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ARIZONA INTERSCHOLASTIC ASSOCIATION INC
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 866051093 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE N41D · Recreation & Sports · Large ($10M-$50M) · www.aiaonline.org
revenue
$14.5M
expenses
$13.1M
net assets
$3.9M
employees
2,122
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

CREATE AND SUSTAIN AN ETHICAL CULTURE THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE MAXIMUM STUDENT PARTICIPATION BY PROVIDING AIA MEMBER SCHOOLS WITH AN EVEN PLAYING FIELD TO ENSURE FAIR AND EQUITABLE COMPETITION.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Interscholastic Association Inc. (AIA) is a nonprofit organization that oversees high school athletics in Arizona. It serves member schools by organizing competitions, providing resources for coaches and athletes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. AIA aims to promote sportsmanship and educational values through interscholastic sports.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $3.22M
    TOURNAMENTS: THE ASSOCIATION'S TOURNAMENT DIVISION ACTIVITES ARE SUPPORTED BY FEES AND TICKET SALES FOR TOURNAMENTS THAT ARE PUT ON FOR MEMBER HIGH SCHOOLS WITHIN THE STATE OF ARIZONA. THIS DIVISION OPERATES, REGULATES AND PROMULGATES INTERSCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITIONS THROUGH STANDARDS, RULES AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY ITS MEMBER SCHOOLS.
  2. #2 $2.67M
    THE ASSOCIATION'S EDUCATION/MEMBER SERVICES DIVISION ACTIVITIES AND STAFF ARE SUPPORTED BY PART C PAT ON FEES (BASED ON THE NUMBER OF EVENTS IN WHICH THE SCHOOLS PARTICIPATE AND MEMBERSHIP DUES FROM MEMBER HIGH SCHOOLS WITHIN THE STATE OF ARIZONA). THE MAJORITY OF THE HIGH SCHOOLS ALSO PAY FEES TO SUPPLEMENT EXCESS ACCIDENT INSURANCE FOR STUDENTS. THE DIVISION INCLUDES EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION.
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Coaching Education
Offers resources and training for coaches to enhance their skills and knowledge in sports management and athlete development.
Game Day Championship
State championship event for cheer, dance, and spiritline teams held at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in November
Sectional Meets
Regional qualifying events for cross country including Crossroads, Heroes Park, Page, and Rio Rico Sectionals
State Championships
Organizes annual state championships for various sports, providing competitive opportunities for high school athletes across Arizona.
State Cross Country Championship
Annual championship event for high school cross country teams held at Cave Creek Golf Course with race divisions by school size and gender
Traditional Championship
State championship event for cheer and dance teams held at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in January
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Organized Seasonal Sports Leagues 4 activities
    • Facilitating Game and Match Scheduling for Member Schools
      Facilitates the scheduling of games and matches for member schools across various sports, including softball, volleyball, baseball, and basketball. This service supports both established programs and the launch of new sports like girls flag football and boys volleyball, and assists out-of-state teams with multi-game series.
    • Organizing and Sanctioning Interscholastic Athletic Competitions
      Organizes, sanctions, and schedules a wide range of interscholastic athletic competitions and tournaments for high school students across Arizona, including esports, Spiritline, soccer, golf, cross country, volleyball, baseball, and softball. This includes managing event logistics, publishing schedules, and providing official information.
    • Organizing and Sanctioning Interscholastic Athletic Competitions
      Organizes, sanctions, and schedules a wide range of interscholastic athletic competitions for high school students across Arizona, including tournaments in esports, Spiritline, soccer, golf, cross country, volleyball, baseball, and softball. This includes managing event logistics, publishing schedules, and providing official information for participants.
    • Organizing and Sanctioning Interscholastic Sports Tournaments and Competitions
      Organizes and sanctions a wide range of interscholastic sports tournaments and competitions for high school students across Arizona, including esports, Spiritline championships, soccer, golf, cross country, and volleyball. This includes managing schedules, venues, and official documentation for these events.
