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SCOTTSDALE CHARROS INC

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 866052796 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.charros.com
revenue
$2.7M
expenses
$2.4M
net assets
$710K
employees
3
volunteers
80
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

PROMOTE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE AND SUPPORT YOUTH SPORTS AND EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Scottsdale Charros is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting youth sports, education, and charitable causes in Scottsdale, Arizona. Founded in 1961, they have donated over $21 million to local organizations and continue to enhance community engagement through various programs and events.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $499K
    TRAIL RIDE: AN ANNUAL ACTIVITY WHICH PAYS TRIBUTE TO MEMBERS OF THE SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY FOR THEIR COMMITMENT AND EFFORT TOWARD THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA. APRROXIMATE ANNUAL PARTICIPATION PER YEAR IS ABOUT 150 PEOPLE.
  2. #2 $149K
    GOLF TOURNAMENT: THIS ANNUAL INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT WAS CREATED TO RAISE MONEY FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS. THE TOURNAMENT WAS A ONE DAY EVENT HELD IN MAY WITH APPROXIMATELY 200 PARTICIPANTS IN ATTENDANCE.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Charro Foundation Grants
Provides funding to local nonprofit organizations and public schools for educational programs and community projects.
Charro Invitational Golf Tournament
An annual event that raises funds for educational programs and scholarships through community participation.
Parada del Sol Parade
A community event celebrating Scottsdale's Western heritage, attracting thousands of participants and spectators.
Scholarship Program
Awards stipends to outstanding athletes and students in the Scottsdale Unified School District.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Cultural Heritage Festivals & Celebrations 5 activities
    • Hosting Spring Training Baseball
      Hosts Spring Training Baseball events at Scottsdale Stadium, attracting over 200,000 fans each March, and has done so since 1961.
    • Organizing Community Events
      Organizes and hosts several annual community events, including the Parada del Sol Parade & Trail’s End Festival, which celebrates Scottsdale's Western heritage with floats, cultural performances, and a "Kidz Zone," and Spring Training Baseball events at Scottsdale Stadium, attracting over 200,000 fans.
    • Organizing Community Events
      Organizes and hosts several annual community events, including the Parada del Sol Parade & Trail’s End Festival, which celebrates Scottsdale's Western heritage with floats, cultural performances, and family activities, and Spring Training Baseball events at Scottsdale Stadium.
    • Organizing Community Events
      Organizes and hosts several annual community events, including the Parada del Sol Parade & Trail’s End Festival, which celebrates Scottsdale's Western heritage with floats, cultural performances, and a "Kidz Zone," and Spring Training Baseball events at Scottsdale Stadium, attracting over 200,000 fans.
    • Organizing the Parada del Sol Parade & Trail’s End Festival
      Organizes the annual Parada del Sol Parade & Trail’s End Festival in Old Town Scottsdale, celebrating Western heritage with decorated floats, cultural performances, a "Kidz Zone," and local food vendors, attracting 35,000 locals and visitors.
  • Local Community Grantmaking 4 activities
    • Community Grantmaking
      Distributes grants to local nonprofit organizations and community projects, providing financial assistance for various programs and initiatives within Scottsdale, contributing approximately $1 million annually to the community.
    • Funding Community and Educational Initiatives
      Provides significant financial contributions to the community, including annual grants to over 100 local nonprofit organizations, funding for 31 public schools, and tax credit grants, with an annual contribution of $1 million and a total of $21 million donated to local organizations.
    • Funding Educational Programs and Organizations
      Provides grants and financial support to public schools, educational programs, and local nonprofit organizations in Scottsdale, contributing approximately $1 million annually to the community and having donated $21 million to local organizations historically.
    • Providing Community Grants
      Provides financial assistance through Charro grants to over 100 local nonprofit organizations and various community projects and programs, having provided 81 community grants and 59 tax credit grants.
  • Agriculture & Wildlife Scholarship Programs 4 activities
    • Funding Educational Programs and Scholarships
      Provides financial support to educational initiatives through various grants and scholarships, including six scholarships for high school seniors, a specific scholarship for students pursuing pre-med/dental/vet studies, and a nursing scholarship. This funding also supports teachers and students in Scottsdale public schools and statewide education programs through a dedicated license plate initiative.
