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APACHE JUNCTION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ · EIN 237217518 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.ajchamber.com
revenue
$272K
expenses
$199K
net assets
$293K
employees
4
volunteers
12
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE, DEVELOP AND UNITE THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN AND AROUND APACHE JUNCTION, GOLD CANYON, AND EAST MESA TO ACCOMPLISH ECONOMIC GROWTH.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce promotes, develops, and unites the business community in and around Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, and East Mesa, Arizona. It supports economic growth through advocacy, networking, and community events, also operating a visitor center for the area.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $0
    THE APACHE JUNCTION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COORDINATES AN ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTING MANY MEMBERS WHO BOTH SPONSOR AND PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT. THIS EVENT ALSO CREATES NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS.
  2. #2 $0
    THE APACHE JUNCTION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ORGANIZES AND PROMOTES THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE SUPERSTITIONS. TYPICALLY MANY MEMBER BUSINESSES ARE FEATURED. THE EVENT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19, IT TYPICALLY DRAWS THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS TO THE DOWNTOWN AREA.
named programs · 10 · from sources

what they call their work

Advocacy
Promotes legislation to improve the business community and positively impact the economy on local, state, and federal levels, including participation in the EVCCA.
Jingle in the Junction
An annual competition recognizing businesses in Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, and East Mesa with the most holiday spirit through their decorations.
Leads Groups
Networking groups for members to promote their organizations, educate others, build networks, and generate leads.
Lost Dutchman Days
An annual community event featuring a parade, marathon, carnival, and rodeo.
Scholarship Program
Awards scholarships to high school seniors in Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, or East Mesa attending accredited Trade School Programs for construction occupations.
Superstition Blues & Brews Festival
An annual festival featuring blues music, Arizona art and craft vendors, food, and craft beers.
Superstition Open Golf Tournament
An annual golf tournament held at Gold Canyon Golf Resort.
Veterans Tribute
An annual event celebrating military personnel, honoring female veterans in 2024, held immediately following the Veteran's Day Parade.
Visitor Center
Accommodates over 35,000 visitors annually, providing information for relocation and tourism.
Women In Business Mentorship Program
Pairs professionals with leadership potential with seasoned professionals in a mentee-mentorship relationship to enhance networks, overcome obstacles, and maximize learning.
activities · 11 groups

