Arizona American Indian Tourism Association Aaita is located in Scottsdale, AZ. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arizona American Indian Tourism Association Aaita is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Arizona American Indian Tourism Association Aaita generated $262.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $170.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.2% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP THE ARIZONA INDIAN TOURISM INDUSTRY IN A MANNER THAT RESPECTS THE CULTURAL INTEGRITY OF NATIVE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND PROTECTS THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ON FEBRUARY 5-6, 2022, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARIZONA'S TWENTY-TWO NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES AND THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE, THE ASSOCIATION HOSTED THE ANNUAL ARIZONA INDIAN FESTIVAL HELD IN THE SCOTTSDALE CIVIC CENTER PLAZA. THE FESTIVAL PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC A UNIQUE ARIZONA NATIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDING CONTEMPORARY NATIVE ARTISTS, TRADITIONAL AND FUSION FOODS PREPARED FROM LOCAL AND FORAGED INGREDIENTS, PERFORMANCES OF NATIVE STORYTELLING, MUSIC, DANCE AND SONG, A NATIVE ARTISAN MARKET AND FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES. THE FESTIVAL AFFORDED TRIBAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM OFFICES AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE THEIR NATIVE DESTINATIONS TO THE PUBLIC. IN 2022 THE ASSOCIATION SEPARATED ONE OF THE FESTIVAL'S MORE POPULAR EVENTS, THE ARIZONA NATIVE EDIBLE EXPERIENCE, FROM THE FEBRUARY FESTIVAL TO ITS OWN PRESENTATION ON NOVEMBER 18, TO CELEBRATE NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WESTERN SPIRIT SCOTTSDALE'S MUSEUM OF THE WEST, A SMITHSONIAN AFFILIATE, THE ASSOCIATION DELIVERED A UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC ARIZONA CULINARY AND COCKTAIL TASTING EVENT, SILENT AUCTION, CURATED FILMS AND LIVE PERFORMANCES, AND GAVE A PLATFORM TO INDIGENOUS AGROTOURISM BUSINESSES WITHIN THE ARIZONA TRIBES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Rory Majenty President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Zach Doka Vice Preside | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Carrie Nelson Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Steve Geiogamah Treasurer | Officer | $0 | |
Leiah Baptisto Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Robert Black Board Member | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $261,973 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $262,650 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,007 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $20,500 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,669 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,463 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $88 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $315 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $2,500 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,510 |
All other expenses | $19,925 |
Total functional expenses | $170,781 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $135,198 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $135,198 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $139 |
Total liabilities | $139 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $135,059 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $135,198 |