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THE STATE OF BLACK ARIZONA
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 473755556 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.stateofblackarizona.org
revenue
$202K
expenses
$185K
net assets
$22K
employees
0
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

The State of Black Arizona creates a platform for the synthesis of data, demographics, and research that inform the community on the status of African Americans in Arizona.

profile · synthesized from sources

State of Black Arizona is a nonprofit initiative advancing economic empowerment and equity for Black communities across Arizona. It conducts research, publishes the State of Black Business reports, and partners with organizations to expand access to capital, business development resources, and policy opportunities for Black entrepreneurs. The organization serves as a convener and strategic coordinator for statewide programs targeting systemic barriers in entrepreneurship and wealth building.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

BIPOC Loan Fund
Community-managed, character-based lending program offering microloans from $500 to $10,000 to Black and other minority entrepreneurs in Tucson, expanding to Phoenix and Yavapai County.
BIPOC Manufacturing Grant Program
Pilot program in Tempe providing $25,000 grants and mentoring to early-stage BIPOC manufacturers to support product development, equipment, and business growth.
Blax Friday
Statewide online directory and app listing over 1,500 Black-owned businesses across Arizona, promoting visibility, collaboration, and consumer support.
Impact AZ
Three-year supplier diversity readiness program offering strategic planning, mentorship, and corporate partnerships to help Black-owned businesses win contracts and scale.
State of Black Business Reports
Research publications analyzing the status, challenges, and opportunities for Black-owned businesses in Arizona, used to inform policy and program development.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Racial Equity Data Reporting 14 activities
    • Advocacy for Black Businesses
      Implemented action steps to address challenges facing Black businesses in Arizona and tracked progress on those initiatives, including support for the inaugural Governor’s State Address for Black and African American Arizonans.
    • Black Entrepreneurship Analysis
      Published a comprehensive report analyzing Black entrepreneurship rates, access to capital, and undercapitalization in Arizona, including the second State of Black Business Report.
    • Capacity Building Initiatives
      Provides reports, publications, and leadership initiatives in Black communities across Arizona, including expanding community-based convenings and delivering data presentations to equip local leaders.
    • Community Capacity Building and Leadership Development
      Provides reports, publications, and leadership initiatives to Black communities across Arizona, expanding community-based convenings and delivering data presentations to equip local leaders. The organization also builds organizational infrastructure and supports other organizations in achieving statewide exposure.
    • Community Leadership and Capacity Building
      Provides reports, publications, and leadership initiatives in Black communities across Arizona. This includes expanding community-based convenings, growing AALI participation, and delivering data presentations to equip local leaders.
    • Produce research reports on key issues affecting Black Arizonans
      Conducts and publishes comprehensive research across domains including education, economics, health, justice, civic participation, and the arts, producing multi-volume reports such as "The State of Black Arizona" and issue-specific analyses to document disparities and opportunities.
    • Research and Advocacy for Black Business Development
      Implements action steps to address challenges facing Black businesses in Arizona, tracks progress on initiatives, and publishes reports highlighting financial gaps and opportunities. This includes launching the Arizona Business Database to increase visibility for Black-owned businesses and featuring small businesses in IMPACT Stories.
    • Research and Publication of "The State of Black Arizona" Reports
      Produces and publishes comprehensive data snapshots and full-length narratives across multiple domains including Education, Economics, Health, Justice, and Civic Participation, identifying issues important to African Americans in Arizona. This includes specific volumes on STEM education, arts and art education, and business reports.
    • Research and Publication of Reports on Black Arizonans
      Produces and publishes comprehensive reports, data snapshots, and white papers on key issues affecting African Americans in Arizona across multiple domains including Education, Economics, Health, Justice, Civic Participation, and Arts and Art Education. These publications disaggregate data to reveal truths, challenges, and opportunities, serving as a historical record of African American contributions.
    • Research on Civic Participation
      Published a nonpartisan report documenting obstacles to Black civic participation and recommending community investments, alongside a report on the state of Black civic participation in Arizona.
    • Research on Key Issues Affecting African Americans
      Produces and publishes data snapshots on key issues affecting African Americans in Arizona across multiple domains including Education, Economics, Health, Justice, and Civic Participation.
    • Support for Black Businesses
      Implements action steps to address challenges facing Black businesses in Arizona, tracks progress, and publishes reports highlighting financial gaps and opportunities. The organization also launched the Arizona Business Database to make small, Black-owned businesses visible and featured businesses in IMPACT Stories to demonstrate the impact of research insights.
    • Support for Black and African American Arizonans' Governor's State Address
      Supported the inaugural Governor’s State Address for Black and African American Arizonans in 2025 by providing a data-driven presentation.
    • Support for Governor's State Address for Black and African American Arizonans
      Supported the inaugural Governor’s State Address for Black and African American Arizonans in 2025 by providing a data-driven presentation.
  • Black Maternal & Infant Health Advocacy 4 activities
    • Advocate for policy and systemic change in Black communities
      Leads advocacy initiatives including data-driven presentations to state government, awareness campaigns on Black maternal and infant health, and partnerships to advance healthcare equity and economic opportunity, such as supporting the Governor’s State Address for Black Arizonans and launching BirthTok with PSI-Arizona.
    • Black Maternal and Infant Health Advocacy and Awareness
      Increases awareness of Black maternal and infant health through data access, white paper publication, community meetings, and advocacy campaigns. This includes creating calls to action for healthcare improvements and partnering on interactive storytelling platforms to advocate for solutions like doula access.
    • Black Maternal and Infant Health Awareness and Advocacy
      Increases awareness of Black maternal and infant health through data access, white paper publication, community meetings, and launching awareness campaigns. This includes creating calls to action for healthcare system improvements and partnering on interactive storytelling platforms like BirthTok to advocate for solutions.
    • Community Engagement on Maternal and Infant Health
      Increases awareness of Black maternal and infant health through data access, white paper publication, community meetings, and an awareness campaign focused on Black Maternal Infant Health in Arizona.
  • Educator and Professional Recognition Awards 3 activities
    • Community Recognition and Events
      Recognizes "Unsung Heroes" at Community Luminaries Ceremonies and hosts events such as a Middle School STEM Summit.
    • Community Recognition and Events
      Recognizes "Unsung Heroes" at Community Luminaries Ceremonies and hosts events such as a Middle School STEM Summit.
    • Recognition of Community Contributions
      Recognized "Unsung Heroes" at a Community Luminaries Ceremony and hosted a Middle School STEM Summit to celebrate contributions and inspire youth.
  • Community Health Access Expansion 2 activities
    • Awareness and Advocacy for Rare Diseases
      Raises awareness of rare diseases, particularly their disproportionate impact on the African American community, as part of its mission to gather data and information on issues affecting African Americans in Arizona.
    • Rare Disease and COVID-19 Impact Research and Awareness
      Releases white paper reports highlighting the disproportionate impact of rare diseases and COVID-19 on the African American community and raises awareness as part of its mission to gather data on issues affecting African Americans.
  • Black Philanthropy & Leadership Mobilization 1 activity
    • Build capacity in Black communities and organizations
      Supports Black-led initiatives through technical assistance, leadership development, and infrastructure building, including expanding community convenings, growing alumni engagement via AALI, supporting Blax Friday’s statewide reach, and establishing nonprofit governance structures.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • BIPOC Manufacturing Grant Program Coordination
      Coordinated and evaluated the pilot BIPOC Manufacturing Grant Program for the City of Tempe in 2022.
    • Deliver direct community services and programs
      Hosts community meetings on Black maternal and infant health, convenes youth STEM summits, recognizes community leaders through the Community Luminaries Ceremony, and coordinates grant pilots such as the BIPOC Manufacturing Grant Program in Tempe.
    • Grant Program Coordination
      Coordinates and evaluates grant programs, such as the pilot BIPOC Manufacturing Grant Program for the City of Tempe in 2022.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$202K
Contributions & grants$169K84%
Program service revenue$8K4%
Investment income$3080%
Other revenue$25K
expenses
Total expenses$185K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$22K
Cash$20K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$22K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 2
  • GARRY WALTERS — Chairman
  • TENIQUA BROUGHTON — Executive Dir.
relationships · 37

