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Nonprofit · EIN 86-0214071

ARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85008

Financials

$5.5M$5.2M2023$5.7M$5.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$5,731,479$5,358,916$372,563$4,261,216$2,487,673$1,773,543
December 31, 2023990$5,459,884$5,192,326$267,558$3,844,271$2,521,390$1,322,881
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,320,118
Membership dues
$4,295,118
Program service revenue
$1,051,703
Investment income
$146,908
Net gain from sales of assets
$12,737
Other revenue
$212,750

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$42,051
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$160,536
Other salaries and wages
$1,487,113
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,083,642
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$45,210
Occupancy
$159,857
Travel
$112,029
Depreciation
$96,822
Program services (functional)
$4,143,051
Management and general (functional)
$1,215,865

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,844,271
Total assets, end of year
$4,261,216
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,487,673
Net assets, end of year
$1,773,543
Land, buildings and equipment
$290,521
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,757,941
Net assets with donor restrictions
$15,602
Gross unrelated business income
$212,750
Gross receipts
$5,935,209
Employees
26
Year formed
1987
State of legal domicile
AZ

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PRESTON MCFARLANDKEY EMPLOYEE40$187,851
ALEX TSAKIRISASSIST E.D.
Officer
0$155,369
ALEX TSAKIRISASSISTANT EXECUTIV40$155,369
DANIEL SHOUPEMPLOYEE40$142,104
ANJEANETTE M BROWNEMPLOYEE40$106,352
LOGAN M RASMUSSENEMPLOYEE40$100,729
Joseph Foley until 0924Executive Dir.
Officer
60$86,410
CATHERINE CARMIGNANI 924Executive Dir.
Officer
0.1$74,126
JACKIE BERTSCHSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0
John Souza1st Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
TIM BROWNPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
DR HARRY CAVANAUGH JRAPPOINTEE
Trustee or director
0.2$0
JAY PENNYPACKERAPPOINTEE
Trustee or director
0.2$0
TAMEKA FOX-HARTMANAPPOINTEE
Trustee or director
0.2$0
CHRISTI DICKINSONAPPOINTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
11 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BILL LICHAPPOINTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
ROD TOMITAAPPOINTEE
Trustee or director
0.2$0
TORI TOTLISAPPOINTEE
Trustee or director
0.2$0
BOB MCNICHOLSAPPOINTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
TIM HULSCHER2nd Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
0.4$0
VERONICA CIANCOLATreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
MICAHEL MCWILLIAMSCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOE HICKLEAPPOINTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
FRED HICKLEAPPOINTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVE BARNESAPPOINTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
BILL BURGESSERAPPOINTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 23 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ED GOWANFrmr Exec. Director40$356,015
Joseph Foley as of 0622Executive Dir.
Officer
60$187,595
CHRIS MONTGOMERYEMPLOYEE40$166,703
ALEX TSAKIRISEMPLOYEE40$132,426
DANIEL SHOUPEMPLOYEE40$107,185
DEREK MCKENZIEEMPLOYEE40$102,917
ANJEANETTE M BROWNEMPLOYEE40$102,170
Lorraine ThiesFormer Asst. Exec. Director2$4,262
JACKIE BERTSCHSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0
John Souza1st Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
TIM BROWNPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
DR HARRY CAVANAUGH JRMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.2$0
JAY PENNYPACKERMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.2$0
TAMEKA FOX-HARTMANMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.2$0
SCOTT McNEVINMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.2$0
ANN MARTINMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.2$0
ROD TOMITAMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.2$0
TORI TOTLISMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Bryan HoopsMember
Trustee or director
0.1$0
MARK JEFFERYMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.2$0
TIM HULSCHER2nd Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
0.4$0
LESLIE KRAMERMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.2$0
VERONICA CIANCOLATreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5555 E KARSTEN WAY STE 3, PHOENIX, AZ 85008-3428
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
John Souza, 7600 E REDFIELD ROAD 130, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
Signed the 990
John Souza, 1st Vice Pres
Phone
(602) 944-3035
Return prepared by
HAYNIE & COMPANY

Mission

The mission of the Arizona Golf Association is to foster the enhancement and expansion of the game of golf by leading in the development of member and information services, the promotion of opportunities for all who want to play, and the protection of the game's integrity and valued traditions.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Through this program the Organization provides state championships and regional tournaments to provide members with opportunity to play competitive golf and assist individual member clubs with the operation of their activities.
    Expenses $1,759,566 · revenue $918,791
  • Membership Services - This program fosters the enhancement and expansion of the game by educating the general public on the positive benefits of golf environmentally, economically and socially by: providing non-competitive events for both members and non-members, providing a welcome environment that promotes golf as a game for everyone, and promoting affiliations with golf clubs and course facilities for the betterment of golf.
    Expenses $1,658,509 · revenue $109,672
  • As the USGAs only authorized golf association within Arizona, the Organizations responsibilities include: establishment and oversight of uniform statewide handicap and course rating systems consistent with USGA requirements and procedures; management of USGA Championship qualifiers, education of golfers and clubs on the USGA Rules of Golf and the World Handicap System, oversight of Amateur Status, and community support for other USGA-developed programs.
    Expenses $422,015 · revenue $48,240
  • Stakeholder Relations - Our outreach efforts extend to the many facilities we serve. As part of the Stakeholder Relations Program, we proactively engage with golf facilities to provide expert guidance and practical support in areas such as: Agronomy: Offering insights and resources to help maintain world-class course conditions through sustainable and innovative turf management practices. Operations: Supporting facilities with operational best practices to enhance efficiency, member satisfaction, and overall experience. Partnerships: Facilitating strategic connections between facilities and potential partners, sponsors, and community organizations to create mutually beneficial opportunities.Through this comprehensive approach, the Stakeholder Relations Program strengthens our organizational ecosystem, ensuring that everyonefrom team members to facility partnershas the tools, knowledge, and support they need to thrive.
    Expenses $277,803
  • Foundation programs - Through this program, deserving Arizona individuals are inducted annually into the Arizona Golf Hall of Fame. The Foundation also assists charitable organizations with fundraising activities and golf events.
    Expenses $25,158 · grants $25,158 · revenue $32,125

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
86-0214071
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1987
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,261,216
Income (IRS master file)
$5,935,209

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$5,731,479$5,358,916$4,261,216XML
990December 2023$5,459,884$5,192,326$3,844,271XML
990December 2022$4,970,014$4,671,398$4,391,358IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 86-0214071).

Questions about ARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of ARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION is 86-0214071.
Is ARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1987.
Are donations to ARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does ARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names John Souza.
Who are the officers and directors of ARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 26 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $187,851 (PRESTON MCFARLAND, KEY EMPLOYEE).
How much revenue does ARIZONA GOLF ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,731,479, expenses of $5,358,916 and total assets of $4,261,216 at year end.

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