irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $20KPublic Safety GCI is partnering with several organizations to understand the scope and frequency of police responses to specific issues that disproportionately impact marginalized communities. The project aims to identify if, and to what degree, human-services based response options are a viable alternative to reduce reliance on traditional police and medical responses to meet community needs.
- #2 $4KAbout 1.5 million Arizonans aged 18-64 are on Medicaid and only receive coverage for emergency dental services but not for exams, teeth cleaning, and cavity fillings. Many cannot afford to regularly visit the dentist leading to higher instances of gum disease and tooth decay, in many cases prompting visits to the emergency room to seek care. Preliminary research by GCI finds that delaying oral care until emergency procedures are required has significant economic costs along with implications for the quality of life of these individuals.
named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Education Policy Research
Research on charter school financial transparency, accountability, and empowerment scholarship accounts
Fiscal and Economic Policy Analysis
Produces research reports and policy briefings on Arizona’s fiscal policy, economic development, and public finance
Paid Family and Medical Leave Survey Research
Conducted statewide survey of 500 registered voters to assess support for paid family and medical leave, in partnership with advocacy organizations
activities · 3 groups
what they do
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State-Specific Policy and Community Research Publishing 6 activities
- Conducting and Publishing Policy ResearchConducts and publishes fact-based research on economic, fiscal, and social policies affecting Arizona, covering topics such as budgets, family support, homelessness, charter schools, and land management. This research is disseminated through reports, policy briefings, guest editorials, and newsletter articles.
- Conducts policy research on Arizona's economic, fiscal, and social issuesProduces fact-based research reports, policy briefings, guest editorials, and newsletter articles on topics including state budgets, taxation, charter schools, homelessness, family support policies, and federal land management. Research is carried out by a network of contracted Fellows.
- Conducts policy research on economic, fiscal, and social issues in ArizonaProduces research reports, policy briefings, guest editorials, and newsletter articles on topics including budgets, family support, homelessness, charter schools, tax policy, and federal land management. Research is conducted by contracted Fellows and informs public debate on state policy.
- Conducts policy research on economic, fiscal, and social issues in ArizonaProduces research reports, policy briefings, guest editorials, and newsletter articles on topics including budgets, family support, homelessness, charter schools, tax policy, and federal land management. Research is conducted by contracted Fellows and informs public discourse on Arizona policy.
- Publishes and shares research through articles and reportsRegularly publishes news articles, research findings, and in-depth reports on Arizona policy issues to inform public understanding and support evidence-based decision-making.
- Publishes research and news contentMaintains a publishing pipeline for research findings and commentary, including news articles, research reports, and policy analyses on key state issues.
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Media Engagement & Public Commentary 4 activities
- Disseminates research to media, policymakers, and the publicArranges for distribution of completed research products through media engagement, including interviews with outlets such as ABC 15, and shares findings with policymakers, stakeholders, and the general public to influence policy discussions.
- Disseminates research to media, policymakers, and the publicArranges for the distribution of completed and approved research products to media outlets, policymakers, stakeholders, and the general public to influence policy discussions and raise awareness of key issues.
- Disseminates research to media, policymakers, and the publicArranges for the distribution of approved research products to media outlets, policymakers, stakeholders, and the general public to inform public debate and policy decisions. Includes media engagement such as interviews and contributions to news coverage.
- Media Engagement and Research DisseminationEngages with media outlets and arranges for the distribution of its research products to policymakers, stakeholders, and the general public to inform public discourse and policy decisions.
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Statewide Public Opinion and Market Research Studies 3 activities
- Conducts public opinion surveys on state policy issuesDesigns and conducts telephone surveys of registered voters in Arizona to assess public support for policy proposals, such as paid family and medical leave. One survey included 500 respondents with a margin of error of ±4.3 percentage points.
- Public Opinion PollingConducts surveys of registered voters in Arizona on policy issues, such as support for paid family and medical leave programs, to gauge public opinion.
- Publishes news and research contentMaintains a public platform for publishing news articles and research findings on Arizona policy issues, increasing accessibility of data and analysis for a broad audience.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$210K
Contributions & grants$210K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$142K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$124K
Cash$124K
Investments$0
Liabilities$-1K
Net assets$125K
Liquid reserves10.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +60.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deanna Anderson | Executive Director | 10 | $19K |
board members · 14
- Gail Ulan — Board Member
- George Cunningham — Founding Chair
- Jason Moore — Board Member
- Lucia Forakas Howard — Board Vice Chair
- Mike O'Neil — Secretary
- Paul Johnson — Board Member
- Rick DeGraw — Board Chair
- Roberta Voss — Treasurer
- Sandy Price — Board Member
- Steve Stein — Board Member
- Susan Tierney — Board Member
- Tim Hill — Board Member
- Tom Chapman — Board Member
- Yvonne L Hunter — Board Member
relationships · 14
who they work with
- ABC 15 Partner — Collaborated with ABC 15 on a news report about school district mergers and closures.
- ABC 15 Partner — Research director Dave Wells discussed the possibility of school district mergers with ABC 15 reporter Elennee Dao.
- Arizona Center for Economic Progress Partner — Partnered on a survey regarding paid family and medical leave.
- Arizona Center for Empowerment Partner — Partnered on a survey regarding paid family and medical leave.
- Arizona Early Childhood Alliance Partner — Partnered on a survey regarding paid family and medical leave.
- Arizona Republic Partner — Research findings featured in article ahead of Arizona Public Lands Day.
- Arizona State University Partner — Board member Mark Stegeman is affiliated with ASU through his Ph.D. studies, and Max Goshert is a Graduate Student Fellow at ASU’s School of Public Affairs.
- High Ground Public Affairs Partner — Conducted a survey of 500 registered voters for the Grand Canyon Institute.
- KJZZ Partner — Research Director Dave Wells to appear on KJZZ's The Show to discuss findings.
- NBC 12 Partner — Research Director Dave Wells explained the impact of the Flat Tax on the state budget to NBC 12.
- Organized Management Solutions, LLC Partner — Deanna Anderson, President and Founder of Organized Management Solutions, LLC, provides GCI with various administrative and bookkeeping services.
- O’Connor Institute Partner — Board member Lucia Howard is a past president, former co-chair of social justice programs, and current member of the Advisory Council.
- Pritzker Children’s Initiative Funder — Provided support for a survey on paid family and medical leave.
- University of Arizona Partner — Board member Stephen Stein served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, and Mark Stegeman teaches at the Eller College of Management.