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SUN CITY ORO VALLEY COMMUNITY

ORO VALLEY, AZ · EIN 860571143 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE S99 · Community Improvement · Large ($10M-$50M) · www.suncityorovalley.com
revenue
$11.3M
expenses
$8.3M
net assets
$17.7M
employees
193
volunteers
75
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

SUN CITY ORO VALLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. HAS BEEN FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF OWNING, OPERATING, MAINTAINING, AND PRESERVING FACILITIES WHICH ENHANCE THE RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND LEISURE INTERESTS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND THE SORROUNDING COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

SUN CITY ORO VALLEY COMMUNITY provides recreational and fitness amenities, social activities, and a weekly newsletter for residents of Sun City Oro Valley, Arizona. The organization offers facilities such as fitness centers, pools, golf, tennis, pickleball courts, and an artisan center, fostering an active adult lifestyle within the community.

named programs · 18 · from sources

what they call their work

Activity Center
A central facility that serves as a hub for various community activities and provides access to amenities like mini-golf and bocce equipment.
Aquatic & Fitness Center
12,000-square-foot fitness facility with cardio and weight machines, free weights, two studio rooms for classes, heated pool, spa, and locker rooms; offers instructor-led fitness classes including water aerobics, Zumba, yoga, and strength training
Artisan Center
A center where resident artists and artisans create and sell their work, including art in various media, jewelry, glasswork, pottery, sculpture, and woodcrafts, available in the gift shop.
Artisan Center & Gift Shop
Community studio and retail space showcasing and selling handmade items by resident artists and artisans, including pottery, jewelry, woodcrafts, glasswork, and sculpture
Bocce Courts
Four lighted bocce courts with covered benches; used by organized club on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and open for public play at other times
Catalina Vista
An artist's haven with studios for oil and watercolor painters, sculptors, a patio overlooking the desert, a Billiards Room, and facilities for table tennis and horseshoes.
Copper Center
A newly acquired building currently being reimagined into a community center.
Desert Oasis Recreation Center
Recreation center featuring a heated pool with water volleyball, half basketball court, two tennis courts, spa, and outdoor ramada; hosts social and recreational clubs
Library
Community library offering books, videos, periodicals, and online resources; provides a space for reading, socializing, and accessing information on health, local trails, and more
Mini-Golf Course
9-hole, lighted mini-golf course near the Activity Center, designed for family entertainment with turns, twists, and tunnels; loaner putters available
Pickleball & Tennis
Eight lighted tennis courts and seven pickleball courts available for scheduled matches or casual play; accommodates all skill levels and promotes social engagement
Pickleball & Tennis Courts
Eight US Open post-tensioned hard tennis courts and five pickleball courts, all lighted, providing opportunities for residents of all skill levels to play and socialize.
Picnic Area
Outdoor picnic area with eight covered ramadas, each equipped with a picnic table, individual grill, and lighting; located near bocce courts and mini-golf course
Sun City Oro Valley Library
A library offering a collection of books and videos, daily newspapers, and an online catalog, serving as a friendly place for residents to read, research, and socialize.
The Bistro
Casual gathering spot for coffee, wine, and socializing; located overlooking a courtyard, providing a relaxed environment for residents to connect
The Views Golf Club
18-hole desert-inspired championship golf course with multiple tee placements for all skill levels, offering annual memberships, monthly passes, punch cards, and daily green fees
The Views Restaurant
On-site restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner with made-to-order menu items, including vegan and gluten-free options; features indoor and outdoor dining with mountain views
This Week in SCOV (TWISCOV)
A weekly newsletter from the General Manager, Sandy Seddon, sent to subscribers on the Community Information list, providing updates and announcements for the Sun City Oro Valley community.
activities · 13 groups

what they do

  • Woodworking & Silversmithing Workshop Access 10 activities
    • Facilitating Resident Craft and Woodworking Activities
      Provides access to a woodworking facility equipped with 22 industrial-grade machines, a dust collection system, and hand tools, and offers beginner silversmithing classes three times per year, with 24/7 access to the Artisan building.
