We Are a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Supporting Arizona Youth
Executive Council Charities is a 501(c)(3) Arizona nonprofit corporation dedicated to helping youth in our community.
Our goal is to provide grants to programs and nonprofit organizations focused on helping youth in Arizona overcome adversity and reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Funds are raised through signature events like The Original Taste, Holiday Classic and Cantina along with direct contributions to our annual campaign – Support Arizona Youth. With the help of numerous partners and the support of the community, Executive Council Charities is able to meet our charitable goals.
Executive Council 70 is a group of local professionals dedicated to organizing and providing volunteers for fundraising activities to invest in the most impactful programs through Executive Council Charities’ grant program. Originally formed in 1972, our 70 Active and 300 Life Members have raised more than $12 million in just the past 5 years.
OUR EVENTS
Executive Council 70 presents the ultimate spring training experience at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies. Located on VIP decks with prime seating and a full lunch buffet with hosted bar, Cantina affords guests the opportunity to view select games in a relaxed atmosphere while socializing with friends and business associates.
Executive Council 70 brings more than 50 years of experience hosting the Valley’s premier food & wine tasting event. Presented by Executive Council Charities at the Scottsdale Civic Center, the event combines the Valley’s best restaurants, world class wines, premium liquor, entertainment, and a scene you will not want to miss.
This annual event is hosted at McCormick Ranch Golf Club with all proceeds benefiting Executive Council Charities and the youth organizations they support. For four decades, the Holiday Classic has been one of the can’t-miss charity golf events in the Valley and hosts more than 350 participants each year.
Support Arizona Youth (SAY) is the annual campaign for our organization. Executive Council Charities SAY LLC is an approved umbrella organization for the Arizona Tax Credit for both Qualifying Charities (QC) and Qualifying Foster Care Charities (QFCC). Donors may be eligible for tax credits and 100% of donations are forwarded on to qualifying charities.
IN THE COMMUNITY
