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 $43K
named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
360 Degree Leadership Assessment
Leadership evaluation tool used to provide fellows with feedback on their strengths and areas for growth in leadership style and effectiveness.
LFC Leaders Fellowship
8-month leadership development program for progressive leaders in Arizona, focusing on values-based leadership, advocacy, policy, and coalition building. Includes workshops, coaching, and development of a Personal and Political Leadership Plan (PPLP).
Personal and Political Leadership Plan (PPLP)
Capstone initiative where fellows develop a strategic plan to advance their vision for social or policy change, supported by faculty coaching and peer feedback.
activities · 6 clusters
what they do
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Political Campaign Training 4 activities
- Candidate and Campaign Training ProgramsDelivers non-partisan, multi-weekend training programs for individuals considering running for office or working on political campaigns, including a three-weekend Candidate Training workshop and a Progressive Campaign Management Training program. These interactive trainings cover campaign management, organizing, messaging, and strategic planning.
- Candidate and Campaign Training ProgramsDelivers non-partisan, multi-weekend training programs for individuals considering running for Arizona office or seeking to manage political campaigns. These include a three-weekend Candidate Training workshop and a Progressive Campaign Management Training program, both designed for participants with varying levels of experience.
- Non-partisan candidate training programConducts a non-partisan three-weekend workshop to prepare individuals considering running for Arizona office, delivered over three weekends as part of a structured campaign training curriculum.
- Progressive campaign management trainingOffers a three-weekend, non-partisan training program for progressive-minded individuals with varying levels of experience, equipping future campaign managers, staff, volunteers, and candidates with tools to organize effective political campaigns; delivered in multiple sessions including January–February 2026.
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Policy Advocacy for Domestic Violence Services 3 activities
- Advocacy Engagement by FellowsSupports fellowship participants in engaging directly with policymakers, including meetings with legislators to advocate for legislation such as bills to improve services for domestic violence victims.
- Advocacy Engagement by FellowsSupports fellows in engaging directly with legislators to advocate for policy changes, such as meetings with legislative leaders to advance bills improving services for domestic violence victims.
- Advocacy engagement by fellowsFellows engage in direct advocacy by meeting with legislators to support policy improvements, such as advancing bills to improve services for domestic violence victims.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Support 3 activities
- Custom organizational capacity-building programsProvides tailored training and consulting support to social justice and nonprofit organizations, including assistance with fundraising, governance, strategic planning, message development, and sustainability through interactive one-on-one or group sessions for leaders, staff, board members, and volunteers.
- Organizational Capacity Building for Social Justice GroupsProvides tailored training and technical assistance to social justice and nonprofit organizations to strengthen sustainability and effectiveness in areas such as fundraising, governance, strategic planning, message development, and leadership practices. Services are delivered through one-on-one or group sessions with leaders, staff, board members, and volunteers.
- Organizational Capacity Building for Social Justice GroupsProvides tailored training and technical assistance to social justice and nonprofit organizations to strengthen sustainability and effectiveness in areas such as fundraising, governance, strategic planning, message development, and leadership practices. Services are delivered through one-on-one or group sessions.
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Leadership Fellowship Programs 2 activities
- Leaders Fellowship ProgramOperates an eight-month, part-time fellowship for emerging community leaders that includes five weekend workshops, individual and small-group coaching, project-based learning, and leadership development training. The program has convened cohorts annually since at least 2015.
- Leaders Fellowship programOperates an eight-month, part-time fellowship for emerging community leaders, consisting of five weekend workshops, individual and small-group coaching, project-based learning, and leadership development to build civic leadership capacity.
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Youth Civic Leadership Training 1 activity
- Transformational leadership development trainingsDelivers interactive, experiential trainings designed to develop new ways of thinking and leadership practices, aimed at cultivating the next generation of civic leaders to enhance community opportunities and lives.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Advocacy Engagement by FellowsSupports fellowship participants in engaging directly with legislators to advocate for policy changes, such as advancing bills to improve services for domestic violence victims.
- Candidate and Campaign Training ProgramsDelivers multiple non-partisan, weekend-based training programs focused on campaign management and political candidacy for progressive-minded individuals and aspiring Arizona office candidates. Programs include three-weekend intensives and six-day formats covering campaign strategy, organizing, and leadership.
