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ARIZONA BIOINDUSTRY ASSOCIATION INC
CHANDLER, AZ · EIN 860938465 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.azbio.org
revenue
$932K
expenses
$929K
net assets
$411K
employees
3
volunteers
52
mission · from form 990

AZBIO SUPPORTS THE NEEDS OF ARIZONA'S GROWING LIFE SCIENCE ECOSYSTEM.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio) is a membership organization that supports the growth of Arizona's bioscience industry. It provides members with discounted access to business solutions, supplies, and services through partnerships with BIO Business Solutions and its Member 2 Member Program. AZBio also promotes the industry through events and publications.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

AZAdvances
An initiative focused on developing funding to advance life-changing and life-saving innovations from discovery to delivery.
AZBio Purchasing Power
Offers members substantial discounts with state and national suppliers through contracts negotiated by AZBio and its partnership with BIO Business Solutions.
Arizona Bioscience Special Supplement
A publication in AzBusiness Magazine that reaches readers in print and online, promoting the bioscience community and AZBio members.
Arizona Bioscience Week
An annual event promoting Arizona's bioscience industry and its innovations in diagnostics, medicines, medical devices, and health IT.
Member 2 Member Program
Facilitates special offers and services between AZBio members to support the community.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Educational Video Content Production 6 activities
    • Conducting Research and Data Reporting
      The organization produces and maintains data sets and reports on Arizona's life science sector for use by credentialed media and researchers.
    • Educational Content Library
      The organization maintains a public video library on YouTube, providing educational content related to the life sciences industry in Arizona.
    • Industry Data and Reporting
      Produces and maintains data sets and reports on Arizona's life science sector for use by credentialed media and researchers.
    • Maintaining a Public Video Library
      The organization maintains a public video library on YouTube to share content about the life sciences industry in Arizona.
    • Maintains educational and promotional digital resources
      Operates a public YouTube video library to share content about Arizona’s life sciences industry and produces data sets and reports on the state’s life science sector for credentialed media and researchers.
    • Online Video Library
      Maintains a public video library on YouTube to share content about the life sciences industry in Arizona.
  • Patient Storytelling & Peer Support Programs 4 activities
    • Facilitates patient engagement through panels, spotlights, and storytelling programs
      Convenes "Patient Perspective Panels" on topics such as psoriasis, the 4th trimester, and navigating healthcare, and features "Patient Spotlights" that share personal experiences with conditions including cancer, ALS, Alzheimer's, and immune deficiency, amplifying patient voices in the bioscience ecosystem.
    • Facilitating Patient Perspective Programs
      The organization hosts an annual "Voice of the Patient" program, including "Patient Perspective Panels" and "Patient Spotlights," to share personal stories and insights related to various health conditions and patient advocacy.
    • Patient Advocacy and Engagement
      The organization hosts an annual "Voice of the Patient" program, including Patient Perspective Panels and Patient Spotlights, to share personal stories and insights related to various health conditions and the patient experience.
    • Patient Advocacy and Engagement Programs
      Hosts an annual "Voice of the Patient" program, including Patient Perspective Panels and Patient Spotlights, to share personal stories and perspectives related to various health conditions and healthcare experiences.
  • Industry-Specific Innovation Convenings 4 activities
    • Hosts annual and recurring events to convene bioscience leaders, innovators, and patients
      Organizes major annual events including the Arizona Leadership Summit, Arizona Digital Health Symposium, AZBio Awards, and White Hat Life Science Investor Conference to connect industry leaders, researchers, and investors. Also hosts recurring events such as "Leading Women: Biotech & Beyond" and the "Voice of the Patient" program, which has been held in multiple years including 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025.
    • Organizing Conferences and Events
      The organization hosts and organizes various conferences, summits, and networking events, including the annual Arizona Digital Health Symposium, the Arizona Leadership Summit, the White Hat Life Science Investor Conference, and the AZBio Awards, to convene leaders, showcase innovation, and honor achievements in the bioscience industry.
