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NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860179420 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · ngaaz.org
revenue
$259K
expenses
$253K
net assets
$240K
employees
4
volunteers
15
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

CONTRIBUTE TO THE PRESERVATION AND ENRICHMENT OF OUR HERITAGE OF FREEDOM, DEMOCRACY, AND PATRIOTISM. THE ASSOCIATION SHALL STRIVE TO FOSTER AND IMPROVE THE az NATIONAL GUARD AND US GUARD. WE WILL PROVIDE FOR THE SECUIRTY OF THE CITIZENS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The National Guard Association of Arizona (NGAAZ) is an advocacy and membership organization that supports the Arizona National Guard and its members. It lobbies at the state level for resources and benefits, offers a scholarship program, and provides State Sponsored Life Insurance. The association also operates a military clothing store and fosters community among Guard members and their families.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual State Conference
An annual event for members to conduct business, approve resolutions, and interface with vendors.
LTC Michael Warren Memorial Scholarship Program
Awards three $1,000 scholarships annually to enlisted members, officer members, and dependents of NGAAZ members in the Arizona National Guard for higher education.
Legislative Advocacy
Lobbies at the state level in Arizona to secure resources, benefits, equipment, facilities, and training for National Guard members and their families.
Military Clothing Sales Store
Sells military uniforms, rank, insignia, and state ribbons to National Guard members and the public at the Papago Military Reservation.
State Sponsored Life Insurance (SSLI)
Provides term life insurance coverage for Arizona National Guard members, their spouses, and children, with options for no-cost coverage and supplemental plans.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Targeted Scholarships for Specific Populations 3 activities
    • Manage scholarship programs for members and dependents
      Administers multiple scholarship programs, including annual $1,000 awards for members and dependents of the Arizona National Guard and a $40,000 scholarship for surviving spouses or children of insured members who die in a combat zone or due to terrorism.
    • Scholarship Program
      Administers a scholarship program that awards three $1,000 scholarships annually to members and dependents of the Arizona National Guard, and offers a $40,000 scholarship to surviving spouses or children of insured members who die in a combat zone or due to terrorism.
    • Support community and family service organizations
      Supports local community organizations such as the Salvation Army, Red Cross, and Family Support programs to assist National Guard members and their families.
  • Union Member Death and Life Insurance Benefits 2 activities
    • Administer State-Sponsored Life Insurance Program
      Provides State Sponsored Life Insurance (SSLI) to Arizona National Guard members, including $1,000 of no-cost coverage for each Soldier and Airman, with options for additional coverage up to age 70. Emergency benefits are paid within 24–48 hours of notification without requiring a death certificate.
    • State Sponsored Life Insurance (SSLI)
      Provides State Sponsored Life Insurance (SSLI) to Arizona National Guard members, including $1,000 of no-cost coverage to each Soldier and Airman, and term life insurance that continues until age 70. Emergency benefits are paid within 24–48 hours of notification without requiring a death certificate.
  • Regular Governance and Member Meetings 2 activities
    • Annual State Conference
      Hosts an annual state conference for members to conduct business, approve resolutions, and connect with vendors.
    • Conduct internal governance and organizational meetings
      Holds monthly Board of Directors meetings and quarterly Web Site Committee meetings to manage organizational operations and digital presence.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 2 activities
    • Member Communication
      Issues a quarterly newsletter to inform members about relevant news and activities.
    • Produce and distribute member communications
      Issues a quarterly newsletter to inform members about organizational activities, benefits, and news.
  • Visitor-Facing Educational Retail Operations 2 activities
    • Military Clothing Sales Store
      Operates a Military Clothing Sales Store at the Papago Military Reservation, providing military uniforms, rank insignia, and state ribbons for sale to the public.
    • Operate military clothing sales store
      Operates a Military Clothing Sales Store at the Papago Military Reservation, providing military uniforms, rank insignia, and state ribbons for sale to the public.
  • Memorial Development & Installation 1 activity
    • Honor fallen Arizona National Guard members
      Maintains recognition of Arizona National Guard members who died in service during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, including individual commemorations.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Advocacy for National Guard Benefits
      Lobbies at the state level to advocate for benefits for Arizona National Guard members and participates in annual national and executive directors association meetings to further these efforts.
    • Advocate for National Guard benefits at state and national levels
      Lobbies at the state level to advocate for benefits for Arizona National Guard members and participates in national advocacy forums including the annual NGAUS national conference and the National Guard Executive Directors Association meeting.
    • Host annual state conference for members
      Hosts an annual state conference to conduct organizational business, approve resolutions, connect with vendors, and engage members.
    • Support for Community Organizations
      Supports local community organizations including the Salvation Army, Red Cross, and Family Support programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$259K
Contributions & grants$75K29%
Program service revenue$80K31%
Investment income$180%
Other revenue$105K
expenses
Total expenses$253K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$121K
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$236K
Cash$122K
Investments$0
Liabilities$-3K
Net assets$240K
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +16.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHAEL KROUSE EXECTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $36K
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • AFBA Partner — Administrative partner handling SSLI program operations and correspondence.
  • Brigadier General John A. Conley Government — The Adjutant General affiliated with the National Guard Association of Arizona
  • NGAAZ Scholarship Committee Coalition — Committee responsible for reviewing applications and selecting scholarship recipients.
  • NGAUS Network — NGAAZ forwards state-level resolutions to NGAUS and collaborates on legislative advocacy.
  • National Guard Association of the United States Network — Participates in the annual NGAUS national conference and aligns with national-level events.
  • National Guard Executive Directors Association Partner — Attends the annual National Guard Executive Directors Association meeting held in coordination with the NGAUS conference.
  • Papago Military Reservation Government — Hosts the National Guard Association of Arizona clothing store on its premises.
  • Red Cross Partner — Receives community support from NGAAZ.
  • Salvation Army Partner — Receives community support from NGAAZ.