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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860684848 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.aztechcouncil.org
revenue
$2.0M
expenses
$2.1M
net assets
$-519K
employees
30
mission · from form 990

TO CONNECT AND STRENGTHEN ARIZONA'S TECHNOLGY INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY, PROMOTE STATE AND FEDERAL POLICIES THAT ENHANCE ARIZONA'S TECHNOLOG INDUSTRY, DELIVER QUALITY CONTENT AND EVENTS TO EDUCATE THOSE WORKING IN ARIZONA'S EXPANDING TECHNOLOGY SECTOR, AND ACCELERATE THE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET ALREADY PRESENT IN OUR GROWING STARTUP ECOSYSTEM.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Technology Council is a trade association for science and technology companies in Arizona. It connects and empowers the state's innovation community through events, educational forums, and advocacy for a pro-growth, technology-based agenda at all government levels. The Council also offers member benefits such as healthcare plans and discounted tuition.

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 $0
    TECH AND BUSINESS EXPO - THE SOUTHERN ARIZONA TECH AND BUSINESS EXPO IS THE BIGGEST TECHNOLGY EVENT OF THE YEAR IN TUCSON. ATTRACTING OVER 400 ATTENDEES AND OVER 50 EXHIBITORS, THE EVENT INCULDES EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND A TECHNOLGY AWARDS CEREMONY. EXHIBITORS ARE ENCOURGED TO SHOWCASE THE TECHNOLOGIES INVOLED IN THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
  2. #2 $0
    CEO LEADERSHIP RETREAT - A TWO-DAY CEO RETREAT THAT GATHERS BUSINESS OWNERS, PRESIDENTS, AND CEOS FOR GOLF, NETWORKING, PANELS, PRESENTATIONS, KEYNOTES, AND WORKSHOPS, THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO ORGANIZATIONS' HIGHST-RANKING EXECUTIVE AND EVENT SPONSORS.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Advocacy Initiatives
Supports legislative action for a technology-based, pro-growth, and business-focused agenda at federal, state, and local levels, including STEM ecosystem development, clean energy, and education funding.
Annual Smart City + Digital Transformation Conference
An annual event bringing together technology leaders to discuss advancements in smart city development, IoT, and communication technology, fostering networking and insights into urban transformation.
Member Perks Program
Provides member companies with benefits such as an association healthcare plan, multiple-employer 401(k) plan, and discounted tuition for degree programs at in-state educational institutions.
Virtual Tech Speaker Series
Virtual events featuring industry leaders discussing critical topics such as career advancement, emerging threats, and innovations in specific tech sectors like cybersecurity.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Industry-Specific Innovation Convenings 5 activities
    • Hosting the Smart City + Digital Transformation Conference
      Organizes and presents the annual Smart City + Digital Transformation Conference to convene stakeholders and facilitate collaboration in smart city innovation, often in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority.
    • Organizing Technology and Business Conferences
      Organizes and hosts annual conferences and expos such as the Smart City + Digital Transformation Conference, Cybersecurity Summit, Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo, E-Mobility and Clean Energy Summit, and the Arizona Manufacturing Showcase to convene stakeholders and facilitate networking in various technology sectors.
    • Organizing Technology and Business Conferences
      Organizes and hosts annual conferences and expos such as the Smart City + Digital Transformation Conference, Cybersecurity Summit, Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo, E-Mobility and Clean Energy Summit, and the Arizona Manufacturing Showcase, to convene stakeholders, showcase innovation, and facilitate networking in various technology sectors.
    • Organizing Technology and Business Conferences
      Organizes and hosts annual conferences and expos, such as the Smart City + Digital Transformation Conference, Cybersecurity Summit, Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo, E-Mobility and Clean Energy Summit, and the Arizona Manufacturing Showcase, to convene stakeholders, showcase innovation, and facilitate networking in various technology sectors.
    • Showcasing Arizona Manufacturing
      Launches and hosts the annual Arizona Manufacturing Showcase, a signature event that brings together manufacturing companies to highlight innovation and connect with industry leaders, educators, and partners.
  • Industry-Specific Legislative Advocacy 4 activities
    • Advocating for Technology-Focused Policies
      Advocates for a technology-based, pro-growth, and business-focused agenda at federal, state, and local levels, including supporting responsible domestic mining for advanced technology development and national security.
    • Advocating for Technology-Focused Policies
      Advocates for a technology-based, pro-growth, and business-focused agenda at federal, state, and local levels, including supporting responsible domestic mining for advanced technology and national security.
    • Advocating for Technology-Focused Policies
      Advocates for a technology-based, pro-growth, and business-focused agenda at federal, state, and local levels, including supporting responsible domestic mining for advanced technology and national security.
