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Science Foundation Arizona

SCIENCE FOUNDATION ARIZONA'S MISSION IS TO DIVERSIFY ARIZONA'S ECONOMY BY INVESTING IN SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH LINKED TO INDUSTRY NEEDS AND INVESTING IN EDUCATION TO CREATE A WORK …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About Science Foundation Arizona

Science Foundation Arizona is a advocacy organization based in PHOENIX, United States. Annual revenue: $7K. EIN: 204365711.

Founded
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

Mission

Science foundation arizona's mission is to diversify arizona's economy by investing in scientific and engineering research linked to industry needs and investing in education to create a work force with 21st centrury skills.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T30
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1034.31%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 20.9% of total expenses ($71,667 of $342,400).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Science Foundation Arizona is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Phoenix, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 204365711. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $7K in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Science Foundation Arizona has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 56 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Science Foundation Arizona is located in Phoenix, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Based on official tax filings, Science Foundation Arizona has $7K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Science Foundation Arizona is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $7K in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Science Foundation Arizona. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Science Foundation Arizona has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Science Foundation Arizona profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Science Foundation Arizona is a advocacy organization based in PHOENIX, United States. Annual revenue: $7K. EIN: 204365711. Science Foundation Arizona is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Science Foundation Arizona's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $7K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Science Foundation Arizona are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Science Foundation Arizona is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 204365711, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
Under $10K
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2022) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

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Brian Sherman
INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Brian S••••••
INTERIM EXEC DIR
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Craig R B••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
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Donald V B•••••••
TREASURER/SECRETARY
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Fred B••••
SECRETARY
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Rick M••••
PRESIDENT
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Robert M•••••
TREASURER
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Sandra W•••••
PRESIDENT
WI
William C H•••••
CEO (THROUGH 5/2021)
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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$0.0M revenue
FY2021
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$0.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Science Foundation Arizona This page 56 $6,929 -
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra 90 $87,804 80%
San Marco Chamber Music Society 90 $68,252 95%
North St Paul-Maplewood Oakdale Rotary Club Foundation Inc 90 $57,817 93%
Humanist Global Charity 90 $52,245 85%
United Way of York 90 $44,007 91%
Naperville Sunrise Foundation 89 $89,136 85%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2022 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 19 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Science Foundation Arizona

What is Science Foundation Arizona?
Science Foundation Arizona is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Phoenix, United States. Science Foundation Arizona is a advocacy organization based in PHOENIX, United States. Annual revenue: $7K. EIN: 204365711.
When was Science Foundation Arizona founded?
Science Foundation Arizona was founded in 2006.
Who leads Science Foundation Arizona?
Brian Sherman serves as INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Science Foundation Arizona located?
Headquartered in Phoenix, United States.
What is Science Foundation Arizona's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately Under $10K. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Science Foundation Arizona trustworthy?
Science Foundation Arizona has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Science Foundation Arizona's registration number?
IRS EIN: 204365711.
What is Science Foundation Arizona's website?
https://www.sfaz.org