    • Organizing Conferences and Events
      The organization hosts various conferences and events, including the annual Arizona Digital Health Symposium, the annual Arizona Leadership Summit, the White Hat Life Science Investor Conference, and the annual AZBio Awards, to convene leaders, showcase companies, and honor achievements in the bioscience industry. They will also host the 7th World Parkinson Congress (WPC 2026) in Phoenix.
    • Organizing Conferences and Events
      Organizes and hosts various conferences, symposiums, and networking events for the life sciences industry, including the Arizona Digital Health Symposium, the annual Arizona Leadership Summit, the White Hat Life Science Investor Conference, and the annual AZBio Awards. The organization will also host the 7th World Parkinson Congress (WPC 2026) in Phoenix.
  • Industry-Specific Print and Digital Publications 4 activities
    • Industry Reporting and Publications
      The organization publishes an Arizona Bioscience Special Supplement in AzBusiness Magazine, reaching a wide audience, and distributes an annual AZBio Member Directory at key events.
    • Publications and Directories
      Publishes an Arizona Bioscience Special Supplement in AzBusiness Magazine, reaching 25,000 print readers and 122,500 online readers, and distributes a 2026-2027 AZBio Member Directory at key events.
    • Publishes bioscience sector content and directories for industry outreach
      Produces and distributes the Arizona Bioscience Special Supplement in AzBusiness Magazine, reaching 25,000 print and 122,500 online readers, and circulates the 2026-2027 AZBio Member Directory at major events such as the AZBio Awards and AZAdvances Health Innovation Summit.
    • Publishing Industry Information
      The organization publishes an Arizona Bioscience Special Supplement in AzBusiness Magazine, reaching a wide audience, and distributes an annual AZBio Member Directory at key events.
  • Group Health and Dental Benefits Administration 2 activities
    • Member Discount Programs
      Provides members with access to discount programs, such as the BIO Business Solutions® program and the Avantor, delivered by VWR program, through which members saved over $4 million in 2020.
    • Provides member savings and business solutions programs
      Offers cost-saving opportunities to members through the BIO Business Solutions® program and partnerships like Avantor, delivered by VWR, through which members saved over $4 million in 2020.
  • Statewide Public Opinion and Market Research Studies 1 activity
    • Bioscience Sector Research and Data
      The organization produces and maintains data sets and reports specifically focused on Arizona's life science sector, making them available to credentialed media and researchers.
  • Member Benefits and Support Services 1 activity
    • Member Benefits and Networking
      The organization provides various benefits to its members, including discount codes for events, access to a member directory, a login-protected platform for information exchange, and opportunities for event sponsorship and advertising, and facilitates savings through programs like BIO Business Solutions®.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Biotech Innovation Program
      The organization invites members to participate in a Biotech Innovation Program and Pitch Competition, fostering innovation within the industry.
    • Biotech Innovation Program and Pitch Competition
      Invites its members to participate in a Biotech Innovation Program and Pitch Competition, offering discount codes for meeting registration and pitch submission.
    • Career Center Operations
      Operates the AZBio Career Center to connect talent with job opportunities within the bioscience community.
    • Career Development and Job Placement
      The organization operates the AZBio Career Center, which serves as a platform to connect job seekers with opportunities within the bioscience community.
    • Membership Services
      Offers membership packages that may include event sponsorship, event tickets, online or print advertisements, and job postings.
    • Offering Biotech Innovation Programs
      The organization invites its members to participate in a Biotech Innovation Program and Pitch Competition.
    • Operates a career center to connect bioscience talent with employment opportunities
      Runs the AZBio Career Center to link professionals with job openings in Arizona’s bioscience industry, supporting workforce development and organizational hiring needs.
    • Providing Member Benefits and Networking Opportunities
      The organization offers its members discount codes for event registrations, access to a career center, and opportunities to save on business solutions. They also host networking receptions for life science leaders and provide a member directory and a login-protected platform for members to connect and manage their profiles.
