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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT BEYOND VOTING

TEMPE, AZ · EIN 854166818 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE W20 · Public & Societal Benefit · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.cebv.us
revenue
$139K
expenses
$161K
net assets
$33K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Civic Engagement Beyond Voting works to engage and empower everyday Arizonans in every level of government in their state. By following the work of the state legislature, school boards, courts, and other boards and commissions, we inform the public of policies and actions that impact their lives. We seek to move Arizona forward with equity, education, justice, and progressive social ideals.

profile · synthesized from sources

Civic Engagement Beyond Voting (CEBV) is a grassroots, nonpartisan organization based in Arizona that empowers residents to engage in state and local government. Through training, advocacy tools, and public education, CEBV helps Arizonans use systems like Request to Speak (RTS) to influence legislation. The organization focuses on progressive values and civic participation across issues including voting rights, climate, and public safety.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

CEBV Fellowship Program
Nine-week virtual program for youth aged 16-22 that teaches civic engagement skills including testifying at public meetings, researching policy, and communicating with elected officials; includes a $1,500 stipend.
CEBV Weekly
Weekly newsletter during legislative sessions that summarizes key bills in accessible language, provides stance recommendations, and outlines ways for readers to take action.
Gavel Watch
Nonpartisan voter resource that evaluates judges up for retention in Arizona, offering vote recommendations and research-based rationales to inform public decision-making.
In Conversation Speaker Series
Hosts discussions with local and national political experts to amplify understanding of critical civic and policy issues in Arizona.
Request to Speak (RTS) Training
Provides virtual and group trainings to teach Arizonans how to use the state legislature’s Request to Speak system to comment on pending legislation during the legislative session.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Legislative Monitoring & Member Advocacy Support 2 activities
    • Community Engagement and Volunteer Support
      Hosts weekly Zoom Happy Hours to assist volunteers with RTS, answer legislative questions, and share information. They also form regional legislative working teams to focus on local legislator accountability, election best practices, redistricting oversight, and letters to the editor.
    • Legislative Information and Engagement Resources
      Produces "The CEBV Weekly," a legislative summary describing notable Arizona bills, their status, recommended stances, and engagement methods, published each weekend during the legislative session. They also provide flowcharts explaining the legislative and budget processes, tips for requesting a Governor's veto, and a Capitol Map.
  • Advocacy & Civic Leadership Training 1 activity
    • Civic Engagement and Advocacy Trainings
      Provides regular trainings on various civic engagement activities, including using Request to Speak, writing Letters to the Editor, testifying at legislative or public meetings, and shaping persuasive messaging. This includes specific Testimony Training to help citizens advocate in public meetings.
  • Volunteer-Organized Community Convenings & Campaigns 1 activity
    • Pro-Democracy Candidate Support
      Hosted 15 phone banks and made over 10,000 calls for pro-democracy legislative candidates during the 2020 election cycle.
  • Expert-Led Public Lecture Series 1 activity
    • Speaker Series
      Launched the "In Conversation" speaker series in 2023, featuring local and national political experts.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Civic Engagement Fellowship Program
      Runs a nine-week fellowship program that provides a $1,500 stipend to each participant, hosting two cohorts of 10 fellows annually. This program also includes a Youth Fellowship Program.
    • Judicial Accountability Monitoring (Gavel Watch)
      Created and publishes Gavel Watch, a resource that provides vote recommendations and rationales for judges up for retention on ballots, which has led to the removal of 3 Superior Court judges.
    • Request to Speak (RTS) System Training and Support
      Facilitates the use of Arizona's Request to Speak (RTS) system by providing virtual and custom in-person trainings, a downloadable guide, and training individuals to become RTS trainers. They have registered over 20,000 Arizona residents for the system and held hundreds of trainings.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$139K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$139K100%
Investment income——
Other revenue$222
expenses
Total expenses$161K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$33K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$33K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • LAIN HAMP — Director
  • MELINDA IYER — Director
  • PATRICIA SAUER — Director
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Indivisible Network — CEBV is an Indivisible group.
  • Mobilize Partner — Uses Mobilize to register attendees for virtual RTS trainings.
  • Substack Partner — Hosts the CEBV Weekly newsletter on its platform.
  • local schools Partner — Collaborates with local schools to recruit participants for the CEBV Fellowship Program.
  • youth centers Partner — Partners with youth centers to disseminate information about the fellowship opportunity.
  • youth groups Partner — Engages youth groups to share information and recruit fellows for the program.