    • Offer silversmithing classes
      Offers beginner silversmithing classes three times per year to residents.
    • Offer vocational training
      Provides training to residents on safe and efficient machine operation and specialized woodworking techniques, offered live and via DVDs, and offers beginner silversmithing classes three times per year.
    • Offering Silversmithing Classes
      Offers beginner silversmithing classes three times per year for residents.
    • Provide recreational and educational workshops
      Offers beginner silversmithing classes three times per year and maintains a woodworking facility with 22 industrial-grade machines, a dust collection system, paint booth, and hand tools for resident use.
    • Provide woodworking facilities and training
      Provides access to a woodworking facility equipped with industrial-grade machines and tools, and offers training to residents on safe and efficient machine operation and specialized woodworking techniques.
    • Providing Woodworking Facilities and Training
      Provides access to a woodworking facility equipped with 22 industrial-grade machines, a dust collection system, work tables, a paint booth, and hand tools, and offers training to residents on safe and efficient machine operation and specialized woodworking techniques.
    • Providing Woodworking Training
      Provides training to residents on safe and efficient machine operation and specialized woodworking techniques, offered live and via DVDs.
    • Support resident arts and crafts education
      Provides training in silversmithing and woodworking, including beginner classes offered three times per year and ongoing instruction on safe machine use through live sessions and DVDs.
    • Train residents in facility use and safety
      Provides live and DVD-based training to residents on safe and efficient operation of industrial woodworking machinery and specialized techniques in the community workshop.
  • Residential Community Recreation Management 9 activities
    • Ensure safe non-golf access to golf course
      Provides designated walking hours on the golf course for residents year-round to ensure safety during non-golf activities such as walking and running.
    • Manage residential community and facilities
      Manages a built-out residential community of 2,488 homes and operates key community facilities including an 18-hole championship golf course (6,715–6,759 yards, par 72), fitness and aquatic centers, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce courts, mini golf, racquetball court, and picnic areas with covered ramadas. Provides year-round access to recreational amenities with reservation-based systems for courts and equipment.
    • Operating Sports and Recreation Facilities
      Provides reservation-based access to 4 bocce courts, 4 billiard tables, 2 pickleball courts at Desert Oasis, 7 pickleball courts, mini golf, one racquetball court, 6 tennis courts, and operates an 18-hole championship golf course and eight lighted US Open post-tensioned hard tennis courts for year-round recreational use.
    • Operating Sports and Recreation Facilities
      Provides reservation-based access to 4 bocce courts, 4 billiard tables, 7 pickleball courts, 1 racquetball court, 6 tennis courts, and a mini-golf course with equipment provided, along with an 18-hole championship golf course and designated walking hours on the golf course for residents.
    • Provide recreational facilities and access
      Operates and provides access to a wide range of recreational facilities for residents, including an 18-hole championship golf course, fitness center, aquatic facilities, bocce courts, billiard tables, pickleball courts, tennis courts, mini-golf, and a racquetball court.
    • Provide recreational facilities and access
      Operates and provides access to a wide array of recreational facilities for residents, including an 18-hole championship golf course, fitness center, aquatic facilities, bocce courts, billiard tables, pickleball courts, tennis courts, mini-golf, and a racquetball court.
    • Provide recreational sports facilities
      Operates and maintains multiple reservation-based recreational facilities including 4 bocce courts, 7 pickleball courts, 6 tennis courts, a racquetball court, and a mini-golf course with equipment provided.
    • Provide year-round recreational access to golf course for walking
      Offers designated walking hours on the 18-hole championship golf course for residents throughout the year to ensure safety during non-golf activities.