  • Youth Sports Health & Participation Safety 3 activities
    • Administering Preparticipation Physical Examination Requirements
      Administers the mandatory preparticipation physical examination process for student athletes, requiring specific forms, medical provider signatures, and allowing for reexaminations to ensure student safety in interscholastic athletics.
    • Developing and Enforcing Athletic Participation Requirements
      Establishes and enforces requirements for student participation in interscholastic athletics, including mandatory preparticipation physical examinations and related forms, ensuring student athlete safety and eligibility.
    • Managing Athletic Eligibility and Safety Requirements
      Administers preparticipation physical examination requirements for student athletes, including specific forms and medical provider certifications, to ensure student safety and eligibility for interscholastic athletics.
  • Live & Historical Event Results Management 3 activities
    • Maintaining Athletic Performance Records
      Maintains and publishes annual championship results for Spiritline competitions and swimming, and archives historical performance records for cross country races, providing a comprehensive record of athletic achievements.
    • Maintaining Athletic Records and Results
      Maintains and publishes annual championship results and historical performance records for various sports, including Spiritline, swimming, and cross country, through online databases and centralized folders.
    • Maintaining Historical Performance Records
      Maintains historical performance records for cross country races at Cave Creek, providing a resource for tracking past athletic achievements.
  • Youth Scholar-Athlete Recognition Programs 3 activities
    • Recognizing Achievements in High School Athletics
      Recognizes outstanding achievements of students, teachers, coaches, officials, administrators, and schools in Arizona high school athletics and education through awards and an annual award show.
    • Recognizing Achievements in High School Athletics
      Recognizes outstanding achievements of high school students, teachers, coaches, officials, administrators, and schools through awards and an annual award show, promoting sportsmanship and excellence in education-based athletics.
    • Recognizing Achievements in High School Athletics and Education
      Recognizes outstanding achievements of high school students, teachers, coaches, officials, administrators, and schools through an annual award show and by offering a Sportsmanship Team Award.
  • High School Sports Governance & Support 2 activities
    • Governing Interscholastic Athletics through Member Schools
      Operates with a membership of 281 schools across every county in Arizona and organizes a legislative council with representatives from these member schools to govern interscholastic athletics.
    • Supporting Member Schools and Coaches
      Supports its 281 member schools across Arizona by organizing a legislative council and hosting annual clinics for high school coaches, including first-year coaches, to enhance their capabilities.
  • Youth Soccer and Football Skills Camps 2 activities
    • Providing Coach Training and Resources
      Offers capacity-building support to high school coaches through annual clinics, including specific training for first-year golf coaches, and provides guidelines and resources for various sports.
    • Providing Professional Development for Coaches
      Hosts an annual in-person and virtual clinic specifically for high school golf coaches, including those in their first year, to provide professional development and support.
  • High School Football Booster Support 2 activities
    • Providing Resources and Guidelines for Athletic Programs
      Publishes manuals, guidelines, and resources for various sports, such as Swim & Dive and Postseason Manuals, heat illness awareness, and sample email templates and score sheets, to support member schools and coaches in managing athletic programs.
    • Providing Resources and Guidelines for Athletic Programs
      Publishes manuals, guidelines, and resources for member schools and coaches, covering topics such as swim & dive competition procedures, heat illness awareness, and sample templates for meet management, to support the effective operation of athletic programs.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Facilitating Operations for Athletic Events
      Implements operational systems for athletic events, including digital ticketing, requiring emergency action plans from member schools, and managing payments for game officials.
    • Managing Athletic Event Operations and Administration
      Manages operational aspects of athletic events, including implementing digital ticketing, requiring emergency action plans for member schools, and processing payments for game officials.
