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Arizona Technology Council

EIN 86-0684848 · Phoenix, 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

TO CONNECT AND STRENGTHEN ARIZONA'S TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY, PROMOTE STATE AND FEDERAL POLICIES THAT ENHANCE ARIZONA'S TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY, DELIVER QUALITY CONTENT AND EVENTS TO EDUCATE THOSE WORKING IN ARIZONA'S EXPANDING TECHNOLOGY SECTOR, AND ACCELERATE THE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET ALREADY PRESENT IN OUR GROWING STARTUP ECOSYSTEM.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Employees
11
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$335,280, president/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 (4)
  1. GOVERNOR'S CELEBRATION OF INNOVATION ( GCOI) - ANNUAL AWARDS GALA HONORING TECHNOLGY LEADERS, INNOVATORS, AND ACADEMICS FROM ACROSS THE STATE. THE EVENT ATTRACTS OVER 430 ATTENDESS EACH YEAR FOR A NIGHT OF NETWORKING, FOOD, DRINKS, AND ENTERTAINMENT. THE EVENT ALSO INCULDES THE TECH SHOWCASE THAT FEATURES OVER 50 ARIZONA COMPAINES SHOWCASING THEIR INNOVATIONS. THESE COMPAINES INCULDE THE AWARD FINALISTS, FUTURE INNOVATORS AND GCOI SPONSORS.
  2. TECH AND BUSINESS EXPO - THE SOUTHERN ARIZONA TECH AND BUSINESS EXPO IS THE BIGGEST TECHNOLOGY EVENT OF THE YEAR IN TUCSON. ATTRACTING OVER 437 ATTENDEES AND OVER 67 EXHIBITORS, THE EVENT INCLUDES EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND A TECHNOLOGY AWARDS CEREMONY. EXHIBITORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SHOWCASE THE TECHNOLOGIES INVOLVED IN THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
  3. CEO LEADERSHIP RETREAT - A TWO-DAY CEO RETREAT THAT GATHERS BUSINESS OWNERS, PRESIDENTS, AND CEOS FOR GOLF, NETWORKING, PANELS, PRESENTATIONS, KEYNOTES, AND WORKSHOPS, THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO ORGANIZATIONS' HIGHEST-RANKING EXECUTIVE AND EVENT SPONSORS. 53 ATTENDEES.
  4. CYBERSECURITY SUMMIT - AN OPPORTUNITY FOR BOTH BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY LEADERS TO LEARN ABOUT CURRENT THREATS VULNERABILITIES, AND CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO DATA SECURITY AND PRIVACY MATTERS. THIS EDUCATIONAL SUMMIT PROVIDES ACTIONABLE SOLUTIONS, AS NUMEROUS COUNSEL AND ACTRA MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS SHOWCASE THEIR AVAILABLE RESOURCES, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES GEARED TOWARDS HELPING PROTECT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND CUSTOMER DATA. THE COUNCIL ALSO HOSTS A CYBERSECURITY LUNCH FORUM ANNUALLY IN DECEMBER.

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 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? 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1998.

    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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