ARIZONA BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATION INC

GILBERT, AZ · EIN 860821436 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · azbl.org

revenue

$76K

expenses

$76K

net assets

$66K

employees

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mission · from form 990

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Business Leadership Association (AzBL) is a professional membership organization serving business leaders across Arizona. The org provides resources, networking opportunities, and educational content on topics including healthcare hiring, wage compliance, economic trends, and leadership development. It supports members through blogs, events, and advisory connections focused on regional business challenges and growth strategies.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

AzBL Official Blog

Provides educational content and industry insights on healthcare hiring, wage compliance, economic trends, and leadership development for Arizona business leaders

Membership Network

Offers professional networking, advisory connections, and engagement opportunities for business leaders in Arizona

activities · 5 groups

what they do

Member Recognition Awards 7 activities
- Host Arizona Business Leadership Awards
  
  Recognized Arizona businesses with the Arizona Business Leadership Award from 1997 to 2017 for excelling in aligning with the organization's goals, culminating in the 20th award gala in 2017.
- Recognize Member Leadership
  
  Recognizes new members and presents Leadership Awards to acknowledge leadership within the organization.
- Recognize business leadership
  
  Presents Leadership Awards to recognize leadership within the organization and previously recognized Arizona businesses with the Arizona Business Leadership Award from 1997 to 2017 for aligning with organizational goals.
- Recognize business leadership
  
  Presents Leadership Awards to recognize leadership within the organization and previously recognized Arizona businesses with the Arizona Business Leadership Award from 1997 to 2017 for aligning with organizational goals.
- Recognize business leadership
  
  Presents Leadership Awards to recognize leadership within the organization and previously recognized Arizona businesses with the Arizona Business Leadership Award from 1997 to 2017 for aligning with organizational goals.
- Recognize business leadership
  
  Presents Leadership Awards to recognize leadership within the organization and previously recognized Arizona businesses with the Arizona Business Leadership Award from 1997 to 2017 for aligning with organizational goals, culminating in an annual gala.
- Recognizes leadership and business excellence through awards
  
  Presents annual Leadership Awards and previously hosted the Arizona Business Leadership Award Gala from 1997 to 2017 to honor outstanding leadership and alignment with organizational goals, including the 20th annual gala in 2017.
Professional Association Conferences & Events 6 activities
- Host Speaker Events
  
  Organizes and hosts speaker events featuring business leaders, such as Mike Spangenberg, CEO of State Forty Eight, to provide insights and networking opportunities for members.
- Host speaker events with business leaders
  
  Organizes and hosts speaker events, including breakfast events and fireside chats, featuring CEOs and business leaders to provide insights and networking opportunities for members.
- Host speaker events with business leaders
  
  Organizes and hosts speaker events, including breakfast events and fireside chats, featuring CEOs and business leaders to provide insights and networking opportunities for members.
- Host speaker events with business leaders
  
  Organizes and hosts speaker events, including breakfast events and fireside chats, featuring CEOs and business leaders to provide insights and networking opportunities for members.
- Host speaker events with business leaders
  
  Organizes and hosts speaker events, including breakfast events and fireside chats, featuring CEOs and business leaders to provide insights and networking opportunities for members.
- Hosts speaker events featuring business leaders
  
  Organizes regular speaker events, including breakfast events and fireside chats, featuring prominent business leaders such as Mike Spangenberg, CEO of State Forty Eight. These events are part of ongoing member programming, with multiple instances documented in May 2026.
Youth Business Leadership & Scholarship Programs 5 activities
- Provide professional development and networking for students
  
  Offers scholarship opportunities and a professional community to connect students and emerging professionals with experienced business leaders for professional development.
- Provide professional development and networking for students
  
  Offers scholarship opportunities and a professional community to connect students and emerging professionals with experienced business leaders for professional development.
- Provide professional development and networking for students
  
  Offers scholarship opportunities and a professional community to connect students and emerging professionals with experienced business leaders for professional development.
- Provide professional development and networking for students
  
