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THE DOBSON ASSOCIATION INC
MESA, AZ · EIN 860325778 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.dobsonranchhoa.com
revenue
$3.2M
expenses
$3.3M
net assets
$7.2M
employees
61
volunteers
31
program ratio
65%
mission · from form 990

TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN THE OVERALL AESTHETICS OF THE COMMUNITY AND TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Dobson Association Inc. is a homeowners association for the Dobson Ranch community in Mesa, Arizona. It manages the community's common areas, facilities, and enforces Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) for its various subdivisions. The association also organizes community events and provides recreational activities for residents.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $386K
    PROVIDE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Budget & Finance
Committee and meetings overseeing the financial operations and budget of the association.
Line Dancing
Regular line dancing classes held at La Casita Recreation Center for community members.
Master Planning
Committee and meetings dedicated to the long-term planning and development of the Dobson Ranch community.
Ranchers' Roundup
A community conversation event featuring discussions with local figures like Dennis Kavanaugh.
Spring Clean Up
Community event allowing residents to dispose of various household items, furniture, and junk.
Water & Lake Management
Committee and meetings focused on the management and sustainability of the community's water features and lakes.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Residential Electronics & Hazardous Waste Collection 5 activities
    • Community Clean-up Events
      Organizes events such as the Spring Clean Up, enabling residents to dispose of bulky and non-repairable items.
    • Coordinate community clean-up events
      Organizes a Spring Clean Up event to allow residents to dispose of bulky and non-repairable items.
    • Coordinate community clean-up events
      Organizes a Spring Clean Up event to allow residents to dispose of bulky and non-repairable items.
    • Organizing Community Clean-Up Events
      Organizes a Spring Clean Up event allowing residents to dispose of bulky and non-repairable items.
    • Organizing community clean-up events
      Organizes a Spring Clean Up event allowing residents to dispose of bulky and non-repairable items.
  • Line Dancing and Swing Dance Instruction 5 activities
    • Community Recreation Programs
      Hosts weekly line dancing sessions and other recreational activities at the La Casita Recreation Center for residents.
    • Hosting Line Dancing Sessions
      Hosts weekly line dancing sessions at the La Casita Recreation Center.
    • Hosting line dancing sessions
      Hosts weekly line dancing sessions at the La Casita Recreation Center.
    • Organize recreational activities
      Hosts weekly line dancing sessions at the La Casita Recreation Center.
    • Organize recreational activities
      Hosts weekly line dancing sessions at the La Casita Recreation Center for residents.
  • Water Quality & Hydrologic Monitoring 3 activities
    • Conduct water and lake management studies
      Presents findings from sediment surveys and studies at Water & Lake Management Meetings to inform decisions regarding the community's water bodies.
    • Conducting Water and Lake Management Studies
      Presents findings from sediment surveys and studies at Water & Lake Management Meetings.
    • Manage water and lake resources
      Presents findings from sediment surveys and studies at Water & Lake Management Meetings to inform resource management.
  • Regular Governance and Member Meetings 2 activities
    • Conduct association governance
      Conducts the business of the association through a volunteer board of directors elected to three-year terms, holding regular board and committee meetings on various topics such as water & lake management, master planning, and budget & finance.
    • Conduct association governance
      Conducts the business of the association through a volunteer board of directors elected to three-year terms, holding regular board and committee meetings (e.g., Water & Lake, Master Planning, Budget & Finance).
  • Board & Committee Governance 1 activity
    • Governing through a Volunteer Board of Directors
      Conducts the business of the association through a volunteer board of directors elected to three-year terms, holding regular meetings.
  • Community Facility Access & Operations 1 activity
    • Manage community facilities
      Manages and operates community facilities, including the La Casita Office and Recreation facility, which observes holiday closures.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Contact channel for Board of Directors
      Provides a contact form and phone number for residents to communicate with the Board of Directors.
    • Facilitate resident communication
      Provides a contact form and phone number for residents to communicate with the Board of Directors.
    • Facilitate resident communication
      Provides a contact form and phone number for residents to communicate with the Board of Directors.
    • Facilitating Resident Communication with Board of Directors
      Provides a contact form and phone number for residents to communicate with the Board of Directors.
    • Facilitating resident communication with the Board of Directors
      Provides a contact form and phone number for residents to communicate with the Board of Directors.
    • Resident Communication and Governance
      Provides contact methods for residents to communicate with the Board of Directors regarding community matters.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$3.17M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$3.12M99%
Investment income$42K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.28M
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead35%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.50M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.83M
Cash$5.23M
Investments$0
Liabilities$650K
Net assets$7.18M
Liquid reserves19.1 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 9
  • ALLEN JOHNSON — PRESIDENT
  • BEN SMITH — VICE PRESIDENT
  • CHRIS DIAMOND — DIRECTOR
  • JOAN LONG — DIRECTOR
  • KATHLEEN TOLAR — DIRECTOR
  • LIZ DURNAN — DIRECTOR
  • LOUIS THIELE — SECRETARY
  • MICHAEL SNEDEKER — DIRECTOR
  • STEPHANIE FEE — TREASURER
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Administration Office Partner — Handles resident messages and communications on behalf of Board Members.
  • Arizona Department of Water Resources Government — Reviews and references the Arizona Department of Water Resources 5th Management Plan in water and lake management discussions.
  • City Property Management Company Partner — Partnered with for management services as of September 1, 2024.
  • City of Mesa Government — Coordinates with city services through CITYCYNC for property management and public resources.