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 business outside the economic mainstream.
Growth Partners Arizona at a glance
In short: Growth Partners Arizona gave $198K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $66K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $198,225
- +692.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $66,075
- +428.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $38,225
- Total assets
- $6,555,783
- +27.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Growth Partners Arizona funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Investment Corporation ($150K). Together the top 3 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $198K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $198K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Investment Corporation Chicago, IL | BIPOC Loan Funds Investment | $150,000 |
| Local First Arizona Foundation Phoenix, AZ | For various support-phoenix prosperity initiative, good business resource fair and we rise demo day sponsorship support | $38,225 |
| Industrial Development Authority of the City of Tucson Tucson, AZ | Financial Literacy Office Hub at Small Business Center | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,555,783 | $2,405,055 | $1,180,909 | $198,225 | 3 | $48,934 |
| 2024 | $5,140,316 | $1,679,763 | $747,821 | $25,000 | 2 | $74,827 |
| 2023 | $4,211,150 | $1,039,218 | $594,101 | — | — | $29,412 |
| 2022 | $3,443,264 | $1,079,101 | $460,050 | — | — | $1,340 |
| 2021 | $2,924,043 | $640,741 | $351,525 | — | — | $1,934 |
| 2020 | $2,476,394 | $526,886 | $364,832 | — | — | $6,359 |
| 2019 | $1,426,983 | $479,668 | $243,043 | — | — | $472 |
About Growth Partners Arizona
Based on IRS filings
Growth Partners Arizona is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $198K. Net investment income was $49K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Growth Partners Arizona is led by Andre T. Whittington, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andre T. Whittington
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$13K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Evelyn Casuga
Chair
Director → Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Hutchinson
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judie Scalise
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Kelly
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Danner
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Temple
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Espino
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Gary Molenda (2019–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Lesli Pintor (2019–2024) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Roxanne Veliz (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Magdalena Verdugo (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Mike Hammond (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Judy Scalise (2024) — Director
- Former: Carrie Rednour (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Clint Mabie (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Sean Murray (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Frank Crump (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Don Jenks (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Ray Lancaster (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $108K, to Andre T Whittington (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Growth Partners Arizona
How much does Growth Partners Arizona give each year?
Growth Partners Arizona gave $198K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $25K across 2 grants.
What is Growth Partners Arizona's typical grant size?
Growth Partners Arizona's median grant in 2025 was $38,225, and its average grant was $66,075, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Growth Partners Arizona give grants?
Growth Partners Arizona gives mostly in Illinois: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (24%).
Does Growth Partners Arizona give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Growth Partners Arizona's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Growth Partners Arizona?
Growth Partners Arizona reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is Growth Partners Arizona?
Growth Partners Arizona is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Tucson, AZ. It holds $6.6M in total assets as of 2025.
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 2019–2025.
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 August 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Growth Partners Arizona funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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