who they work with

  • APS Funder — Sponsored the written report for Volume I.
  • APS’ Network for Urban Engagement (NUE) Group Partner — Partnered to host a Middle School STEM Summit.
  • ASU Foundation Funder — Sponsor of the Maternal and Infant Health White Paper Series.
  • African-American Women's Giving & Empowerment Circle Funder — Sponsor of the Maternal and Infant Health White Paper Series.
  • African-American Women’s Giving & Empowerment Circle (AAWGEC) Partner — Commissioned the State of Black Arizona to publish "The Health and Well-Being of Black Girls and Women in Arizona report".
  • Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce Partner — Impact AZ is a signature program of the Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce.
  • Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Provided support for the organization's work.
  • Arizona Complete Health Funder — Sponsor of the Maternal and Infant Health White Paper Series.
  • Arizona State Representative District 24 Partner — Celebrated as a local champion of rare disease for commitment to public policy, awareness, early diagnosis, and access to healthcare.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Associate Professor in the School of Social Transformation led efforts to publish Volume III; Director of School of Social Transformation led efforts to publish Volume IV.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Does not represent their official stance on opinions expressed in essays.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Supported the launch of Volume I and provided support for Volume II and III.
  • Arizona State University Foundation Funder — Provided support for the organization's work.
  • Biltmore Cardiology Partner — Celebrated as a local champion of rare disease for commitment to public policy, awareness, early diagnosis, and access to healthcare.
  • BlueCross BlueShield Arizona Funder — Sponsor of the Maternal and Infant Health White Paper Series.
  • Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology (CGEST) Partner — Leadership for the Center led efforts to publish Volume III.
  • Center for the Future of Arizona Partner — Collaborated on a custom dashboard using their progress meters.
  • City of Tempe Partner — Partnered to coordinate and evaluate the BIPOC Manufacturing Grant Program.
  • Dignity Health Funder — Sponsor of the Maternal and Infant Health White Paper Series.
  • GPEC Partner — Collaborated to co-release the State of Black Business Report for Arizona.
  • Greater Phoenix Economic Council Partner — Featured small businesses in IMPACT Stories.
  • Greater Phoenix Urban League Partner — Extended gratitude for making the project a reality and does not represent their official stance on opinions expressed in essays.
  • Greater Phoenix Urban League Partner — Extended gratitude for their work on Volume I of "The State of Black Arizona."
  • Greater Phoenix Urban League Partner — Supported the launch of Volume I.
  • Hustle Phoenix Partner — Served on a committee with the City of Tempe to identify BIPOC-owned manufacturers.
  • Local First Arizona Partner — Collaborates on initiatives to support Black entrepreneurs, such as the We Rise Business Accelerator.
  • March of Dimes Partner — Collaborates on an awareness campaign focusing on Black Maternal Infant Health in Arizona.
  • March of Dimes Partner — Collaborates with March of Dimes by utilizing and localizing their Mom and Baby Action Network Health Equity Framework.
  • Maricopa County communities Partner — Works with communities in Maricopa County to advance mission through reports, publications, and leadership initiatives
  • Mayo Clinic Partner — Celebrated as a local champion of rare disease for commitment to public policy, awareness, early diagnosis, and access to healthcare.
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