- Organizational Capacity Building for Social Justice GroupsProvides tailored training and technical assistance to social justice and nonprofit organizations to strengthen sustainability and effectiveness in areas such as fundraising, governance, strategic planning, message development, and leadership practices. Services are delivered through interactive group or one-on-one sessions for leaders, staff, board members, and volunteers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$204K
Contributions & grants$170K83%
Program service revenue$34K16%
Investment income$4300%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$167K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$142K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$323K
Cash$322K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$315K
Liquid reserves23.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +4.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Meyer | President and CEO | 60 | $99K |
| Juliana Rivera Horwin | Board Member | 1 | $28K |
| Michelle Steinberg | Treasurer | 2 | $2K |
board members · 14
- Allison Ewers — Chair
- Angie Delgadillo — Board Member
- Chiquita Taylor — Board Member
- Diana Figueroa — Board Member
- Jaclyn Boyes — Secretary
- Jason Barraza — Board Member
- Jennie Eisel — Board Member
- Karilyn Van Oosten — Board Member
- Molly McGovern — Board Member
- Nate Rhoton — Vice Chair
- Reginald Bolding Jr — Board Member
- Roy Herrera — Board Member
- Sherri Jones — Board Member
- Wendy Valenzuela — Board Member
relationships · 40
who they work with
- AADS Partner — Supporter at the Equal Opportunity level ($500+)
- Allison Ewers Family Partner — Supporter at the Equal Opportunity level ($500+)
- Arizona Education Association Partner — Collaborates on a non-partisan Candidate Training workshop.
- Arizona Education Association-Retired Partner — Julie Rivera Horwin, a staff member, is the Past-President of this organization.
- Arizona Public Service Partner — Major supporter at the Champions of Equity level ($15,000+)
- Arizona State University Partner — Madelaine Adelman, a faculty member, is a professor of justice studies at this university.
- Beth Meyer Partner — Contact person for the candidate training program
- Center for Progressive Leadership Network — Beth Meyer, co-founder of Leading for Change, was formerly National State Operations Vice President of the Center for Progressive Leadership.
- Debra Stein Partner — Supporter at the Positive Change level ($1,000+)
- Diana Figueroa Partner — Supporter at the Equal Opportunity level ($500+)
- Eleanor Eisenberg Partner — Supporter at the Equal Opportunity level ($500+)
- Fair Districts Arizona Partner — Julie Rivera Horwin, a staff member, started this nonprofit.
- Gladis Molina Alt Partner — Supporter at the Equal Opportunity level ($500+)
- Grove Foundation Partner — Major supporter at the Champions of Equity level ($15,000+)
- Jenni & Larry Eisel Partner — Supporter at the Positive Change level ($1,000+)
- Lynn Rhoads Hoffman Partner — Supporter at the Social Justice level ($2,500+)
- Mignonne Hollis Partner — Supporter at the Equal Opportunity level ($500+)
- Monica & Michael Trejo Partner — Supporter at the Equal Opportunity level ($500+)
- Movement Insight, LLC Partner — Kweli Kitwana, an advisor, is the founder and owner of this consulting firm.
- NEA Partner — Julie Rivera Horwin, a staff member, is a current member of the NEA Board of Directors.
- National Civic League Partner — Dante James, a faculty member, is a Senior Fellow with this organization.
- One N Ten Partner — Supporter at the Social Justice level ($2,500+)
- Our Voice Our Vote Partner — Supporter at the Equal Opportunity level ($500+)
- Per Scholas Partner — Jaclyn Boyes, a faculty member, is Executive Vice President, Training Delivery, for this national non-profit.
- Planned Parenthood Arizona Partner — Collaborates on a non-partisan Candidate Training workshop.
- Ruth B. Davis Partner — Supporter at the Equal Opportunity level ($500+)
- Salt River Project Partner — Supporter at the Civic Engagement level ($5,000+)
- Sandy Ochoa Partner — Supporter at the Positive Change level ($1,000+)
- Sarah Pacheco Partner — Supporter at the Equal Opportunity level ($500+)
- Sherri Jones Partner — Supporter at the Equal Opportunity level ($500+)
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