Arizona Foundation for Women raises $465,000 for the Soiree: Moonlight Masquerade
Non-profit organization raised funds for local women’s groups during annual fundraising and
award event.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz — Arizona Foundation for Women hosted their annual signature event for
over 550 guests at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa. The event raised
$465,000 and increased awareness of the philanthropic efforts for women in Arizona.
Event Co-chairs Dr. Radha Rishi and Dr. Seema Patel, Vice Chairs Seema Kode and Renee
Karmi, and the Master of Ceremonies and auctioneer Bobby Ehlert, welcomed attendees to the
valley’s premier awareness and fundraising event for women.
Arizona Foundation for Women was able to celebrate honorees of the Sandra Day O’Connor
Lifetime Achievement Award Mary-Louise Parker, the Voice of Women Award Andrea Tyler
Evans, and the Marilyn R. Seymann Award Sheriff Paul Penzone. The honorees' efforts in the
community align with AFW’s goals toward women’s movements and support women-serving
nonprofit organizations across Arizona.
“We had the incredible opportunity to honor three people who truly have helped advance
women’s causes throughout their careers. We are honored that Mary-Louise Parker, Andrea Tyler
Evans and Sheriff Paul Penzone were able to join us for our celebration,” said CEO of Arizona
Foundation for Women Mesha Davis.
The following organizations have received the first round of 2023 grants through Arizona
Foundation for Women:
ALWAYS AZ
Time Out, Inc.
Mt. Graham Safe House
Control Alt Delete
Colorado River Regional Crisis Services.
More grants will be awarded and announced in the coming months. For those unable to attend
this year’s Soiree: Moonlight Masquerade, further opportunities to aid women and children in
Arizona can be found on the Arizona Foundation for Women website.
About Arizona Foundation for Women
The Arizona Foundation for Women (AFW) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1995
—aiding in over 25 years of service for women— by philanthropist Marilyn R. Seymann
and a group of local Arizona leaders. Arizona Foundation for Women’s mission is to
advance the status of Arizona’s women through research, advocacy and philanthropy to
ensure their safety, health and economic independence. We believe SHE Counts!®