what they do

  • Member Business Promotion Services 5 activities
    • Member Advocacy and Promotion
      Offers benefits and advocacy for over 350 Chamber members, promoting them through social media posts, website listings, and referrals from thousands of annual telephone inquiries. Also publishes member business listings in "Discover Magazine" distributed to 20,000 people.
    • Promoting Member Businesses
      Provides benefits and advocacy for over 350 Chamber members, including listing them on its website, promoting them through social media posts, publishing their listings in "Discover Magazine" (distributed to 20,000 people), and referring them first for local business information requests.
    • Promoting Member Businesses
      Promotes members through various channels including social media posts reaching an average of 10,000, publishing member business listings in "Discover Magazine" distributed to 20,000 people, and referring Chamber members first when receiving thousands of annual telephone calls requesting local business information. Also operates a "Shop Local Program" for members to promote their businesses during summer months.
    • Shop Local Program
      Operates a "Shop Local Program" for members to promote their businesses during summer months (June 1 - October 31) through features on the Chamber website, social media, email broadcasts, and local publications.
    • Support member businesses through promotion and visibility
      Promotes over 350 Chamber members via website listings, social media posts (reaching an average of 10,000), newsletter features, "Discover Magazine" (distributed to 20,000 people), ribbon-cutting services with press and digital coverage, and a "Shop Local Program" during summer months.
  • Destination Marketing & Visitor Information Services 4 activities
    • Operate a visitor center and provide business referrals
      Operates the Apache Junction Visitor’s Center at the Chamber building, which receives over 30,000 annual visitors, distributes tourism and relocation information, and serves as a hub for member brochures and business cards; also refers Chamber members first in response to thousands of annual calls requesting local business information.
    • Operating a Visitor Center
      Houses and operates the Apache Junction Visitor’s Center, which accommodates over 35,000 visitors annually, distributes relocation and tourism information, and allows members to display business cards and brochures.
    • Operating a Visitor's Center
      Houses and operates the Apache Junction Visitor’s Center, which accommodates over 35,000 visitors annually, distributes relocation and tourism information, and allows members to display business cards and brochures.
    • Operating a Visitor's Center
      Houses and operates the Apache Junction Visitor’s Center, which accommodates over 35,000 visitors annually, distributes relocation and tourism information, and allows members to display business cards and brochures.
  • Business Recognition Programs 3 activities
    • Business and Community Recognition
      Recognizes outstanding businesses and individuals who contribute to the community, including area businesses for their holiday displays through the "Jingle in the Junction" program.
    • Business and Individual Recognition
      Recognizes outstanding businesses and individuals who contribute to the community, including area businesses for their holiday displays through the "Jingle in the Junction" program.
    • Recognize local businesses and individuals
      Recognizes outstanding contributions by local businesses and individuals through programs such as the annual business awards, the "Jingle in the Junction" holiday display competition, and awarding a traveling plaque to the winner of the holiday display contest.
  • Cultural Heritage Festivals & Celebrations 3 activities
    • Host community events and festivals
      Organizes and hosts major annual community events including the Superstition Blues & Brews Festival, Lost Dutchman Days (featuring a parade, carnival, and rodeo), and the Veterans Tribute event held on November 11 at the Chamber parking lot following the Veteran's Day Parade.
    • Organizing Community Festivals and Events
      Organizes and hosts annual community events such as the Superstition Blues & Brews Festival, the Superstition Open Golf Tournament, and Lost Dutchman Days (including a parade, carnival, and rodeo).
    • Organizing Community Festivals and Events
      Organizes and hosts annual community events such as the Superstition Blues & Brews Festival, the Superstition Open Golf Tournament, the Lost Dutchman Days event (including a parade, carnival, and rodeo), and a Veterans Tribute event.
  • Ribbon-Cutting & Business Milestone Ceremonies 3 activities
    • Providing Ribbon-Cutting Services
      Provides ribbon-cutting services for businesses, including coverage in local press, the Chamber website, newsletter, and social media.
    • Ribbon-Cutting Services
      Provides ribbon-cutting services for new businesses, including coverage in local press, the Chamber website, newsletter, and social media.
    • Supporting New Businesses and Local Shopping
      Provides ribbon-cutting services for new businesses, including local press coverage and promotion, and operates a "Shop Local Program" for members to promote their businesses during summer months.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 3 activities
    • Publishing Business Communications
      Publishes a newsletter with business-related updates, member news, and features.
    • Publishing Business Communications
      Publishes a newsletter with business-related updates, member news, and features.
    • Publishing Business Information
      Publishes a newsletter with business-related updates, member news, and features.
  • Mentor Training and Support Programs 3 activities
    • Run mentorship program for local business women
      Runs a six-month mentorship program for local business women, requiring monthly meetings between mentors and mentees to enhance career development and personal growth.
    • Women's Business Mentorship Program
      Operates a six-month mentorship program designed to enhance career development and personal growth for local business women, requiring monthly meetings between mentors and mentees.
    • Women's Business Mentorship Program
      Operates a six-month mentorship program for local business women, designed to enhance career development and personal growth through monthly meetings.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 1 activity
    • Host annual golf tournament
      Hosts the Annual Superstition Open Golf Tournament as a recurring event for members and the community.
  • Board Elections Administration 1 activity
    • Manage Chamber governance and leadership transitions
      Administers the Chamber’s governance by accepting applications for the Board of Directors, with the process for the 2026 board opening on May 15, 2025.
  • Veteran and First Responder Recognition Ceremonies 1 activity
    • Veterans Tribute Event
      Hosts an annual Veterans Tribute event to honor military personnel from each service branch, held on November 11th.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Award scholarships to local high school seniors
      Awards annual scholarships to high school seniors residing in and attending school in Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, or East Mesa, including those planning to enroll in accredited trade school programs focused on construction-related occupations such as welding, electrician, plumbing, masonry, HVAC, and mechanical repair.
    • Awarding Scholarships
      Awards annual scholarships to high school seniors in Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, or East Mesa, including those planning to enroll in accredited trade school programs focused on construction-related occupations.
    • Awarding Scholarships
      Awards annual scholarships to high school seniors residing in and attending school in Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, or East Mesa, including those planning to enroll in accredited trade school programs focused on construction-related occupations.
    • Awarding Scholarships
      Awards annual scholarships to high school seniors in Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, or East Mesa, including those planning to enroll in construction-related trade school programs.
    • Business Networking Leads Groups
      Operates Leads Groups on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 8:00 - 9:00 am to facilitate business networking.
    • Facilitate business networking through Leads Groups
      Operates weekly Leads Groups meetings on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 8:00–9:00 a.m. to support business networking and lead sharing among members.
    • Facilitating Business Networking
      Operates Leads Groups on Tuesday and Friday mornings to facilitate networking among members.
    • Sell event tickets and manage vendor participation
      Sells advance tickets for the Lost Dutchman Days carnival and rodeo at the Chamber and Visitor Center, and accepts applications from food truck vendors for participation in the annual Superstition Blues & Brews Festival.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$272K
Contributions & grants$189K69%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1600%
Other revenue$83K
expenses
Total expenses$199K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$135K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$318K
Cash$194K
Investments$0
Liabilities$25K
Net assets$293K
Liquid reserves11.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +19.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARY PRZYBYLSKI PRESIDENT & CEO 40 $81K
board members · 12
  • AARON MCDERMID — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN KELLAR — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN SEXTON — DIRECTOR
  • BRYANT POWELL — EX-OFFICIO
  • CHRIS DEMALINE — DIRECTOR
  • ELISA KRCILEK — DIRECTOR
  • JAN SNYDER — DIRECTOR
  • LORA KELLER — DIRECTOR
  • PATRICK AINSWORTH — EX-OFFICIO
  • TAYLOR SERDY — DIRECTOR
  • WARDE NICHOLS — DIRECTOR
  • ZACK GOETZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21

