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DISCOVER GILA COUNTY INC

PAYSON, AZ · EIN 832974715 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE W99 · Public & Societal Benefit · Micro (<$100K) · discovergilacounty.com
revenue
$49K
expenses
$102K
net assets
$41K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To reduce the burden of government by assisting to stimulate economic development within Gila County, to fundamentally increase the exposure of Gila County assets, special events, history and outdoor recreation, and to create jobs for Gila County residents, ultimately increasing the positive economic impact in each community within Gila County, especially the underserved residents who do not have the resources to market and promote the unique characteristics within Gila County

profile · synthesized from sources

Discover Gila County Inc. is a destination marketing organization that promotes tourism and economic development within Gila County, Arizona. It highlights outdoor recreation, historical sites, events, and local businesses to attract visitors and stimulate the local economy.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

50 Things to Do in Gila County Arizona
A comprehensive guide highlighting various activities and attractions in Gila County, including hiking, camping, dining, events, and visits to natural landmarks and historical sites.
Explore The Wild
A program encouraging visitors to engage in outdoor recreation, peaceful retreats, and attend events within Gila County.
Gila County Blog
An online blog featuring articles on Gila County's history, adventure opportunities, famous cowboys, ranching history, pioneer history, Native American culture, mining history, and logging history.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Destination Marketing & Visitor Information Services 5 activities
    • Curated adventure itineraries for visitors
      Provides curated adventure itineraries for half-day, full-day, and extended stays to help visitors explore Gila County’s outdoor and cultural offerings.
    • Promoting Gila County Tourism
      DISCOVER GILA COUNTY INC promotes tourism by providing curated adventure itineraries, maintaining a directory of attractions and accommodations, and highlighting local dining, shopping, and lodging options within Gila County.
    • Promoting Gila County Tourism
      DISCOVER GILA COUNTY INC promotes tourism by providing curated adventure itineraries, maintaining a directory of attractions and accommodations, and highlighting local dining, shopping, and lodging options within Gila County.
    • Promotion of entertainment and recreation options
      Actively promotes diverse entertainment and recreation opportunities including casinos, wineries, and outdoor adventures in Gila County.
    • Visitor information directory
      Maintains and promotes a comprehensive directory of attractions, accommodations, communities, dining, shopping, outdoor activities, and events for visitors to Gila County.
  • Annual Rodeo Event Production 1 activity
    • Promotion of specific attractions and events
      Highlights unique local attractions and annual events such as the World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo in Payson, the Arizona Poppy Fest in Globe, the Hashknife Pony Express, and public land hunting for 9 big game species.
  • Regional Economic Development Incentives 1 activity
    • Support for local employment and industry development
      Supports workforce development in key local industries with above-average employment concentration, including mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction; arts, entertainment, and recreation; and construction.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Family-friendly special events promotion
      Organizes and promotes a range of family-friendly events across Gila County, including rodeos, Native American festivals, patriotic celebrations, mud runs, and arts and entertainment events.
    • Organizing and Promoting Special Events
      The organization organizes and promotes a variety of family-friendly special events and activities across Gila County, including rodeos, Native American festivals, patriotic celebrations, mud runs, and arts and entertainment events, such as the Arizona Poppy Fest and the Hashknife Pony Express.
    • Organizing and Promoting Special Events
      The organization organizes and promotes a variety of family-friendly special events and activities across Gila County, including rodeos, Native American festivals, patriotic celebrations, mud runs, and arts and entertainment events, such as the Arizona Poppy Fest and the Hashknife Pony Express.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$49K
Contributions & grants$49K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$102K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$41K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$41K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 3
  • Brenda Case — Director
  • Jacque Sanders — Director
  • James Bruzzi — Director
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Central Arizona Association of REALTORS® Partner — Partnered with to help people find new homes in Gila County.
  • Gila County Government Partner — Provides information pertaining to all aspects of the government and services provided by Gila County.
  • Gila County IDA Partner — Collaborates to expand economic development and business enterprise in Gila County.
  • San Carlos Tribe Partner — Includes the San Carlos Tribe as one of the communities featured on the tourism website.