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EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CHARITIES
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 273923417 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE O12 · Youth Development · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.ec70phx.com
revenue
$2.9M
expenses
$2.8M
net assets
$665K
employees
2
volunteers
70
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

SUPPORT OF YOUTH PROGRAMS & ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO YOUTH IN METROPOLITAN PHOENIX, AZ

profile · synthesized from sources

Executive Council Charities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Arizona, dedicated to supporting local youth-based charities and programs. Through fundraising events and initiatives, it aims to help young people overcome adversity and reach their full potential. In the past year, the organization has distributed over $2.8 million to more than 125 charities.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Cantina Spring Training
VIP experience at spring training games, with proceeds benefiting Executive Council Charities and supporting local youth-based charities.
Holiday Classic
Annual charity golf tournament that raises funds for local youth charities, featuring various activities and a banquet.
Kids on Course
Golf clinic for children that teaches values such as integrity and commitment through engaging activities.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Program providing bunk beds to children and families in need, supported by volunteer efforts and financial contributions.
Support Arizona Youth
Annual campaign that allows donors to contribute to qualifying charities and receive tax credits, directly benefiting local youth.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Youth Health and Wellness Support 6 activities
    • Phoenix Children's Hospital Playroom Support
      Committed $500,000 in 2019 to support the 4th floor Playroom and related programming at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, which now bears the organization's name.
    • Phoenix Children's Hospital Playroom Support
      Committed $500,000 in 2019 to support the 4th floor Playroom and related programming at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, which now bears the organization's name.
    • Phoenix Children’s Hospital Playroom Support
      Committed $500,000 in 2019 to support the 4th floor Playroom and related programming at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, which now bears the organization's name.
    • Support for Phoenix Children's Hospital
      Committed $500,000 in 2019 to support the 4th floor Playroom and related programming at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, which now bears the organization's name.
    • Support for Phoenix Children's Hospital
      Committed $500,000 in 2019 to support the 4th floor Playroom and related programming at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, which now bears the organization's name.
    • Support for Phoenix Children’s Hospital Playroom
      Committed $500,000 in 2019 to support the 4th floor Playroom and related programming at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, which now bears the organization's name.
  • Charity Golf Tournament 5 activities
    • Fundraising for Arizona Youth Charities
      Raises funds through various events and directs 100% of donations to qualifying organizations serving disadvantaged youth in Arizona. In the past year, the organization supported over 125 charities and distributed more than $2.8 million, raising over $12 million in the past five years.
    • Fundraising for Arizona Youth Charities
      Raises funds through various events, including an annual charity golf tournament, a food and wine event ("The Original Taste"), and a spring training experience ("Cantina"), with 100% of donations forwarded to qualifying organizations serving disadvantaged youth in Arizona. Over the past year, the organization supported over 125 charities and distributed more than $2.8 million, raising over $12 million in the past five years.
    • Fundraising for Arizona Youth Charities
      Raises funds through various events, including an annual charity golf tournament and a food and wine event, to support qualifying organizations serving disadvantaged youth in Arizona. The organization has raised over $12 million in the past five years.
    • Fundraising for Arizona Youth Charities
      Raises funds through various events, including an annual charity golf tournament and a food and wine event, to support qualifying organizations serving disadvantaged youth in Arizona. The organization has raised over $12 million in the past five years.
    • Fundraising for Youth Charities
      Raises funds through various events, including an annual charity golf tournament, a food and wine event ("The Original Taste"), and a spring training experience ("Cantina"), to support qualifying organizations serving disadvantaged youth in Arizona. In the past year, the organization distributed over $2.8 million to more than 125 charities, and has raised over $12 million in the past five years.
  • Youth Financial Literacy Simulations 5 activities
    • Support for Junior Achievement's JA Biztown®
      Has supported Junior Achievement's JA Biztown® program since 2015.
    • Support for Junior Achievement's JA Biztown®
      Has supported Junior Achievement's JA Biztown® program since 2015.
    • Support for Junior Achievement's JA Biztown®
      Supports Junior Achievement's JA Biztown® program, an initiative they have been involved with since 2015.
    • Support for Junior Achievement's JA Biztown®
      Has supported Junior Achievement's JA Biztown® program since 2015.
    • Support for Junior Achievement's JA Biztown® Program
      Has supported Junior Achievement's JA Biztown® program since 2015.
  • Golf Event Sponsorship Services 3 activities
    • Annual Charity Golf Tournament (Holiday Classic)
      Hosts an annual charity golf tournament, the Holiday Classic, which brings together over 350 participants. The event includes various sponsorship opportunities such as branded golf carts, divot tools, bottle openers, scorecards, tee markers, food truck stations, lip balm, sunscreen, koozies, and signage at different stations and holes.
