Public & Societal Benefit
Empowering Arizona
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Total revenue
$280K
Total expenses
$257K
Net assets
$30K
Grants received
$43K
3 grants
EIN
882308669
Tax year
2024
Mission
Empowering Arizona is a non-profit corporation dedicated to transforming lives. Accordingly, we will seek out opportunities in a broad range of sectors as long as they provide us the opportunity to impact lives in a positive manner. We are dedicated change agents seeking to educate, model, and develop and implement strategies that will improve the lives of those we serve.
Programs
4 programs
This program executed a comprehensive voter engagement plan in collaboration with various partner organizations across different regions and communities in Arizona. The organization supported initiatives focused on nonpartisan voter education, registration, and mobilization. Activities were conducted through multiple modalities, including in-person outreach, digital campaigns, printed materials, and community events, with a focus on underrepresented populations. The goal was to increase civic participation by equipping individuals with knowledge about the voting process and encouraging voter turnout. By leveraging organizations with varying spheres of influence, the program reached diverse populations and helped reduce barriers to civic participation.
With support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture NRCS and Empowering Arizona, this project aimed to address food insecurity in underserved urban areas by establishing a community garden and greenhouse. The program focused on increasing access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables while also creating green spaces that promote neighborhood beautification and community interaction. This initiative aligned with USDA's urban agriculture priorities and the People's Garden Initiative. The program installed a community garden with a greenhouse. The completed garden now serves as a hub for education, food production, and community engagement.
Voter education grants
The organization incurred operational expenses in support of its core programmatic activities. These included costs related to facilities, technology, supplies, and contract services essential for delivering educational content, coordinating community outreach, and supporting participants. Operational spending covered items such as venue rentals, software platforms used for virtual programming, printed materials, and staff travel directly tied to program delivery. These resources enabled the organization to fulfill its mission and extend its reach to a broader audience.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
3 listed
Cynthia Roberts Davis
CFO
$34K
20 hrs/wk
Rossilee Patterson
Executive Director
$32K
20 hrs/wk
Cathy Clardy Patterson
CEO
$31K
20 hrs/wk
Grants received
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Funded by
$43K from 2 funders · 3 grants · 2022–2023
$35K · 2 grants · 2022–2023
$8K · 1 grant · 2022