Arizona Major Events Host Committee
The organization strives to attract and host key high-profile, competitively bid, major events to deliver positive economic impact and social welfare for the state of Arizona. In addition to those activities described in its articles or incorporation, the organization may contract with other entities to execute major events to fulfill this mission.
Arizona Major Events Host Committee at a glance
In short: Arizona Major Events Host Committee gave $2.8M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2.8M), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,800,000
- +194.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,800,000
- +194.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,800,000
- Total assets
- $14,733,620
- -19.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Arizona Major Events Host Committee funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Phoenix Final Four Local Organizing Committee ($2.8M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $950K (2024) to $2.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Final Four Local Organizing Committee Phoenix, AZ | Operational Assistance | $2,800,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,733,620 | $1,061,795 | $4,567,668 | $2,800,000 | 1 | $576,589 |
| 2024 | $18,239,493 | $8,992,188 | $2,703,268 | $950,000 | 1 | $741,925 |
| 2023 | $12,004,810 | $12,276,355 | $271,545 | — | — | $217,671 |
About Arizona Major Events Host Committee
Based on IRS filings
Arizona Major Events Host Committee is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.8M. Net investment income was $577K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arizona Major Events Host Committee is led by Jay Parry, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 3 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jay Parry
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$201K (2025)
Michael Bidwill
Board Chairman
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jen Barnett
Executive Vice President Ops, Soc Resp & Volunteers
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$186K (2025)
Kyle Hedstrom
Head-Finance, Events & Prtnerships
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$78K (2025)
David Rousseau
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Noble
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Watson
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Urias
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Debbie Johnson (2023–2024) — Member · Filing note: Ended 7/2023
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $201K, to Jay Parry (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arizona Major Events Host Committee
How much does Arizona Major Events Host Committee give each year?
Arizona Major Events Host Committee gave $2.8M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $950K across 1 grant.
How large is Arizona Major Events Host Committee?
Arizona Major Events Host Committee reported $14.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Arizona Major Events Host Committee?
Arizona Major Events Host Committee is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $14.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Arizona Major Events Host Committee operate?
Arizona Major Events Host Committee has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Arizona Major Events Host Committee's EIN?
Arizona Major Events Host Committee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3182362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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