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Rural Arizona Engagement
Coolidge, AZ · EIN 833114207 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE R40 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.raze.org
revenue
$2.9M
expenses
$2.2M
net assets
$1.9M
employees
39
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

RAZEs mission is to educate, advocate and coordinate in rural communities so they may gain access to civic education, engagement opportunities and voter registration. Rural Arizona Engagement is an influential power in advancing progressive values and policies for the betterment of all its communities. Like the desert we inhabit, Southern Rural Arizona reflects the dichotomy of beauty and bitterness. A sprawling area that includes both isolation and fellowship, natives and newcomers, growth and decline, our communities are hungry for leadership with the ability to navigate our unique duality. Rural Arizona Engagement believes the nuance and knowledge necessary to face and address our issues will come directly from within our communities. We are the solution to the challenges we face

profile · synthesized from sources

Rural Arizona Engagement (RAZE) is an advocacy organization focused on empowering rural communities in Arizona. They work to increase civic engagement and voter registration, advocate for immigrant justice and environmental stewardship, and develop youth leadership. RAZE aims to ensure rural voices shape solutions for a sustainable, inclusive, and democratic future in Arizona.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Education Access in Rural Arizona
Programs aimed at strengthening rural schools and empowering futures, including a Mental Health Forum.
Environmental Stewardship
Initiatives focused on uplifting rural voices in protecting land, water, and clean energy solutions for healthy communities and future generations.
Harvesting Sunlight
A short film series by RAZE that uplifts rural voices and shows how clean energy is transforming communities across Arizona, highlighting stories of families, faith, and local businesses.
Protect Our Pueblos
A community-led effort to defend and protect the rights of immigrants in rural Arizona and across the borderlands, offering Know Your Rights training, access to resources, and a bilingual Rural Arizona Hotline to report ICE raids.
RAZE Leaders
A free program for high school-aged students in rural Arizona focused on developing youth leadership and empowering them to create change in their communities.
Rural Migra Watch Hotline
A bilingual hotline (520-607-0507) for reporting and confirming ICE raids in rural Arizona.
Voting, Democracy + Civic Power
Efforts to strengthen democracy by uplifting rural and diverse voices, including voter registration initiatives.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Student Wellness and Professional Development Events 4 activities
    • Youth Events for Healthy Futures
      Hosts events focused on building healthy futures for youth in rural Arizona, such as the "Building Healthy Futures for Youth" event at Arizona Western College in Yuma, AZ on April 18, 2026.
    • Youth Health and Futures Events
      Hosts events focused on building healthy futures for youth in rural Arizona, such as the "Building Healthy Futures for Youth" event at Arizona Western College in Yuma, AZ on April 18, 2026.
    • Youth Health and Futures Events
      Hosts events focused on building healthy futures for youth in rural Arizona, including an event titled "Building Healthy Futures for Youth" at Arizona Western College in Yuma, AZ on April 18, 2026.
    • Youth Health and Futures Events
      Hosts events focused on building healthy futures for youth in rural Arizona, such as the "Building Healthy Futures for Youth" event at Arizona Western College in Yuma, AZ on April 18, 2026.
  • Documentary Film Production for Social Awareness 3 activities
    • Clean Energy Film Series Production
      Produced "Harvesting Sunlight," a four-part short film series that highlights how clean energy, specifically solar energy, is transforming rural communities across Northern Arizona.
    • Clean Energy Film Series Production
      Produced "Harvesting Sunlight," a four-part short film series that highlights how clean energy, specifically solar energy, is transforming rural communities across Northern Arizona.
    • Clean Energy Film Series Production
      Produced "Harvesting Sunlight," a four-part short film series that highlights how clean energy is transforming rural communities across Arizona by showcasing Arizonans embracing solar energy.
  • Community Defense & Rapid Response 3 activities
    • Rural Migra Watch Hotline and Rapid Response Network
