The Surplus Line Association of Arizona
The Surplus Line Association of Arizona is a Scottsdale-based nonprofit corporation formed in 1970. Its stated work centers on examining surplus line insurance filings and broker records, and maintaining a stamping office that reviews filings for compliance with Arizona law and insurance regulations.
The Surplus Line Association of Arizona at a glance
In short: The Surplus Line Association of Arizona reported $3.3M in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $3,277,400 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +22.6% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $1,350,678
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $3,975,964
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,911,233
- +18.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Surplus Line Association of Arizona
- Contact
Mailing address: 14747 N Northsight Blvd 111-449, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: (602) 279-6344
Website: https://sla-az.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Surplus Line Association of Arizona funds
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its stated work concerns surplus line insurance in Arizona.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $750K (2019) to $3.3M (2025). In 2025 it reported $3.3M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
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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 | $1,350,678 | $3,975,964 | $3,911,233 | $3,277,400 | Total only | — |
| 2024 | $1,293,887 | $3,490,117 | $3,311,821 | $2,673,400 | Total only | — |
| 2023 | $1,116,015 | $3,025,173 | $3,044,142 | $2,529,250 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $1,128,236 | $2,694,368 | $2,695,316 | $2,159,500 | Total only | $-585 |
| 2021 | $1,152,985 | $2,079,494 | $1,786,953 | $1,342,500 | Total only | — |
| 2020 | $841,925 | $1,502,049 | $1,650,568 | $1,200,000 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | $997,014 | $1,386,358 | $1,173,264 | $750,000 | 1 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to examine insurance policies written by surplus line brokers in Arizona and review and maintain broker records. Its program description says it maintains a stamping office for surplus line insurance filings and examines them to determine whether they comply with Arizona laws and Department of Insurance rules and regulations.
Grantmaking
The available filing data reports no grants in 2023, 2024, or 2025. No grant recipients, grant amounts, typical grant size, or application process are provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ed Dresselhuys as Executive Director; Konnie Keaschall-Kiser as President; Marc R. Adler as Vice President; Tresa Quale as Secretary; and John Scott Wede, James Mann, Erick Johnson, Michelle Wilkinson, Scott Culler, and Terri Edwards as directors.
The Surplus Line Association of Arizona is led by Ed Dresselhuys, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ed Dresselhuys
Executive Director
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$165K (2025)
Konnie Keaschall-Kiser
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Scott Wede
Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$50K (2025)
Erick Johnson
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James Mann
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Michelle Wilkinson
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Scott Culler
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Terri Edwards
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Marc R. Adler
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tresa Quale
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jon Scott Wede (2019–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Eric Johnson (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Lanny L. Hair (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Timothy M. Downey (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Ronda Lofton (2019) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $165K, to Ed Dresselhuys (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Surplus Line Association of Arizona
How much does The Surplus Line Association of Arizona give each year?
The Surplus Line Association of Arizona reported $3.3M in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $2.7M in grants paid.
How large is The Surplus Line Association of Arizona?
The Surplus Line Association of Arizona reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What does The Surplus Line Association of Arizona fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to examine insurance policies written by surplus line brokers in Arizona and review and maintain broker records. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Surplus Line Association of Arizona?
The Surplus Line Association of Arizona has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check sla-az.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does The Surplus Line Association of Arizona make grants?
The organization is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its stated work concerns surplus line insurance in Arizona.
What is The Surplus Line Association of Arizona's EIN?
The Surplus Line Association of Arizona's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0226564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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