irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $0The organization communicates with its members via electronic updates on a frequent basis. All communication tools are designed to keep members apprised of the benefits of membership, networking and educational opportunities,and relevant topics/news to aid growth and sustainability of member companies.
- #2 $0ASSISTS IN DESIGNING AND PROVIDING THIRD PARTY BENEFIT PROGRAMS AT LOWER COSTS TO ITS SMALL BUSINESS MEMBERS. FOR EXAMPLE, IT ASSISTS MEMBERS TO ACHIEVE GROUP BUYING DISCOUNTS FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE AND OTHER ANCILLARY BENEFITS.
named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
Arizona Small Business Awards Gala
An annual event that honors small businesses, partners, and community champions for their contributions to Arizona's economy.
Healthcare Member Benefits Program
Offers ASBA members access to a national PPO network for medical and prescription benefits, along with supplemental insurance options.
activities · 8 groups
what they do
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Group Health and Dental Benefits Administration 5 activities
- Administer healthcare and insurance benefits programsProvides a Healthcare Member Benefits Program with access to medical, prescription, accident, hospital indemnity, specified disease, and life insurance through a national PPO network available in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
- Healthcare Member Benefits ProgramProvides members and their teams with access to a Healthcare Member Benefits Program, offering medical, prescription, accident, hospital indemnity, specified disease, and life insurance through a national PPO network.
- Healthcare Member Benefits ProgramProvides a Healthcare Member Benefits Program to members and their teams, offering access to medical, prescription, accident, hospital indemnity, specified disease, and life insurance through a national PPO network.
- Healthcare Member Benefits ProgramProvides a Healthcare Member Benefits Program to its members and their teams, offering access to benefits including medical, prescription, accident, hospital indemnity, specified disease, and life insurance through a national PPO network.
- Healthcare Member Benefits ProgramOffers a Healthcare Member Benefits Program to members and their teams, providing access to medical, prescription, accident, hospital indemnity, specified disease, and life insurance through a national PPO network.
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Industry-Specific Legislative Advocacy 5 activities
- Advocacy for Small BusinessesEngages in advocacy to shape policies and initiatives that empower members and strengthen the small business community in Arizona, including hosting "Coffee at the Capitol" events for members to interact with legislators on policy issues.
- Advocacy for Small BusinessesEngages in advocacy efforts to shape policies and initiatives that empower members and strengthen the small business community in Arizona, including hosting "Coffee at the Capitol" events for members to interact with legislators.
- Advocacy for Small BusinessesShapes policies, initiatives, and strategies to empower members and strengthen the small business community in Arizona, including hosting "Coffee at the Capitol" events for members to connect with legislators and discuss policy issues.
- Advocate for small business policy prioritiesHosts "Coffee at the Capitol" events during legislative sessions to connect members with legislators and staff to discuss policy issues impacting small businesses, and shapes broader policies and strategies to strengthen the small business community.
- Small Business AdvocacyEngages in advocacy efforts to shape policies and initiatives that empower members and strengthen the small business community in Arizona, including hosting "Coffee at the Capitol" events for members to interact with legislators.
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Local Cultural & Business News Publishing 5 activities
- Operate online platforms to promote local small businessesManages ThinkSmallBiz, a public-facing online directory that helps individuals discover and support local small businesses across Arizona.
- Public Small Business DirectoryOperates ThinkSmallBiz, a public-facing online directory designed to help individuals discover and support local small businesses across Arizona.
- Public-Facing Business DirectoryOperates ThinkSmallBiz, an online directory that allows individuals to discover and support local small businesses across Arizona.
- Public-Facing Business DirectoryOperates ThinkSmallBiz, a public-facing online directory that enables individuals to discover and support local small businesses in Arizona.
- Public-Facing Business DirectoryOperates ThinkSmallBiz, an online directory that allows individuals to discover and support local small businesses across Arizona.
