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LEADERSHIP WEST INC
AVONDALE, AZ · EIN 860752982 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE A99 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · leadershipwest.org
revenue
$160K
expenses
$155K
net assets
$155K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO CULTIVATE LEADERSHIP CAPITAL FOR THE WEST VALLEY AND PREPARE THOSE LEADERS TO AFFECT POSITIVE CHANGE IN ARIZONA.

profile · synthesized from sources

Leadership West Inc. cultivates civic-minded leaders to drive positive change in Arizona's West Valley region. The organization offers two leadership development programs—the 150-hour Flagship Program and the 25-hour Leadership West Institute—that combine regional issue education, leadership training, and networking. Participants gain insight into local challenges in economic development, public policy, and infrastructure while building connections across sectors to strengthen community leadership capacity.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Leadership West Flagship Program
150-hour immersive leadership development program over two years, including regional issue education, leadership training, focus tours, and a 12-hour civic impact commitment
Leadership West Institute (LWI)
25-hour leadership development program with 10 modules covering communication, leadership practices, and action planning; serves as a primer or refresher for leaders at all levels
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 5 activities
    • Civic Impact Commitment for program graduates
      Requires graduates of the Flagship Program to complete a 12-hour Civic Impact Commitment over two years through volunteering, board service, or community projects to address local needs in the West Valley.
    • Flagship Leadership Development Program
      Operates a 150-hour immersive leadership development program, also known as the Flagship Program, enrolling 20 to 30 leaders annually in the West Valley; launched in 2015 as part of the Leadership West Institute to build community leadership capacity for regional economic growth and improved quality of life.
    • Leadership West Flagship Program
      Operates a 150-hour immersive leadership development program for 20 to 30 leaders annually in the West Valley, focusing on community and regional benefit. Participants are required to complete a twelve-hour civic impact commitment over two years.
    • Leadership West Institute
      Offers a 25-hour professional development program for professionals at all levels in the West Valley, requiring a 25+ hour annual commitment.
    • Leadership West Institute professional development program
      Offers the Leadership West Institute, a professional development program that includes a 25-hour leadership development track for professionals at all levels in the West Valley, requiring a 25+ hour annual commitment.
  • Arizona-Based College Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Annual scholarship program for higher education
      Provides annual scholarship funding to support tuition, books, and other higher education costs for students in Maricopa County, particularly the West Valley; has awarded $13,000 in scholarships since 2013.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Scholarship Program
      Provides annual scholarship funding to support tuition and books for students pursuing higher education in Maricopa County, having awarded $13,000 since 2013.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$160K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$151K95%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$155K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$118K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$197K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$155K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +17.9%
relationships · 21

who they work with

  • APS Partner — Includes Jessica Perry from APS on the Executive Committee.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Collaborates with ASU, as evidenced by Bobbi Magdaleno's affiliation and endorsement.
  • Burns & McDonnell Partner — Includes Joel Canchola from Burns & McDonnell as a program participant.
  • Carefree Partners Partner — Corporate partner supporting Leadership West
  • Carefree Partners Partner — Partner supporting Leadership West and the West Valley.
  • City of Buckeye Partner — Includes Javier Setovich from the City of Buckeye on the Board of Directors.
  • City of Glendale Partner — Includes Mayor Elaine Scruggs of the City of Glendale as a founding member.
  • City of Goodyear Partner — Engages municipal leadership, with Stephen Cleveland of the City of Goodyear as a founding member.
  • Duncan & Son Partner — Corporate partner of Leadership West and sponsor of its programs.
  • Duncan & Son Partner — Corporate partner supporting Leadership West
  • Duncan & Son Partner — Partner supporting Leadership West and the West Valley.
  • Estrella Mountain Community College Partner — Includes faculty and leaders from Estrella Mountain Community College among founding members and program participants.
  • Hotwire Communications Partner — Corporate partner of Leadership West and sponsor of its programs.
  • Hotwire Communications Partner — Corporate partner supporting Leadership West
  • Hotwire Communications Partner — Partner supporting Leadership West and the West Valley.
  • Pendergast Elementary School District Partner — Employer of Leadership West graduate and alumnus Joanne Fimbres, indicating organizational connection through participant affiliation.
  • SRP Partner — Includes Dory Baker and Manuel Ernesto-Mulato from Salt River Project (SRP) as founding member and board member, respectively.
  • Southwest Gas Partner — Corporate partner of Leadership West and sponsor of its programs.
  • Southwest Gas Partner — Corporate partner supporting Leadership West
  • Southwest Gas Partner — Partner supporting Leadership West and the West Valley.
  • WESTMARC Partner — Co-administers the West Valley Youth Leadership Scholarship with Leadership West through the WESTMARC Education & Workforce Committee.