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 · 9
what they do
direct service · 6
- Administer State-Sponsored Life Insurance ProgramProvides 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.
- Honor fallen Arizona National Guard members Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsMaintains recognition of Arizona National Guard members who died in service during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, including individual commemorations.
- Manage scholarship programs for members and dependents Military and First Responder Family ScholarshipsAdministers 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.
- Operate military clothing sales store Military Thrift and Uniform Support ServicesOperates a Military Clothing Sales Store at the Papago Military Reservation, providing military uniforms, rank insignia, and state ribbons for sale to the public.
- Produce and distribute member communications Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionIssues a quarterly newsletter to inform members about organizational activities, benefits, and news.
- Support community and family service organizations Veteran Membership and Community SupportSupports local community organizations such as the Salvation Army, Red Cross, and Family Support programs to assist National Guard members and their families.
advocacy · 1
- Advocate for National Guard benefits at state and national levelsLobbies 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.
capacity building · 2
- Conduct internal governance and organizational meetingsHolds monthly Board of Directors meetings and quarterly Web Site Committee meetings to manage organizational operations and digital presence.
- Host annual state conference for membersHosts an annual state conference to conduct organizational business, approve resolutions, connect with vendors, and engage members.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Advocacy through professional association and member-driven resolutions professional_association_advocacy unique to this orgThe organization influences legislation and secures resources for the National Guard by engaging in professional association advocacy at both national and state levels, with legislative priorities developed from resolutions submitted by state-level members.
- Guardsmen-focused supplemental insurance Guardsmen-focused supplemental insurance unique to this orgThe organization offers a supplemental term life insurance program specifically designed by and for National Guard members to complement their existing coverage.
- Merit and need-based scholarship selection merit-and-need-based scholarship selection unique to this orgScholarship recipients are selected through a weighted evaluation process that prioritizes financial need and academic performance, while also considering community service, knowledge of National Guard values, and letters of recommendation.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
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
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.