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ARIZONA ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 200648869 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE P81 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · arizona.retiredamericans.org
revenue
$75K
expenses
$64K
net assets
$69K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO ENSURE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans is a grassroots advocacy organization focused on protecting Social Security, Medicare, and retirement security for older adults. The group mobilizes retirees to engage in policy advocacy, voter education, and community events around economic and social justice issues affecting seniors. It operates statewide with an emphasis on civic engagement and safeguarding public benefits.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Energy Affordability Taco Lunch
Community event educating retirees about energy rate hikes and cost-saving measures in a social setting
Keep Field Offices Open Campaign
Advocacy effort urging Congress to support legislation preserving Social Security field offices and staffing
SRP Board Election Engagement
Mobilizes retirees to participate in Salt River Project board elections to influence energy policy
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Retiree Benefits Advocacy & Education 10 activities
    • Advocacy for Social Security and Medicare protections
      Advocates for the preservation and strengthening of Social Security and Medicare by opposing workforce cuts, supporting the Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act, and promoting the Social Security Fairness Act. Publishes fact sheets on threats to these programs and legislative efforts to expand benefits.
    • Advocating Against Threats to Retiree Benefits
      Publishes fact sheets on threats to retirees, such as those posed by the House Budget Reconciliation Package.
    • Advocating for Social Security and Medicare
      Advocates for policies that strengthen Social Security and Medicare, including preventing cuts to the Social Security workforce, increasing benefits, and supporting legislation like the Social Security Fairness Act. The organization also publishes fact sheets providing information on these programs.
    • Advocating for Social Security and Medicare
      Advocates for policies that strengthen Social Security and Medicare, including preventing cuts to the Social Security workforce, increasing benefits, and supporting legislation like the Social Security Fairness Act. The organization also publishes fact sheets providing information on these programs.
    • Advocating for Social Security and Medicare
      Advocates for policies that strengthen Social Security and Medicare, including preventing cuts to the Social Security workforce, increasing benefits, and supporting legislation like the Social Security Fairness Act. The organization also publishes fact sheets providing information on these programs.
    • Informing members on policy threats to retirees
      Produces and distributes fact sheets on legislative threats to retirees, including risks posed by the House Budget Reconciliation Package and proposed cuts to Medicaid.
    • Informing the Public on Retiree Issues
      Informs the public and members on issues relevant to Arizona's retirees by publishing fact sheets on topics such as Social Security delays, prescription drugs under the Inflation Reduction Act, and threats to Medicaid.
    • Informing the Public on Retiree Issues
      Informs the public and members on issues relevant to Arizona's retirees by publishing fact sheets on topics such as Social Security delays, prescription drugs under the Inflation Reduction Act, and threats to Medicaid and the House Budget Reconciliation Package.
    • Informing the Public on Retiree Issues
      Informs the public and members on issues relevant to Arizona's retirees by publishing fact sheets on topics such as Social Security delays, prescription drugs under the Inflation Reduction Act, and threats to Medicaid.
    • Public education on Social Security, Medicare, and prescription drug benefits
      Provides fact sheets and educational resources to inform Arizona retirees about current facts and figures on Social Security, Medicare, and prescription drug savings under the Inflation Reduction Act.
  • Clean Energy & Climate Resilience Advocacy 4 activities
    • Advocacy for clean energy and environmental health
      Advocates for clean energy investments and policies to reduce pollution, lower energy costs, and protect public health in Arizona. Celebrates and promotes clean energy majorities on local governing boards, such as the Salt River Project.
    • Advocating for Clean Energy and Environmental Protection
      Advocates for clean energy investments to reduce pollution, lower energy costs, and protect environmental and public health in Arizona. This includes monitoring and influencing local elections related to energy policy and celebrating clean energy advocate majorities on boards like the Salt River Project.
    • Advocating for Clean Energy and Environmental Protection
      Advocates for clean energy investments to reduce pollution, lower energy costs, and protect environmental and public health in Arizona. This includes monitoring and influencing local elections related to energy policy and celebrating clean energy advocate majorities on boards like the Salt River Project.