    • Managing Event Logistics and Operations
      Manages various logistical and operational aspects for athletic events, including implementing digital ticketing, requiring emergency action plans from member schools, and using a system for official payments.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$14.47M
Contributions & grants$2.07M14%
Program service revenue$12.35M85%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$51K
expenses
Total expenses$13.10M
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$3.01M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$4.18M
Cash$3.31M
Investments$0
Liabilities$323K
Net assets$3.86M
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +48.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DAVID HINES Executive Dir. 40 $205K
DENISE DOSER Dir of Finance 40 $151K
Brian Bolitho Dir of Bus Dvlpmt 40 $150K
Jason R Urasky Senior Developer 40 $128K
JOSEPH PADDOCK Assistant Exec. 40 $126K
DEAN VISSER SPORTS ADMIN 40 $108K
BRIAN GESSNER STATE COMMISSIONER 40 $100K
board members · 10
  • JEANNINE BRANDEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • JENNIFER BURKS — BOARD MEMBER
  • JERRY JENNEX — BOARD MEMBER
  • JIM DEAN — Vice President
  • JIM LOVE — BOARD MEMBER
  • RENEE REGOLI — Board Member
  • RICKY GREER — BOARD MEMBER
  • TIM CARTER — BOARD MEMBER
  • TONI CORONA — BOARD MEMBER
  • WILLIAM BILLY DUARTE — President
relationships · 27

who they work with

  • Banner Urgent Care Partner — Banner Urgent Care is featured on the AIA website as a provider offering physical examinations for student athletes.
  • Bicentennial Union Partner — Member school represented on the AIA Legislative Council through the Arizona School Boards Association.
  • Casa Grande Union High School Partner — School launching a new boys volleyball program and seeking scheduled games.
  • Chandler Unified Partner — Member school represented on the AIA Legislative Council through the Arizona School Boards Association.
  • Damian Lillard Classic Partner — External tournament organizer coordinating a multi-team basketball event with AIA member participation.
  • Flowing Wells Unified Partner — Member school represented on the AIA Legislative Council through the Arizona School Boards Association.
  • Ganado Unified Partner — Member school represented on the AIA Legislative Council through the Arizona School Boards Association.
  • Glendale High Partner — School launching a new girls flag football program and seeking scheduled games.
  • GoFan Partner — Partner for digital ticketing and event access management
  • Green Valley Water & MSA Partner — Sponsor of the Longhorn Invitational soccer and volleyball tournaments.
  • Morenci Unified Partner — Member school represented on the AIA Legislative Council through the Arizona School Boards Association.
  • NFHS Network — Adheres to NFHS guidelines for handling golf practices and contests during lightning or thunder disturbances.
  • NFHS Network — Follows NFHS rules and guidelines for cross country competitions
  • NFHS Partner — Collaborates with NFHS by adopting and disseminating their rules, rule change summaries, comments, and safety guidelines for swimming and diving.
  • National Federation of State High School Associations Government — Partner organization whose sanctioning is required for interstate events with non-bordering states.
  • Ping Partner — Sponsor of the Brophy Rodeo golf tournament.
  • PlayVS Partner — Platform partner for high school esports competitions
  • RefPay / ArbiterPay Partner — Partner for processing payments to game officials and tournament employees
  • Rio Rico Partner — School rebuilding its athletic schedule and seeking game opportunities.
  • Safford Unified Partner — Member school represented on the AIA Legislative Council through the Arizona School Boards Association.
  • Seaside High School Partner — Out-of-state school participating in scheduled games in Phoenix during spring break.
  • Seton Catholic Prep Partner — Partner school coordinating game scheduling for girls volleyball and facilitating connections with visiting teams.
  • USGA Partner — References USGA resources for rules of golf education and instruction.
  • azpreps365.com Partner — Content and competition partner for esports programming
  • azpreps365.com Partner — Partner website hosting Spiritline championship results
  • azpreps365.com Partner — Partners with azpreps365.com to archive and publish state championship results for boys' swimming.
  • iWanamaker Partner — Uses iWanamaker platform for golfer seeding, secure scoring, rankings, and tournament hosting.