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QUARTZSITE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
QUARTZSITE, AZ · EIN 866038108 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.qiaarizona.org
revenue
$160K
expenses
$106K
net assets
$690K
employees
7
volunteers
250
program ratio
18%
mission · from form 990

EDUCATIONAL & SOCIAL EVENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY OF QUARTZSITE

profile · synthesized from sources

The Quartzsite Improvement Association (QIA) is an all-volunteer, community-based nonprofit in Quartzsite, AZ. It provides meeting spaces for local groups, hosts educational and social events, and organizes large annual shows like the Rock, Gem & Mineral Show (Pow Wow). The QIA also offers scholarships to local students.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual QIA POW WOW Gem & Mineral Show
A 5-day annual event featuring over 200 vendors from around the world selling gem, mineral, and jewelry-related merchandise. Includes free admission, free parking, shuttle buses, and on-site food services.
Bingo Nights
Regular Friday night bingo games during the winter season.
Community Classes
Various classes offered including Alcoholics Anonymous, Corn Hole Tournament, Desert Singles, Exercise Class, Groove Dance, Line Dancing, and Yoga.
Desert Sky Theater Shows
Musical entertainment and performances.
QIA Craft Fair & Yard Sale
Monthly event (November-March) featuring handmade crafts, jewelry, paintings, and a yard sale area for vendors.
Quartzsite Gold Show
An annual show displaying gold nuggets, prospecting equipment, panning, detectors, and jewelry, with metal detecting contests and speakers.
Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to students in the local community through fundraising efforts.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Gem & Mineral Show Hosting 2 activities
    • Host the Quartzsite Gold & Treasures Show
      Hosts an annual Gold & Treasures Show featuring gold nuggets, prospecting equipment, panning supplies, detectors, and jewelry. The event includes metal detecting contests, speaker sessions, and special presentations, with a concession stand offering food.
    • Organize the Annual QIA Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show
      Organizes an annual 5-day Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show, which started in 1967, attracting 1,500-2,000 attendees daily and featuring over 515 vendor spaces. The event includes free admission, parking, shuttle buses, and on-site ATMs.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 1 activity
    • Host Bingo Events
      Hosts bingo events nearly every Friday during November through March.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Support & Coordination 1 activity
    • Host Support Group Meetings
      Hosts Alcoholics Anonymous meetings on Wednesdays at 1 pm in the Board Room and Desert Singles gatherings on Fridays at 10 am in the Dining Room.
  • Artisan Craft Sales & Festivals 1 activity
    • Organize Monthly Craft Fairs & Yard Sales
      Organizes a Craft Fair & Yard Sale on the first Saturday of each month from November to March, hosting over 100 artisans and crafters who feature exclusively handmade creations such as jewelry, paintings, carvings, baskets, needlework, sewing & quilting, and local authors.
  • Community Facility Rental Services 1 activity
    • Provide Community Event Venue
      Provides facilities for various groups and organizations to hold meetings, dinners, activities, or classes, and serves as a venue for large indoor community functions including health fairs, Veteran's stand downs, fundraisers, craft fairs, entertainment and music nights, dance and art classes.
  • Daily On-Site and To-Go Meal Service 1 activity
    • Provide Food Services at Events
      Offers three home-style meals and "Sandwich To Go Windows" at shows for attendees and vendors.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Offer Scholarship Program
      Provides scholarships to students in the community, funded through fundraisers, silent auctions, dinners, and member generosity.
    • Organize Corn Hole Tournaments
      Organizes Corn Hole Tournaments on Tuesdays at 2 pm in the Main Hall with a $5 entry fee and prizes awarded.
    • Organize Various Community Events and Classes
      Organizes a variety of daily events including trade shows, dances, classes, musical events, monthly pancake dinners, line dancing, square dancing, and exercise classes.
    • Sell Event Tickets Online
      Sells tickets online for events and holds them at will call for pickup before the event.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$160K
Contributions & grants$35K22%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$940%
Other revenue$125K
expenses
Total expenses$106K
Program expenses18%
Admin / overhead82%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$14K
Grants paid out$19K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$751K
Cash$196K
Investments$0
Liabilities$61K
Net assets$690K
Liquid reserves22.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +48.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 5
  • DANNY THOMPSON — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • HOWARD ANDREASON — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • JANICE DIKE — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • MARK GOLDBERG — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • SHERYL WELLS — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Facebook Partner — Hosts official QIA events and updates on the QIA Facebook page to promote community engagement.
  • Powwow Show Partner — Hosted a field trip for the Quartzsite Improvement Association.
  • QIA Partner — Hosts bingo events at the QIA building's south and west sides.
  • Quartzsite Gold Show Partner — Organizes and runs the annual gold show event hosted at the QIA.
  • Quartzsite Roadrunners Gem and Mineral Club Partner — Uses QIA facilities for meetings and activities.