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Member Recognition Awards 5 activities
- Recognize excellence through awards programsHosts the Arizona Small Business Awards Gala and presents awards such as the Customer Excellence Award and Open Nomination Winner to celebrate outstanding small businesses and community champions in Arizona.
- Small Business Recognition and AwardsRecognizes outstanding small businesses, partners, and community champions through events like the Arizona Small Business Awards Gala and presents awards such as the Customer Excellence Award.
- Small Business Recognition and AwardsHosts the Arizona Small Business Awards Gala to recognize outstanding small businesses, partners, and community champions, and presents the Customer Excellence Award to businesses demonstrating commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Small Business Recognition and AwardsHosts the Arizona Small Business Awards Gala to recognize small businesses, partners, and community champions, and presents awards such as the Customer Excellence Award to businesses demonstrating outstanding commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Small Business Recognition and AwardsRecognizes outstanding small businesses, partners, and community champions through events like the Arizona Small Business Awards Gala and presents awards such as the Customer Excellence Award.
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Small Business Technical Assistance & Counseling 4 activities
- Business Education and TrainingProvides small business owners and entrepreneurs with practical tools, expert insights, and actionable guidance through workshops, expert-led panels, and events on topics such as access to capital, hiring, marketing, operations, and growth strategy.
- Business Education and Training EventsHosts various events, including workshops, expert-led panels, and breakout sessions, to provide small business owners with practical tools, insights, and guidance on topics such as access to capital, marketing, operations, and growth strategies.
- Business Education and Training EventsHosts various events, including workshops, expert-led panels, and breakout sessions, to provide small business owners with practical tools, insights, and guidance on topics such as access to capital, marketing, operations, and growth strategies.
- Provide business growth resources and expert guidanceOffers small business owners actionable guidance on access to capital, hiring, workforce development, marketing, operations, and growth strategy, along with practical tools and expert insights to support business growth.
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Civic Education & Leadership Training 1 activity
- Deliver specialized training and advocacy educationHosts limited-attendance events such as "Lunch & Learn: Lawmaker Panel" and Advocacy Training presentations to educate members on policy engagement and legislative processes.
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Member Networking & Communication Services 1 activity
- Facilitate professional networking and connectionsConnects members with professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders through an exclusive online Member Directory and facilitates peer-to-peer networking with mentors and local resource partners.
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Uncategorized 9 activities
- Conduct mid-year State of Small Business eventsOrganizes the "Arizona Speaks" mid-year event to highlight top challenges, opportunities, and priorities for small businesses in Arizona, providing critical updates and expert discussion.
- Host signature events for education and community buildingHosts four annual signature events, including AZBizCon and breakout sessions, featuring workshops, expert-led panels, exhibitors, and networking opportunities to support small business learning and growth.
- Networking and Community BuildingFacilitates networking opportunities for members with peers, mentors, local resource partners, and industry leaders through an exclusive online member directory and various events, including the annual AZBizCon and the Arizona Small Business Awards Gala.
- Networking and Community BuildingFacilitates networking opportunities for small business owners with peers, mentors, and resource partners through events like the Arizona Small Business Awards Gala and AZBizCon, and provides an online member directory.
- Networking and Community BuildingFacilitates networking opportunities for small business owners with peers, mentors, and resource partners through events like the Arizona Small Business Awards Gala and AZBizCon, and provides an online member directory.
- State of Small Business ReportingHosts mid-year "State of Small Business" update events, also known as "Arizona Speaks," to highlight challenges, opportunities, and priorities for small businesses in Arizona.
- State of Small Business ReportingHosts a mid-year State of Small Business update event to highlight challenges, opportunities, and priorities for small businesses in Arizona.
- State of Small Business UpdatesHosts mid-year "State of Small Business" update events to highlight challenges, opportunities, and priorities relevant to small businesses in Arizona.
- State of Small Business UpdatesHosts mid-year "State of Small Business" update events to highlight challenges, opportunities, and priorities relevant to small businesses in Arizona.
