2025-07-18T11:12:43-00:00 2024-09-30 822851604 SECHLER MORGAN CPAS PLLC 2418 W BARROW DRIVE CHANDLER AZ 85224 990 2023-10-01 834147658 STARTUPAZ FOUNDATION STAR 6027516206 515 E GRANT ST STE 150 PHOENIX AZ 85004 R BRANDON CLARKE CEO 6027516206 2025-07-16 true KRISTINA MORGAN CPA P01370742 6022302700 2025-07-13 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z STARTUPAZ R BRANDON CLARKE 515 E GRANT ST PHX AZ 85004 359966 false X WWW.STARTUPAZ.ORG X 2019 AZ THE MISSION OF STARTUPAZ IS TO BUILD A LOCAL COMMUNITY OF ENTREPRENEURS THAT WANT TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN ARIZONA. 7 5 2 10 0 258545 354361 5124 2485 481 0 261030 359966 0 0 300172 174662 0 24233 118282 193004 418454 367666 -157424 -7700 99831 92695 0 99831 92695 THE MISSION OF STARTUPAZ IS TO BUILD A LOCAL COMMUNITY OF ENTREPRENEURS THAT WANT TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN ARIZONA. false false 290641 DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, STARTUPAZ CONTINUED ITS MISSION TO EMPOWER THE ARIZONA ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM BY FOSTERING LEADERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND MENTORSHIP AMONG HIGH-GROWTH BUSINESS OWNERS. THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, WE PROVIDED DIRECT SUPPORT, CULTIVATED PEER LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, AND FACILITATED KNOWLEDGE-SHARING BETWEEN SEASONED BUSINESS LEADERS AND EMERGING ENTREPRENEURS. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT INCLUDE 1. HELD OUR NINTH ANNUAL STARTUPAZ RETREAT, BRINGING TOGETHER LEADING ARIZONA ENTREPRENEURS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND EXECUTIVES. THE EVENT PROVIDED AN IMMERSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR BUSINESS LEADERS TO SHARE INSIGHTS, BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, AND ENGAGE IN PEER-DRIVEN LEARNING EXPERIENCES. 2. PROVIDED DIRECT SUPPORT TO 18 BUSINESS OWNERS THROUGH TWO DISTINCT LEADERSHIP COHORTS, DESIGNED TO ENHANCE LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES AND BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES. THESE COHORTS MET MONTHLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, OFFERING STRUCTURED GUIDANCE, PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING, AND ACCESS TO SEASONED MENTORS. 290641 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 4 0 true 2 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 7 5 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true true false X J BRANDON CLARK 6027516206 515 E GRANT ST STE 150 PHOENIX AZ 85004 DIANA VOWELS PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE DIR THRU 01/2024 040.00 X X 134697 0 2146 R BRANDON CLARKE VICE CHAIR EXECUTIVE DIR FROM 01/2024 020.00 X X 12500 0 0 GREGG SCORESBY BOARD CHAIR THRU 09/2024 002.00 X X 0 0 0 JI MI CHOI TREASURER 002.00 X X 0 0 0 THOMAS CURZON DIRECTOR 002.00 X 0 0 0 MARIO MARTINEZ II DIRECTOR 002.00 X 0 0 0 BRENDA SCHMIDT DIRECTOR THRU 09/2024 002.00 X 0 0 0 HAMID SHOJAEE DIRECTOR 002.00 X 0 0 0 147197 2146 1 false false false 354361 354361 PROGRAM EVENT INCOME 900099 5124 5124 5124 481 481 359966 5124 481 X 0 0 0 0 75268 54589 12035 8644 0 87700 63378 12161 12161 0 0 11694 9202 1246 1246 0 117 117 4884 4884 0 1295 1295 54153 52753 1400 9076 9003 73 3884 2344 1540 42007 38617 1758 1632 0 5500 4125 825 550 1051 940 111 0 55690 55690 0 0 0 347 347 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 15000 15000 0 367666 290641 52792 24233 34647 69507 34367 16343 28500 6625 2317 220 99831 92695 0 0 X 99831 92695 99831 92695 99831 92695 -7700 564 X false false false X 517985 427768 242891 258545 354361 1801550 517985 427768 242891 258545 354361 1801550 420992 1380558 324 708 2861 2485 481 6859 1808409 95899 0.76340 0.72250 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROVIDES A PDF COPY OF THE 990 DRAFT TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO IT BEING FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c IN THE EVENT OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF APPROPRIATECOMMITTEESWITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. IN ADDITION TO THE FOREGOING, ANY DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS MUST DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST PRIOR TO ASSUMING OFFICE. OUR PROCEDURESGO ON TO INCLUDE DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, PROCEDURESFOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS PERIODIC REVIEWS OF COMPENSATION THAT AT A MINIMUM ASSESS WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE, BASED ON COMPETENT SURVEY INFORMATION, AND THE RESULTS OF ARMS-LENGTH BARGAINING. WHEN CONDUCTING THE PERIODIC REVIEWS, THE ORGANIZATION MAY, BUT NEED NOT, USE OUTSIDE ADVISORS. IF OUTSIDE EXPERTS ARE USED, THEIR USE SHALL NOT RELIEVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OF ITS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING PERIODIC REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE, IN A TIMELY MANNER, COPIES OF ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHEN REQUESTED IN WRITING OR IN PERSON. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES CONSISTS OF PAYMENTS TO PROJECT CONSULTANTS AND MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS.