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DC RANCH COMMUNITY COUNCIL INC

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 860838307 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE L50 · Housing & Shelter · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.dcranch.com
revenue
$5.3M
expenses
$3.6M
net assets
$6.3M
employees
40
volunteers
56
program ratio
67%
mission · from form 990

SEE NOTE ON SCHEDULE O.

profile · synthesized from sources

DC Ranch Community Council Inc is a homeowners association managing standards, amenities, and services within the DC Ranch master-planned community in Scottsdale, Arizona. The organization oversees exterior home and landscape modifications, community patrol, gate access, and resident events. It enforces community standards through guidelines and assessments while supporting safety, aesthetics, and quality of life for residents across multiple neighborhoods.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Patrol & Gate Access
24-hour community patrol with three vehicles, gate access management, emergency medical response capability, garage door alerts, and lost pet/pet waste services
Home & Landscape Modifications
Review and approval process for exterior home and landscape changes including paint, artificial turf, security cameras, and lighting; includes streamlined staff review for certain security enhancements
Neighborhood Park Event Hosting
Resident-requested use of private common area parks and green spaces for gatherings, subject to approval and adherence to event guidelines
Standards & Guidelines Enforcement
Enforcement of community standards for conduct, home exteriors, and landscaping to maintain aesthetic consistency and neighborly living
activities · 8 clusters

what they do

  • Architectural Modification Review and Compliance 2 activities
    • Architectural and Landscape Review
      Reviews and approves all exterior home and landscape modifications, including those in backyards, and provides a streamlined staff review process for security camera and motion-activated light modifications to expedite approvals while ensuring adherence to community standards. The organization also approves standards for conduct, landscaping, and home design.
    • Architectural and Landscape Review
      Reviews and approves all exterior home and landscape modifications, including those in backyards, and provides a streamlined staff review process for security camera and motion-activated light modifications to ensure adherence to community standards. The organization also approves and updates community standards for conduct, landscaping, and homes.
  • Residential Community Recreation Management 2 activities
    • Community Center and Amenities Management
      Funds the operations, activities, and maintenance of two community centers (Desert Camp and The Homestead), which include amenities such as tennis courts, basketball courts, a fitness center, pools, a water feature, and 33 miles of paths and trails.
    • Community Center and Amenities Management
      Funds the operations, activities, and maintenance of Desert Camp Community Center and The Homestead Community Center, which include amenities such as lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, a fitness center, pools, a water feature, and 33 miles of paths and trails. It also provides private common area parks and green spaces for resident-hosted events.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 2 activities
    • Community Engagement and Events
      Funds events and programming for residents, and hosts various community events such as the Home and Landscaping Expo.
    • Community Engagement and Events
      Funds events and programming for residents, provides private common area parks and green spaces for resident-hosted events, and hosts expos such as the Home and Landscaping Expo.
  • Volunteer-Based Food Distribution Support 2 activities
    • Community Service Initiatives
      Organizes group service projects through its "DC Ranch Gives" initiative, such as at United Food Bank.
    • Community Service Projects
      Organizes group service projects, such as the "DC Ranch Gives" initiative at United Food Bank.
  • Residential Road Surface Maintenance 2 activities
    • Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
      Contracts consultants to conduct comprehensive inspections of all pavement and related components of roadways under the DC Ranch Association's purview.
    • Roadway Infrastructure Inspection
      Contracts consultants to conduct comprehensive inspections of all pavement and related components of roadways under the DC Ranch Association's purview.
  • Resident Representative Council Organization 2 activities
    • Neighborhood Representation
      Elects a designated resident from each of the more than 40 neighborhoods in DC Ranch annually to serve as a liaison to the Ranch Association Board of Directors, maintaining 44 Neighborhood Voting Member positions.
    • Neighborhood Representation and Governance
      Elects a designated resident from each of the more than 40 neighborhoods in DC Ranch annually to serve as a liaison to the Ranch Association Board of Directors, maintaining 44 Neighborhood Voting Member (NVM) positions.
  • Emergency Medical and Fire Response Services 1 activity
    • Emergency Medical Response
      Employs Emergency Medical Response certified staff who provide first aid and minor medical services to the community.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Community Safety and Security Services
      Provides a broad range of safety and security services for residents, including 24-hour community patrol, monitoring community access points with over 100 live video feeds, conducting perimeter checks for residents, and offering first aid and minor medical services through EMT-certified staff. The organization also hosts community safety forums.
    • Community Safety and Security Services
      Operates a 24-hour community patrol with 23 gates and two patrol vehicles, maintains a Dispatch and Command Center with over 100 live video feeds, and provides perimeter checks for residents during their absence. The organization also hosts community safety forums.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$5.28M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$5.24M99%
Investment income$21K0%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$3.61M
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.16M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.55M
Cash$5.96M
Investments$0
Liabilities$271K
Net assets$6.27M
Liquid reserves19.8 mo
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue +17.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JENNA KOHL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $188K
board members · 7
  • ALEXANDER TOWNSEND — TREASURER
  • BRUCE BENHAM — DIRECTOR
  • BUD KERN — PRESIDENT
  • JILL HEGARDT — DIRECTOR
  • NATALIE INGRAM — VICE PRESIDENT
  • RON BELMONT — DIRECTOR
  • SHERYL LOWENHAR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Real Estate Government — Revisions to state law allow homeowners to make appeals to the Arizona Department of Real Estate.
  • Arizona Parks and Recreation Association (APRA) Partner — Received the Outstanding Facility Award from APRA.
  • City of Scottsdale Partner — Provides trash pickup schedule and services
  • City of Scottsdale Partner — Provides trash, recycling, bulk collection, and other services to DC Ranch residents.
  • DC Ranch Community Standards Department Partner — Reviews requests for neighborhood park events.
  • Frank Civil Consulting Partner — Contracted to complete a comprehensive inspection of all pavement and related components of the roadways under the DC Ranch Association’s purview.
  • Maricopa County Recorder Partner — Final, approved standards were recorded at the Maricopa County Recorder in September 2023.
  • Ranch Association Partner — Board of Directors voted to approve updates to all the Standards in Feb. 2023 and residents may appeal a violation or penalty to their board of directors.
  • Ranch Association Partner — Co-hosts community events such as the Community Safety Forum.
  • Scottsdale Police Department Partner — Collaborates on community patrol and security services.
  • United Food Bank Partner — Organized a group service project at United Food Bank.
  • ZEGO Partner — Partnered with ZEGO to provide an online assessment payment system for residents using credit cards.