    • Supports biotech innovation and entrepreneurship
      Engages members in a Biotech Innovation Program and Pitch Competition to foster innovation, and will host the 7th World Parkinson Congress (WPC 2026) in Phoenix, Arizona, to advance global dialogue on Parkinson’s research and care.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$932K
Contributions & grants$734K79%
Program service revenue$198K21%
Investment income$1980%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$929K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$305K
Grants paid out$262K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$612K
Cash$563K
Investments$0
Liabilities$200K
Net assets$411K
Liquid reserves7.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +14.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOAN KOERBER-WALKER PRESIDENT & CEO 60 $180K
board members · 24
  • ALEX TESSMER — DIRECTOR
  • BRANDY FLORES — DIRECTOR
  • CATHY LANGHAM — DIRECTOR
  • CLAUDIA WHITEHEAD — DIRECTOR
  • DAN KASPRZYK — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID DEXTER — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID PATIENCE — DIRECTOR
  • ELIOTT MUFSON PHD — DIRECTOR
  • GALEN PERRY — DIRECTOR
  • JASON JARDINE — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & NAGC
  • JEFF MORTON — DIRECTOR
  • JEFF SINGLETON — TREASURER
  • JEFF VALLERGA — SECRETARY
  • JENNIFER BARTON PHD — DIRECTOR
  • JYOTSNA GHAI PHD — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN PARKER — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • KIRAN AVANCHA — DIRECTOR
  • KRISTEN SWINGLE — CHAIRWOMAN OF THE BOARD
  • KYLE WESLEY — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • MARA ASPINALL — DIRECTOR
  • MARY O'REILLY PHD — DIRECTOR
  • MARYANN GUERRA — DIRECTOR
  • NATHAN TREMBATH — DIRECTOR
  • PETER BAWIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22

who they work with

  • ADP Partner — Offers members discounts on payroll, HR, and PEO solutions, as well as R&D tax credit services.
  • AON Partner — Offers members discounts on consulting fees for talent and compensation assessments and compensation survey participation.
  • ASU Digital Health Partner — Co-hosts the Arizona Digital Health Symposium.
  • Airgas Partner — Offers members special pricing on medical and specialty gases, gas systems, and cryogenic equipment.
  • American Laboratory Trading, Inc. (ALT) Partner — Offers members discounts on refurbished lab equipment and surplus strategy services.
  • Avantor, delivered by VWR Partner — Offers members discounts on laboratory products and services.
  • AzBusiness Magazine Partner — Publishes the Arizona Bioscience Special Supplement.
  • BioLab Holdings, Inc. Partner — Hosted the AZBio Spring Reception at its facility in Mesa, AZ.
  • BiotechExec Partner — Offers members discounts on C-suite executive consulting and placement services.
  • Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) Partner — Partners with BIO for the BIO Business Solutions Program to offer members discounts.
  • Clean Harbors Environmental Services Partner — Offers members services for waste recycling and disposal, environmental services, and emergency response.
  • Corporate Traveler Partner — Provides members with travel management solutions.
  • DIA Partner — Hosts a Biotech Innovation Program and Pitch Competition in conjunction with AZBio.
  • Nikon Instruments Partner — Offers members access to research grade microscope systems and digital imaging solutions.
  • ODP Business Solutions Partner — Offers members discounts on office, cleaning, and breakroom supplies, as well as copy, print, and finishing services.
  • Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship Foundation Partner — Manages the AZAdvances fund as an Arizona-based 501c3 public charity.
  • SU Group Partner — Offers members discounts on equipment service contract consolidation.
  • UPS Partner — Offers members significant discounts on UPS Next Day Air®, Worldwide International, and other shipping services.
  • UniFirst Partner — Offers members workwear programs, industrial wear, protective clothing, and floorcare/restroom products.
  • United Van Lines Partner — Offers members preferred discounts on moving needs through its partnership with Humboldt Storage and Moving.
  • Whale Tank Partner — Hosts a Biotech Innovation Program and Pitch Competition in conjunction with AZBio.
  • YouTube Partner — Hosts AZBio's public video library at youtube.com/azbio1.