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Entrepreneurs Organization

EIN 86-0984924 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The core mission of the Entrepreneurs' Organization of Arizona is to engage leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow with a focus on supporting the whole entrepreneur across business and personal spheres. Our vision is to build the world's most influential community of entrepreneurs, helping them achieve their full potential through peer-to-peer learning, leadership development, and trusted connections.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
3
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$119,271, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 2026, 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 (1)
  1. $911,521 spent. Forum, Learning, and Social Events. Forum monies go towards globally-facilitated forum and moderator trainings, forum summits, workshops, Forum Next Level, our Spouse/Life Partner (SLP) and Key Executive (KE) programs, LINKs and Launch Pad. We hold multiple learning and social events throughout the year for our members, sponsors, Accelerator participants and the rest of our EO Arizona community to include SLP's and KE's. Our event programming is structured in a way to enhance and elevate our members business and personal lives. Learning events presented by key speakers help included The Lucky Years, Hyper Sales Growth, Rediscover Joy and Overcome Anxiety, Crowdfund Your Dreams, Five Elements of Memory Creation, Conversation from Chaos, Boundless Pro Day, Gen Z: Messages that Click, Leading with Emotional Courage, Food + Activism = Global Change, and Town Hall. Social events included a Welcome Back Happy Hour, New Member Welcome Happy Hours, Family Day, Holiday Party, Waste Management Phoenix Open and Chapter Retreat. Our chapter was highly engaged and we averaged over 60 percent member attendance to most events.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as 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 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 1992.

    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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