    • Advocating for Technology-Focused Policies
      Advocates for a technology-based, pro-growth, and business-focused agenda at federal, state, and local levels, including supporting responsible domestic mining for advanced technology development and national security.
  • Smart Region Collaboration & Digital Infrastructure 4 activities
    • Building Regional Technology Ecosystems
      Facilitates collaboration among public, private, university, and community partners to build connected smart regions and provides training programs to develop skills in areas like proactive maintenance.
    • Facilitating Smart City and Digital Transformation Initiatives
      Facilitates collaboration among public, private, university, and community partners to build a connected smart region and organizes the annual Smart City + Digital Transformation Conference to convene stakeholders in smart city innovation.
    • Facilitating Smart Region Development
      Facilitates collaboration among public, private, university, and community partners to build a connected smart region, including organizing events related to smart city innovation.
    • Facilitating Smart Region Development
      Facilitates collaboration among public, private, university, and community partners to build a connected smart region, including organizing events like the Smart City + Digital Transformation Conference.
  • Women's Leadership Development Programs 3 activities
    • Promoting Women in the Workforce
      Runs the "Women in the Workforce" program, which includes a speaker series featuring female cybersecurity leaders and the "Elevate Yourself" series, to support career advancement and foster inclusive workplace cultures.
    • Promoting Women in the Workforce
      Runs the "Women in the Workforce" program, which includes the "Elevate Yourself" series and events focused on career advancement, leadership, and fostering inclusive workplace cultures that leverage intergenerational perspectives.
    • Promoting Women in the Workforce and Inclusive Cultures
      Runs the "Women in the Workforce" program, including the "Elevate Yourself" series, to support career advancement for women, and organizes events focused on building inclusive workplace cultures that leverage intergenerational perspectives.
  • Construction & Maintenance Supervisory Training 3 activities
    • Providing Maintenance Training Programs
      Offers the Fundamentals of Maintenance Training Program (100 Series) to help maintenance teams develop skills and strategies for proactive maintenance.
    • Providing Workforce Development Training
      Offers training programs, such as the Fundamentals of Maintenance Training Program, to help maintenance teams develop skills and strategies for proactive maintenance.
    • Providing Workforce Training Programs
      Offers training programs, such as the Fundamentals of Maintenance Training Program, to help maintenance teams develop skills and strategies for proactive maintenance.
  • Astronomical Observatories & Public Stargazing Facilities 2 activities
    • Promoting STEM Education
      Celebrates the International Day of Light by offering free planetarium programs for all ages at the Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium to promote science education.
    • Promoting STEM Education and Public Engagement
      Organizes and celebrates events like the International Day of Light, offering free planetarium programs for all ages to promote science and technology education and engagement.
  • Local Business Advocacy & Economic Development 1 activity
    • Supporting Aerospace Innovation
      Organizes programs like "Arizona’s Launchpad for Aerospace Innovation" to connect and advance the aviation, advanced air mobility (AAM), space, and defense sectors.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Celebrating International Day of Light
      Organizes and celebrates the International Day of Light by offering free planetarium programs for all ages at the Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium.
    • Hosting Educational and Networking Events
      Hosts approximately 100 virtual and in-person events annually, including speaker series, industry impact events, and networking mixers, covering topics such as cybersecurity, med-tech, artificial intelligence, aerospace innovation, and workforce development.
    • Hosting Industry-Specific Events and Speaker Series
      Hosts approximately 100 virtual and in-person events annually, including speaker series, industry impact events, and networking mixers, covering topics such as cybersecurity, med-tech, artificial intelligence, national security in space, aerospace innovation, and workforce challenges.
    • Hosting Networking and Educational Events
      Hosts approximately 100 virtual and in-person events annually, including VIP Tech Mixers, Industry Impact Series events, and virtual speaker series on topics like cybersecurity, med-tech, AI, workforce innovation, and aerospace, to provide networking opportunities and share insights from industry leaders.
    • Organizing Networking and Educational Events
      Hosts approximately 100 virtual and in-person events, educational forums, and conferences annually on various technology topics such as cybersecurity, med-tech, artificial intelligence, and aerospace innovation, facilitating networking and knowledge sharing among industry leaders, businesses, and the community.
    • Organizing Networking and Educational Events
      Hosts approximately 100 virtual and in-person events, educational forums, and conferences annually on various technology topics such as cybersecurity, med-tech, artificial intelligence, and aerospace innovation, facilitating networking and knowledge sharing among industry leaders and professionals.
