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ARIZONA FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860789956 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.azfw.org
revenue
$602K
expenses
$549K
net assets
$1.5M
employees
0
volunteers
79
program ratio
62%
mission · from form 990

TO ADVANCE THE STATUS OF ARIZONA'S WOMEN THROUGH RESEARCH, ADVOCACY AND PHILANTHROPY TO ENSURE THEIR SAFETY, HEALTH AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE. THIS INCLUDES PERFORMING THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AN AZ NONPROFIT CORPORATION SO LONG AS ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION REMAINS A QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Foundation for Women is a nonprofit organization founded in 1995 that focuses on improving the status of women and children in Arizona through research, advocacy, and grant-making. The foundation funds innovative programs aimed at enhancing safety, health, and economic empowerment for women, while also conducting research to inform community stakeholders.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $98K
    AFW INVESTS IN QUALITY, REPUTABLE RESEARCH TO INFORM OUR DECISIONS, EDUCATE ARIZONANS, AND DIRECT INVESTMENTS TO CREATE A BETTER LIFE FOR ARIZONA'S WOMEN AND CHILDREN. EVERY THREE TO FOUR YEARS, AFW PRESENTS A DETAILED RESEARCH REPORT ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN ARIZONA. THE REPORT IS A NON-PARTISAN RESOURCE TOOL VALUED BY PUBLIC POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE DECISION-MAKERS, SHARED BROADLY WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS IN BUSINESS, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND MORE, WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR ARIZONA WOMEN.
  2. #2 $182K
    AFW PROGRAMS UTILIZE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELDS TO SHARE IMPORTANT INFORMATION WIDELY. SHE LEADS! IS AFW'S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR WOMEN BY WOMEN (APPROXIMATELY 80 ANNUALLY). THE FOCUS OF THIS 9-MONTH PROGRAM IS ON PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP WITH 1-1 MENTORING AND A PHILANTHROPIC PROJECT. SHE TALKS! IS A SERIES OF PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS ON WOMEN'S SAFETY AND HEALTH. A SEPARATE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE SEMINAR SERIES PRESENTS ADDITIONAL ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Angels on Patrol Fund
Supports youth identified by police officers who have been severely abused or whose caregivers are facing extreme hardship.
Kids Are Not For Sale in Arizona
Coordinates anti-trafficking efforts and develops training programs to combat domestic minor sex trafficking in Arizona.
Live & Learn
Helps women victims of domestic violence, substance abuse, extreme poverty, or homelessness achieve economic self-sufficiency through job training and mentoring.
SHE Leads!
Empowers high-potential women leaders through professional development and mentorship to enhance their leadership skills.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Women's Leadership Development Programs 7 activities
    • Advocacy for Equal Pay
      Conducted an "Equal Pay Day" event by selling cookies on the State Capitol lawn at different prices for men and women to highlight the gender pay gap.
    • Advocacy for Gender Pay Equity
      Conducts advocacy events, such as an "Equal Pay Day" event, to highlight and raise awareness about the gender pay gap.
    • Advocacy for Gender Pay Equity
      Conducted an "Equal Pay Day" event by selling cookies on the State Capitol lawn at different prices for men and women to highlight the gender pay gap.
    • Advocacy for Gender Pay Equity
      Conducted an "Equal Pay Day" event by selling cookies on the State Capitol lawn at different prices for men and women to highlight the gender pay gap.
    • Leadership Development for Women (SHE Leads!™)
      Operates the SHE Leads!™ program to equip high-performing developing women leaders with skills in communication, negotiation, and influence to advance their careers, resulting in increased confidence, self-advocacy, promotions, and leadership opportunities.
    • Leadership Development for Women (SHE Leads!™)
      Operates the SHE Leads!™ program to equip high-performing developing women leaders with skills in communication, negotiation, and influence to advance their careers, resulting in increased confidence, self-advocacy, and career progression for participants.
    • Leadership Development for Women (SHE Leads!™)
      Operates the SHE Leads!™ program to equip high-performing developing women leaders with skills in communication, negotiation, and influence to advance their careers, resulting in increased confidence, self-advocacy, promotions, and leadership opportunities.
  • Grantmaking for Women-Led Ecohealth Innovation 7 activities
    • Grantmaking to Support Women's Well-being
      Awards millions of dollars in grants annually to local nonprofit organizations in Arizona that focus on women's safety, health, and economic empowerment, including through general grants, donor-advised funds, and funds raised by leadership programs.
    • Grantmaking to Support Women's Well-being
      Awards millions of dollars in grants annually to community nonprofit organizations in Arizona that support women's safety, health, and economic empowerment, including through general grants, donor-advised funds, and funds raised by the SHE Leads!™ program participants.
    • Grantmaking to Support Women's Well-being
      Awards millions of dollars in grants annually to community nonprofit organizations in Arizona that focus on women's safety, health, and economic empowerment, including through general grants, donor-advised funds, and funds raised by the SHE Leads!™ program participants.
    • Grantmaking to Support Women's Well-being
      Awards millions of dollars in grants annually to community nonprofit organizations in Arizona that support women's safety, health, and economic empowerment, including through general grants and donor-advised funds. The SHE Leads!™ program also contributes to this grantmaking through participant fundraising.
    • Public Education and Awareness Events
      Hosts events to educate the public about critical issues facing women in Arizona, including domestic violence, healthcare access, and representation, and recognizes individuals who improve the lives of women locally and nationally through annual awards.
    • Public Education and Awareness Events
      Hosts events to educate the public about critical issues facing women in Arizona, including domestic violence, healthcare access, and representation, and recognizes individuals who improve the lives of women locally and nationally through annual awards.
    • Public Education and Awareness Events
      Hosts events to educate the public about critical issues facing women in Arizona, including domestic violence, healthcare access, and representation, and recognizes individuals who improve the lives of women locally and nationally through awards.
  • Domestic Violence Systems Advocacy 5 activities
    • Domestic Violence Prevention and Support
      Formed the Men’s Anti-Violence Network (MaN) to stop domestic violence through prevention efforts, public policy, awareness, and criminal justice system change, and previously assumed responsibility for the annual Walk to End Domestic Violence and supported Maricopa County emergency shelters.
    • Domestic Violence Prevention and Support
      Formed the Men’s Anti-Violence Network (MaN) to stop domestic violence through prevention efforts, public policy, awareness, and criminal justice system change, and previously assumed responsibility for the annual Walk to End Domestic Violence and supported Maricopa County emergency shelters and the Employers Against Domestic Violence Program (EADV).
    • Domestic Violence Prevention and Support
      Supports efforts to stop domestic violence through prevention, public policy, awareness, and criminal justice system change, including forming the Men’s Anti-Violence Network (MaN), assuming responsibility for the annual Walk to End Domestic Violence, supporting Maricopa County emergency shelters, and managing the Employers Against Domestic Violence Program (EADV).
    • Domestic Violence Support Programs
      Assumed responsibility for the annual Walk to End Domestic Violence and supported Maricopa County emergency shelters from 2006 to 2010, and also assumed responsibility for the Employers Against Domestic Violence Program (EADV) in 2005.
    • Men’s Anti-Violence Network (MaN)
      Formed MaN (Men’s Anti-Violence Network) in 2000 with 100 business and community male leaders to stop domestic violence through prevention efforts, public policy, awareness, and criminal justice system change.
  • Child Abuse Prevention Alert Systems & Helplines 3 activities
    • Coaching for Healthy Relationships (COACHING Up pilot program)
      Created the "COACHING Up" pilot program to provide tools to coaches on topics such as healthy relationships, violence, sexual assault, suicide, drug and alcohol use, traumatic brain injury, and human trafficking.
    • Training for Coaches on Youth Issues
      Created the "COACHING Up" pilot program to provide tools to coaches on topics such as healthy relationships, violence, sexual assault, suicide, drug and alcohol use, traumatic brain injury, and human trafficking.
    • Youth Coach Training on Critical Issues
      Created the "COACHING Up" pilot program to provide tools to coaches on topics such as healthy relationships, violence, sexual assault, suicide, drug and alcohol use, traumatic brain injury, and human trafficking.
  • State-Specific Policy and Community Research Publishing 3 activities
    • Research and Reporting on the Status of Women in Arizona
      Conducts in-depth research and publishes the "Status of Women in Arizona Report," first released in 2007, which is utilized by community leaders, philanthropists, nonprofit organizations, and public policy/legislative decision-makers to inform their work.
    • Research and Reporting on the Status of Women in Arizona
      Conducts in-depth research and publishes the "Status of Women in Arizona Report," first released in 2007, which is utilized by community leaders, philanthropists, nonprofit organizations, and public policy/legislative decision-makers.
    • Research and Reporting on the Status of Women in Arizona
      Conducts in-depth research and publishes the "Status of Women in Arizona Report," first released in 2007, which is utilized by community leaders, philanthropists, nonprofit organizations, and public policy/legislative decision-makers.
  • Human Trafficking Awareness & Training 2 activities
    • Anti-Trafficking Initiatives
      Coordinates anti-trafficking efforts through programs like "Kids Are Not For Sale in Arizona" and "Trust (Training & Resources United to Stop Trafficking)" to develop integrated training, foster collaboration, broaden public knowledge of domestic minor sex trafficking, and increase public awareness about child trafficking in Arizona.
    • Anti-Trafficking Initiatives
      Coordinates anti-trafficking efforts through programs like "Kids Are Not For Sale in Arizona" and "Trust (Training & Resources United to Stop Trafficking)" to develop integrated training, foster collaboration, broaden public knowledge of domestic minor sex trafficking, and increase public awareness about child trafficking in Arizona.
  • Law Enforcement Family & Community Support Programs 1 activity
    • Support for Youth Victims of Abuse (Angels on Patrol Fund)
      Established the Angels on Patrol Fund to provide support for youth identified by Phoenix Police Department officers who have experienced severe abuse or whose caregivers face extreme hardship.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Economic Empowerment for Vulnerable Women
      Initiated the Live & Learn program, which provided job-training and one-on-one mentoring to women victims of domestic violence, substance abuse, extreme poverty, or homelessness to achieve economic self-sufficiency and re-enter the workforce.
    • Economic Empowerment for Vulnerable Women
      Initiated the Live & Learn program, which provided job-training and one-on-one mentoring to women victims of domestic violence, substance abuse, extreme poverty, or homelessness to achieve economic self-sufficiency and re-enter the workforce.
    • Job Training and Mentoring for Vulnerable Women (Live & Learn program)
      Initiated the Live & Learn program, which provided job-training and one-on-one mentoring to women victims of domestic violence, substance abuse, extreme poverty, or homelessness to achieve economic self-sufficiency and re-enter the workforce.
    • Support for Abused Youth and Families
      Established the Angels on Patrol Fund to support youth identified by Phoenix Police Department officers who have experienced severe abuse or whose caregivers face extreme hardship, and implemented the "Second Opinion" telemedicine program to transmit forensic medical examination images of child sexual abuse victims from rural Arizona to specialists.
    • Support for Youth Experiencing Abuse and Hardship
      Established the Angels on Patrol Fund to support youth identified by Phoenix Police Department officers who have experienced severe abuse or whose caregivers face extreme hardship.
    • Telemedicine Program for Child Sexual Abuse Victims
      Implemented the "Second Opinion" telemedicine program, in partnership with Childhelp USA, to transmit forensic medical examination images of child sexual abuse victims from rural Arizona to specialists in Phoenix, reducing multiple examinations and aiding prosecution.
    • Telemedicine Program for Child Sexual Abuse Victims ("Second Opinion")
      Implemented the "Second Opinion" telemedicine program, in partnership with Childhelp USA, to transmit forensic medical examination images of child sexual abuse victims from rural Arizona to specialists in Phoenix, reducing multiple examinations and aiding prosecution.
    • Telemedicine for Child Sexual Abuse Victims (Second Opinion program)
      Implemented the "Second Opinion" telemedicine program, in partnership with Childhelp USA, to transmit forensic medical examination images of child sexual abuse victims from rural Arizona to specialists in Phoenix, reducing multiple examinations and aiding prosecution.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$602K
Contributions & grants$587K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$92K15%
Other revenue$-76K
expenses
Total expenses$549K
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising30%
Salaries & benefits$369K
Grants paid out$59K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.50M
Cash$216K
Investments$1.26M
Liabilities$35K
Net assets$1.47M
Liquid reserves32.3 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -3.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
STEVE SELEZNOW PRESIDENT 1 $687K
KYLA QUINTERO TREASURER 1 $313K
LORA GOLKE DIRECTOR 1 $174K
MESHA DAVIS CEO 45 $122K
board members · 17
  • ANDREA WHITSETT — DIRECTOR
  • ANNABELLE SALCEDO — DIRECTOR
  • BARBARA SCHIFANO — SECRETARY
  • BELINDA BARCLAY-WHITE — DIRECTOR
  • BRENDA HOLT — SECRETARY
  • JACALYN ASKIN — DIRECTOR
  • JULIET BURGESS — DIRECTOR
  • LAURIE TAYLOR — DIRECTOR
  • MARILYN SEYMANN — EMERITUS
  • MAUREEN BUSSOLETTI — CO-CHAIR
  • MICHAEL STRATI — DIRECTOR
  • MONICA LINDSTROM — VICE-CHAIR
  • RACHEL FRAZIER JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
  • RASHERYL MCCREARY — DIRECTOR
  • SHAWNA REED — DIRECTOR
  • TRACY DESOTO — DIRECTOR
  • YVETTE ROEDER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Amazon Funder — Sponsor and supporter of the SHE Leads!™ program.
  • Childhelp USA Partner — Partnered with Childhelp USA for the "Second Opinion" telemedicine program.
  • Maricopa Association of Governments Partner — Assumed responsibility for the Employers Against Domestic Violence Program (EADV), which was created and administered by MAG.
  • Phoenix Police Department Partner — The Angels on Patrol Fund focused on youth identified by officers from the Phoenix Police Department.
  • S.H.E. Partners Partner — Corporate supporters engaged through year-round sponsorship program with mutual benefits.
  • SHE Counts!® Legacy Circle Network — Legacy giving program affiliated with Arizona Foundation for Women.