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Rural Arizona Action

Coolidge, AZ · EIN 834660479 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE R99 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.ruralazaction.org
revenue
$1.0M
expenses
$842K
net assets
$198K
employees
0
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

AT RURAL ARIZONA ACTION, WE SEEK TO CREATE MORE EQUITABLE AND JUST SYSTEMS THROUGH ADVOCACY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING IN RURAL ARIZONA COMMUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Rural Arizona Action is a nonprofit organization focused on empowering rural communities in Arizona through advocacy, voter mobilization, and community engagement. They work to ensure that the voices of rural residents are heard in political processes and that their needs are addressed in local and state policies.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Know Your Rights Training
Offers free virtual training sessions to educate immigrant families about their rights and how to support their communities.
Rural Arizona Advocates
A six-month program designed for young individuals in rural Arizona, focusing on leadership training and community advocacy.
Rural Votes Count
Mobilizes rural communities to ensure their voices are heard in elections through voter registration, canvassing, and sharing critical information.
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • Ballot Measure & Legislative Opposition Campaigns 8 activities
    • Advocate against Proposition 434 in San Luis
      Organized a campaign to oppose Proposition 434, including public education through a virtual forum and urging San Luis voters to vote NO on the measure, which concerned city council compensation.
    • Defend citizen referendum power in Arizona
      Opposes HB2873, which would allow referendum petitions to be withdrawn after submission, undermining citizen-led ballot efforts, particularly impacting a current referendum against a data center in Marana.
    • Legislative Advocacy and Public Education
      Advocates for or against specific legislation impacting rural Arizona, such as opposing bills that weaken referendum power (HB2873) or allow outside investors to control groundwater (HB 2757 and HB 2758). This includes organizing forums, encouraging community members to contact legislators, and providing information on relevant issues and bills.
    • Legislative Advocacy on State Bills
      Advocates against specific bills in the Arizona Legislature, such as HB2873 which would weaken referendum power, and HB 2757 and HB 2758 which could allow outside investors to control rural Arizona's groundwater, by encouraging community members to contact their state senators and working with legislators to introduce amendments.
    • Legislative Advocacy on State Bills
      Advocates for or against specific bills in the Arizona Legislature, such as opposing HB2873 to protect referendum power, opposing HB 2757 and HB 2758 to prevent outside control of rural groundwater, and pushing for accountability amendments on immigration-related legislation like SB1635 and SB1213.
    • Local Ballot Measure Advocacy
      Organizes advocacy efforts around local ballot measures, including campaigns to urge voters to vote NO on propositions like Proposition 434 in San Luis, and educating the public about potential harms.
    • Local Ballot Measure Advocacy
      Organizes advocacy efforts around local ballot measures, such as Proposition 434 in San Luis, by launching campaigns, urging voters to vote no, and organizing virtual forums to educate the public on potential harms.
    • Oppose legislation threatening rural groundwater control
      Identified and mobilized opposition against HB 2757 and HB 2758, Arizona bills that could allow outside investors to control and sell rural groundwater to urban areas like Phoenix; includes encouraging community members to contact state senators to vote NO.
  • Political Candidate Endorsements 4 activities
    • Candidate Endorsement and Support
      Endorses and supports political candidates running for local or state office who advocate for rural and border communities in Arizona, publishing these endorsements as "Rural Arizona Champions."
    • Candidate Endorsement and Support
      Endorses political candidates for local or state office who advocate for rural and border communities in Arizona, publishing these endorsements as "Rural Arizona Champions."
    • Candidate Endorsement and Support
      Endorses political candidates for local or state office who advocate for rural and border communities in Arizona, publishing these endorsements as "Rural Arizona Champions."
    • Endorse political candidates supporting rural and border communities
      Endorses candidates running for local or state office in Arizona who advocate for rural and border communities, promoting them as "Rural Arizona Champions."
  • Community Legal Education & Outreach 4 activities
    • Community Education and Training
      Offers free virtual "Know Your Rights" training to help individuals understand their rights and support their community, and provides information on issues and bills impacting Rural Arizona.
