NonprofitsEmpowering Arizona

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.

Expenses: $54KGrants: $60K

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.

Expenses: $12KGrants: $10K

Voter education grants

Expenses: $9KGrants: $9K

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.

Expenses: $12K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$280K
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
Total revenue$280K

Expenses

Grants paid$182K
Salaries & benefits
Fundraising
Other expenses$75K
Total expenses$257K
Total assets$30K
Net assets$30K

People

3 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Cynthia Roberts Davis

CFO

Board

$34K

20 hrs/wk

Rossilee Patterson

Executive Director

Board

$32K

20 hrs/wk

Cathy Clardy Patterson

CEO

Board

$31K

20 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 3 of 3

FromAmountPurposeYear
$20K
GOTV/Voter Registration
2023
$8K
MLK DAY EVENTS
2022

Funded by

$43K from 2 funders · 3 grants · 2022–2023

Bvm Capacity Building Institute Inc

$35K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Public Citizen Foundation Inc

$8K · 1 grant · 2022

Details

EIN882308669
NTEE codeW02
Subsection03
Ruling date2022-05
Formed2022
Employees0
Volunteers0
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