    • Recreational facility operations
      Operates and maintains a wide range of recreational facilities for residents, including an 18-hole championship golf course, fitness and aquatic centers, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce courts, mini golf, racquetball, and picnic areas with covered ramadas. Facilities are accessible via reservation or during designated hours.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 8 activities
    • Community events and celebrations
      Hosts community-wide events including a 5K walk/run, annual holiday open houses, and milestone celebrations such as a 40th-anniversary parade, picnic, fireworks, brunch, and formal Gala with an online auction and raffle.
    • Host community anniversary celebrations
      Organized a 40th anniversary celebration including a community parade, free barbecue picnic, fireworks, brunch, formal Gala with food stations and online auction, and commemorative merchandise.
    • Host community events and celebrations
      Organizes and hosts various community events and celebrations, including a 5K walk/run, a community parade, barbecue picnics, fireworks displays, brunches, and formal galas, often tied to significant anniversaries.
    • Host community events and celebrations
      Organizes and hosts various community events and celebrations, including a 5K walk/run, a community parade, barbecue picnics, fireworks displays, brunches, formal galas, and open houses for holidays.
    • Host community events and celebrations
      Hosts annual events including a 5K walk/run, community parade, free barbecue picnic, evening fireworks, and formal gala with food stations, online auction, and raffle. Also plans commemorative activities for milestone anniversaries, including special publications and merchandise.
    • Host community fitness and recreational events
      Organizes events such as a 5K walk/run and seasonal open houses during major holidays to promote community engagement and physical activity among residents.
    • Hosting Community Events and Celebrations
      Organizes a community parade, free barbecue picnic, fireworks display, culminating brunch, formal Gala reception with food stations, and an online auction to celebrate the 40th anniversary, and hosts a 5K walk/run event.
    • Hosting Community Events and Celebrations
      Hosts a 5K walk/run event, organizes a community parade, free barbecue picnic, and plans for an evening fireworks display, culminating brunch, formal Gala reception with food stations, online auction, and potential 50/50 raffle to celebrate the 40th anniversary.
  • Fitness Center and Group Exercise Programs 7 activities
    • Fitness and wellness programming
      Offers instructor-led fitness classes such as yoga, Zumba, and karate, along with access to cardio and strength training equipment, lap lanes, and spa facilities. Residents can track fitness progress using the LF Connect mobile app.
    • Offer fitness classes
      Offers instructor-led fitness classes, such as yoga, Zumba, and karate, that typically meet twice per week for 60 minutes, and enables residents to track fitness progress using LF Connect via mobile devices.
    • Offering Fitness Classes
      Offers instructor-led fitness classes such as yoga, Zumba, and karate, typically meeting twice per week for 60 minutes, and enables residents to track fitness progress using LF Connect via mobile devices.
    • Operate fitness and aquatic center
      Runs a 12,000-square-foot aquatic and fitness center open daily from 5 AM to 9 PM, featuring 43 cardio and weight machines, free weights, TRX systems, two studio rooms, and 5 lap lanes, with reservation-based access and instructor-led classes.
    • Provide fitness and wellness programs
      Operates a 12,000-square-foot aquatic and fitness center equipped with cardio and strength training machines, free weights, TRX systems, and two studio rooms. Offers instructor-led fitness classes such as yoga, Zumba, and karate, typically twice per week, and enables residents to track fitness progress via LF Connect mobile integration.
    • Provide fitness classes
      Offers instructor-led fitness classes, such as yoga, Zumba, and karate, that typically meet twice per week for 60 minutes, and enables residents to track fitness progress using LF Connect via mobile devices.
    • Providing Fitness and Aquatic Facilities
      Operates a 12,000-square-foot aquatic and fitness center with 43 cardio and weight machines, free weights, two studio rooms, and 5 lap lanes in the pool, offering private access exclusively for residents from 5 AM to 9 PM daily.
  • Resident Club & Activity Programming 6 activities
    • Club and group activity coordination
      Offers more than 130 organized clubs and group activities for residents, with 24/7 access to club facilities to support social engagement and shared interests.
    • Facilitate resident clubs and social activities
      Offers over 130 resident clubs and group activities, 24/7 access to club and artisan facilities, and hosts seasonal open houses during major holidays. Also supports a community library with approximately 15,000 books and videos, daily Wall Street Journal access, and social engagement space.
