Sometimes mere numbers really tell the story. Over 22 seasons, as the ASU football coach, Frank finished with a record of 176-54-1. He took over, in 1958, what was basically a small college program and turned ASU football, by the mid 1970's, into a regular top 20 team. For additional career highlights... READ MORE ABOUT COACH KUSH
MISSION: To encourage participation by Arizona youth in health and physical activities that will promote self-discipline, confidence, family involvement and lead to healthier, happier and more productive lives.
GOLF BALL DROP: Click above for details of the spring fundraiser. The new venture offers dual fundraising potential for both the Frank Kush Youth Foundation and the nonprofit partners working in concert with us.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: The Foundation has had 501C3 status since 1995 and has served the community for over thirty years.
ALL CITY ATHLETIC CONFERENCE PRESENTED BY THE FRANK KUSH YOUTH FOUNDATION: For the past ten years, the Foundation has sponsored the purchase of athletic team and physical education equipment for the Tempe Elementary School District. Starting in 2023, the Foundation will, in part, sponsor the All City Athletic Conference. The ACAC is a free, competitive, athletic program serving middle school female and male athletes not making their varsity school teams.
TEMPE SISTER CITIES: For the past ten years, the Foundation has supported TSC's international citizen diplomacy efforts by way of the summer high school student exchange program with nine of Tempe's eleven sister cities.
FRANK KUSH SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT - ASU
DONATIONS AT LARGE: The Frank Kush Youth Foundation has always been receptive to youth related smaller donations requests. Please contact us!
Since the 2017 passing of Coach Kush, son Dan Kush became Chairman of the Frank Kush Youth Foundation. Danny was a Sun Devil kicker during the mid 1970s and has continued Frank's community work encouraging participation by Arizona youth in health and physical fitness activities. Dan is assisted by Board President Ed Durham, Andy Dzurinko, President Emeritus, Joe Rhein, Larry West, MG Peterson, Bobbi Jones and Vince Salotti.
UNIQUENESS IS POWERFUL -EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Diversity. Inclusion. They are more than just words for us. They are twin touchstones as the Frank Kush Youth Foundation expands our community footprint and creates a local nonprofit that is the right fit for every person.
We gladly accept donations to aid our efforts. Please use the donate button below or if you prefer to mail a check. Please see below:
Donation Option: Donations can be mailed
Make payable to Frank Kush Youth Foundation and mail to:
Frank Kush Youth Foundation
2177 E Warner Rd. #102
Tempe, AZ 85284
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