The Foundation for Mesa Parks & Recreation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit foundation located in Mesa, AZ. The Foundation is a group of community members who are passionate about parks and who believe that parks and recreation are of vital importance to our community. We focus our fundraising efforts to support the programs and facilities of the Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department. With decreasing municipal funds, we recognize that parks are in need of support for programs and facility developments.
One of our proudest and most important achievements is the Making Waves swim scholarship program. The “Making Waves” scholarship program provides discounted learn-to-swim lessons and discounted competitive team membership to Mesa residents in need, all made possible by donations from the community. We do make a difference, one child at a time!
The FMPR Sponsors new programs and funds facility improvements, disseminates information on existing city cultural and recreational opportunities and provides a tax-advantage opportunity for businesses, organizations, and individuals to contribute to the quality of life in Mesa. If you are interested in donating or becoming a member of the Foundation, please call 480-644-3498.
We hope you will view the information on our website and decide to become a member of the Foundation so together we can improve our community and city.
Our members are honored to be part of this great organization we sincerely hope you will join us in making a difference.
The Foundation
- Sponsors new PROGRAMS and funds facility improvements.
- Disseminates INFORMATION on existing city cultural and recreational opportunities.
- Provides a TAX-ADVANTAGE and OPPORTUNITY for businesses, organizations, and individuals to contribute to the quality of life in Mesa.
- For more detailed information, you can view our Foundation By Laws, Policy on Sponsorship of Events, and Articles of Incorporation.

Executive Team
President
Alan B Collier
Alan has been involved with numerous non-profit organizations, working with the mentally and physically disadvantaged community, to housing low-income families to assisting with large-scale productions impacting tens of thousands. He can also be found volunteering with numerous community programs as a member of the Sertoma Club of Mesa. Alan originally connected with the Mesa Parks Foundation in 2022 to network his experience as the coordinator for Sertoma’s Mesa Turkey Trot 5k/10k and as one of the managers for the Utah Valley Marathon. Alan is the owner of a general contracting company building projects across the United States. He enjoys bushwhacking in the Arizona mountains, kayaking, snow skiing, home improvement projects, and being a grandfather.
President
Jason Moulton
Jason was raised in Saint Johns, a small town in North-Eastern Arizona. He graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor's degree in biology and then from the Southern California College of Optometry with a degree in optometry. He has owned and practiced optometry at Image Eyecare in Apache Junction, Arizona since 2005. In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoys being out in nature and challenging himself by participating in triathlons, running, hiking, and cycling events. He has been on the board for the Foundation for Mesa Parks and Recreation since 2022 after participating in the Mesa Sprint Triathlon several times. He loves to serve in the church and in the community and is proud to serve with the Foundation in the unique work that they do.
Member
Sandra Hamilton
Sandra has volunteered with the Foundation for Mesa Parks and Recreation since 2018. She first found the Foundation while volunteering at the Mesa Sprint Triathlon. Since first volunteering at the triathlon, Sandra has become more involved in the Foundation, serving as the President for a past term and volunteering for Celebrate Mesa and the Triathlon in subsequent years. Sandra also volunteers her time to horse rescues. Sandra practices criminal law. Sandra enjoys traveling, hiking, kayaking, cycling, and spending time with family, friends, and her pets.
Treasurer
Bert Millett
Bert is passionate about community service and improving the quality of life in Mesa. He has volunteered with the Foundation for Mesa Parks and Recreation since 2008 when he spearheaded the effort to build a new playground at the Park of the Canals. In 2011, he founded the Mesa Sprint Triathlon which has become the premier annual short-distance triathlon in Arizona. Bert is also a member of the Mesa West Rotary Club and has volunteered extensively for the Boy Scouts of America. He practices real estate and business law as managing partner of Orangewood Law Group. When not at work, Bert enjoys water sports, hiking, cycling, growing fruit trees, and spending time with his family.
FMPR Tax ID
86-0673038
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