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WESTERN MARICOPA COALITION
Glendale, AZ · EIN 860666418 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B99 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.westmarc.org
revenue
$732K
expenses
$780K
net assets
$148K
employees
5
volunteers
7
program ratio
49%
mission · from form 990

The united voice of the 15 communities of Western Maricopa County, WESTMARC seeks to enhance economic development and quality of life in the West Valley through promotion of public policy, strategic workforce and economic development, business attraction and raising public awareness of West Valley assets and resources.

profile · synthesized from sources

WESTMARC is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing economic vitality and quality of life in the West Valley region of Metro Phoenix, Arizona. It serves 15 communities across over 3,000 square miles, engaging stakeholders to foster collaboration and innovation in workforce development, public affairs, and community initiatives. The organization aims to enhance regional growth and sustainability.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $65K
    Key Issue Committees to allow members to communicate and collaborate while focusing on important issues affecting the region.
  2. #2 $96K
    In 2017 a Workforce Development Strategy to benefit the West Valley was commissioned through a consultant who worked with WESTMARC and its Workforce Development Committee to create 9 key strategies to implement over the ensuing 5 years. This was year 5 of 5. A Workforce Development Director position was added and the initiative moved from strategizing to implementing in 2022.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Greater Maricopa Foreign Trade Zone
Facilitates international commerce and supply chain efficiencies for businesses in the region.
Leadership West
Educates community leaders on regional issues to foster collaboration and action for community improvement.
WESTMARC Workforce Foundation
Focuses on workforce development and economic sustainability through strategic initiatives and partnerships.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Site Selection and Business Location Support 5 activities
    • Regional Asset Inventory and Promotion
      Curates a comprehensive inventory of regional assets, including parks, cultural institutions, healthcare, and housing, to showcase the West Valley's strengths to site selectors, developers, and corporate decision-makers, and produces collateral materials to strengthen regional branding and business attraction.
    • Regional asset inventory and promotion
      Curates and leverages a comprehensive inventory of regional assets—including parks, cultural institutions, healthcare, and housing—to promote the West Valley to site selectors, developers, and corporate decision-makers.
    • Regional asset inventory and promotion
      Curates and maintains a comprehensive inventory of regional assets—including parks, cultural institutions, healthcare, and housing—to promote the West Valley to site selectors, developers, and corporate decision-makers for economic development.
    • Regional branding and business attraction
      Collaborates with the Marketing Committee to produce promotional materials that strengthen regional branding and support business attraction efforts in the West Valley.
    • Regional branding and marketing materials production
      Collaborates with the Marketing Committee to produce promotional collateral that strengthens regional branding and supports business attraction efforts.
  • Stakeholder Outreach for Revitalization Projects 4 activities
    • Community engagement for riverfront development
      Conducts targeted outreach and community engagement to support Rio Reimagined and advance riverfront development in the region.
    • Community engagement for riverfront development
      Conducts targeted outreach and community engagement to support Rio Reimagined, a regional initiative to enhance riverfront development and public access.
    • Community engagement for riverfront development
      Supports the Rio Reimagined initiative through targeted outreach and community engagement to enhance riverfront development in the region.
    • Rio Reimagined Support
      Supports Rio Reimagined through targeted outreach and community engagement to enhance riverfront development.
  • Smart Region Collaboration & Digital Infrastructure 4 activities
    • Digital Infrastructure and Technology Advancement
      Facilitates Smart Region dialogues and connectivity forums to advance digital infrastructure and future-ready technologies.
    • Smart Region technology forums
      Facilitates dialogues and connectivity forums focused on advancing digital infrastructure and future-ready technologies in the region.
    • Smart Region technology forums
      Facilitates dialogues and connectivity forums focused on advancing digital infrastructure and future-ready technologies to support regional innovation.
    • Smart Region technology forums
      Facilitates Smart Region dialogues and connectivity forums to advance digital infrastructure and the adoption of future-ready technologies in the region.
  • Water Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Planning 4 activities
    • Water Policy Advocacy
      Delivers accurate and strategic messaging about Arizona's water portfolio to shape planning and public understanding.
    • Water policy communication and education
      Delivers strategic messaging about Arizona’s water portfolio to inform public understanding and influence regional planning decisions.
    • Water policy messaging and education
      Develops and delivers strategic messaging about Arizona’s water portfolio to inform public understanding and influence water planning decisions.
    • Water resource public education and planning
      Provides strategic messaging about Arizona’s water portfolio to inform public understanding and influence regional water planning decisions.
  • Wholesale Energy Market Advocacy 3 activities
    • Energy Infrastructure Advocacy
      Encourages energy infrastructure innovation and investment to support demand while preserving grid reliability, affordability, and sustainability.
    • Energy infrastructure advocacy
      Advocates for innovation and investment in energy infrastructure to meet growing demand while maintaining grid reliability, affordability, and sustainability.
    • Energy infrastructure advocacy
      Promotes innovation and investment in energy infrastructure to meet growing demand while maintaining grid reliability, affordability, and sustainability.
  • Transportation Funding & Policy Advocacy 3 activities
    • Legislative Advocacy
      Develops and uses a non-partisan legislative agenda to guide advocacy and position statements during the Legislative Session, and supports the implementation of transportation projects identified in Proposition 479 to advance mobility and access in the region.
    • Transportation infrastructure advocacy
      Advocates for the implementation of transportation projects identified in Proposition 479 to improve regional mobility and access.
    • Transportation policy advocacy
      Advocates for the implementation of transportation projects identified in Proposition 479 to improve regional mobility and access.
  • Industry-Specific Legislative Advocacy 3 activities
    • Non-partisan legislative advocacy
      Develops and advances a non-partisan legislative agenda to guide advocacy positions and statements during Arizona's Legislative Session.
    • Non-partisan legislative advocacy
      Develops and advances a non-partisan legislative agenda to guide advocacy positions and policy statements during Arizona's Legislative Session, focusing on regional priorities.
    • Non-partisan legislative advocacy
      Develops and advances a non-partisan legislative agenda to guide advocacy positions and policy statements during Arizona's Legislative Session.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Public Art Program Application Review
      Reviews applications for the public art program.
    • Public art program administration
      Administers a public art program by reviewing applications, with at least 25 reviewed in one cycle, to support cultural development in the region.
    • Public art program administration
      Administers a public art program by reviewing applications, with at least 25 reviewed in one cycle.
    • Public art program administration
      Manages a public art program by reviewing applications, with at least 25 reviewed in one cycle.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$732K
Contributions & grants$392K53%
Program service revenue$339K46%
Investment income$6570%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$780K
Program expenses49%
Admin / overhead51%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$569K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$972K
Cash$402K
Investments$0
Liabilities$824K
Net assets$148K
Liquid reserves6.2 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +23.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Sintra Hoffman President and CEO 40 $190K
board members · 24
  • Alex Fedele — Director
  • Alexis Hermosillo — Director
  • Ann Donahue — Executive Committee and Director
  • Betty Guardado — Executive Committee and Director
  • Bridget Schwartz-Manock — Executive Committee and Director
  • Chad Guzman — Director
  • Chris Riggs — Director
  • Claire Agnew — Director
  • Clay Goodman — Director
  • Cole Libera — Director
  • Courtney Ophaug — Secretary
  • Freddie Bracamonte — Director
  • Hans Driessnack — Executive Committee and Director
  • Herman Orcutt — Advisory Council and Director
  • Jackie Aragon — Director
  • Jessica Dresang — Director
  • Jill Hegardt — Director
  • Joe LaRue — Advisory Council and Director
  • Joe Pizzillo — Executive Committee and Director
  • John Graham — Director
  • Jonathan Howard — Chair Elect
  • Joshua Baker — Executive Committee and Director
  • Juan Rodriguez — Director
  • Julie Giese — Executive Committee and Director
relationships · 288

