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SCOTTSDALE LEADERSHIP INC

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 860822647 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE B99Z · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · scottsdaleleadership.org
revenue
$401K
expenses
$352K
net assets
$233K
employees
3
volunteers
137
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR CURRENT AND EMERGING COMMUNITY LEADERS, INCLUDING SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, AND FIELD TRIPS CONDUCTED IN THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA.

profile · synthesized from sources

Scottsdale Leadership is an operational nonprofit that develops current and future community and business leaders through an experiential leadership development program. The organization offers a nine-month program that includes immersive learning, community projects, and networking opportunities, primarily serving the Scottsdale, Arizona area. Since 1986, it has graduated over 1,400 alumni who contribute to civic, business, and nonprofit sectors.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Spirit of Community Awards Luncheon
An event honoring community members, alumni, and youth for their outstanding community-mindedness and service through awards such as the Drinkwater Leadership Award, Hodges Alumni Achievement Award, Jenkins Youth Leadership Award, and Frances Young Trailblazer Award.
Dr. Art DeCabooter Scholarship Award
A full-tuition scholarship awarded to a worthy incoming Scottsdale Leadership class participant who demonstrates servant leadership.
Project Lead It Forward
A community services program where class members collaborate with community partners to implement sustainable projects for non-profit and civic organizations, utilizing leadership skills learned in the development program.
Scottsdale Leadership Development Program
A nine-month experiential, in-person program for up to 45 established or emerging leaders, focusing on Scottsdale's history and infrastructure, leadership capabilities, and community engagement through expert-led guidance and community projects.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Member Recognition Awards 2 activities
    • Community Leadership Awards
      Presents leadership awards to community members, alumni, and youth for their community-mindedness and service.
    • Leadership Awards
      Presents leadership awards to community members, alumni, and youth for their community-mindedness and service.
  • Community Outreach & Education Services 2 activities
    • Community Service Projects
      Operates "Project Lead It Forward," a community services program that assists numerous non-profit and civic organizations in meeting unfulfilled needs.
    • Community Service Projects
      Operates "Project Lead It Forward," a community services program that assists numerous non-profit and civic organizations in meeting unfulfilled needs.
  • Weekend and Supplemental Meal Provision for Youth 2 activities
    • Healthy Packs Program
      Engages alumni volunteers to fill "Healthy Packs" to help children prevent food insecurity on weekends.
    • Weekend Food Security Program
      Engages alumni volunteers to fill "Healthy Packs" to help children prevent food insecurity on weekends.
  • Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 2 activities
    • Scholarship Program
      Provides scholarships, including a full-tuition Dr. Art DeCabooter Scholarship Award and a $2,000 Jenkins Youth Leadership Award, to incoming class participants and youth to accommodate financial needs and recognize community-mindedness.
    • Scholarship Program
      Provides scholarships, including a full-tuition Dr. Art DeCabooter Scholarship Award and a $2,000 Jenkins Youth Leadership Award, to incoming class participants and youth to accommodate financial needs and recognize community-mindedness.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Leadership Development Program
      Operates a nine-month experiential program for up to 45 current and future community and business leaders annually, consisting of 14-15 topic-focused learning days to foster personal and professional growth and develop leadership abilities.
    • Leadership Development Program
      Operates a nine-month experiential program for up to 45 current and future community and business leaders annually, consisting of 14-15 topic-focused learning days to foster personal and professional growth and develop leadership abilities.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$401K
Contributions & grants$273K68%
Program service revenue$126K31%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$100
expenses
Total expenses$352K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$199K
Grants paid out$4K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$234K
Cash$206K
Investments$20K
Liabilities$824
Net assets$233K
Liquid reserves7.7 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +76.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LEE ANN WITT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50 $90K
board members · 18
  • ALLESON DUNAWAY — DIRECTOR
  • ANDI ROBERTSON — PAST PRESIDENT
  • ANDY GREENWOOD — DIRECTOR
  • ANNE SEMERAR-GWIN — DIRECTOR
  • CHAD ARRUDA — DIRECTOR
  • COLLEEN KATZ — DIRECTOR
  • ERIN GERACE — SECRETARY
  • JANE BLACKER — DIRECTOR
  • JENNA KOHL — DIRECTOR
  • JOANNA PEYTON — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN STAMPER — DIRECTOR
  • JOLYNN CLARKE — DIRECTOR
  • KAREN ARMKNECHT — TREASURER
  • KATE GIBSON — DIRECTOR
  • MELANIE CAMPBELL — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL WILLS — DIRECTOR
  • MICHELLE WARREN — PRESIDENT
  • SARAH KEARNEY — PRESIDENT ELECT
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • Boys and Girls Clubs of Scottsdale Partner — Community partner for "Project Lead It Forward" projects
  • Child Crisis Arizona Partner — Community partner for "Project Lead It Forward" projects
  • Child Crisis Arizona Partner — Community partner for "Project Lead It Forward" projects, including an improvement project at their Earll apartments.
  • City of Scottsdale Partner — Assistant City Manager Jeff Walther provides a testimonial about the program's value to the city.
  • Family Promise Partner — Community partner for "Project Lead It Forward" projects
  • Family Promise Partner — Community partner for "Project Lead It Forward" projects.
  • Fresh Start Women’s Foundation Partner — Community partner for "Project Lead It Forward" projects
  • Fresh Start Women’s Foundation Partner — Community partner for "Project Lead It Forward" projects.
  • Scottsdale city council Partner — Requires program participants to attend a city council meeting.
  • United School for Autism Partner — Community partner for a "Project Lead It Forward" project to convert their technology room into a new learning space.
  • Waste Not Partner — Community partner for "Project Lead It Forward" projects
  • Waste Not Partner — Community partner for "Project Lead It Forward" projects.
  • YMCA Partner — Community partner for "Project Lead It Forward" projects
  • YMCA Partner — Community partner for "Project Lead It Forward" projects.