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ARIZONA YACHT CLUB INC

TEMPE, AZ · EIN 860203926 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · www.arizonayachtclub.org
revenue
$52K
expenses
$37K
net assets
$127K
employees
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE AND SUPPORT SAILING PROGRAMS IN ARIZONA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MEMBERS

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Yacht Club promotes and supports sailing programs in Arizona, primarily through organizing sailboat races and regattas on Lake Pleasant and Tempe Town Lake. It provides resources for members, including crew connections, sailing education, and social events, fostering a community for sailing enthusiasts.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Adopt-a-Boat
A program for members to engage with boats, though specific details are not provided.
Club Events
Organizes various events for members, including social gatherings and awards ceremonies.
Crew Connections
Connects skippers needing crew with individuals looking to race sailboats, providing a platform for matching and communication, including a WhatsApp group.
Introduction to Sailboat Racing
Offers educational classes for new sailors or those new to racing to learn more about race management and sailing.
Race Management
Organizes and manages sailboat races and regattas on Lake Pleasant and Tempe Town Lake, including events like the Birthday Regatta, Tall Cactus Regatta, and Governor's Cup.
Sailing Classes
Provides educational opportunities related to sailing for members.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Youth Competitive Rowing Programs 4 activities
    • Manage boat access through Adopt-a-Boat program
      Offers an Adopt-a-Boat program that allows members without their own boats to use club-owned Laser, C14.2, or Sunfish sailboats for Sunday afternoon racing and training sessions.
    • Offering an Adopt-a-Boat Program
      Provides members who do not own a boat with the opportunity to adopt a Laser, C14.2, or Sunfish sailboat for use during Sunday afternoon racing and race committee training sessions.
    • Provide sailing education and training programs
      Offers US Sailing-certified learn-to-sail classes for adults and juniors, women’s programs, race training, and race committee training, including at Tempe Town Lake. Also provides safety training through instructional videos on sailboat rescue, mark setting, and emergency procedures.
    • Providing Sailing Education and Training
      Offers US Sailing-certified education opportunities, including learn-to-sail classes, junior programs, women's programs, race training, and race committee training.
  • Member-Focused Job Board & Career Matching 2 activities
    • Facilitate crew and skipper connections
      Operates a Crew Connections WhatsApp group and online crew list to help skippers find crew and crew members find sailing opportunities, including for racing and short-notice events.
    • Facilitating Crew Connections
      Maintains a crew list and operates a Crew Connections WhatsApp group and webpage to help skippers find crew and crew members find sailing opportunities for racing and other events.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 2 activities
    • Host social and educational events
      Organizes monthly meetings featuring local and national speakers, cruising events, social gatherings, and special club events year-round to support member engagement.
    • Hosting Social and Community Events
      Organizes monthly meetings with speakers, cruising events, social gatherings, and special events like Lake Pleasant Raft-Ups, providing year-round opportunities for members and guests.
  • Recreational Boating & Water-Based Festivals 2 activities
    • Organize sailing races and regattas
      Hosts year-round fleet racing at Lake Pleasant and Tempe Town Lake for all skill levels, including weekly races, the Spring Series, Club Championships, and annual regattas such as the Tall Cactus Regatta and the Birthday Regatta for Charity. Records and publishes race results dating back to 2010.
    • Organizing Sailing Races and Regattas
      Organizes and records results for year-round fleet racing events for all skill levels and types of boats at Lake Pleasant and Tempe Town Lake, including weekly races, the Tall Cactus Regatta, and the annual Birthday Regatta for Charity.
  • Charity Galas and Auctions 1 activity
    • Conduct charitable fundraising through regattas
      Hosts charity-focused regattas such as the annual Birthday Regatta for Charity, which raised over $25,000 in 2025.
  • Boating Safety Outreach & Monitoring 1 activity
    • Producing Training Videos
      Develops and provides training videos on topics such as Lake Pleasant Mark Setting and sailboat rescue and safety, covering aspects like righting capsized boats, towing, and person-in-water retrieval.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Providing Sailing Resources and Support
      Offers members essential information and tools, including weather updates, event calendars, curated resources for time on and off the water, and club awards and honors.
    • Support club operations and member resources
      Provides members with event calendars, weather updates, race score sheet collection, awards, and curated resources for time on and off the water, including branded apparel sales.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$52K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$16K31%
Investment income$2430%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$37K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$142K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$127K
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue -24.0%
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • ASU Sailing Club Partner — Beneficiary of the Arizona Yacht Club Birthday Regatta for Charity.
  • Arizona Sailing Foundation Partner — Beneficiary of the Arizona Yacht Club Birthday Regatta for Charity.
  • Arizona Sailing Foundation Partner — Collaborates on the Adult Learn to Sail class.
  • Arizona Sailing Foundation Partner — Suggests members take courses from the Arizona Sailing Foundation if they do not know how to sail.
  • Blood Cancer United Partner — Beneficiary of the Arizona Yacht Club Birthday Regatta for Charity.
  • BoatUS Partner — Provides members with a discounted BoatUS membership.
  • Cancer Support Community of Arizona Partner — Beneficiary of the Arizona Yacht Club Birthday Regatta for Charity.
  • City of Tempe Government — Requires users of adopted boats to read and follow regulations established by the City of Tempe for Tempe Town Lake use.
  • Soldier’s Best Friend Partner — Beneficiary of the Arizona Yacht Club Birthday Regatta for Charity.
  • SunSail Partner — Offers members a 15% discount on SunSail services.
  • Swanage Sailing Club Partner — Shares a sailboat rescue and safety training video from Swanage Sailing Club.
  • US Sailing Network — Is a member organization of US Sailing, the national sailing organization.
  • US Sailing Partner — Provides US Sailing-certified education opportunities.
  • US Sailing Partner — Utilizes the US Sailing app for filing hearing requests for protests or redress.