    • Promoting STEM Education and Public Engagement
      Organizes and celebrates events like the International Day of Light, offering free planetarium programs for all ages to promote science and technology education and engagement.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.96M
Contributions & grants$181K9%
Program service revenue$1.71M87%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$69K
expenses
Total expenses$2.12M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$1.05M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$832K
Cash$292K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.35M
Net assets$-519K
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +37.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
STEVEN ZYLSTRA PRESIDENT/CEO 40 $320K
JEREMY BABENDURE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $138K
board members · 23
  • ALEX IUORIO — SECOND VICE CHAIR
  • AMIT BHANDARI — DIRECTOR
  • ANNE DOUGHERTY — DIRECTOR
  • ARIC BOPP — DIRECTOR
  • AUSTIN HARRIS — DIRECTOR
  • CALLINE SANCHEZ — DIRECTOR
  • CAROL STEWART — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLES VERMILLION — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTINE BOLES — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID BOLMAN — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID WOODY — DIRECTOR
  • DRENA KUSARI — DIRECTOR
  • ERIC LEWIS CPA — TREASURER
  • ERIC MILLER — CHAIRMAN
  • HECTOR GARCIA — DIRECTOR
  • ISLAMSHAH AMLANI — DIRECTOR
  • JAN JANICK — DIRECTOR
  • JEFF UNRUH — DIRECTOR
  • JONATHON TALCOTT — SECRETARY
  • KEITH LATCHAW — DIRECTOR
  • KEN CAMPBELL — DIRECTOR
  • LELAND SNOOK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 72

who they work with

  • 10 to 1 Public Relations Partner — Exhibitor at the 2026 Arizona Manufacturing Showcase.
  • AAP Automation Partner — Exhibitor at the 2026 Arizona Manufacturing Showcase.
  • ATMA Partner — Exhibitor at the 2026 Arizona Manufacturing Showcase.
  • AXON Partner — Steve Tuttle, Distinguished TASER Fellow, participates in a panel presentation at the conference.
  • Advanced Turbine Component Manufacturing Partner — Exhibitor at the 2026 Arizona Manufacturing Showcase.
  • Aerospace, Manufacturing and Information Technology (AMIT) clusters of Southern Arizona Partner — Consolidated these clusters into the Council in 2008.
  • Air2O Partner — Partnered to officially launch the 2026 Arizona Manufacturing Showcase.
  • Arizona Commerce Authority Partner — Co-hosts the annual Cybersecurity Summit.
  • Arizona Commerce Authority Partner — Co-presents the 10th Annual Smart City + Digital Transformation Conference.
  • Arizona Commerce Authority Partner — Cosponsors the annual Smart City + Digital Transformation Conference.
  • Arizona Commerce Authority Partner — Partnering to host the Smart City + Digital Transformation Conference.
  • Arizona Commerce Authority Partner — Presented the 10th Annual Smart City + Digital Transformation Conference.
  • Arizona Commerce Authority – Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Partner — Exhibitor at the 2026 Arizona Manufacturing Showcase.
  • Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA) Partner — Co-hosts the annual Cybersecurity Summit.
  • Arizona High Technology Industry Cluster Partner — Merged with this organization in 2002 to create the Council.
  • Arizona Manufacturing Catalyst Committee Partner — Hosts the Arizona Manufacturing Showcase in conjunction with the committee.
  • Arizona Software and Internet Association Partner — Merged with this organization in 2002 to create the Council.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Kimberly Clark, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Enterprise Technology, delivers the opening keynote presentation at the conference.
  • Bank of America Partner — Presented the Elevate Yourself in 2026 Series
  • Bank of America Partner — Presents the "Elevate Yourself in 2026" series
  • Botco.ai Partner — Rebecca Clyde, Co-Founder & CEO, participates in a panel presentation at the conference.
  • Charge America, WattEV, Inc. Partner — Victor Atlasman, Director of Engineering and Product Development, participates in a panel presentation at the conference.
  • Chipotle Partner — Leaders from this organization participate in a panel discussion on workforce innovation.
  • Chipotle Partner — Leaders participated in a panel discussion on workforce innovation
  • City of Avondale Partner — Abby Schultz, IT Applications Manager, participates in the conference agenda.
  • City of Goodyear Partner — James Conrad, Chief AI Officer & Business Intelligence Analyst, participates in a panel presentation at the conference.
  • City of Phoenix Partner — Dr. Maxwell Wilson, Water Resources Management Advisor, participates in a panel presentation at the conference.
  • Coefficient Partner — Exhibitor at the 2026 Arizona Manufacturing Showcase.
  • Crating Technology Partner — Exhibitor at the 2026 Arizona Manufacturing Showcase.
  • Curbell Plastics, Inc. Partner — Exhibitor at the 2026 Arizona Manufacturing Showcase.
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