    • Advocating for Clean Energy and Environmental Protection
      Advocates for clean energy investments to reduce pollution, lower energy costs, and protect environmental and public health in Arizona. This includes monitoring and influencing local elections related to energy policy and celebrating clean energy advocate majorities on boards like the Salt River Project.
  • Public Safety Workforce Advocacy 4 activities
    • Advocacy for worker safety and heat protections
      Advocates for guaranteed heat protections and enforcement of workplace safety rules for Arizona workers.
    • Advocating for Worker Protections
      Advocates for guaranteed heat protections and enforcement of workplace safety rules for Arizona workers.
    • Advocating for Worker Protections
      Advocates for guaranteed heat protections and enforcement of workplace safety rules for Arizona workers.
    • Advocating for Worker Protections
      Advocates for guaranteed heat protections and enforcement of workplace safety rules for Arizona workers.
  • Senior Policy Advocacy & Candidate Support 4 activities
    • Monitoring and Reporting on Elected Officials
      Publishes voting records for Arizona elected officials on issues supporting seniors and monitors local elections to highlight voter turnout and policy stakes.
    • Monitoring and Reporting on Elected Officials
      Publishes voting records for Arizona elected officials on issues supporting seniors and monitors local elections to highlight voter turnout and policy stakes.
    • Monitoring and Reporting on Elected Officials and Elections
      Publishes voting records for Arizona elected officials on issues supporting seniors and monitors local elections, highlighting voter turnout and policy stakes.
    • Monitoring and reporting on elections relevant to seniors
      Monitors and reports on local and federal elections impacting retirees, including publishing voting records of Arizona elected officials on senior issues and covering energy policy stakes in local elections such as the Salt River Project board election.
  • Energy Affordability & Solar Best Practices Education 3 activities
    • Educating on Energy Costs
      Hosts events to educate the public on proposed energy rate hikes and ways to lower energy costs.
    • Educating on Energy Costs
      Hosts events to educate the public on proposed energy rate hikes and ways to lower energy costs.
    • Public education on energy costs and rate hikes
      Hosts events and provides information to educate the public on proposed energy rate hikes and strategies to lower energy costs.
  • Nonpartisan Voter Information Tools 2 activities
    • Support for voter registration
      Provides voter registration resources specifically for Arizona residents.
    • Voter Registration Assistance
      Provides resources and links for Arizona residents to register to vote.
  • Medicare and Public Benefits Assistance 1 activity
    • Guidance on navigating Social Security services
      Advises the public on how to manage worsening Social Security delays by applying early and setting up online accounts.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$75K
Contributions & grants$75K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$64K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$69K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$69K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -29.1%
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • AFCSME AZ Retiree Chapter Partner — Affiliate member of Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans
  • AZ State Association of Electrical Workers Partner — Sustaining member of Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans
  • American Federation of Government Employees Partner — Affiliate member of Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans
  • Arizona AFL-CIO Partner — Sustaining member of Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans
  • Arizona Education Association Retired Partner — Sustaining member and affiliate member of Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans
  • Arizona Federation of Teachers Partner — Affiliate member of Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans
  • Arizona Secretary of State Government — Relies on and directs users to the Arizona Secretary of State's website for official voter information and registration.
  • Arizona State Council of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Partner — Sustaining member of Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans
  • CWA Local 7003 Partner — Affiliate member of Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans
  • Communication Workers of America: Arizona State Council Partner — Sustaining member of Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans
  • KFF Health News Partner — Publishes articles from KFF Health News on its website related to Medicare and Medicaid issues.
  • Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees Partner — Affiliate member of Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans
  • UFCW Local 99 Partner — Sustaining member of Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans
  • West Valley Union Club Partner — Affiliate member of Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans
  • azaffordableenergyseniors.org Partner — Partner website providing information on clean energy benefits for seniors, linked from AARA's site.