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financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$785K
Contributions & grants$389K50%
Program service revenue$391K50%
Investment income$5K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$753K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$316K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$685K
Cash$457K
Investments$57K
Liabilities$510K
Net assets$175K
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
who runs it
board members · 16
- ANDREW WESTLE — Past Chairman
- DANIEL SCHENCK — Director
- DAVID BONES — Treasurer
- ERIC KNOTT — VICE CHAIRMAN
- FRANK DIVERS — Director
- GENIA KEHAYES — Director
- JANICE WASHINGTON — Director
- JASON TRUJILLO — Director
- JENNIE KING — Chairman
- JESS ROMAN — CEO
- KERRY STRATFORD — Secretary
- LISA HUNT — Director
- MIKE LEEDS — Director
- OTTO SHILL — Director
- PATRICK VAN ZANEN — Director
- RICK MURRAY — Director
relationships · 41
who they work with
- 12 News Partner — Collaborates to raise business visibility through advertising packages.
- AAA Smart Business Security (A3SBS) Partner — Provides scalable security solutions including intrusion, video, access, and fire systems for businesses.
- ASBA Partner — Hosts the Arizona Speaks event series as part of its programming.
- Allied Cloud Solutions Partner — Hosted a breakout session on AI for small businesses.
- Amalgamated Local 426 Partner — Sponsoring Union for CapCare Affiliated Associations, providing the Associate membership opportunity for ASBA members to access benefits.
- Aniles & Co CPA Firm Partner — Hosted a breakout session on new tax legislation for business owners.
- Apex CPA Partner — Offers accounting and consulting services focused on aligning business success with personal goals.
- Arizona Biltmore Golf Club Partner — Venue for the AZ Small Business Awards Gala.
- Arizona Commerce Authority Partner — State economic development organization partnering to strengthen Arizona’s economy.
- Arizona Events Group Partner — Handles sponsorship inquiries for the AZ Small Business Awards Gala.
- Arizona Public Service (APS) Partner — Provides energy efficiency programs to help businesses reduce costs and improve bottom line.
- Arizona State University Partner — Hosted a breakout session on small business finance and adapting to an AI-first world.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Partner — The Plan Administrator has an agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield for PPO networks, where in-network services are paid at 100% of their contracted fee schedule.
- Business Legal Assistance Program Partner — Connects small business owners with volunteer attorneys for legal guidance via Zoom.
- CapCare Partner — Provides representatives to answer questions about the Member Benefit Program.
- CapCare Healthcare Partner — Offers accessible and affordable healthcare benefits tailored to small business members.
- Choose Scottsdale Partner — Supports business relocation and growth in Scottsdale’s business-friendly environment.
- City of Avondale Partner — Collaborates on economic development and community growth initiatives.
- City of Buckeye Partner — Partners on economic development in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
- Farmers Federal Credit Union Partner — Provides not-for-profit financial services focused on member financial wellness.
- Integrated Financial Solutions Partner — Offers a tailored 401k retirement solution for small business employees.
- Local 22 Partner — Local 426 accesses the Health & Welfare Funds of Local 22.
- Local 298 Partner — Local 426 accesses the Health & Welfare Funds of Local 298.
- LocalFi Partner — Hosted a breakout session on cash flow mistakes and ensuring AI recommends businesses.
- Maricopa County Office of Procurement Partner — Provides innovative, cost-effective procurement services to support county agencies and businesses.
- Mesa Economic Development Partner — Works to enhance Mesa’s economy by creating quality jobs and increasing per capita income.
- National Bank of Arizona Partner — Offers local banking relationships and customer-focused financial services for businesses.
- Next Street Partner — Hosted a breakout session on winning semiconductor contracts.
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Partner — Provides airport parking benefits and travel access for ASBA members.
- Robin Duncan Partner — Contact person for organizations interested in offering resources or benefits to ASBA members.
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