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ARIZONA INDEPENDENT AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION

MESA, AZ · EIN 860898559 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.aiada.net
revenue
$204K
expenses
$231K
net assets
$19K
employees
3
program ratio
7%
mission · from form 990

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profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Independent Auto Dealers Association (AIADA) is a membership organization that supports independent automobile dealers in Arizona. It provides education, legal assistance, and advocacy to ensure a balanced regulatory environment and help members succeed financially. The association also offers various member benefits, including discounts and help with licensing.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Advocacy
Works with regulatory agencies and lawmakers to ensure a balanced regulatory environment that protects consumers, ensures compliance, and promotes free commerce for independent auto dealers.
Dealer Hotline
Provides members with answers to questions related to running a successful dealership and compliance issues.
Education & Training
Offers compliance training monthly, new dealer orientation, and an annual dealer conference, along with access to various online training options.
Legal Assistance
Provides members with phone support from an attorney for legal questions related to their dealership.
License Application Assistance
Helps new and existing dealers with license applications and changes, ensuring paperwork is correct and guiding them through the process.
Low Volume Retro Program
Allows lower volume dealers to profit from service contract reserves through a partnership with Alpha/AIADA.
Vendor Referrals
Assists dealers in finding vendors for services like DMS or insurance.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Auto Dealer Licensing & Compliance Support 4 activities
    • Advocacy for Auto Dealer Industry
      Advocates for laws and regulations that benefit the auto dealer industry while balancing consumer protection, and has initiated task forces to address specific issues like curbstoning.
    • Advocacy for auto dealer-friendly legislation
      Advocates for laws and regulations that support the auto dealer industry while balancing consumer protection, including through targeted initiatives like the curbstoning task force.
    • Dealer support services and operational assistance
      Operates a dealer hotline, provides assistance with license applications, and offers legal support through a designated attorney to support both new and experienced dealers.
    • Member Support and Assistance
      Offers a dealer hotline for support, assists with license applications, provides legal assistance, and offers compliance and risk management advice to both new and experienced automobile dealers in Arizona.
  • Regulatory & Compliance Education Services 2 activities
    • Dealer Education and Training
      Provides education on industry trends, compliance updates, and navigating industry changes, including offering discounted compliance training for members.
    • Industry education and compliance training
      Provides education on industry trends, compliance updates, and risk management, including discounted compliance training for members.
  • Member Benefits and Support Services 1 activity
    • Vendor and Auction Benefits for Members
      Provides vendor referrals and discounts, including over $3,000 worth of annual auction buy fees and 10 free wholesale auction buy/sell fees, by negotiating benefits with major auctions.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Vendor and financial benefits for members
      Offers vendor referrals, negotiated benefits with major auctions, annual free auction buy/sell fees, and discounts on services including insurance and DMS, providing members with over $3,000 in annual auction fee savings.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$204K
Contributions & grants$137K67%
Program service revenue$7K3%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$60K
expenses
Total expenses$231K
Program expenses7%
Admin / overhead92%
Fundraising30%
Salaries & benefits$135K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$19K
Cash$19K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$19K
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +18.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DAVE WARKENTIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $85K
board members · 10
  • ACE CHRISTIAN — PRESIDENT
  • ALAN UNDERWOOD — TREASURER
  • AUBREY STRICKSTEIN — CHAIRMAN
  • BOB SCHUSTER — SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
  • BRIAN WILMER — DIRECTOR
  • DEAN SHELTON — DIRECTOR
  • FRANK SARWARK — DIRECTOR
  • HUSSEIN AMIN — DIRECTOR
  • ROB HART — SECRETARY
  • SHEA PETTA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • ADOT Government — Worked with the Arizona Department of Transportation to bring a "curber" to justice.
  • Adesa Phoenix Partner — Provides buy fee benefits to dealers.
  • Arizona State Legislature Government — Engages with the Arizona State Legislature on legislative efforts.
  • Dealers Auto Auction of the Southwest Partner — Offers buy fee benefits to dealers.
  • Manheim Phoenix Partner — Provides buy or sell fee benefits to dealers.
  • Manheim Tucson Partner — Provides buy fee benefits to dealers.
  • Metro Auto Auction Partner — Offers buy fee benefits to dealers.