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ARIZONA MUSICFEST INC

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 861034396 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A69 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.azmusicfest.org
revenue
$4.2M
expenses
$3.4M
net assets
$5.3M
employees
8
volunteers
131
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

SEE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN PART III, LINE 4A.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Musicfest is a nonprofit arts organization based in North Scottsdale, Arizona, that presents over 50 concerts and 300 events and classes annually. It offers a diverse range of musical performances, including classical, jazz, Broadway, and pops, and provides educational programs for lifelong learning and young musicians. The organization aims to share the joy of music with the community.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Concert Season
Presentation of over 50 concerts per season featuring various genres including Pops, Broadway, Jazz, Classical, and Headliners.
Intimate Concerts
Ticketed events featuring the Valley's top artists, held at Musicfest's headquarters.
Music Alive! Lifelong Learning Series
Programs featuring classes, seminars, performances, music-making sessions, and intimate concerts for lifelong learning.
Ragtime Railways
Convenient bus transportation service for patrons from North Scottsdale to the Herberger Theater Center for Ragtime performances.
Young Musicians Programs/Scholarships
Programs and scholarships dedicated to supporting and developing young musicians.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Arts Event Ticketing & Access Programs 2 activities
    • Operate ticket sales and audience access services
      Offers multiple channels for ticket purchasing including online seat selection, phone sales during weekday business hours, and in-person sales at North Scottsdale offices, along with tiered group discounts for parties of 10 or more and special student ticket access via direct box office contact.
    • Provide ticketing and audience access services
      Offers multiple channels for ticket purchasing—including online with seat selection, phone sales during weekday business hours, and in-person sales at North Scottsdale offices—along with tiered group discounts for parties of 10 or more and special student ticket access via direct box office contact. Also provides "Ragtime Railways," a transportation service from North Scottsdale to the Herberger Theater Center for select performances.
  • Live Music Festival & Concert Production 2 activities
    • Present live musical and theatrical performances
      Produces and presents over 50 concerts per season and 300 events annually, including performances by prominent jazz vocalists, explorations of 1960s British musical influence on America, storytelling concerts inspired by Lake Wobegon, and full productions of Tony Award-winning American musicals such as "Ragtime" and "Carousel," featuring guest Broadway stars, local performers, and the Musicfest Pops Ensemble.
    • Present live musical and theatrical performances
      Produces and presents over 50 concerts per season and 300 events annually, including performances by prominent jazz vocalists, explorations of 1960s British musical influence on America, storytelling concerts inspired by Lake Wobegon, and full productions of Tony Award-winning American musicals such as "Ragtime" and "Carousel," featuring guest Broadway stars, local performers, and the Musicfest Pops Ensemble.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provide concert transportation services
      Offers the "Ragtime Railways" transportation service to ferry patrons from North Scottsdale to the Herberger Theater Center for performances.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$4.21M
Contributions & grants$2.25M54%
Program service revenue$1.86M44%
Investment income$97K2%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$3.37M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$815K
Grants paid out$26K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$5.72M
Cash$1.49M
Investments$3.90M
Liabilities$404K
Net assets$5.32M
Liquid reserves19.2 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +125.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ALLAN NAPLAN EXEC/PROD DI 40 $141K
ROBERT MOODY MUSIC DIRECT 5 $49K
board members · 23
  • BILL MCMANUS — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHRIS WARSAW — SECRETARY
  • CHUCK GOLDTHWAITE — CO-VICE CHAI
  • CHUCK SCHLIMPERT — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID BUZZELLI — CO-CHAIRMAN
  • DEBORAH BARNETT — BOARD MEMBER
  • DENNIS O'NEAL — BOARD MEMBER
  • DIANA SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
  • DORIS YOCK — CO-CHAIRMAN
  • DOUG REDDING — TREASURER
  • FRAN ROSENTHAL — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN ABRAM — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN ROSENFELD — BOARD MEMBER
  • KEITH TIGUE — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARY GOLDTHWAITE — BOARD MEMBER
  • NANCY SCHAMADAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAT COHEN — CO-VICE CHAI
  • PAUL MARCUS — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT OTTO — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROGER BROOKS — BOARD MEMBER
  • SAMUEL SWAINHART — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHARON RE — BOARD MEMBER
  • SUSAN ROULEAU — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • City of Scottsdale Government — Proud sponsor of the 2025-26 concert season.
  • Eileen Wilson Partner — Director of Development at Arizona Musicfest, contact for corporate partnership inquiries.
  • Herberger Theater Center Partner — Collaborated on the production of "Ragtime" and serves as the venue for performances.
  • Highlands Church Partner — Performance venue for Arizona Musicfest concerts
  • La Casa de Cristo Church – Sanctuary Partner — Performance venue for Arizona Musicfest concerts
  • Music Theatre International (MTI) Partner — Presents "Ragtime" through a special arrangement and supplies authorized performance materials.
  • Pinnacle Presbyterian Church Partner — Performance venue for Arizona Musicfest concerts