Arizona Forward Association
- Assets
- $299.4k
- Revenue
- $511.2k
- Investments
- $130.7k
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Founding
- 01/1972
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 23-7154678
Organization Overview
Arizona Forward Association is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (S22) the organization is classified as: Neighborhood & Block Associations, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Arizona Forward Association employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arizona Forward Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Arizona Forward Association generated $511.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $445.1k during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ARIZONA FORWARD BRINGS BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADERS TOGETHER TO PROMOTE COOPERATIVE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND ECONOMIC VITALITY OF OUR STATE AND LOCAL REGIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ANNUAL ARIZONA FORWARD ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS WAS MOVED TO 2021 DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS AND 2020 ENTRIES WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE 2021 EVENT. THE 40TH ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS WAS POSTPONED UNTIL THE FALL OF 2021. THE EVENT RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES. IT SPOTLIGHTS DISTINGUISHED PROJECTS THROUGHOUT ARIZONA THAT DEMONSTRATE A HIGH LEVEL OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT AND CONTRIBUTE TO OVERALL SUSTAINABILITY. THE COVETED CRESCORDIA AWARD SETS STANDARDS FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL, TECHNICAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ARIZONA. SEVEN BROAD CATEGORIES INCLUDE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, LIVABLE COMMUNITIES, SITE DEVELOPMENT AND LANDSCAPE, ART IN PUBLIC PLACES, ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. THE PROGRAM SERVES AS A BENCHMARK FOR PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY, CONSERVING NATURAL RESOURCES AND PRESERVING UNIQUE DESERT ENVIRONMENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
STATEWIDE SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT. MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN CONVERSATIONS WITH LEADERS AND EXPERTS TO ADDRESS ARIZONA ISSUES. DUE TO COVID, ARIZONA FORWARD DID NOT HOST ANY IN PERSON SINCE MARCH 2020 EVENTS. THOUGH WE DID NOT GATHER IN-PERSON DURING THIS TIME, WE FOUND WAYS TO PIVOT BY CREATING NEW WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH OUR MEMBERS AND MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS, INCLUDING ADDITIONAL QUALITY PROGRAMMING. WE HOSTED A YEARLONG CLIMATE ACTION WEBINAR SERIES WITH GREAT ATTENDANCE SUCCESS AND RELEVANT STATEWIDE CONVERSATIONS THAT ADDRESSED KEY SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES. WE CONTINUED OUR COMMITTEE MEETINGS VIA ZOOM AND HAD RECORD STATEWIDE PARTICIPATION.
THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS SUPPORT, ADVOCATE AND PROMOTE AESTHETIC, CULTURAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND QUALITY OF LIFE INTEREST IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA. 832 MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATED IN 6 WEBINARS AND EVENTS IN 2020. TO ACHIEVE THIS PURPOSE THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS CONFERENCES, EVENTS AND OTHER COMMUNICATION THROUGH ITS WEBSITE AND MAILERS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS IN THE COMMUNITY REGARDING THESE ISSUES. THE MEMBERS AND PARTICIPANTS AT ORGANIZATION CONFERENCES AND EVENTS INCLUDE THE BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, NOT-FOR-PROFIT AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS OF ARIZONA. FORUMS AND CONFERENCES INCLUDED MAYOR AND COUNCIL FORUM DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN FORUM SUSTAINABLE TOURISM LUNCHEON CLIMATE CHANGE ROUNDTABLES STATEWIDE AUTONOMOUS AND CONNECTED TRANSPORTATION TOWNHALLS EMERGING SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS AND URBAN WATERWAYS PROJECTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lori Singleton President/ceo | Officer | 40 | $150,000 |
David Skinner Hdr Engineering Inc Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
William Allison Withey Morris Plc Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jon Ford Vitalyst Health Foundation Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Christopher Schmaltz Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Willam Cobb Freeport Mcmoran Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $367,474 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $56,571 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $59,261 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $483,306 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $24,323 |
| Investment income | $2,272 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,291 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $511,192 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $150,621 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,593 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $124,042 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $20,562 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,015 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,405 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,249 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,341 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $34,824 |
| Information technology | $4,300 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,470 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,930 |
| Interest | $42 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $202 |
| Insurance | $2,115 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $445,118 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $123,039 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $41,150 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,187 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $130,739 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,274 |
| Total assets | $299,389 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,364 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $117,246 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $261 |
| Total liabilities | $121,871 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $46,779 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $130,739 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $299,389 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Arizona Forward Association has recieved totaling $36,005.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated New York, NY | | $36,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $121,225 |
| Earnings | $8,963 |
| Admin Expense | $1,249 |
| Net Contributions | $1,800 |
| Ending Balance | $130,739 |
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