LAUGHLIN – The Laughlin Bullhead Air Show Foundation has announced the completion of its mission and the allocation of its remaining funds to local organizations.
The Foundation’s final donations was awarded to the following organizations:
– Colorado River Food Bank: $1500 – Laughlin
– Bullhead Regional Food Bank: $1000 – Bullhead Area
– Tristate Cares: $1500 – AZ/NV
– Meals on Wheels Bullhead City: $1500 – Bullhead City
– BARC – Bullhead Area Resource Center: $2000 – Animal Resource Center Tristate
– Legacy Foundation Christine Stamper Center for Help & Hope: $1000 – Homelessness
– River Fund Inc: $3000 – Tri-State Programs for Veterans
– VFW 10005 Bullhead City: $1500 – Veterans Organization
– Boys & Girls Club of the Colorado River: $2000 – Laughlin Unit
– Local Schools CTE Programs & STEM: $7000 – AZ/NV
– Veterans in Motion: $2000 – Transportation Program
– Laughlin Tourism Commission: $2187 – Tristate Celebrations USA250/Davis Dam75/Rt 66 100
– Arizona Veterans Memorial: $1000 – Addition of Military Equipment and Signs (presentation made early)
– American Legion Post 60 Laughlin: $1500 – Veterans Organization
– Laughlin Chamber of Commerce Volunteers in Partnership – All Equipment and Supplies
Each donation was selected by the Board to ensure alignment with the Foundation’s mission: to provide safe and entertaining aviation events that honor military and civilian aviation while enriching the community, and its vision: to support tourism, education, STEM exposure, businesses, and nonprofits. The Foundation will require recipients to submit progress reports and receipts confirming that funds are used as intended.
“The Laughlin Bullhead Air Show was always about more than planes in the sky—it was about lifting up our region and creating lasting impact,” said Board Vice President, Jackie Wallin. “Through these final donations, the legacy of the show will continue to benefit our community for years to come.”
“Although our vision was realized with two incredible shows, the logistical demands and lack of sustainable sponsorships led the Board to the difficult decision not to continue future productions,” said Board Vice President, Jackie Wallin. “In keeping with our responsibility as stewards of the Foundation’s assets, we have chosen to invest our remaining funds directly into the community.”
For more information, please contact Jacalyn Wallin, Laughlin Bullhead Air Show Vice President and Laughlin Tourism Commission Executive Director: 928-565-0221 / jackie@laughlintourism.com