      Operates a bilingual hotline (520-607-0507) for community members to report ICE sightings and provides Know Your Rights trainings in collaboration with the ACLU of Arizona. Requires training completion to join the Rapid Response Network, which verifies ICE activity, documents incidents, and supports affected families in rural Arizona immigrant communities.
    • Rural Migra Watch Hotline and Rapid Response Network
      Operates a bilingual hotline (520-607-0507) for community members to report ICE sightings and provides Know Your Rights trainings in collaboration with the ACLU of Arizona. Requires training completion to join the Rapid Response Network, which verifies ICE activity, documents incidents, and supports affected families in rural Arizona immigrant communities.
    • Rural Migra Watch Hotline and Rapid Response Network
      Operates a bilingual hotline (520-607-0507) for community members to report ICE sightings in rural Arizona, providing resource access and supporting immigrant communities. This is supported by a Rapid Response Network whose members are trained to verify ICE activity, document incidents, and support affected families.
  • Hygiene and Diaper Distribution 2 activities
    • Inclusive Diaper Drives
      Organizes inclusive diaper drives to support community members, such as one held in Sierra Vista, AZ on April 11, 2026.
    • Inclusive Diaper Drives
      Organizes inclusive diaper drives to support community members, such as one held in Sierra Vista, AZ on April 11, 2026.
  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 2 activities
    • Youth Leadership Development (RAZE Leaders)
      Offers a free youth leadership program (RAZE Leaders) for high school-aged students in rural Arizona to foster leadership development in their communities.
    • Youth Leadership Development (RAZE Leaders)
      Offers a free youth leadership program (RAZE Leaders) for high school-aged students in rural Arizona to foster leadership development in their communities.
  • Community Legal Education & Outreach 1 activity
    • Know Your Rights Trainings
      Offers free virtual Know Your Rights trainings in collaboration with the ACLU of Arizona to educate individuals on their rights and community support actions, particularly concerning immigration enforcement.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Community Organizing and Project Collaboration
      Engages community organizers to facilitate volunteer participation and local project collaboration in specific counties within rural Arizona.
    • Community Organizing and Project Collaboration
      Engages community organizers to facilitate volunteer participation and local project collaboration in specific counties within rural Arizona.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$2.94M
Contributions & grants$2.94M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.16M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$1.56M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.95M
Cash$1.42M
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.95M
Liquid reserves7.9 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +166.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Natali Fierros Bock Co Executive Director 20 $94K
Pablo Correa Co Executive Director 20 $91K
board members · 3
  • Jennifer Bertoldo — Vice President
  • Melissa Bustamante Kremp — Secretary
  • Stacy Gramazio — Chairman
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • ACLU of Arizona Partner — Collaborates with RAZE to offer free virtual Know Your Rights trainings and provide legal resources for immigrants.
  • Arizona Western College Partner — Host site for RAZE event 'Building Healthy Futures for Youth' in Yuma, AZ.
  • Arizona Western College Partner — Hosts joint events with Rural Arizona Engagement, including youth programming.
  • Cochise County Partner — Geographic area where Rural Arizona Engagement has community organizers and conducts engagement activities.
  • Education Director Partner — Contact point for bringing the RAZE Leaders program to new communities.
  • Emmanuel Lutheran Church Partner — Featured in the "Harvesting Sunlight" film series for going solar with guidance from a community member.
  • Page Springs Cellars Partner — Featured in the "Harvesting Sunlight" film series for their investment in solar energy with REAP grants and the Inflation Reduction Act.
  • Pinal County Partner — Geographic area where Rural Arizona Engagement has community organizers and conducts engagement activities.
  • RAZE Partner — Collaborates on organizing events and drives, including the Inclusive Diaper Drive.
  • Solar United Neighbors Partner — Provided guidance to individuals featured in the "Harvesting Sunlight" film series for solar installation.
  • Yuma County Partner — Geographic area where Rural Arizona Engagement has community organizers and conducts engagement activities.