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Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation

EIN 81-1367313 · Phoenix, AZ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GREATER PHOENIX CHAMBER FOUNDATION (GPCF), A 501C3 LAUNCHED IN 2016, LEADS THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES OF THE GREATER PHOENIX CHAMBER UNDER THE FOUR PILLARS OF EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, WELLNESS, AND RESEARCH. THE FOUNDATION HELPS TO MAKE ARIZONA AND THE GREATER PHOENIX REGION KNOWN AS DESTINATIONS FOR HEALTHY TALENT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES THROUGH OUR WORKPLACE WELLNESS EFFORTS AND PUBLISHED DATA-DRIVEN RESEARCH USED TO INFORM POLICYMAKERS, BUSINESS LEADERS, AND THE PUBLIC. THROUGH STRONG ALIGNMENT BETWEEN EDUCATION, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY, THE FOUNDATION PREPARES INDIVIDUALS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER AND SERVES AS AN INTERMEDIARY TO CONVEY WORKFORCE NEEDS AND CHAMPION SCALABLE WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS, SERVING UPWARDS OF 400,000 ARIZONANS ANNUALLY.

Income
$6.0 million
Spending
$5.1 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
0
Volunteers
310
Highest pay
$449,111, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover -0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $4.0 million spent. EDUCATION (ELEVATEEDAZ): ELEVATEEDAZ WORKS TO ALIGN EDUCATION TO WORKFORCE LEARNING PATHWAYS TO BETTER PREPARE STUDENTS FOR JOBS IN LEADING INDUSTRIES. OUR PRIMARY OBJECTIVES INCLUDE: INCREASING THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS ENROLLED IN/COMPLETING HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-DEMAND CAREER PATHWAYS; INCREASING STUDENT ATTAINMENT OF INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS AND DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDIT; PROVIDING MORE STUDENTS WITH WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES; AND EMPOWERING EDUCATORS TO REIMAGINE CLASSROOM LEARNING THROUGH EDUCATOR EXTERNSHIPS.
  2. $785,383 spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: CONNECT TO WORK AZ'S PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO ASSIST UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED ADULTS IN THE GREATER PHOENIX REGION IN OBTAINING JOBS IN HEALTHCARE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES. CONNECT TO WORK AZ AIMS TO CREATE CLEAR PATHWAYS IN THESE CRITICAL SECTORS, HELPING UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED ADULTS ENTER STABLE CAREERS WITH POTENTIAL FOR ADVANCEMENT. THIS INITIATIVE OFFERS LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC MOBILITY WHILE ADDRESSING INDUSTRY DEMANDS FOR TALENT, BUILDING A STRONGER, MORE EQUITABLE WORKFORCE.
  3. $15,039 spent. WELLNESS ATOZ: WELLNESS ATOZ IS A COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE OF THE GREATER PHOENIX CHAMBER FOUNDATION AIMED AT MAKING THE GREATER PHOENIX REGION KNOWN AS A DESTINATION FOR HEALTHY TALENT AND A HEALTHY COMMUNITY. WELLNESS ATOZ COMPLEMENTS EXISTING WELLNESS PROGRAMS, HIGHLIGHTING BEST PRACTICES AND OFFERING FREE TOOLS TO ENHANCE YOUR WELLNESS PROGRAM. BY ENCOURAGING COMPANIES TO EATWELL, PLAYWELL, LIVEWELL AND WORKWELL, WELLNESS ATOZ HELPS COMPANIES INVEST IN THEIR MOST IMPORTANT RESOURCE - THEIR EMPLOYEES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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