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GREATER PHOENIX LEADERSHIP INC
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860559918 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · gplinc.org
revenue
$3.2M
expenses
$1.9M
net assets
$2.3M
employees
7
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

TO IMPROVE THE GREATER PHOENIX AREA AND THE STATE OF ARIZONA BY BRINGING TOGETHER TALENT, RESOURCES AND LEADERSHIP TO CREATE ACTION ON PRIORITY ISSUES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc. is an advocacy organization that commissions reports and convenes leaders to address critical issues facing the Greater Phoenix region. They focus on economic development, education, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability to promote long-term growth and a stronger future for the state.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

50th Anniversary History Project
A project recognizing the 1975 founding of the Phoenix 40, which is now Greater Phoenix Leadership, involving collaborations with the Neal Peirce Foundation and the Center for the Future of Arizona.
Phoenix Futures Forum
A wide-ranging regional discussion stimulated by the original Peirce Report, involving data collection, national speakers, citywide convocations, and group work to develop a goals program for the region's future.
The Peirce Report, Revisited
A commissioned report and series of discussions analyzing the growth, challenges, and opportunities of the Greater Phoenix region since the original 1987 Peirce Report, focusing on topics like growth, transportation, economic development, education, and the Rio Salado.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Designation and Recognition Advocacy 4 activities
    • Advocacy for Civic and Cultural Initiatives
      The organization advocates for and contributes to significant civic and cultural initiatives, such as the passage of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Arizona, booking the Valley's first Super Bowl, and retaining the Arizona Diamondbacks in downtown Phoenix.
    • Advocacy for Regional Development and Infrastructure
      The organization advocates for and contributes to the development of regional infrastructure, including the expansion of the Valley freeway system, the creation of Phoenix Civic Plaza (now Phoenix Convention Center), and the implementation of a regional light rail system. They also supported efforts to retain the Arizona Diamondbacks in downtown Phoenix and bring the NFL Arizona Cardinals to the state.
    • Advocacy for Regional Development and Infrastructure
      The organization advocates for and contributes to the development of regional infrastructure, including the Phoenix Civic Plaza (now Phoenix Convention Center), the regional freeway and light rail system, and the 1986 Valley freeway expansion. They also led efforts to fund freeway and regional transportation.
    • Advocacy for sports and civic venue development
      Supported the creation of Phoenix Civic Plaza (now Phoenix Convention Center) and advocated for retaining the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix.
  • Association Communications & Membership Management 4 activities
    • Direct service in organizational and membership management
      Manages membership databases, event registration, attendance tracking for meetings and events, annual membership renewal and dues processing, and weekly organizational updates. Prepares materials for new member recruitment, orientation, and onboarding.
    • Membership Management and Engagement
      The organization manages membership databases, event registration, attendance tracking for various meetings and events, and processes annual membership renewals. They also prepare materials for new member identification, recruitment, and onboarding, and conduct surveys to assess member experience.
    • Membership and Event Management
      The organization manages membership databases, event registration, participation systems, event scheduling, attendance tracking for various meetings, and processes for annual membership renewal. They also prepare materials for new member identification, recruitment, and onboarding.
    • Membership and Event Management
      The organization manages membership databases, event registration, participation systems, event scheduling, attendance tracking for various meetings, and processes for annual membership renewal and dues payment. They also prepare materials for new member identification, recruitment, and onboarding.
  • Regional Economic and Workforce Research Reporting 4 activities
    • Regional Economic and Social Impact Research
      The organization publishes reports, such as "The Peirce Report, Revisited," which analyze the growth and transformation of the Phoenix region.
    • Regional Growth Analysis and Reporting
      The organization publishes reports, such as "The Peirce Report, Revisited," which analyze the growth and transformation of the Phoenix region.
    • Regional Growth and Transformation Analysis
      The organization publishes research, such as "The Peirce Report, Revisited," which analyzes the growth and transformation of the Phoenix region, highlighting its development into America's fifth-largest city.
