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League of Women Voters of Arizona

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 866051398 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · lwvaz.org
revenue
$162K
expenses
$71K
net assets
$148K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Non partisan political education, advocacy for voter rights

profile · synthesized from sources

The League of Women Voters of Arizona is a nonpartisan organization focused on empowering voters and defending democracy through education and advocacy. It serves citizens in Arizona by providing voter registration assistance, impartial election information, and promoting civic engagement. The League operates at local, state, and national levels, fostering collaboration among its members to address key public policy issues.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Election Information
Offers impartial election information through resources like VOTE411.org to help voters make informed decisions.
Public Policy Advocacy
Engages in advocacy efforts on issues such as voting rights, women's rights, and public education through grassroots initiatives.
Voter Registration
Assists eligible individuals in registering to vote and provides information on voting rights and processes.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Youth Voter Registration & Civic Engagement 6 activities
    • Advocacy for Voter Rights and Access
      Engages in advocacy, litigation, education, partnerships, and grassroots organizing to protect voter rights and expand access for underrepresented groups, ensuring all eligible voters have access to voting opportunities and information.
    • Advocacy for Voter Rights and Access
      Engages in advocacy, litigation, education, partnerships, and grassroots organizing to protect voter rights and expand access for underrepresented groups, ensuring all eligible voters have access to voting opportunities and information.
    • Advocacy for Voter Rights and Access
      Engages in advocacy, litigation, education, partnerships, and grassroots organizing to protect voter rights and expand access for underrepresented groups, ensuring all eligible voters have access to voting opportunities and information.
    • Voter Registration and Education
      Conducts voter registration drives and provides non-partisan election information to eligible voters, including first-time voters, new citizens, communities of color, the elderly, and low-income Americans. This includes producing voter guides, organizing candidate debates, hosting issue forums, and mentoring new voters.
    • Voter Registration and Education
      Conducts voter registration drives and provides non-partisan election information to eligible voters, including first-time voters, new citizens, communities of color, the elderly, and low-income Americans. This includes producing voter guides, organizing candidate debates, and hosting issue forums.
    • Voter Registration and Education
      Conducts voter registration drives and provides non-partisan election information to eligible voters, including first-time voters, new citizens, communities of color, the elderly, and low-income Americans. This includes producing voter guides, organizing candidate debates, and hosting issue forums.
  • Civic Education & Leadership Training 4 activities
    • Member Training and Education
      Delivers training and educational resources to members on public policy issues to support their understanding and participation in advocacy activities.
    • Member Training and Education on Public Policy
      Provides training and educational resources to its members on various public policy issues to support their understanding and engagement in advocacy activities.
    • Member Training and Education on Public Policy
      Delivers training and educational resources to members on public policy issues to support their understanding and engagement in advocacy activities.
    • Member Training and Education on Public Policy
      Provides training and educational resources to its members on various public policy issues to support their understanding and engagement in advocacy activities.
  • Nonpartisan Voter Information Tools 4 activities
    • Online Election Information Platform (VOTE411.org)
      Operates VOTE411.org, a free digital election resource available in English and Spanish, which allows users to check voter registration, find polling places, learn about candidates, get election information for state and local communities, and create personalized voter guides.
    • Online Election Information Platform (VOTE411.org)
      Operates VOTE411.org, a free digital election resource available in English and Spanish, which allows users to check voter registration, find polling places, learn about candidates, get election information for state and local communities, create personalized voters' guides, and compare candidates.
    • Online Election Information Platform (VOTE411.org)
      Operates VOTE411.org, a free digital election resource available in English and Spanish, which allows users to check voter registration, find polling places, learn about candidates, get election information for state and local communities, create personalized voters' guides, and compare candidate stances.
    • Online Election Information Platform (VOTE411.org)
      Operates VOTE411.org, a free digital election resource available in English and Spanish, which allows users to check voter registration, find polling places, learn about candidates, get election information for state and local communities, and create personalized voter guides.
  • Candidate Endorsements & Legislative Accountability 4 activities
    • Public Policy Development and Advocacy
      Develops and updates public policy positions at national and state levels through policy studies and the Public Policy Positions Committee, which then guides advocacy efforts before the state legislature and with statewide commissions and agencies on issues such as voting rights, women's rights, civil liberties, public education, climate action, gun safety, and criminal justice reform.
    • Public Policy Development and Advocacy
      Develops and maintains public policy positions at national and state levels through policy studies and the Public Policy Positions Committee, which then guides advocacy efforts before the state legislature and with statewide commissions and agencies on issues such as voting rights, women's rights, civil liberties, public education, climate action, gun safety, and criminal justice reform.
    • Public Policy Development and Advocacy
      Develops and maintains public policy positions at the national level through regular updates to the 'Impact of Issues' document and manages these positions via the Public Policy Positions Committee. These positions guide advocacy efforts before the state legislature and with statewide commissions and agencies on issues such as voting rights, women's rights, civil liberties, public education, climate action, gun safety, and criminal justice reform.
    • Public Policy Development and Advocacy
      Develops and maintains public policy positions at the national level through regular updates to the 'Impact of Issues' document and manages these positions via the Public Policy Positions Committee. These positions guide advocacy efforts before the state legislature and with statewide commissions and agencies on issues such as voting rights, women's rights, civil liberties, public education, climate action, gun safety, and criminal justice reform.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$162K
Contributions & grants$152K94%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$71K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$148K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$148K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
relationships · 29