    • Holiday Classic Golf Tournament Sponsorship Opportunities
      Offers various sponsorship opportunities for its Holiday Classic golf tournament, including logo placement on golf carts, divot tools, bottle openers, scorecards, tee markers, food trucks, lip balm, sunscreen, koozies, and super tickets, as well as recognition at specific holes, putting challenges, chipping greens, wellness stations, and a glass break activation station.
    • Holiday Classic Golf Tournament Sponsorship Opportunities
      Offers various sponsorship opportunities for its Holiday Classic golf tournament, including logo placement on golf carts, divot tools, bottle openers, scorecards, tee markers, food trucks, lip balm, sunscreen, koozies, and super tickets, as well as recognition at specific holes, putting challenges, chipping greens, wellness stations, and a glass break activation station.
  • Cultural Heritage Festivals & Celebrations 1 activity
    • Cantina Spring Training Experience
      Presents a spring training experience called "Cantina" at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, an event held since 2011.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 1 activity
    • The Original Taste Food and Wine Event
      Hosts an annual food and wine event called "The Original Taste" to benefit children's charities.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Children's Golf Clinic
      Operates "Kids on Course," a golf clinic for children that provides instruction and a meal.
    • Financial Support to Charities
      Distributes 100% of donations to qualifying organizations serving disadvantaged youth in Arizona, having supported over 125 charities and distributed more than $2.8 million in the past year, and raised over $12 million in the past five years.
    • Fundraising Events
      Hosts annual fundraising events such as a charity golf tournament with over 350 participants, a food and wine event called "The Original Taste," and a spring training experience called "Cantina" to raise funds for children's charities.
    • Grantmaking to Youth Charities
      Distributes 100% of donations to qualifying organizations serving disadvantaged youth in Arizona, having supported over 125 charities and distributed more than $2.8 million in the past year.
    • Grantmaking to Youth Charities
      Distributes 100% of donations to qualifying organizations serving disadvantaged youth in Arizona, having supported over 125 charities and distributed more than $2.8 million in the past year.
    • Kids on Course Golf Clinic
      Operates "Kids on Course," a golf clinic for children that provides instruction and a meal.
    • Kids on Course Golf Clinic
      Operates "Kids on Course," a golf clinic that provides instruction and a meal for children.
    • Kids on Course Golf Clinic
      Operates "Kids on Course," a golf clinic for children that provides instruction and a meal.
    • Kids on Course Golf Clinic
      Operates "Kids on Course," a golf clinic for children that provides instruction and a meal.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$2.92M
Contributions & grants$2.23M76%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$40%
Other revenue$687K
expenses
Total expenses$2.80M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$206K
Grants paid out$2.36M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$767K
Cash$390K
Investments$0
Liabilities$102K
Net assets$665K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +26.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MATTHEW DAVIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $111K
board members · 9
  • ARMAND SLASON II — TREASURER
  • BRENT MALLONEE — PRESIDENT ELECT
  • CASEY STRUNK — DIRECTOR
  • CORY SHEPHARD — DIRECTOR
  • DANE FERNANDES — DIRECTOR
  • JARED LANGENHUIZEN — DIRECTOR
  • JOSH RODGERS — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN MILLER — DIRECTOR
  • REGAN AMATO — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Complies with Arizona tax credit regulations administered by AZDOR for Qualifying Charities and Qualifying Foster Care Charities.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks Partner — Their home field, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, is used for the Cantina spring training experience.
  • BMH Partner — Presenting sponsor of the 2025 Holiday Classic golf tournament.
  • Boys & Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale Partner — Continues to support the Barker Branch Teen Center, which offers academic support, education enrichment, workforce development, and college preparation programs.
  • CVL Partner — Title sponsor of the 2025 Holiday Classic golf tournament.
  • Colorado Rockies Partner — Their home field, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, is used for the Cantina spring training experience.
  • Cresa Project Management Partner — Donated services and helped secure in-kind donations for SARRC's Scottsdale Paiute Campus project.
  • Executive Council 70 Partner — Volunteer group of professionals that supports Executive Council Charities through fundraising events and initiatives.
  • Junior Achievement Partner — Supports the JA Biztown® program, which provides elementary school students with a simulated town experience to learn about finance and civic engagement.
  • Parachute Team Partner — Collaborates with a parachute team for a branded jump from a helicopter during the Holiday Classic event.
  • Phoenix Children’s Hospital Partner — Has been a partner and beneficiary for over five years, committing $500,000 in 2019 to support the 4th floor Playroom and related programming.
  • RSP Architects Partner — Donated services and helped secure in-kind donations for SARRC's Scottsdale Paiute Campus project.
  • SARRC Partner — Selected SARRC’s Scottsdale Paiute Campus as its Special Project for 2021, providing in-kind services and professional connections to reduce construction and design costs.
  • Sleep in Heavenly Peace Partner — Provides an annual check and its members participate in annual "build-a-bed" events to help create beds for children in need.
  • TRUEFORM landscape architecture studio Partner — Donated services and helped secure in-kind donations for SARRC's Scottsdale Paiute Campus project.
  • Willmeng Construction Partner — Donated services and helped secure in-kind donations for SARRC's Scottsdale Paiute Campus project.