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ARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 860214071 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.azgolf.org
revenue
$5.0M
expenses
$4.7M
net assets
$1.1M
employees
26
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

The mission of the Arizona Golf Association is to foster the enhancement and expansion of the game.

profile · synthesized from sources

The ARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION (AZ GOLF) promotes golf in Arizona by providing affordable access to the sport for junior golfers and young adults. They partner with golf courses to subsidize play, offer membership benefits, and organize tournaments. AZ GOLF aims to make golf an inclusive and accessible experience for all ages.

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 $1.10M
    Conduct state championships and assist individual member clubs in the operation of their activities.
  2. #2 $471K
    Establish and maintain uniform and statewide handicap and course rating systems consistent with the USGA recommended procedures.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

AZ Under30 Club
Provides young adults aged 19-29 with opportunities to play golf without high fees, including a Handicap Index®, exclusive events, and discounts.
Arizona Parent/Child Tournament
An 18-hole, 2-person scramble tournament open to amateur AZ Golf members aged 13 and above.
Youth on Course Arizona
Partners with the Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA) to subsidize over 40 courses, providing affordable access to golf for junior golfers.
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Amateur Golf Tournament Organization 4 activities
    • Operating the AZ Under 30 Club
      Operates the AZ Under 30 Club to provide young adults (ages 19-29) with opportunities to play golf without high fees, offering benefits such as a Handicap Index®, exclusive club events, social events, tournaments, championships, and discounts.
    • Operating the AZ Under 30 Club
      Operates the AZ Under 30 Club to provide young adults (ages 19-29) with opportunities to play golf without high fees, offering benefits such as a Handicap Index®, exclusive club events, social events, tournaments, championships, and discounts.
    • Organizing parent/child golf tournaments
      Hosts an 18-hole two-person scramble format golf tournament for parent/child teams, with a field of 120 players across 60 teams, and administers registration for these events.
    • Organizing parent/child golf tournaments
      Hosts an 18-hole two-person scramble format golf tournament for parent/child teams, with a field of 120 players across 60 teams, and administers registration for these events.
  • Financial Accessibility Support for Golf 2 activities
    • Subsidizing junior golf access
      Supports the subsidization of over 40 golf courses in Arizona to provide affordable access to golf for more than 10,000 junior golfers, including through the Youth on Course program which allows members to play for $5 or less.
    • Subsidizing junior golf access
      Supports the subsidization of over 40 golf courses in Arizona to provide affordable access to golf for more than 10,000 junior golfers, including through the Youth on Course program which allows members to play for $5 or less.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$4.97M
Contributions & grants$3.64M73%
Program service revenue$1.06M21%
Investment income$-49K-1%
Other revenue$319K
expenses
Total expenses$4.67M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.70M
Grants paid out$192K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.39M
Cash$1.73M
Investments$1.82M
Liabilities$3.34M
Net assets$1.06M
Liquid reserves9.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +29.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Joseph Foley as of 0622 Executive Dir. 60 $132K
EDWARD GOWAN until 0622 Executive Dir. 60 $129K
Lorraine Thies Former Asst. Exec. Director 2 $34K
board members · 15
  • ANN MARTIN — MEMBER
  • BARBARA FITZGERALD — MEMBER
  • Bryan Hoops — Member
  • JACKIE BERTSCH — MEMBER
  • JERRY HUFF — MEMBER
  • John Souza — Member
  • LESLIE KRAMER — MEMBER
  • MARK JEFFERY — MEMBER
  • MICHELLE CROSS — 2nd Vice Pres.
  • ROBERT McNICHOLS — President
  • SCOTT McNEVIN — MEMBER
  • TIM BROWN — Vice President
  • TIM HULSCHER — Treasurer
  • VERONICA CIANCOLA — MEMBER
  • Victoria Totlis — Member
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Arizona Biltmore Golf Club - Estates Course Partner — Host venue for the 2026 Arizona Parent/Child Tournament.
  • Baker National Golf Course Partner — Partners with Youth on Course.
  • Bobby Jones Golf Course Partner — Partners with Youth on Course, believing in their mission of nurturing the next generation of golfers by providing opportunities and lessening financial barriers.
  • Cobblestone Golf Course Partner — Partners with Youth on Course, which offers young golfers the opportunity to see their golf course at an affordable price.
  • Crewe Cup Foundation Partner — Partner organization that helps provide financial assistance for membership fees.
  • Georgia Southern University Golf Course Partner — Partners with Youth on Course to encourage play for children and promote golf.
  • Junior Golf Association of Arizona Partner — Partnership to support subsidizing golf courses for junior golfers in Arizona.
  • Riverside Golf Course Partner — Partners with Youth on Course, which has created new opportunities for young golfers and a fresh environment at the course.
  • Starfire Golf Club Partner — Partners with Youth on Course to provide young people the opportunity to experience golf regardless of financial circumstances.
  • Three Rivers Park District Partner — Partners with Youth on Course at their golf facilities to promote recreation.