    • Operate resident activity clubs and social groups
      Offers over 130 clubs and group activities for residents, with 24/7 access to club facilities and dedicated spaces like the Artisan building.
    • Support resident-led clubs and activities
      Offers over 130 clubs and group activities for residents, providing facilities and access to support their engagement.
    • Support resident-led clubs and activities
      Offers over 130 clubs and group activities for residents and provides access to club facilities.
    • Supporting Resident Clubs and Activities
      Offers over 130 clubs and group activities for residents, providing 24/7 access to club facilities and operating an Activity Center with daily access for residents.
  • Nonprofit Thrift Store Operations 6 activities
    • Facilitate resident-led crafting and donation programs
      Supports resident groups who create clothing, quilts, duffle bags, and handmade toys for donation to needy children, with materials funded in part by select gift shop sales.
    • Support charitable activities by residents
      Facilitates residents in creating and donating handmade items like clothing, quilts, duffle bags, and toys to needy children, particularly during holidays, with proceeds from select gift shop sales funding materials for these items.
    • Support charitable activities by residents
      Supports charitable activities where residents create and donate clothing, quilts, duffle bags, and handmade toys to needy children, with proceeds from select gift shop sales funding materials for these items.
    • Support resident-led crafts and charitable giving
      Residents regularly create handmade items such as clothing, quilts, duffle bags, and wooden toys for donation to needy children. Proceeds from select gift shop sales fund materials for these charitable projects.
    • Supporting Charitable Crafting
      Residents create and donate handmade clothing, quilts, duffle bags, and toys for needy children, particularly during holidays, with proceeds from select gift shop sales funding materials for these items.
    • Supporting Charitable Crafting by Residents
      Residents create and donate handmade clothing, quilts, duffle bags, and toys for needy children, particularly during holidays, with proceeds from select gift shop sales funding materials for these items.
  • Residential Community Library Services 6 activities
    • Library services and material donations
      Operates a community library with approximately 15,000 books and videos, daily Wall Street Journal access, and social space; donates unsold materials to external organizations including the Oro Valley Public Library and Tucson VA Hospital.
    • Manage library collection and donations
      Maintains a recreational library with a collection of approximately 15,000 items tailored to resident interests, and donates unsold library materials to other organizations.
    • Operate a community library
      Operates a recreational library with a collection of approximately 15,000 books and videos tailored to resident interests, providing daily Wall Street Journal access and space for social engagement.
    • Operate community library services
      Manages a recreational library with approximately 15,000 books and videos, daily Wall Street Journal access, and space for social engagement; unsold materials are donated to external organizations.
    • Operating a Community Library
      Operates a recreational library with a collection of approximately 15,000 books and videos tailored to resident interests, providing daily Wall Street Journal access and space for social engagement, and donates unsold materials to other organizations.
    • Operating a Community Library
      Operates a recreational library with a collection of approximately 15,000 books and videos tailored to resident interests, provides daily Wall Street Journal access, and donates unsold materials to other organizations.
  • Model Railroad Layout Development and Operation 5 activities
    • Maintain and operate model railroad exhibit
      Operates an extensive HO gauge model railroad layout depicting a 1940s–1950s-era harbor, farm, small town, logging operation, factories, and mine for resident and visitor enjoyment.
    • Maintain model railroad exhibit
      Operates an extensive HO gauge model railroad layout depicting a 1940s–1950s-era harbor, farm, town, logging operation, factories, and mine for resident and visitor enjoyment.
    • Manage a model railroad layout
      Constructed an extensive HO gauge model railroad layout depicting a 1940s–1950s-era harbor, farm, small town, logging operation, factories, and mine.
    • Model railroad and hobby displays
      Constructs and maintains an extensive HO gauge model railroad layout depicting a 1940s–1950s-era harbor, farm, town, and industrial operations for resident and visitor enjoyment.
