Growth Partners Arizona
GROWTH PARTNERS ARIZONA IS A U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT- CERTIFIED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE, FAIR, AND RESPONSIBLE LOANS AND SUPPORT TO ARIZONA NONPROFITS AND ECONOMICALLY UNDERSERVED SMALL BUSINESSES OUTSIDE THE ECONOMIC MAINSTREAM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.1M
+22.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$13K
About Growth Partners Arizona
Based on IRS filings
Growth Partners Arizona is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in TUCSON, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $75K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,140,316 | $4,211,150 | $3,443,264 |
| Revenue | $1,679,763 | $1,039,218 | $1,079,101 |
| Expenses | $747,821 | $594,101 | $460,050 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $74,827 | $29,412 | $1,340 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Moonshot Az ($15,000), Local First Arizona ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA PHOENIX, AZ | SMALL BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION. | $10,000 |
| MOONSHOT AZ FLAGSTAFF, AZ | SMALL BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVELYN CASUGA | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| GARY MOLENDA | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| PEGGY HUTCHISON | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MAGDALENA VERDUGO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROXANNE VELIZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUDY SCALISE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE HAMMOND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDRE T WHITTINGTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $107,524 |
| LESLI PINTOR | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | — | $1,335 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Growth Partners Arizona?
Growth Partners Arizona is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in TUCSON, AZ. It holds $5.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Growth Partners Arizona?
As of 2024, Growth Partners Arizona holds $5.1M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $25K in 2024.
Where does Growth Partners Arizona operate?
Growth Partners Arizona has awarded grants in Arizona.
What size grants does Growth Partners Arizona award?
In 2024, Growth Partners Arizona awarded 2 grants totaling $25K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Growth Partners Arizona's EIN?
Growth Partners Arizona's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5021995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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