  Offers scholarship opportunities and a professional community to connect students and emerging professionals with experienced business leaders for professional development.
- Provides scholarships and professional development for students and emerging professionals
  
  Offers scholarship opportunities for the 2025-26 academic year and fosters a professional community that connects students and emerging professionals with experienced business leaders to support career growth.
Membership Dues & Assessments Management 2 activities
- Administer Membership Program
  
  Manages a membership program with over 80 members from various industries, charging annual dues for participation.
- Manages organizational membership
  
  Maintains a membership base of over 80 individuals across key sectors including financial services, professional services, retail/wholesale, and manufacturing, and processes new member onboarding. Charges annual dues of $700 per membership cycle (July 1–June 30), excluding event fees.
Uncategorized 6 activities
- Publish Industry Insights
  
  Publishes blog posts on relevant industry topics, such as healthcare hiring trends.
- Publish blog content
  
  Publishes blog posts on topics relevant to business and industry, such as healthcare hiring trends.
- Publish blog content
  
  Publishes blog posts on topics relevant to business and industry, such as healthcare hiring trends.
- Publish blog content
  
  Publishes blog posts on topics relevant to business and industry, such as healthcare hiring trends.
- Publish blog content
  
  Publishes blog posts on topics relevant to business and industry, such as healthcare hiring trends.
- Publishes research and insights on industry topics
  
  Produces and publishes blog posts on critical industry issues, such as healthcare hiring trends, to share insights with members and the public. An example is the April 6, 2026 post titled "More Applicants, Fewer Real Candidates: What's Actually Happening in Healthcare Hiring."

financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

revenue

Total revenue$76K

Contributions & grants——

Program service revenue$40K52%

Investment income$360%

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$76K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out$4K

balance sheet

Total assets$70K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$66K

2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue -41.0%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 8

CHRIS SHARFNER — DIRECTOR
DARREN BECRAFT — DIRECTOR
DAVE BERG — DIRECTOR
GARRETT OLEXA — DIRECTOR
JODI LOW — DIRECTOR
KERRY MCBAY — DIRECTOR
KIM MARIE BRANCH-PETTID — DIRECTOR
MIKE MIZRACHI — DIRECTOR

relationships · 33

who they work with

Arizona Diamondbacks Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 2012
Arizona Public Service Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 1999
Arizona State University Partner — Collaborates with ASU through student scholarships and leadership programs.
Bashas’ Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 2002
Calence, Inc. Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 2004
Discount Tire Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 2014
Exodyne, Inc. Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 1997
Freeport-McMoRan Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 2016
Grand Canyon University Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 2013
Harkins Theaters Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 1998
Jobing.com Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 2008
LifeLock, Inc. Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 2009
Mayo Clinic Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 2011
Microchip Technology Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 2010
Mobile Mini Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 2000
Rachel Lutowsky Partner — Commented on a blog post published by the organization.
Shasta Industries Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 2001
Sprouts Farmers Market Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 2015
State Forty Eight Partner — Featured Mike Spangenberg, CEO of State Forty Eight, as a speaker at an event.
State Forty Eight Partner — Featured its CEO, Mike Spangenberg, as a speaker at an event.
State Forty Eight Partner — Hosted Mike Spangenberg, CEO of State Forty Eight, as a featured speaker at an AzBL event.
State Forty Eight Clothing Partner — Featured the CEO of State Forty Eight Clothing in a member speaker event.
State Forty Eight Foundation Partner — Featured the CEO of State Forty Eight Foundation in a member speaker event.
Stefan Van Der Heyden Partner — Published a blog post on the organization's blog.
T.W. Lewis Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 2006
Tempe Paint & Decorator, Inc. Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 2003
The Go Daddy Group Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 2007
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Partner — Recipient of the Leadership Award in 2005
YourMembership Government — Membership management software provider for Arizona Business Leadership Association
YourMembership Government — Provides membership management software for Arizona Business Leadership Association

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