large nonprofit operating the USS Midway aircraft carrier as a museum in San Diego. Peer in mission, education programming, and donor/membership model for a named-vessel naval heritage organization.
• USS Missouri Memorial Association: Operates the Battleship Missouri Memorial at Pearl Harbor, the most direct peer — a U.S. Navy battleship memorial foundation that combines ship heritage, education, and visitor experiences. Highly comparable in mission, donor model, and Pearl Harbor context.
• Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum: Nonprofit museum built around the aircraft carrier Intrepid in New York City. Peer in operating a naval vessel as a heritage/education site with K-12 programming and donor funding.
• USS Constitution Museum: Nonprofit museum adjacent to the USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides") in Boston. Direct peer in operating a named-ship heritage organization with education programming and donor-driven revenue.
• USS Lexington Museum on the Bay: Nonprofit museum foundation operating a retired U.S. Navy aircraft carrier as a public museum and education venue. Comparable as a ship-named nonprofit combining naval heritage, K-12 education, and visitor programming.
• Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum: Nonprofit museum located on Ford Island at Pearl Harbor focused on WWII aviation history. Direct geographic and thematic peer sharing the Pearl Harbor educational mission and visitor/donor base.
• Battleship Texas Foundation: Nonprofit foundation supporting preservation of the Battleship Texas, the last surviving dreadnought. Direct peer as a battleship heritage foundation focused on education, preservation, and donor-driven funding.

Broad incumbents

• The National WWII Museum: Nationally recognized WWII education and memorial institution in New Orleans, focused on telling the story of the American experience in WWII. Broader incumbent with similar educational, donor-driven mission but at a much larger scale.
• Navy League of the United States: National nonprofit organization supporting the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine through advocacy, education, and youth programs. Comparable as a broad naval-support nonprofit that overlaps with submarine and crew-support activities.

Emerging players

• USS Indianapolis Legacy Organization: Nonprofit dedicated to preserving the legacy of the USS Indianapolis and honoring its lost crew. Comparable as a Navy vessel-named legacy foundation focused on remembrance, education, and crew/family support, though smaller in operational scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ussazlegacy
• Facebookfacebook.com/ussazlegacy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ussazlegacy

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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Investments

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