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CENTER FOR ARIZONA POLICY INC
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860618922 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE B059 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.azpolicy.org
revenue
$3.5M
expenses
$2.3M
net assets
$2.3M
employees
19
volunteers
17
program ratio
66%
mission · from form 990

CENTER FOR ARIZONA POLICY, INC.'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE AND DEFEND PUBLIC POLICY THAT PROTECTS LIFE, STRENGTHENS MARRIAGE AND FAMILY, AND AFFIRMS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. BY STANDING FOR THESE FOUNDATIONAL VALUES, WE HOPE TO MAKE ARIZONA THE BEST PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Center for Arizona Policy (CAP) is a nonprofit research and education organization that promotes and defends life, marriage and family, and religious freedom in Arizona. It engages in policy analysis, advocacy, and public education, working with elected officials and community members to influence state legislation and strengthen families.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $200K
    OUR NONPARTISAN VOTER GUIDE PROGRAM INFORMED ARIZONANS ON THE POSITIONS OF CANDIDATES FOR STATE AND FEDERAL OFFICE. THE PRINTED VOTER GUIDE AND AZVOTERGUIDE.COM WEBSITE REACHED APPROXIMATELY 1,000,000 PEOPLE AND WAS COMPILED FROM SURVEY RESULTS FROM THE CANDIDATES. THIS PROGRAM HELPED CENTER FOR ARIZONA POLICY ACHIEVE OUR EXEMPT STATUS BY EDUCATING CITIZENS TO BE INFORMED VOTERS.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

CAP Network
An email subscription service providing weekly updates, breaking news, action alerts, and special communications on issues impacting life, marriage and family, and religious freedom.
Church Ambassador Network of Arizona
Connects pastors with government leaders to encourage them, foster two-way communication, and identify opportunities for partnership on community needs like homelessness, foster care, and mental health.
Internship Program
Provides college students with firsthand experience in nonprofit government relations, focusing on the Arizona legislative process and pro-family public policies, including monitoring bills, attending hearings, and research.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Reentry Network Facilitation 6 activities
    • Community and Government Engagement
      Facilitates connections and meetings between community leaders, such as pastors, and state government officials, and connects organizations with government resources to address social issues like homelessness.
    • Connecting Community and Government Leaders
      Facilitates connections between community organizations, religious leaders, and government officials to address social issues and expand services, such as connecting pastors with state leaders and a State Senator with a homeless outreach program.
    • Connecting community organizations with government leaders
      The organization facilitates connections between community organizations and government leaders, such as arranging meetings between pastors and state leaders, and connecting a State Senator with a homeless outreach program.
    • Facilitating Connections for Community Impact
      Connects community organizations with government leaders and resources to expand services, such as facilitating the expansion of prison ministries and securing grants for housing for homeless seniors.
    • Facilitating Connections for Community Impact
      Connects community organizations and leaders with government officials to expand services, such as facilitating the expansion of prison ministries and connecting state senators with homeless outreach programs.
    • Government Relations and Community Engagement
      Connects community organizations and leaders with state government officials to facilitate outreach programs and address social issues, such as connecting a State Senator with Phoenix Dream Center for a homeless outreach program.
  • Youth Internship Placement 5 activities
    • Internship Program
      Offers an Internship Program to provide students with practical experience in nonprofit government relations and policy organization operations.
    • Internship Program
      Operates an Internship Program to provide students with practical experience in nonprofit government relations and policy organization operations.
    • Internship Program
      Operates an Internship Program to provide students with practical experience in nonprofit government relations and the daily operations of a policy organization.
    • Internship Program
      Operates an Internship Program to provide students with practical experience in nonprofit government relations and the daily operations of a policy organization.
    • Providing internship opportunities
      The organization operates an Internship Program to provide students with firsthand experience in nonprofit government relations and daily operations of a policy organization.
  • State-Specific Policy and Community Research Publishing 5 activities
    • Policy Research and Reporting
      Conducts and releases research, such as the Family Structure Index, and reports on policy-related issues, including debunking false claims about educational spending.
    • Policy Research and Reporting
      Conducts and reports on research related to family structure and other policy areas, including the 2026 Family Structure Index, and reports on legal rulings and statistical analyses relevant to its advocacy.
    • Policy Research and Reporting
      Conducts and releases research, such as the Family Structure Index, to inform public discourse and policy discussions.
    • Policy Research and Reporting
      Conducts and disseminates research, such as the Family Structure Index, and reports on policy-related issues, including debunking false claims and analyzing legal rulings.
    • Policy Research and Reporting
      Conducts and disseminates research, such as the Family Structure Index, and reports on policy-related issues, including debunking false claims about educational spending.
  • Religious and Pro-Life Legal Advocacy 4 activities
    • Advocacy for Family Values and Policy
      Engages in advocacy efforts to influence policy and legal outcomes that align with family values, including celebrating court victories, facilitating ministry expansion, and advocating for the protection of human life.