    • Research and analysis on regional growth and transformation
      Published "The Peirce Report, Revisited," a research report analyzing the growth and transformation of the Phoenix region since 1987, highlighting its rise as the fifth-largest city in the U.S.
  • Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Legal Challenges 3 activities
    • Advocacy for civic and social policy initiatives
      Played a leading role in establishing the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday in Arizona in 1992 and opposed immigration measure HCR2060. Promoted a statewide Racial Equity Advancement Project for the business ecosystem.
    • Opposition to Immigration Measures
      The organization voiced opposition to HCR2060, an immigration measure.
    • Social and Civil Rights Advocacy
      The organization contributed to the successful passage and establishment of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Arizona in 1992 and voiced opposition to immigration measures like HCR2060.
  • Education Funding & School Choice Advocacy 2 activities
    • Advocacy for Education Initiatives
      The organization supports and promotes various education initiatives, including Proposition 300, Proposition 123, the Arizona Education Game Plan, Proposition 301 to finance and improve K-12 and higher education, statewide full-day kindergarten, and laws requiring mastery of 3rd grade reading. They also collaborate to restore funding for Career Technical Education and Joint Technical Education Districts.
    • Education Policy Advocacy and Support
      The organization advocates for and supports various education initiatives, including Proposition 300, Proposition 123, the Arizona Education Game Plan, and Proposition 301 to finance and improve K-12 and higher education. They also assisted in implementing statewide full-day kindergarten, led efforts for 3rd-grade reading mastery laws, and supported funding for Career Technical Education.
  • Transportation Funding & Policy Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocacy for regional infrastructure and transportation development
      Advocated for major regional infrastructure projects including the Valley freeway expansion, the creation of the regional freeway and light rail system, and the funding of transportation improvements. Played a role in booking the Valley's first Super Bowl in 1996.
  • Membership Survey Research 1 activity
    • Member Experience and Engagement Assessment
      The organization creates and manages periodic surveys to assess and track member experience and engagement.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Advocacy for education policy and reform
      Supported key education initiatives such as Proposition 300, Proposition 123, Proposition 301, full-day kindergarten, and the Arizona Education Game Plan. Led efforts to establish 3rd grade reading mastery requirements and restore funding for Career Technical Education and Joint Technical Education Districts.
    • Capacity building through founding and supporting regional organizations
      Founded or supported the creation of key regional institutions including Valley Leadership, Science Foundation Arizona, Global Pathways Institute at ASU Skysong, First Things First, the Arizona CEO Summit, and the Silent Witness Program.
    • Development of Educational Programs and Organizations
      The organization develops and supports educational programs and organizations, including the creation of the Arizona CEO Summit, First Things First, the Silent Witness Program, Valley Leadership, Science Foundation Arizona, Global Pathways Institute at ASU Skysong, a plan for an integrated P-20 education pipeline, and state robotics championships for high schools.
    • Direct service in education and youth program development
      Developed the state robotics championships for high school students and created a plan for an integrated P-20 education pipeline to align education from preschool through higher education.
    • Educational Program Development
      The organization developed a plan for an integrated P-20 education pipeline and created state robotics championships for high school students.
    • Organizational Founding and Capacity Building
      The organization founded and supported the creation of other key organizations and initiatives, including Valley Leadership, Science Foundation Arizona, Global Pathways Institute at ASU Skysong, the Arizona CEO Summit, First Things First, and the Silent Witness Program.
