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INTER TRIBAL COUNCIL OF ARIZONA INC

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860343181 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Large ($10M-$50M) · www.itcaonline.com
revenue
$21.8M
expenses
$20.6M
net assets
$5.3M
employees
81
program ratio
93%
filing since
2019
mission · from form 990

ARIZONA INDIAN TRIBE ADVOCATE

profile · synthesized from sources

The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona (ITCA) is an organization that supports and advocates for its member tribes in Arizona. It provides information on individual tribes, their governance, economic activities, and cultural attractions. ITCA works to promote the welfare and self-sufficiency of Arizona's Native American communities.

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 $7.09M
    US DEPT OF AGRICULTURE -- WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN PROGRAM (WIC) SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAM
named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Apache Gold Casino
Tribal gaming operation on the San Carlos Apache Reservation offering slot machines, table games, and hospitality services including the Best Western Apache Gold Hotel
Mazatzal Casino
Tribal gaming facility operated by the Tonto Apache Tribe in Payson, AZ, featuring over 300 slot machines, poker room, bingo hall, restaurant, and entertainment amenities
Quechan Heritage Center
A planned center on I-8 featuring a museum and hotel, to be located on the Fort Yuma-Quechan Reservation.
Quechan Heritage Center (planned)
Future cultural facility to be built on I-8, intended to include a museum and hotel to preserve and share Quechan history and culture
Salt River Whitewater Recreation
Supports river-based activities including rafting, kayaking, and canoeing in the Salt River Canyon, known as the mini Grand Canyon
San Carlos Apache Cultural Center
Located in Peridot, AZ, it features exhibits on Apache history and culture, including the Window on Apache Culture exhibit, and offers educational programs and cultural demonstrations
San Carlos Lake Recreation
Manages fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation at San Carlos Lake, the largest body of water in Arizona, requiring permits for access
activities · 11

what they do

direct service · 7
  • Manage various tribal enterprises
    Manages five trailer and RV parks, a small grocery store, museum, bingo hall, utility company, and a fish and game department.
  • Manage various tribal enterprises
    Manages five trailer and RV parks, a small grocery store, a museum, a bingo hall, a utility company, and a fish and game department.
  • Managing tribal enterprises and services
    Manages five trailer and RV parks, a small grocery store, museum, bingo hall, utility company, and fish and game department. Also operates a long-term sand and gravel lease that employs 8 to 10 tribal members.
  • Operate Apache Gold Casino and Hotel Tribal Casino and Lottery Operations
    Operates the Apache Gold Casino, featuring 600 slot machines and table games, and the Best Western Apache Gold Hotel with resort-style rooms.
  • Operate Mazatzal Casino Tribal Casino and Lottery Operations
    Operates the Mazatzal Casino, a 35,000 square-foot facility featuring over 300 slot machines, a poker room, a 300-seat bingo hall, restaurant, sports lounge, gift shop, and arcade, employing over 300 people.
  • Operate a sand and gravel lease
    Operates a long-term sand and gravel lease that provides employment for 8 to 10 tribal members.
  • Operating gaming and hospitality venues Tribal Casino and Lottery Operations
    Operates the Mazatzal Casino, a 35,000 square-foot facility with over 300 slot machines, a poker room, a 300-seat bingo hall, restaurant, sports lounge, gift shop, and arcade, employing over 300 people. Also operates the Apache Gold Casino with 600 slot machines and table games, and the Best Western Apache Gold Hotel.
capacity building · 4
  • Cultural preservation and education Indigenous Cultural Center Operations
    Operated a Cultural Center in Peridot, Arizona, and preserves and shares the history of the Apache people, including their Athabascan origins and forced relocation to the reservation.
  • Preserve and share Apache history Indigenous Cultural Center Operations
    Preserves and shares the history of the Apache people, including their Athabascan origins and forced relocation to the reservation, through the operation of a Cultural Center.
  • Preserve and share Apache history Indigenous Cultural Center Operations
    Preserves and shares the history of the Apache people, including their Athabascan origins and forced relocation to the reservation, through a Cultural Center opened in Peridot, Arizona.
  • Preserving and sharing Apache history and culture Indigenous Cultural Center Operations
    Operated a Cultural Center in Peridot, Arizona, opened in 1995, to preserve and share the history of the Apache people, including their Athabascan origins and forced relocation to the reservation.
strategies · 9

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Border-Responsive Infrastructure Development border-location utilization unique to this org
    Operates seasonal visitor infrastructure and leverages geographic position on the U.S.-Mexico border to support community needs and services, adapting to regional dynamics and cross-border realities.
  • Border-location infrastructure utilization border_location_utilization unique to this org
    The organization operates seasonal visitor infrastructure, strategically responding to its geographic location on the U.S.-Mexico border to serve specific needs or opportunities.
  • Border-location utilization for seasonal visitor infrastructure border-location_utilization unique to this org
    The organization operates seasonal visitor infrastructure, strategically responding to its geographic location on the U.S.-Mexico border.
  • Community-centered cultural education culture_centered_education unique to this org
    The organization utilizes a cultural center and educational programs to share tribal history and spirituality from a perspective rooted in the community's own understanding and experience.
  • Community-centered cultural education culture-centered_education unique to this org
    The organization utilizes a cultural center and educational programs to share tribal history and spirituality from a community-centered perspective, fostering cultural preservation and understanding.
  • Culture-Based Economic Development cultural tourism development unique to this org
    Drives economic development by investing in cultural tourism, artisanry, and recreation that highlight tribal heritage, including nationally recognized beadwork and basketry, while building infrastructure to support sustainable community-led enterprise.
  • Culture-Centered Education and Preservation culture-centered education unique to this org
    Uses cultural centers and educational programs grounded in Apache history and spirituality to preserve and transmit Indigenous knowledge through community-centered, culturally authentic approaches.
  • Leveraging cultural and natural resources for economic and community development cultural_economic_development unique to this org
    The organization uses grant funding and promotes cultural tourism, artisanship, and recreation to develop economic and community infrastructure, leveraging the unique cultural and natural resources of tribal communities.
  • Leveraging cultural and natural resources for economic and community development cultural_tourism_development unique to this org
    The organization uses grant funding and promotes cultural artisanship (beadwork, basketry) to develop cultural and tourism infrastructure, leveraging natural and cultural resources to support economic and community development.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$21.79M
Contributions & grants$21.78M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$18K
expenses
Total expenses$20.59M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5.02M
Grants paid out$9.59M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.17M
Cash$2.79M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.85M
Net assets$5.33M
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +3.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARIA DADGAR Executive Dir. 40 $131K
MELINDA JOSSEFIDES WIC DIRECTOR 40 $127K
TRAVIS LANE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 40 $123K
SCOTT SVATORA IT MANAGER 40 $115K
BRIAN BENNON TRIBAL WATER DIREC 40 $108K
board members · 4
  • BERNADINE BURNETTE — President
  • DAMON CLARKE — Secretary
  • ROBERT MIGUEL — Vice President
  • TERRY RAMBLER — Vice President
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Best Western Partner — Partnership to operate the Best Western Apache Gold Hotel on the reservation.
  • Pacific Coast Partner — Entered into an agreement with the Quechan Tribe to develop a new casino.
  • Tonto Apache Tribe Partner — Inter Tribal Council of Arizona collaborates with the Tonto Apache Tribe to provide information and support services.