    • Operating a Model Railroad Layout
      Constructed an extensive HO gauge model railroad layout depicting a 1940s–1950s-era harbor, farm, small town, logging operation, factories, and mine, and hosts open houses during holidays for residents and visitors.
  • Master Association Management 4 activities
    • Manage a residential community
      Manages a built-out residential community consisting of 2,488 homes, operating as a homeowner's association governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and resident committees, with professional staff support.
    • Manage residential community infrastructure
      Manages a fully built-out residential community of 2,488 homes governed by a homeowner’s association with professional staff and volunteer leadership.
    • Managing a Residential Community
      Manages a built-out residential community consisting of 2,488 homes, operating as a homeowner's association governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and resident committees, with professional staff support.
    • Residential community management
      Manages a built-out residential community consisting of 2,488 homes governed by a homeowner's association with a volunteer Board of Directors, resident committees, and professional staff support.
  • Children's Book Distribution & Reading Spaces 1 activity
    • Donate surplus library materials
      Donates unsold or surplus library materials to external organizations including the Oro Valley Public Library and Tucson VA Hospital.
  • Professional Golf Tournament Hosting 1 activity
    • Enable digital golf course access
      Provides an in-app waitlist feature called 'Tee Time Standby' that sends real-time alerts and allows users to book last-minute tee times on the golf course.
  • Senior Social & Recreational Activities 1 activity
    • Operate community facilities
      Operates various community facilities including an Activity Center, Artisan building, Dining Room & Patio, and a picnic area, providing daily access for residents.
  • Uncategorized 24 activities
    • Administer community grant program
      Has awarded over $1 million in grants since 1998 to SCOV Association projects, local clubs, and community organizations to support resident-led initiatives.
    • Award grants to community projects
      Awarded more than $1 million in grants to SCOV Association projects, local clubs, and community organizations since 1998.
    • Community grants program
      Has awarded more than $1 million in grants since 1998 to SCOV Association projects, local clubs, and community organizations to support resident initiatives and community development.
    • Facility redevelopment planning
      Is redeveloping the Copper Center into a future community center, though the facility is not currently open.
    • Gift shop and artisan sales operations
      Operates a gift shop featuring handmade items by resident artists, with proceeds from select sales funding materials for charitable projects such as clothing and toy donations for needy children.
    • Grantmaking to Community Projects
      Awarded more than $1 million in grants to SCOV Association projects, local clubs, and community organizations since 1998.
    • Maintaining Community Amenities
      Maintains a picnic area with eight covered ramadas, each equipped with a picnic table, individual grill, and lighting, and provides 24/7 access to the Artisan building for residents.
    • Manage community center facilities
      Operates the Activity Center with weekday and weekend access and is redeveloping the Copper Center into a future community hub, though it remains closed during redevelopment.
    • Modernize community infrastructure
      Completed a library technology and facility update in August 2015 and is redeveloping the Copper Center into a future community center, though it remains closed during redevelopment.
    • On-site dining services
      Operates a restaurant offering fresh, made-to-order meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with accommodations for vegan and gluten-free diets, open daily from 7 AM to 8 PM.
    • Operate a gift shop
      Operates a gift shop featuring a wide range of handmade items by resident artists and artisans, including jewelry, glasswork, pottery, sculpture, woodcrafts, and clothing.
    • Operate a restaurant
      Operates a restaurant offering fresh, made-to-order breakfast, lunch, and dinner with accommodations for vegan and gluten-free diets.
    • Operate community facilities
      Operates various community facilities including an Activity Center, a gift shop featuring handmade items, a community library, a restaurant, a picnic area, and a woodworking facility, with plans to redevelop the Copper Center into a future community center.
    • Operate resident-focused retail and dining services
      Runs a gift shop featuring handmade items by resident artists and a restaurant offering made-to-order meals with vegan and gluten-free options, open daily from 7 AM to 8 PM.
    • Operating a Gift Shop
      Operates a gift shop featuring a wide range of handmade items by resident artists and artisans, including jewelry, glasswork, pottery, sculpture, woodcrafts, and clothing.
