Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc
To improve the greater phoenix area and the state of Arizona by bringing together talent, resources and leadership to create action on priority issues.
Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc at a glance
In short: Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc gave $861K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $215K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $860,590
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $215,148
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $172,795
- Total assets
- $3,135,479
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Committee for AZ Leadership ($500K). Together the top 4 received $861K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 20 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc gives
- Giving grew 126% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $380K (2021) to $870K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $861K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Committee for AZ Leadership Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $500,000 |
| Rio Reimagined Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $320,590 |
| Valley Leadership Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $25,000 |
| Stand for Children Leadership Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,135,479 | $3,994,284 | $4,069,513 | $860,590 | 4 | $646 |
| 2023 | $2,995,589 | $3,426,799 | $3,771,607 | $870,000 | 4 | $531 |
| 2022 | $3,434,416 | $3,291,162 | $3,005,025 | $840,000 | 3 | $2,354 |
| 2021 | $3,109,193 | $2,958,052 | $2,415,956 | $380,000 | 4 | $573 |
| 2020 | $2,843,070 | $3,248,203 | $1,936,829 | $473,000 | 5 | $761 |
About Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc
Based on IRS filings
Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc is a public charity, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $861K. Net investment income was $646.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc is led by Neil G. Giuliano, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 3 of 31 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Neil G. Giuliano
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$458K (2020) → $544K (2024)
Ken Van Winkle
Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Goodman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Guldner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimber Lanning
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bidwill
Director
Chairman → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hoover
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Fine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Harper
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Pfister
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Espinoza
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Benck
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Sharett
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Dawson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Hall
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Haydon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Humphrey Shin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack McCain
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Pratt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Graham
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Donahey
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noreen Bishop
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Gallagher
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Gray
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sissie Shank
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Carpenter
Vice President Finance Oper
Senior Director Operations → Vice President Finance Oper, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $154K (2024)
Melissa Taylor
Executive Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$234K (2024)
Pam Kehaly
Past Chair
Treasurer → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simer Mayo
Vice Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gonzalo De La Melena
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Garnes
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: James Swanson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Wolfe (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kenneth Van Winkle (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Lisa Urias (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Matthew Feeney (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mi-Ai Parrish (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Hummell (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Paul Komadina (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert Meyer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Girish Rishi (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Heather Carter (2021–2023) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Steve Moak (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Philip Francis (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert Delgado (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $544K, to Neil G Giuliano (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc
How much does Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc give each year?
Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc gave $861K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $870K across 4 grants.
What is Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc's typical grant size?
Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc's median grant in 2024 was $172,795, and its average grant was $215,148, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc give grants?
Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (4 grants).
Does Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc?
Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What is Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc's EIN?
Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0559918. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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