Nonprofit · EIN 86-0310052
ARIZONA ASSOCIATION FOR THE GIFTED & TALENTED
Tax-exempt · GILBERT, AZ 85295
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $199,035 | $247,435 | -$48,400 | $256,091 | $2,540 | $253,551 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $219,314 | $217,034 | $2,280 | $300,062 | $967 | $299,095 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $186,185 | $242,968 | -$56,783 | $272,865 | – | $272,865 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,764
- Program service revenue
- $188,150
- Investment income
- $7,183
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,964
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $388
- Other revenue
- $938
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,555
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $33,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $33,000
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,260
- Travel
- $11,461
- Depreciation
- $414
- Program services (functional)
- $202,331
- Management and general (functional)
- $36,178
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,926
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $300,062
- Total assets, end of year
- $256,091
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,540
- Net assets, end of year
- $253,551
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,482
- Publicly traded securities
- $169,792
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $253,551
- Gross receipts
- $215,623
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Pace | Executive Director Officer | 25 | $33,000 |
| Vicki Greer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jessica Zimmerman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Michele Thelen | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Peter Laing | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Alisa Johnson | Director from 02/04/25 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Almira Baker | Director from 02/04/25 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Amy Leeds | Director from 02/04/25 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Homero Chavez | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Kari Sjursen | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Michael Butts | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Rebekah West Keur | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Rowe Van Meter | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Stephanie Newitt | Past President until 02/01/25 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kim Zener | Director until 02/04/25 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Pace | Executive Director Trustee or director | 20 | $34,700 |
| Vicki Greer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Rebekah West Keur | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Michele Thelen | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Peter Laing | Treasurer started 02/01/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Stephanie Newitt | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Helen Freeman | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jessica Zimmerman | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Kim Zener | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Marianne Landrith | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Michael Butts | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Rowe Van Meter | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Kari Sjursen | Director started 02/01/24 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Homero Chavez | Director started 02/01/24 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Pace | Executive Director | 20 | $34,133 |
| Denise Michelle Hicks | President | 5 | $0 |
| Vicki Greer | President Elect | 5 | $0 |
| Marianne Landrith | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Rebekah West Keur | Financial Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Stephanie Newitt | Past President | 5 | $0 |
| Helen Freeman | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Mai-Lon Wong | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Michele Thelen | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Scott Hagerman | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Jessica Zimmerman | Director from 2/10/23 | 3 | $0 |
| Kim Zener | Director from 2/10/23 | 3 | $0 |
| Michael Butts | Director from 2/10/23 | 3 | $0 |
| Rowe Van Meter | Director from 2/10/23 | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8473 S HIGLEY RD STE 104 PMB420, GILBERT, AZ 85295-0000
- In care of
- % HEATHER PACE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Vicki Greer, 2473 S Higley Rd Suite 104 PMB 420, Gilbert, AZ 85295
- Signed the 990
- PETER LAING, TREASURER
- Phone
- (602) 882-1848
- Website
- AZGifted.com
- Return prepared by
- SECHLER MORGAN CPAS PLLC
Mission
TO ADVOCATE FOR THE DIVERSE POPULATION OF GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA AND SUPPORT THE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS COMMENSURATE WITH THEIR NEEDS AND ABILITIES.
Program accomplishments
- AAGT STRENGTHENED THE GIFTED RURAL NETWORK, CONNECTING EDUCATORS FROM REMOTE COMMUNITIES WITH RESOURCES, BOOK STUDIES, COLLABORATION GROUPS, AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT. THE NETWORK HELPED ADDRESS ONGOING CHALLENGES IN RURAL SCHOOLS, INCLUDING LIMITED GIFTED FUNDING, ISOLATION OF EDUCATORS, AND INEQUITIES IN IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICES. PARTICIPANTS REPORTED IMPROVED CONFIDENCE IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF GIFTED STUDENTS AND INCREASED ACCESS TO STATEWIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT.Expenses $202,331 · grants $3,555 · revenue $188,538
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0310052
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 3049 (1 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $256,091
- Income (IRS master file)
- $215,623
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $199,035 | $247,435 | $256,091 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $219,314 | $217,034 | $300,062 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $186,185 | $242,968 | $272,865 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 86-0310052).
Questions about ARIZONA ASSOCIATION FOR THE GIFTED & TALENTED
- What is the EIN of ARIZONA ASSOCIATION FOR THE GIFTED & TALENTED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARIZONA ASSOCIATION FOR THE GIFTED & TALENTED is 86-0310052.
- Is ARIZONA ASSOCIATION FOR THE GIFTED & TALENTED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to ARIZONA ASSOCIATION FOR THE GIFTED & TALENTED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does ARIZONA ASSOCIATION FOR THE GIFTED & TALENTED file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ARIZONA ASSOCIATION FOR THE GIFTED & TALENTED due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ARIZONA ASSOCIATION FOR THE GIFTED & TALENTED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ARIZONA ASSOCIATION FOR THE GIFTED & TALENTED?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Vicki Greer.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARIZONA ASSOCIATION FOR THE GIFTED & TALENTED?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $33,000 (Heather Pace, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ARIZONA ASSOCIATION FOR THE GIFTED & TALENTED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $199,035, expenses of $247,435 and total assets of $256,091 at year end.
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