who they work with

  • Ace Hardware Partner — Offers member exclusive discounts.
  • Amazing Dental Care Partner — Offers discounted dental care programs to members.
  • Apache Trail High School Partner — Winner of the "Jingle in the Junction" in 2020.
  • Arizona Office of Tourism Government — Designated the Apache Junction Visitor's Center, housed by the Chamber, as a visitor center.
  • Arizona Tiremen Services Partner — Winner of the "Jingle in the Junction" in 2017.
  • Divine Signs & Awards Partner — Offers a 10% discount to members.
  • East Valley Chamber of Commerce Alliance (EVCCA) Coalition — Member of the alliance which coordinates and advances common business interests in the East Valley.
  • Frontier Ace Hardware Partner — Offers a 10% discount on all purchases to members.
  • GBI Printing Partner — Offers a 10% discount on printing and promotional needs to members.
  • Handlebar Pub & Grill Partner — Winner of the "Jingle in the Junction" in 2019.
  • Horizon Health and Wellness Partner — Winner of the "Jingle in the Junction" in 2021 and 2025.
  • Horizon Health and Wellness - Earth Heart Park Garden Club Partner — Winner of the "Jingle in the Junction" in 2025.
  • Office Depot Partner — Offers member exclusive discounts.
  • Office Max Partner — Offers a discount program through ODP Business Solution Store to members.
  • Salt River Project Partner — Sponsor of the Women in Business mentorship program at the Silver level.
  • Scott's Auto Partner — Sponsor of the Veterans Tribute event.
  • The Little Prospector Partner — Winner of the "Jingle in the Junction" in 2018.
  • Toast Gio's Partner — Winner of the "Jingle in the Junction" in 2022.
  • Twistd Treatz Partner — Winner of the "Jingle in the Junction" in 2024.
  • VFW Post 7968 and Auxiliary Partner — Winner of the "Jingle in the Junction" in 2023.
  • YAK N SUP Partner — Offers $5 off individual rentals and 10% off team building events to members.