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NEIGHBORHOOD POA OF FOUNTAIN HILLS AZ INC

FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ · EIN 860712334 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.npoafh.org
revenue
$164K
expenses
$194K
net assets
$181K
employees
mission · from form 990

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL OVER THE PLAT

profile · synthesized from sources

Neighborhood Property Owners' Association of Fountain Hills, Arizona, Inc. (NPOA) is a nonprofit corporation established in 1992 to preserve the architectural integrity and aesthetic standards of residential neighborhoods in Fountain Hills, AZ. It enforces development guidelines through its Committee of Architecture (NCOA), which reviews exterior modifications on properties within its jurisdiction. The organization operates without regular dues, instead charging title transfer and project permit fees.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Architectural Review
Committee of Architecture (NCOA) reviews plans for new construction and exterior modifications including repaints, fences, pools, additions, and roofing to ensure compliance with the Neighborhood Development Guide
Compliance Enforcement
Processes neighborhood complaints and assesses fines for non-compliance with architectural and aesthetic guidelines
Title Transfer Processing
Administers mandatory fees during property transfers within NPOA jurisdiction, ensuring new owners are informed of development restrictions
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Regular Governance and Member Meetings 5 activities
    • Community Governance and Administration
      Manages the business, financial, and legal responsibilities of the Association through a Board of Directors that meets monthly, approves budgets, contracts for services, and supervises staff. It also operates a business office with regular hours and holds an Annual General Meeting for members.
    • Conducts monthly Board of Directors meetings
      Holds monthly Board of Directors meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 9:00 AM, open to all NPOA lot owners, to oversee financial, legal, and operational responsibilities including budget approval, service contracting, and staff supervision.
    • Governance and Oversight
      The Board of Directors meets monthly to manage the association's business, financial, and legal responsibilities, including budget approval, contracting, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance. The organization also holds an Annual General Meeting for members to elect the Board and vote on bylaws.
    • Hosts Annual General Meeting
      Holds an Annual General Meeting (AGM) around the third week of March for delegates to elect the Board of Directors, vote on bylaws changes, and receive the Treasurer’s financial report, with attendance open to all NPOA members.
    • Organizational Governance and Operations
      Manages the business, financial, and legal responsibilities of the Association through a Board of Directors that meets monthly to approve budgets, contract for services, and supervise staff. The organization also holds an Annual General Meeting for members to elect the Board and review financial reports, and operates a business office with regular hours.
  • Affordable Housing Information & Counseling 4 activities
    • Provides real estate disclosure documentation
      Provides a disclosure document for realtors to use at open houses to inform potential buyers about title transfer and documentation fees associated with properties under NPOA jurisdiction.
    • Realtor Disclosure Document Provision
      Provides a disclosure document for realtors to inform potential buyers about title transfer and documentation fees.
    • Realtor Disclosure Document Provision
      Provides a disclosure document for realtors to inform potential buyers about title transfer and documentation fees related to properties under NPOA guidelines.
    • Realtor Disclosure Document Provision
      Provides a disclosure document for realtors to inform potential buyers about title transfer and documentation fees related to properties within the NPOA's jurisdiction.
  • Community Advocacy & Planning Engagement 3 activities
    • Complaint Processing and Resident Assistance
      Processes neighborhood complaints about properties within its jurisdiction via a complaint form and assists property owners covered by NPOA guidelines.
    • Manages property owner complaints
      Processes neighborhood complaints about properties within its jurisdiction through a formal complaint form to ensure compliance with NPOA guidelines and deed restrictions.
    • Neighborhood Complaint Processing
      Processes and addresses neighborhood complaints regarding properties within its jurisdiction through a formal complaint form.
  • Architectural Modification Review and Compliance 1 activity
    • Conducts regular Committee of Architecture meetings
      Holds weekly meetings of the Committee of Architecture every Tuesday at 8:30 AM to review architectural plans and permit applications for exterior property modifications.
  • Community Facility Access & Operations 1 activity
    • Operates public-facing business office
      Maintains a business office with regular weekday operating hours to provide community access to NPOA services, information, and administrative support.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Architectural Review and Enforcement
      Reviews and approves architectural plans for new construction and exterior alterations (e.g., repainting, additions, pools, fencing) to ensure compliance with NPOA Guidelines and preserve neighborhood aesthetics. This includes assessing fines for non-compliance and processing neighborhood complaints related to property appearance.
    • Architectural Review and Enforcement
      Reviews and approves architectural plans for new construction and exterior alterations (e.g., repainting, additions, pools, fencing) within its jurisdiction to maintain neighborhood aesthetics and ensure compliance with NPOA Guidelines and the Fountain Hills Declaration of Reservations. This includes assessing fines for non-compliance.
    • Architectural Review and Enforcement
      Reviews and approves architectural plans for new construction, alterations, and exterior changes on properties within its jurisdiction to ensure compliance with NPOA Guidelines and preserve neighborhood aesthetics. This includes assessing fines for non-compliance and enforcing deed restrictions based on the Fountain Hills Declaration of Reservations on approximately 4,100 lots.
    • Enforces architectural and development guidelines
      Enforces the NPOA Guidelines as deed restrictions on approximately 4,100 lots in Fountain Hills, AZ, based on the recorded Fountain Hills Declaration of Reservations, to preserve neighborhood aesthetics and ensure compliance with established development standards.
    • Provides operational support to property owners
      Assists property owners in Fountain Hills neighborhoods covered by NPOA guidelines with compliance, permitting, and architectural review processes.
    • Reviews and approves exterior property modifications
      Requires permits and approval from the Committee of Architecture (NCOA) for any exterior work, including new construction, additions, repaints, roofing, fencing, pools, solar installations, and other alterations, through a formal review process to maintain neighborhood aesthetic standards.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$164K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$163K100%
Investment income$890%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$194K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$76K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$232K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$181K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -18.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 6
  • JENNIFER ROMAN — DIRECTOR
  • JIM GELESZINSKI — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN WALTERS — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL NEULAND — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT LAFAVE — DIRECTOR
  • STEVEN FOX — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce Partner — Linked as a business and economic development organization
  • Fountain Hills Community Center Partner — Linked as a community resource for residents
  • Fountain Hills Cultural & Civic Association Partner — Linked as a civic engagement and community organization
  • Fountain Hills Dark Sky Partner — Linked as a community initiative for environmental preservation
  • Fountain Hills Leadership Academy Partner — Linked as a leadership development program within the community
  • Fountain Hills Library Partner — Linked as a community resource for residents
  • Fountain Hills Theater Partner — Linked as a cultural and community resource
  • Fountain Hills Unified School District Partner — Linked as a key community institution for education
  • Fountain Hills Utilities Partner — Provides utility information and services; linked as a community resource
  • McCulloch Properties Government — Original master developer whose development guidelines the NPOA upholds.
  • McCulloch Properties Partner — Upholds development guidelines initiated by McCulloch Properties, the master developer of Fountain Hills.
  • NCOA Partner — NPOAFH includes an NCOA committee responsible for community oversight, chaired by Rick Watts.
  • Title Company Partner — Requires title companies to remit a demand to the NPOA office to complete transactions.
  • Town of Fountain Hills Partner — Provides links to community resources and services in collaboration with the Town of Fountain Hills