The Hutch Fund

What is the Hutch Fund?

• The Hutch Fund is a charity providing financial assistance to Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® (SAAR) members experiencing a crisis or catastrophic event.   Those eligible to apply include SAAR REALTOR®, Affiliate and staff members as well as their immediate family.
• The funds are maintained and administered by the Arizona REALTOR® Disaster Assistance Foundation (ARDAF) which is a 501(c) (3) corporation (Please verify with your financial consultant about tax deductibility).

How does the fund help?

• Assistance with medical costs
• Financial assistance when a member is not able to work during treatment and recovery
• In home care during a recovery period
• Transportation to and from medical appointments
• Expenses for day-to-day living
• Patient Advocacy

How can I contribute?

• Encourage those in need to apply for assistance or nominate someone yourself
• Make an individual donation to the Hutch Fund - Checks payable to ARDAF can be mailed to or dropped off at SAAR
• Buy your ticket to the major Hutch Fund fundraising event, STAAR Night
• Become a sponsor of STAAR Night
• Advertise in the STAAR Night program
• Audition for the cast of STAAR Night (must be a member of SAAR)
• Support other fundraising events for Hutch Fund

Why Donate?

• To help your colleagues and their families during their time of need
• Click here to read about who The Hutch Fund was named after

How are the requests for assistance handled?

• All requests for assistance from the Hutch Fund are completely confidential
• A  committee member or members meets with the candidate to determine how the Hutch Fund can assist
• The Hutch Fund Administrative Committee is comprised of four REALTOR® members, one Affiliate member and the SAAR CEO serving as an ex-officio member
• All candidates are treated with care and respect
• Recipient profiles are used publicly only with the permission of the recipient

How do I apply?

• Contact a member of the Hutch Fund Committee
• Access the application by clicking here

TESTIMONIALS

“I feel very fortunate that I am a member of SAAR, that has this great fund, the Hutch Fund, that helps their members, affiliate members, and their families in a time when they may be going through a medical crisis like I did."

-Paula Cotton, Member of SAAR

“The Hutch Fund was a lifesaver. It literally helped save my life.”                    

-Charlie Stidham, Member of SAAR

The Hutch Fund Administrative Committee

Gary Tannenbaum
2013 Chairman
(480) 201-1412

Sarah Moran
Secretary
(602) 769-1438

Chris Perez
Treasurer
(602) 954-6888

Mardi Kirkland
Ad Hoc Director
(480) 287-5200

Joanne DiBenedetto
Disbursements Director
(602) 758-8080

Rebecca Grossman
SAAR President/CEO, Ex-Officio Director
(480) 945-2651