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GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AZ

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 753106194 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.gfoaz.org
revenue
$282K
expenses
$272K
net assets
$377K
employees
0
program ratio
67%
mission · from form 990

Govt Finance Professional development Education

profile · synthesized from sources

The Government Finance Officers Association of Arizona (GFOAz) is a non-profit professional organization that promotes excellence in government financial management. It serves finance professionals in Arizona's state, county, and city governments, school districts, colleges, universities, special districts, and private firms. GFOAz provides leadership, education, communication, and networking opportunities to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals responsible for local government fiscal policy and management.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Conferences & Training
Hosts annual conferences and training opportunities throughout the year to improve technical and managerial skills and explore current government finance issues.
Employment Opportunities
Lists job openings in government finance for various organizations in Arizona.
GFOA Annual Conference Scholarship
Awards one $3,000 reimbursement scholarship to an active GFOAz member to attend the national GFOA annual conference.
GFOA Certified Public Finance Officer Enrollment Scholarship
Awards one annual scholarship to cover the $1,200 enrollment fee for two years in GFOA’s CPFO program, including exam attempts, e-learning webinars, and exam prep.
GFOA Leadership Academy in Phoenix Scholarship
Awards two $2,500 scholarships for the GFOA Leadership Academy program offered at Arizona State University, open to finance directors, assistant finance directors, treasurers, department managers, city managers, and assistant city managers.
GFOAz State Scholarships
Provides scholarships up to $500 for active members to attend the Winter Conference, covering registration, lodging, and travel.
GFOAz Student Internship and Scholarships Program
Awards paid internships with local cities, towns, or counties, and cash scholarships to incoming junior or senior students at Arizona universities majoring in accounting, finance, economics, business, or business-related fields.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Professional Membership and Job Board Services 2 activities
    • Job board for public finance positions
      Posts employment opportunities in government financial management roles across Arizona, including positions such as Accounting Supervisor, Accountant, Business Analyst, and Accounting Specialist in various cities and towns.
    • Job board for public finance positions
      Posts employment opportunities in government financial management roles across Arizona municipalities, connecting job seekers with positions such as Accountant, Accounting Supervisor, and Business Analyst.
  • Agriculture & Wildlife Scholarship Programs 2 activities
    • Member scholarships and financial support for professional development
      Offers multiple scholarships annually to active members and students, including support for attendance at the GFOA annual conference, Leadership Academy, CPFO program, and paid internships for Arizona students pursuing careers in public finance.
    • Scholarship and internship programs for members and students
      Offers multiple scholarship opportunities for active members, including support for the GFOA annual conference, Leadership Academy, CPFO certification, and regional conferences, as well as a program providing paid internships and scholarships to Arizona students pursuing careers in public finance.
  • Member Networking & Communication Services 2 activities
    • Networking and information sharing for public finance professionals
      Facilitates networking, training, and information exchange among nearly 600 members as the Arizona chapter of the Government Finance Officers Association, supporting collaboration across local government finance offices.
    • State chapter operations for government finance professionals
      Operates as the Arizona state chapter of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) with nearly 600 members, providing a professional network for government finance officers across the state.
  • Professional Conduct & Dispute Resolution Systems 2 activities
    • Professional ethics and standards adoption
      Adopted a modified version of the GFOA Code of Ethics in September 2002 to establish professional conduct standards for its members in Arizona.
    • Professional standards and ethics framework
      Adopted a modified version of the GFOA Code of Ethics to establish professional conduct standards for its members in Arizona.
  • Professional Development & Certification Programs 2 activities
    • Professional training and development for government finance staff
      Provides ongoing virtual and in-person training programs on topics such as single audit fundamentals and Arizona budgeting, including recurring events like the May Training and Summer Conference to build technical and managerial skills among public finance professionals.
    • Professional training and education programs
      Delivers virtual and in-person training on public finance topics such as single audit fundamentals and Arizona budgeting, including recurring events like the May Training and plans for future trainings, co-sponsored programs, and skill-building workshops.
  • Tax Professional Education & Training 1 activity
    • Annual conferences and peer learning events
      Hosts annual conferences, including the Summer Conference and other member gatherings, featuring workshops and peer exchange opportunities for government finance professionals across Arizona.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Annual and seasonal conferences for skill development
      Hosts annual and seasonal conferences, including the Summer Conference in Tucson and other gatherings, designed to build technical and managerial skills among members and public finance specialists through workshops, sessions, and peer exchange.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$282K
Contributions & grants$169K60%
Program service revenue$113K40%
Investment income$1790%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$272K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$17K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$526K
Cash$514K
Investments$0
Liabilities$149K
Net assets$377K
Liquid reserves22.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +29.4%
relationships · 48

who they work with

  • Abdo Partner — Corporate Partner
  • Abdo Solutions Partner — Corporate Partner
  • Advisent Partner — Corporate Partner
  • Arizona State University Partner — Hosts the GFOA Leadership Academy program in Phoenix where GFOAz awards scholarships to members.
  • BOK Financial Partner — Corporate Partner
  • Baker Tilly Partner — Corporate Partner
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Partner — Corporate Partner
  • CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Partner — Corporate Partner
  • ClearGov Partner — Corporate Partner
  • Columbia Capital Partner — Corporate Partner
  • Columbia Capital Management Partner — Corporate Partner
  • EUNA Solutions Partner — Corporate Partner
  • EnergyCap Partner — Corporate Partner
  • Engine Partner — Corporate Partner
  • Forvis Mazars Partner — Corporate Partner
  • Government Finance Officers Association Network — Awards scholarships for programs offered by the national Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), including the GFOA Leadership Academy and CPFO program.
  • Government Finance Officers Association Network — State-level affiliate maintaining a close relationship with the national organization.
  • Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Network — Adopted and adapted the GFOA Code of Ethics as the basis for its own Professional Code of Ethics.
  • Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Network — State chapter affiliate implementing national standards and practices.
  • Grand Canyon University Partner — Eligible institution for students applying to the GFOAz Student Internship and Scholarships Program.
  • Heinfeld Meech Partner — Corporate Partner
  • HeinfeldMeech Partner — Corporate Partner
  • Holman Capital Partner — Corporate Partner
  • J.P. Morgan Partner — Corporate Partner
  • JPMorgan Chase Partner — Corporate Partner
  • Meeder Investment Management Partner — Corporate Partner
  • Northern Arizona University Partner — Eligible institution for students applying to the GFOAz Student Internship and Scholarships Program.
  • OpenGov Partner — Corporate Partner
  • Oracle NetSuite Partner — Corporate Partner
  • PARS Partner — Corporate Partner
+ 18 more