who they work with

  • A New Leaf Coalition — Listed as a non-profit/K-12 member of the coalition.
  • APS Coalition — Participates in the Economic Development Committee
  • APS Partner — Committee participant
  • APS Partner — Participates in the Quality of Life Committee.
  • AZ Commerce Authority Coalition — Listed as a professional member of the coalition.
  • AZ Commerce Authority Coalition — Participates in the Economic Development Committee
  • AZ DOT Government — Committee participant
  • AZ Regents Coalition — Participates in the Education & Workforce Development Committee.
  • Abrazo Health Partner — Participates in the Public Affairs Committee to advocate for health-related legislative priorities.
  • Agua Fria USD Coalition — Participates in the Education & Workforce Development Committee.
  • Agua Fria Union High School District Coalition — Listed as a professional member of the coalition.
  • Alliance for Innovation Partner — Ben Williams held strategic roles with the Alliance for Innovation.
  • American Business Immigration Coalition Partner — Sintra Hoffman serves on the Advisory Board.
  • American Council of Engineering Companies of Arizona Coalition — Listed as a non-profit/K-12 member of the coalition.
  • American Lung Association Coalition — Listed as a professional member of the coalition.
  • Amkor Technology Partner — Director of State Government Affairs Allison Grigg serves on the Board of Directors.
  • Angels on Patrol Coalition — Listed as a non-profit/K-12 member of the coalition.
  • Ardurra Coalition — Listed as a professional member of the coalition.
  • Arizona Broadway Theatre Coalition — Listed as a non-profit/K-12 member of the coalition.
  • Arizona Commerce Authority Partner — Participates in the Quality of Life Committee.
  • Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Vice President Kim Covington serves on the Board of Directors.
  • Arizona Gateway Logistics Coalition — Listed as a professional member of the coalition.
  • Arizona Gateway Logistics Coalition — Participates in the Economic Development Committee
  • Arizona Highway Users Group Partner — Sintra Hoffman serves as Vice President on the board.
  • Arizona Legislators Coalition — Participates in the Education & Workforce Development Committee.
  • Arizona Myeloma Network Coalition — Listed as a non-profit/K-12 member of the coalition.
  • Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity Coalition — Participates in the Education & Workforce Development Committee.
  • Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority Coalition — Listed as a professional member of the coalition.
  • Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority Partner — President & CEO Tom Sadler serves as an Ex-Officio member.
  • Arizona State University Coalition — Participates in the Economic Development Committee
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