who they work with

  • Arizona Legislature Partner — Provides a link to the Arizona Legislature website for finding elected officials.
  • Arizona State Voter registration site Government — Directs individuals to the Arizona State Voter registration site for voter registration.
  • Ballotpedia Partner — Lists as a resource for election information.
  • Be Ballot Ready Partner — Lists as a resource for election information.
  • Citizens Clean Elections Commission Partner — Lists as a resource for election information.
  • County Elections Officials Government — Directs individuals to County Elections Officials to check voter registration.
  • LWV of Central Yavapai County Network — Local league affiliated with League of Women Voters of Arizona.
  • LWV of Central Yavapai County Partner — Local league serving communities in Central Yavapai County including Prescott, Chino Valley, and Dewey-Humboldt
  • LWV of Greater Tucson Network — Local league affiliated with League of Women Voters of Arizona.
  • LWV of Greater Tucson Partner — Local league serving communities in the Greater Tucson area including Green Valley, Oro Valley, and Nogales
  • LWV of Metro Phoenix Network — Local league affiliated with League of Women Voters of Arizona.
  • LWV of Metropolitan Phoenix Partner — Local league serving communities in the Phoenix metropolitan area including Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Glendale
  • LWV of Northern Arizona Network — Local league affiliated with League of Women Voters of Arizona.
  • LWV of Northern Arizona Partner — Local league serving communities in Northern Arizona including Flagstaff, Sedona, and Cottonwood
  • LWV of Northwest Maricopa County Network — Local league affiliated with League of Women Voters of Arizona.
  • LWV of Northwest Maricopa County Partner — Local league serving communities in Northwest Maricopa County including Peoria, Surprise, and Sun City
  • LWV-US Network — Revises the national 'Impact of Issues' document every two years, which informs state-level policy positions.
  • League of Women Voters of Central Yavapai County Partner — Volunteers serving the people of Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, Mayer, Paulden, Prescott, Prescott Valley and Skull Valley
  • League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson Partner — Volunteers serving the people of Ajo, Amado, Arivaca, Benson, Bisbee, Catalina/Saddlebrooke, Cortaro, Dateland, Dateland/Roll, Douglas, Elgin, Fort Huachuca, Green Valley, Huachuca City, Lukeville, Mammoth, Marana, McNeal, Mount Lemmon, Naco, Nogales, Oracle, Oro Valley, Patagonia, Pearce, Rillito, Rio Rico, Safford, Sahuarita, San Luis, San Manuel, Sasabe, Sells, Sierra Vista, Somerton, Sonoita, South Tucson, Tacna, Tombstone, Topawa, Tubac, Tucson, Vail, Welton, Willcox, Yuma
  • League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Phoenix Partner — Volunteers serving the people of Aguilla, Anthem, Apache Junction, Arizona City, Arlington, Avondale, Bapchule, Black Canyon City, Bouse, Casa Grande, Cashion, Carefree, Cave Creek, Chandler, Cibola, Coolidge, Eloy, Florence, Fort McDowell, Fountain Hills, Gila Bend, Gilbert, Glendale, Guadalupe, Hayden, Higley, Kearney, Maricopa, Mesa, New River, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Picacho, Red Rock, Rio Verde, Queen Creek, Sacaton, Scottsdale, Stanfield, Tempe, Tolleson, Valley Farms, Winkelman
  • League of Women Voters of Northern Arizona Partner — Volunteers serving the people of Bellemont, Camp Verde, Clarkdale, Cornville, Cottonwood, Flagstaff, Happy Jack, Lake Montezuma, Mormon Lake, Munds Park, Parks, Rimrock, Sedona, Village of Oak Creek
  • League of Women Voters of Northwest Maricopa County Partner — Volunteers serving the people of Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Goodyear, Peoria, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Tonopah, Waddell, Wickenburg, Whitman
  • League of Women Voters of the United States Network — Part of a national network operating under a federated structure with shared bylaws and coordinated work across levels.
  • Service Arizona Government — Directs individuals to Service Arizona to check voter registration.
  • Service Arizona Partner — Lists as a resource for election information.
  • US House Representatives Partner — Provides a link to the US House of Representatives website for finding elected officials.
  • US Senate Partner — Provides a link to the US Senate website for finding elected officials.
  • Vote411 Partner — Provides election information through partnership with Vote411.
  • Vote411.org Partner — Directs individuals to Vote411.org for voter registration and to check registration status.