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Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors

EIN 86-0194087 · Scottsdale, AZ

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESS OF REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS WHO EMBODY THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF PRACTICE AND LEADERSHIP IN SERVICE TO THEIR CLIENTS.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Employees
18
Volunteers
173
Highest pay
$261,154, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: MEMBERS OF OUR ASSOCIATION ARE ACTIVE IN MANY AREAS THROUGHOUT OUR CITY INCLUDING A WIDE VARIETY OF VOLUNTARY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, CHARITY FOUNDATIONS AND ALSO DEVOTE THOUSANDS OF HOURS TO HELP ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN SCOTTSDALE. IN ADDITION, WE ARE A MAJOR INVESTOR IN THE CITY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN EMPLOYERS TO THE VALLEY.
  2. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ADVOCACY: SHARING KNOWLEDGE AND INVOLVEMENT IN HOUSING ISSUES WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALS HELPING MEMBERS ENGAGE IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY THE ASSOCIATION BEING LEADERS IN CIVIC IMPROVEMENT.
  3. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: GIVING MEMBERS ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION ENHANCING THEIR ABILITY TO SERVE THE PUBLIC.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1965.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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