Government Finance Officers Association of AZ
Conference Fees provide professional development, information sharing network opportunities to help finanace officers improve themselves and the governments for which they work.
Government Finance Officers Association of AZ at a glance
In short: Government Finance Officers Association of AZ gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $478,255
- -2.7% 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.
How to apply to Government Finance Officers Association of AZ
- Next open deadline
- January 16, 2027 (GFOA Leadership Academy in Phoenix Scholarship)
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Government Finance Officers Association of AZ
GFOA Annual Conference Scholarship
Government Finance Officers Association of AZ
Amount
$3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
GFOA Leadership Academy in Phoenix Scholarship
Government Finance Officers Association of AZ
Amount
$2,500 per scholarship (2 awards)
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
GFOAz Lifetime Membership
Government Finance Officers Association of AZ
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Government Finance Officers Association of AZ funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arizona Women Leading Gov't ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
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 $8K (2024) to $8K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Women Leading Gov't Phoenix, AZ | — | $7,500 |
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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 | $478,255 | $345,827 | $358,662 | $7,500 | 1 | $9,642 |
| 2024 | $491,720 | $295,128 | $346,110 | $7,500 | 1 | $345 |
| 2023 | $525,761 | $282,289 | $271,730 | — | — | $179 |
| 2022 | $490,010 | $218,196 | $238,636 | — | — | $140 |
| 2021 | $442,637 | $116,948 | $140,303 | — | — | — |
About Government Finance Officers Association of AZ
Based on IRS filings
Government Finance Officers Association of AZ is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $478K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Government Finance Officers Association of AZ is led by Maryn Belling, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maryn Belling
President
Member At-Large → President Elect, 2024
President Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Hart
Membership Committee Chair
Member Committee Chair → Membership Committee Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Lennon
Education Committee Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rene Guillen
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Wright
Immediate Past President
President Elect → President, 2024
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Henthorn
President Elect
Member At-Large → President Elect, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Macy Walker
Member At-Large
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
Immediate Past President → Member At-Large, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angele Ozoemelam
Member At-Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Dlott
Member At-Large
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Fang
Member At-Large
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Brandi Flores (2021–2024) — Member At-Large
- Former: Cherie R White (2022–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Lisette Camacho (2021–2022) — Member At-Large
- Former: Cherie Wright (2021) — President Elect
- Former: Donna Meinerts (2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Kenneth MacFarland (2021) — Member At-Large
- Former: Nicole Martinez (2021) — Member At-Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Government Finance Officers Association of AZ
How much does Government Finance Officers Association of AZ give each year?
Government Finance Officers Association of AZ gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Government Finance Officers Association of AZ?
Government Finance Officers Association of AZ reported $478K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $346K.
What is Government Finance Officers Association of AZ?
Government Finance Officers Association of AZ is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $478K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Government Finance Officers Association of AZ operate?
Government Finance Officers Association of AZ has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Government Finance Officers Association of AZ's EIN?
Government Finance Officers Association of AZ's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3106194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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