    • Sports Team Relocation Assistance
      The organization assisted in bringing the NFL Arizona Cardinals from St. Louis in 1988.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$3.25M
Contributions & grants$897K28%
Program service revenue$2.35M72%
Investment income$7610%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.94M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$784K
Grants paid out$478K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.84M
Cash$2.12M
Investments$0
Liabilities$522K
Net assets$2.32M
Liquid reserves13.1 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NEIL G GIULIANO President & CEO 40 $475K
CHELSEA CARPENTER SR DIR OPERATIONS 40 $106K
board members · 23
  • ADAM GOODMAN — Director
  • JAMES SWANSON — Director
  • JEFF GULDNER — Director
  • JOHN WOLFE — Vice Chairman
  • KENNETH VAN WINKLE — Director
  • KIMBER LANNING — Director
  • LISA URIAS — Director
  • MATTHEW FEENEY — Director
  • MI-AI PARRISH — Secretary
  • MICHAEL BIDWELL — Chairman
  • MICHAEL HUMMELL — Director
  • MIKE HOOVER — Director
  • PAM KEHALY — Treasurer
  • PAUL KOMADINA — Director
  • PETER FINE — Director
  • PHILIP FRANCIS — Director
  • ROBERT DELGADO — Director
  • ROBERT MEYER — Director
  • SHARON HARPER — Director
  • SIMER MAYO — Director
  • STEVE MOAK — Director
  • SUZANNE PFISTER — Director
  • TOMMY ESPINOZA — Director
relationships · 29

who they work with

  • Arizona CEO Summit Partner — Supported the creation of the Arizona CEO Summit.
  • Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Partnered to establish the Corporate Philanthropy Awards for the region.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks Partner — Supported the retention of the Arizona Diamondbacks in downtown Phoenix.
  • Arizona Education Game Plan Partner — Backed the Arizona Education Game Plan.
  • Arizona State University (ASU) Partner — Wellington Reiter, a former dean of the ASU architecture school, is now a senior advisor to ASU President Michael Crow; ASU has a large downtown complex including the Cronkite School, law, and public service schools.
  • BoardEffect Partner — Utilizes BoardEffect for database management.
  • Canva Partner — Utilizes Canva for digital communications or light graphic design.
  • Center for the Future of Arizona Partner — Conducted public opinion survey research on resident support for growth and provided data on job growth and average wages.
  • Central Arizona Project Partner — Terry Goddard, former mayor of Phoenix, is now the board president of the Central Arizona Project water system.
  • First Things First Partner — Helped to create and fund the organization.
  • First Things First Partner — Supported the creation of First Things First.
  • GPEC Partner — Cora Rodriguez, a new hire at GPL, previously worked at GPEC.
  • GPL Director, Public Policy Partner — Coordinates with the GPL Director, Public Policy to disseminate information and materials related to assigned committees/task forces.
  • Global Pathways Institute at Skysong Partner — Helped to create and fund the organization.
  • Greater Phoenix Economic Council Partner — Chris Camacho is the President and CEO of the organization.
  • Land Advisors Partner — Greg Vogel's company provides an annual report on construction data.
  • Mailchimp Partner — Utilizes Mailchimp for email marketing platforms or digital communications.
  • Momentive Partner — Utilizes Momentive for database management.
  • Northern Arizona Leadership Alliance Partner — Worked together to establish Science Foundation Arizona, focusing on economic development.
  • Personify Partner — Utilizes Personify for database management.
  • Phoenix Business Journal Partner — Collaborated to found the Corporate Philanthropy Awards for the region.
  • Phoenix Civic Plaza Partner — Promoted the creation of Phoenix Civic Plaza, now known as Phoenix Convention Center.
  • Science Foundation Arizona Partner — Helped to create and fund the organization.
  • Southern Arizona Leadership Council Partner — Collaborated to establish Science Foundation Arizona, a public-private partnership.
  • Valley Leadership Partner — Helped establish a civic engagement program for professionals in the region.
  • WordPress Partner — Utilizes WordPress for website maintenance and updates.
  • philanthropic organizations Partner — Partners to strengthen Arizona’s P-20 education system and other issues.
  • private sector Partner — Partners to strengthen Arizona’s P-20 education system and other issues.
  • public sector Partner — Partners to strengthen Arizona’s P-20 education system and other issues.