    • Advocacy for Family-Focused Legislation and Court Rulings
      Advocates for policies and legal outcomes that support families, including celebrating court victories and reporting on significant rulings affecting family structures and related issues.
    • Advocacy for Policy Changes
      Engages in advocacy efforts to influence policy and legal outcomes, including celebrating court victories, facilitating ministry expansion, and reporting on legal rulings and government analyses.
    • Advocating for policy changes and legal protections
      The organization advocates for policy changes and legal protections, including celebrating court victories for families, facilitating ministry expansion, reporting on legal rulings, and attending events like the March for Life.
  • Grant Securing for Community Projects 4 activities
    • Advocacy for Policy Change
      Advocates for policies that align with its values, including securing court victories, facilitating program expansions, and influencing government funding decisions, such as a $3 million grant for homeless senior housing.
    • Securing Funding for Community Initiatives
      Secures grants to support community initiatives, such as obtaining a $3 million grant for housing for homeless seniors.
    • Securing Grants for Housing
      Secured a $3 million grant from the City of Phoenix to fund the construction of housing for homeless seniors.
    • Securing grants for community initiatives
      The organization secures grants, such as a $3 million grant from the City of Phoenix, to support initiatives like building housing for homeless seniors.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 2 activities
    • Email Communications
      Distributes weekly email updates, breaking news, action alerts, and special communications to its audience.
    • Email Communications and Updates
      Distributes weekly email updates, breaking news, action alerts, and special communications to keep subscribers informed on relevant issues.
  • Advocacy for Church-State Separation 2 activities
    • Engagement with Religious and Political Leaders
      Organizes meetings between pastors and state government leaders to foster dialogue and influence policy, and participates in events like the March for Life to advocate for specific causes.
    • Government Relations and Engagement
      Organizes meetings between religious leaders and state government officials and advocates for specific causes, such as attending the March for Life.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Conducting and publishing research
      The organization conducts and publishes research, including the 2026 Family Structure Index, which ranks Arizona's family structure nationally.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$3.53M
Contributions & grants$3.52M100%
Program service revenue$4K0%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.34M
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising16%
Salaries & benefits$1.11M
Grants paid out$333K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.33M
Cash$2.15M
Investments$25
Liabilities$67K
Net assets$2.26M
Liquid reserves11.0 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CATHI HERROD PRESIDENT 50 $225K
CHRISTOPHER ST JOHN VICE PRESIDENT-ADVANCEMENT 50 $112K
ALLISON MACMURTRIE SECRETARY/CHIEF OF STAFF 50 $89K
board members · 17
  • ALLISON GENTALA — DIRECTOR
  • CAROL LAMBERT — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID LAMBERT — DIRECTOR
  • DIANA SNYDER — DIRECTOR
  • GINA FRALEY — DIRECTOR
  • GREG FRALEY — CHAIRMAN
  • JAY SNYDER — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN RANG — DIRECTOR
  • JUDY HUBER — DIRECTOR
  • KENT BUNGER — DIRECTOR
  • LANCE HOLEMON — DIRECTOR
  • PETER GENTALA — DIRECTOR
  • ROSLYN HOLEMON — TREASURER
  • SHEENA RANG — DIRECTOR
  • SHELLEY BUNGER — DIRECTOR
  • TANYA MIHAILOV — DIRECTOR
  • WAYNE MIHAILOV — VICE CHAIRMAN
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Alliance Defending Freedom Partner — Peter Gentala, President of Center for Arizona Policy, began his legal career at Alliance Defending Freedom, representing individuals targeted for living out their faith.
  • Along Side Ministries Partner — Facilitated approval for them to expand their prison and reentry ministry to all state prisons in Arizona.
  • Arizona Child and Family Advocacy Network Partner — Peter Gentala served on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Child and Family Advocacy Network, an organization supporting multidisciplinary teams treating victims of criminal child abuse.
  • Arizona Department of Child Safety Government — Peter Gentala served as an appointed member of the Community Advisory Committee of the Arizona Department of Child Safety.
  • Arizona House of Representatives Government — Peter Gentala served as General Counsel for the Arizona House of Representatives for seven years.
  • Childhelp Partner — Peter Gentala served as General Counsel and Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Childhelp, an organization focused on child abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment.
  • Christian Family Care Partner — Peter Gentala currently serves on the Board of Directors of Christian Family Care.
  • City of Phoenix Funder — Secured a $3M grant from the City of Phoenix to build housing for homeless seniors.
  • Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) Network — Accredited member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), complying with its Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship.
  • Institute for Family Studies Partner — Released the 2026 Family Structure Index with Center for Arizona Policy.
  • National Center on Sexual Exploitation Law Center Partner — Peter Gentala served as Senior Legal Counsel at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation Law Center, representing survivors of abuse and exploitation.
  • Phoenix Dream Center Partner — Connected a State Senator with the Phoenix Dream Center, leading to an outreach program for the homeless.