    • Providing Educational Scholarships
      Awards various scholarships to high school seniors and Scottsdale residents, including general scholarships, specific scholarships for students pursuing pre-med, pre-dental, or pre-vet studies, and nursing-related degrees, often for attendance at Arizona universities or community colleges.
    • Providing Educational Scholarships
      Awards various scholarships to high school seniors and Scottsdale residents, including general scholarships, specific scholarships for students pursuing pre-med, pre-dental, or pre-vet studies, and nursing-related degrees, often for attendance at Arizona universities or community colleges.
    • Providing Scholarships for Education
      Offers various scholarships to high school seniors who are Scottsdale residents or graduating from Scottsdale Unified School District, including general scholarships, the Wayne Botkin, Jr., Memorial Scholarship for pre-med/dental/vet studies, and nursing-related scholarships, and awards stipends to outstanding athletes.
  • Charity Golf Tournament 4 activities
    • Fundraising Initiatives
      Conducts fundraising activities such as an annual golf tournament (the Charro Invitational) and a license plate initiative where $17 from each "Arizona for Education" license plate sale supports statewide education programs.
    • Fundraising for Education
      Engages in fundraising activities to support education, including commissioning an official Arizona license plate where $17 from each sale supports statewide education programs, and organizing an annual golf tournament, the Charro Invitational, for educational programs and scholarships.
    • Fundraising through Events
      Organizes an annual golf tournament, the Charro Invitational, to raise funds that support educational programs and scholarships.
    • Organizing Fundraising Events
      Organizes an annual golf tournament, the Charro Invitational, to raise funds for educational programs and scholarships.
  • Educator and Professional Recognition Awards 3 activities
    • Hosting Annual Education Awards
      Hosts the Annual Education Awards to celebrate teachers and students in Scottsdale, which was in its 39th year on April 24.
    • Recognizing Academic and Athletic Achievements
      Awards stipends to outstanding athletes and hosts annual education awards to celebrate teachers and students in Scottsdale.
    • Recognizing Student and Teacher Achievements
      Hosts the Annual Education Awards to celebrate teachers and students in Scottsdale and awards stipends to outstanding athletes in the Scottsdale Unified School District.
  • Arizona Tax Credit Donation Facilitation 2 activities
    • Facilitating Tax Credit Donations
      Facilitates tax credit donations for Arizona residents, enabling them to support charities and public schools within the community.
    • Facilitating Tax Credit Donations
      Facilitates tax credit donations for Arizona residents to support charities and public schools, impacting over 100,000 residents in Scottsdale.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding Education Programs and Organizations
      Provides funding to statewide education programs, including scholarships for universities, community colleges, trade schools, and certification programs, through initiatives like the Arizona for Education license plate, and supports teachers and students at 30 public schools in Scottsdale through grants and scholarships.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$2.66M
Contributions & grants$174K7%
Program service revenue$2.48M93%
Investment income$670%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.43M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$267K
Grants paid out$335K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$769K
Cash$621K
Investments$0
Liabilities$59K
Net assets$710K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +71.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 3
  • JASON KLONOSKI — Director
  • JOSE LEON — Vice President
  • MATT WHITE — Director
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • 100 Club of Arizona Partner — Received funding from the Charros.
  • Ability360 Partner — Received funding from the Charros.
  • Arizona Department of Transportation (AZDOT) Government — Vehicle owners can order the Arizona for Education license plate through the AZ MVD instructions.
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Partner — Received funding from the Charros.
  • Charro Foundation Partner — Donations can be made to the Charro Foundation through the Scottsdale Charros website.
  • City of Scottsdale Government — Municipal partner for the Parada del Sol Parade & Trail’s End Festival.
  • Feeding Matters Partner — Received funding from the Charros.
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities Partner — Received funding from the Charros.
  • STARS Partner — Recipient of funding for its pre-vocational program serving young adults in the Day Training for Adults program.
  • Scottsdale Arts Partner — Recipient of support for the Club Creatives program.
  • Scottsdale Unified School District Partner — Awarded stipends to outstanding athletes from the district.
  • The Charro Foundation Partner — Supports the mission by developing programming through partnerships and collaboration with Scottsdale area community organizations.