irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $116KYOUTH PROGRAMMING - COACH TRAINING, ENCOURAGING YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS
- #2 $83KACKNOWLEDGMENT EVENTS - HALL OF FAME AND YOUTH AWARDS
named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
ASEConversations
A series of video interviews featuring individuals involved in sports and entertainment.
Arizona Sports Hall of Fame
Inducts and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to sports and entertainment in Arizona. Trustees frame the yearly ballot and elect new members.
Grand Canyon State Games
An amateur sporting competition that draws 30,000 athletes annually in 60 sports.
Internship Program
Offers unpaid internships for college credit in areas such as PR/Communication, Social Media, Event Operations, Marketing/Sales/Development, and Accounting, with a focus on job placement in sports.
Volunteer Army
Provides volunteers for sporting and non-sporting events across the State of Arizona to support community initiatives.
activities · 6 groups
what they do
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Podcast and Video Interview Production 4 activities
- ASEConversations Video SeriesProduces a series of video interviews called "ASEConversations" featuring individuals from the sports and entertainment industry.
- ASEConversations Video SeriesProduces a series of video interviews called "ASEConversations" featuring individuals from the sports and entertainment industry.
- Digital Media ProductionProduces a video interview series called "ASEConversations" featuring individuals from the sports and entertainment industry.
- Video Interview Series ProductionProduces "ASEConversations," a series of video interviews featuring individuals from the sports and entertainment industry.
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Hall of Fame Induction Programs 4 activities
- Arizona Sports Hall of Fame InductionInducts individuals into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame, recognizing athletes, coaches, and contributors to sports in Arizona. This includes framing the annual ballot, electing up to four new members annually, and executing the induction ceremony.
- Arizona Sports Hall of Fame InductionAnnually frames the ballot, elects no more than four new members, and executes an induction ceremony to honor athletes, coaches, and contributors to sports in Arizona.
- Arizona Sports Hall of Fame Induction ProgramManages the annual induction process for the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame, including framing the ballot, electing up to four new members each year, and hosting a formal ceremony to honor inductees.
- Arizona Sports Hall of Fame ManagementManages the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame by framing the annual ballot, electing up to four new members each year, and hosting an annual induction ceremony to honor athletes, coaches, and contributors to Arizona sports.
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Event-Based Internships in Sports & Culture 4 activities
- Internship ProgramOffers unpaid internships in areas such as PR/Communication, Social Media, Event Operations, Marketing/Sales/Development, and Accounting, providing actual event experience.
- Internship ProgramOffers unpaid internships in areas such as PR/Communication, Social Media, Event Operations, Marketing/Sales/Development, and Accounting, providing actual event experience.
- Internship Program DeliveryOffers unpaid internships in PR/Communication, Social Media, Event Operations, Marketing/Sales/Development, and Accounting, providing actual event experience through a structured internship program.
- Internship Program in Event Management and CommunicationsOffers unpaid internships in PR/Communication, Social Media, Event Operations, Marketing/Sales/Development, and Accounting, providing hands-on event experience to participants.
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Volunteer Management for Spring Training 3 activities
- Event Volunteer ProvisionProvides volunteers for sporting and non-sporting events across the State of Arizona, supporting events that draw 30,000 athletes annually with over 21,500 dedicated volunteers.
- Volunteer Coordination for EventsProvides volunteers for sporting and non-sporting events across the State of Arizona, with over 21,500 dedicated volunteers supporting the annual games.
- Volunteer Provision for EventsProvides volunteers for sporting and non-sporting events across the State of Arizona.
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Adaptive Sports Programs for Youth with Disabilities 2 activities
- Amateur Sports CompetitionsOrganizes large-scale amateur sports games that draw approximately 30,000 athletes annually and have resulted in the awarding of over 250,000 medals across 60 sports.
- Amateur Sports Games OrganizationOrganizes annual games that draw 30,000 amateur athletes and have resulted in the awarding of over 250,000 medals across 60 sports.
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Professional Association Conferences & Events 1 activity
- Event Production and HostingProduces and hosts events across Arizona, including a featured event at Chateau Luxe on April 9, 2026.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$361K
Contributions & grants$144K40%
Program service revenue$207K57%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$484K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$186K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$70K
Cash$60K
Investments$0
Liabilities$541K
Net assets$-470K
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +41.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANA N BALICH | Executive Dir. | 40 | $96K |
board members · 24
- ADVISORY MEMBER DAVE DORWARD — ADVISORY MEMBER
- ADVISORY MEMBER GREG MARROW — ADVISORY MEMBER
- ADVISORY MEMBER PEDRO GOMEZ — ADVISORY MEMBER
- ADVISORY MEMBER RON FRIED — ADVISORY MEMBER
- ADVISORY TREY PFEILSTICKER — ADVISORY MEMBER
- AHRON COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
- ANDREW STEGEN — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID FITZGERALD — CHAIRMAN
- DEBBIE KELLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- DENISE SEOMIN — PAST CHAIRMAN
- JOE COURTNEY — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN PAUL LONG — BOARD MEMBER
- KEMP ELLIS — BOARD MEMBER
- LIFE MEMBER AARON KIZER — BOARD MEMBER
- LIFE MEMBER BILL STEVENSON — BOARD MEMBER
- LIFE MEMBER CINDY SLICK — BOARD MEMBER
- LIFE MEMBER ERIK WIDMARK — BOARD MEMBER
- LIFE MEMBER GARRY HAYS — BOARD MEMBER
- LIFE MEMBER GEORGE WEISZ — BOARD MEMBER
- LIFE MEMBER JOHN VANDEVIER — BOARD MEMBER
- LIFE MEMBER MARK TUDI — BOARD MEMBER
- LIFE MEMBER ROB YOWELL — BOARD MEMBER
- LIFE MEMBER TOM TARADASH — BOARD MEMBER
- LIFE MEMBER TYLER HANSON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Black Mountain BMX Partner — Debbie Kelley, affiliated with Black Mountain BMX, serves as a board member of ARIZONA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
- InPlace Software Partner — David Fitzgerald, affiliated with InPlace Software, serves as Immediate Past Chairman of ARIZONA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
- MiCamp Solutions Partner — Micah Kinsler, affiliated with MiCamp Solutions, serves as Vice Chairman of ARIZONA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
- Phoenix Suns Partner — Featured Jason Rowley, President & CEO of the Phoenix Suns, in an episode of ASEConversations.
- San Diego Padres Partner — Logan White, affiliated with San Diego Padres, serves as Chairman of ARIZONA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
- University of Oklahoma Partner — Featured Joe Castiglione, VP Athletic Programs for the University of Oklahoma, in an episode of ASEConversations.