    • Produce community historical documentation
      Plans to publish a special Tipster article in early 2027 and a commemorative book featuring community stories, interviews, and historical photographs to document the founding and growth of Sun City Oro Valley.
    • Provide grants to community projects
      Awarded more than $1 million in grants to SCOV Association projects, local clubs, and community organizations since 1998.
    • Providing Dining Services
      Operates a restaurant offering fresh, made-to-order breakfast, lunch, and dinner with accommodations for vegan and gluten-free diets, open daily from 7 AM to 8 PM.
    • Providing Dining Services
      Operates a restaurant offering fresh, made-to-order breakfast, lunch, and dinner with accommodations for vegan and gluten-free diets, with the Dining Room & Patio open daily from 7 AM to 8 PM.
    • Providing Picnic Facilities
      Maintains a picnic area with eight covered ramadas, each equipped with a picnic table, individual grill, and lighting, accessible via golf cart path or parking lot.
    • Publish community history and merchandise
      Plans to publish a special article documenting the founding and growth of Sun City Oro Valley, and offers exclusive 40th anniversary merchandise and a commemorative book featuring community stories, interviews, and historical photographs.
    • Resident-led arts, crafts, and woodworking programs
      Supports resident-led creative activities including a woodworking facility with industrial equipment and training, silversmithing classes, and artisan spaces where residents create and sell handmade items such as jewelry, pottery, and woodcrafts.
    • Special commemorative projects
      Plans and produces special anniversary projects including a commemorative book, exclusive merchandise, and a Tipster article documenting the community's founding and growth for the 40th anniversary in 2027.
    • Support community development through grants
      Has awarded over $1 million in grants since 1998 to SCOV Association projects, local clubs, and community organizations to support resident-driven initiatives and improvements.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$11.35M
Contributions & grants$139K1%
Program service revenue$8.03M71%
Investment income$9K0%
Other revenue$3.17M
expenses
Total expenses$8.28M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.18M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$29.77M
Cash$9.36M
Investments$4.06M
Liabilities$12.06M
Net assets$17.71M
Liquid reserves19.4 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +29.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARK WADE GENERAL MANA 40 $221K
board members · 7
  • ALLAN MASHBURN — DIRECTOR
  • ELAINE DEETER — SECRETARY
  • MICHAEL ROCKNE GEDROSE — TREASURER
  • MIKE LABARBERA — VICE PRESIDE
  • RONNA HEINIG — PRESIDENT
  • TERRY MCFADDEN — DIRECTOR
  • TIM KELLEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • Del Webb Partner — Original homebuilder of the 2,488-home community.
  • Friends of the Library Partner — Conducted fundraising efforts to support the Library Technology and Facility Update Project.
  • Institute of Learning in Retirement Partner — Donated funds to support the Library Technology and Facility Update Project.
  • Life Fitness Partner — Supplies fitness equipment and integrates LF Connect technology for resident progress tracking.
  • Oro Valley Public Library Partner — Receives donated unsold library materials.
  • SCOV Clay Club Partner — Club operating within the Artisan Center focused on clay and pottery activities.
  • SCOV Glass Club Partner — Club operating within the Artisan Center focused on stained and fused glass art.
  • SCOV Woodworking Club Partner — Club operating within the Artisan Center providing woodworking training and facility access.
  • Sun City Oro Valley Homeowners Association Government — Operates independently from the Sun City Oro Valley Homeowners Association (SCOV).
  • The Views Golf Club Partner — Operates an 18-hole championship golf course as part of the Sun City Oro Valley community amenities.
  • The Views Restaurant Partner — Caters the free barbecue picnic for the 40th anniversary celebration.
  • The Views Restaurant Partner — Provides food service with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options to residents and visitors within the community.
  • Tucson VA Hospital Partner — Receives donated unsold library materials.
  • Woodworking Club Partner — Contributed time and talent to the Library Technology and Facility Update Project.