    • Community Training and Education
      Offers free virtual "Know Your Rights" training to help individuals understand their rights and support their community, and provides information on issues and bills impacting Rural Arizona.
    • Know Your Rights Training
      Offers free virtual "Know Your Rights" training to help individuals understand their rights, support their community, and take action.
    • Provide free "Know Your Rights" training
      Offers free virtual "Know Your Rights" training sessions to help individuals understand their legal rights, support their communities, and take informed action.
  • Youth Voter Registration & Civic Engagement 4 activities
    • Conduct voter mobilization and civic engagement in rural areas
      Mobilizes rural communities through voter registration, canvassing, distribution of voter guides, door-to-door outreach, and Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts during elections.
    • Voter Engagement and Mobilization
      Engages with voters daily through canvassing, distributing voter guides, and discussing election issues with rural families, as well as conducting Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts to mobilize overlooked rural communities in every election.
    • Voter Engagement and Mobilization
      Engages with voters daily through canvassing, distributing voter guides, and discussing election issues with rural families, as well as conducting Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts and registering voters to mobilize overlooked rural communities in every election.
    • Voter Engagement and Mobilization
      Engages with voters daily through canvassing, door-knocking, distributing voter guides, and discussing election issues with rural families. The organization also registers voters, shares critical information, and conducts Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts to mobilize rural communities in every election.
  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 4 activities
    • Run youth leadership development program
      Operates a free six-month program for college-age individuals in rural Arizona aimed at building leadership and civic engagement skills.
    • Youth Leadership Program
      Operates a free six-month program for college-age individuals in rural Arizona.
    • Youth Leadership Program
      Operates a free six-month program for college-age individuals in rural Arizona, focusing on leadership development.
    • Youth Leadership Program
      Operates a free six-month program for college-age individuals in rural Arizona.
  • Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Legal Challenges 2 activities
    • Advocacy for Immigration Agent Accountability
      Advocates for accountability standards for federal immigration agents, including requiring them to identify themselves and not conceal their faces. This involves disrupting Senate proceedings, working with senators to introduce amendments, and pushing for these standards in the Arizona House of Representatives.
    • Advocate for transparency in immigration enforcement
      Disrupted Senate proceedings and lobbied for amendments requiring federal immigration agents to identify themselves and not conceal their faces during operations, working with Senator Miranda on SB1635 and continuing advocacy in the House on related accountability measures.
  • Electric Vehicle & Renewable Energy Research and Advocacy 2 activities
    • Electric Vehicle Promotion
      Promotes electric vehicles as a practical and affordable transportation option for rural communities in Arizona.
    • Promote electric vehicles in rural communities
      Advocates for electric vehicles as a practical and affordable transportation option tailored to the needs of rural Arizona communities.
  • Community Service Event Coordination 2 activities
    • Organize community volunteer opportunities
      Organizes volunteer events and opportunities for community members to engage in civic and organizational activities.
    • Volunteer Organization
      Organizes volunteer opportunities and events for community members.
  • Legislative Bill Tracking & Civic Education 1 activity
    • Inform the public on legislative issues affecting rural Arizona
      Provides accessible information on bills and policy issues impacting rural Arizona, helping communities stay informed and engaged.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$1.04M
Contributions & grants$1.04M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$842K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$275K
Grants paid out$315K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$293K
Cash$293K
Investments$0
Liabilities$95K
Net assets$198K
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 3
  • Jennifer Bertoldo — Vice President
  • Melissa Bustamante — Secretary
  • Stacy Gramazio — Chairman
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Adelita Grijalva Partner — Supports her campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona’s Congressional District 7.
  • Chris Cosico Partner — Campaigns Manager at Rural Arizona Action, point of contact for endorsement applications
  • Rural Arizona Engagement Partner — Collaborates on offering free virtual "Know Your Rights" training.
  • Senator Catherine Miranda Partner — Works with Senator Miranda to introduce transparency and identification amendments on immigration-related legislation.
  • partners Partner — Collaborating with unnamed partners to oppose Proposition 434 in San Luis.