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ARIZONA ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 866052331 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · azafp.org
revenue
$477K
expenses
$426K
net assets
$662K
employees
2
volunteers
18
mission · from form 990

THE AZAFP IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE IN ARIZONA BY REPRESENTING AND PROMOTING THE SPECIALTY OF FAMILY MEDICINE AND SUPPORTING AZAFP MEMBERS IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Academy of Family Physicians (AzAFP) is a nonprofit professional membership association representing family physicians, residents, and medical students in Arizona. It provides continuing medical education, advocates for family medicine interests before state legislative bodies, and offers resources for professional development and practice support.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Career Benchmark Survey
Collects data on family physician compensation to provide insights into modern compensation across the United States.
Continuing Medical Education
Provides quality, evidence-based continuing medical education to Arizona Family Physicians, including specific requirements for opioid-related, substance-use-disorder-related, or addiction-related education.
Degree of Fellow
Recognizes AAFP members who have distinguished themselves through service to family medicine, advancement of healthcare, and professional development.
Legislative Task Force
Reviews pending legislation before the Arizona Legislature and works with a contract lobbyist to ensure the interests of Family Medicine are represented.
National Conference of Constituency Leaders (NCCL)
Sends representatives to a leadership conference focused on various categories of members including new physicians, minority physicians, LGBTQ+ physicians, international medical graduates, and women physicians.
Seasonal Influenza Prevention & Control
Provides guidance and recommendations for family medicine practices regarding the annual influenza vaccine, including updates on vaccine types and co-administration with other vaccines.
Suicide Prevention Resources
Compiles and shares resources for suicide prevention for Arizona healthcare providers and communities, including clinical guidance and statewide mental health resources.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Healthcare Professional Advocacy 6 activities
    • Advocacy engagement through AAFP Speak Out platform
      Directs members to the AAFP Speak Out platform to contact federal congresspersons and engage on federal policy issues affecting family medicine.
    • Advocacy for Family Physicians
      Represents the interests of Family Physicians before the Arizona legislature, Boards & Commissions, and the Executive Branch, and engages with federal issues through the AAFP Speak Out platform.
    • Advocacy for Family Physicians
      Represents the interests of Family Physicians before the Arizona legislature, Boards & Commissions, and Executive Branch, and engages with federal issues through the AAFP Speak Out platform. This includes reviewing pending legislation to advocate for Family Medicine at the Arizona State House.
    • Advocacy for Family Physicians
      Represents the interests of Family Physicians before the Arizona legislature, Boards & Commissions, and the Executive Branch, and engages with federal issues through the AAFP Speak Out platform.
    • Advocacy for Family Physicians
      Represents the interests of Family Physicians before the Arizona legislature, Boards & Commissions, and Executive Branch, and engages with federal issues through the AAFP Speak Out platform. The Legislative Task Force reviews pending legislation to represent Family Medicine at the Arizona State House.
    • State-level advocacy and legislative representation
      Represents family physicians before the Arizona legislature, Boards & Commissions, and Executive Branch; the Legislative Task Force reviews pending legislation to advocate for family medicine interests at the Arizona State House.
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs 5 activities
    • Continuing Medical Education and Practice Support
      Provides quality, evidence-based continuing medical education to Arizona Family Physicians, including planning annual educational conferences. Offers access to practice management resources and supports professional development through medical education and research.
    • Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
      Provides quality, evidence-based continuing medical education to Arizona Family Physicians, plans annual educational conferences, and recognizes members for their contributions to family medicine and professional development.
    • Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
      Provides quality, evidence-based continuing medical education to Arizona Family Physicians, plans annual educational conferences, and recognizes members for their contributions to family medicine and healthcare.
    • Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
      Provides quality, evidence-based continuing medical education to Arizona Family Physicians, plans annual educational conferences, and offers practice management resources. The organization also recognizes members for their contributions to family medicine and professional development.
    • Practice management and professional development resources
      Provides access to practice management resources, continuing medical education, public and government affairs programs, communication tools, tobacco cessation initiatives, committee participation, and networking opportunities for Arizona family physicians.
  • Emergency Food Relief Grants 4 activities
    • Emergency Relief Grants
      Provided a one-time $250 emergency relief grant to over 70 Arizona Family Medicine residents in Fall 2022 to address food insecurity.
    • Emergency Relief Grants for Residents
      Provided a one-time $250 emergency relief grant to over 70 Arizona Family Medicine residents in Fall 2022 to address food insecurity.
    • Emergency financial relief for family medicine residents
      Provided a one-time $250 emergency relief grant to over 70 Arizona Family Medicine residents in Fall 2022 to address food insecurity.
    • Support for Family Medicine Residents
      Provided a one-time $250 emergency relief grant to over 70 Arizona Family Medicine residents in Fall 2022 to address food insecurity.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 1 activity
    • National Representation and Networking
      Sends five representatives annually to the AAFP's National Conference of Constituency Leaders (NCSC) to foster networking and engagement.
  • Member Resource and Support Services 1 activity
    • Practice Management and Member Support
      Offers practice management resources, public and government affairs programs, communication through newsletters and magazines, and networking opportunities to support its members.
  • Educator and Professional Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Recognition of excellence in family medicine
      Recognizes AAFP members who have distinguished themselves through contributions to family medicine, healthcare advancement, and professional development by awarding the Degree of Fellow.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Administering and promoting annual influenza vaccination
      Recommends and supports the promotion and administration of annual influenza vaccines as soon as they are available, continuing throughout the flu season to support public health.
    • National Representation
      Sends five representatives annually to the AAFP's National Conference of Constituency Leaders (NCSC).
    • Practice Management Resources and Support
      Offers practice management resources, public and government affairs programs, and communication through a newsletter and quarterly magazine to support family physicians.
    • Public Health Initiatives
      Recommends annual influenza vaccination and encourages awareness of suicide risk signs and available support services.
    • Public Health Recommendations and Awareness
      Recommends promoting and administering annual influenza vaccination and encourages providers, patients, and community members to learn the signs of suicide risk and share available support services.
    • Public Health Recommendations and Awareness
      Recommends annual influenza vaccination and encourages awareness of suicide risk signs and available support services among providers, patients, and the community.
    • Public Health Recommendations and Awareness
      Recommends annual influenza vaccination and encourages providers, patients, and community members to learn the signs of suicide risk and utilize support services.
    • Recognition and Leadership Development
      Recognizes AAFP members who have distinguished themselves in family medicine, advanced healthcare, and engaged in professional development by awarding the Degree of Fellow. Sends five representatives annually to the AAFP's National Conference of Constituency Leaders (NCSC).
    • Supporting suicide prevention awareness and education
      Encourages providers, patients, and community members to recognize signs of suicide risk, ask questions, and share information about available support services.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$477K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$445K93%
Investment income$32K7%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$426K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$183K
Grants paid out$41K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$676K
Cash$271K
Investments$223K
Liabilities$14K
Net assets$662K
Liquid reserves13.9 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +9.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LAURA DEARING EXECUTIVE VP 50 $116K
board members · 16
  • ANTHONY DEKKER DO — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
  • CADEY HARELL MD — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
  • CARTER MAYBERRY MD — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
  • DAN DERKSEN MD — AAFP ALT. DELEGATE
  • DEBORAH CORNELL MD — SECRETARY/TREASURER
  • EDWARD PAUL MD — AAFP DELEGATE
  • HEATHER MERCHUT DO — RESIDENT DIRECTOR
  • JAMES BENNETT MD — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
  • KREENA PATEL MD — RESIDENT DIRECTOR
  • KRISTINA DIAZ MD MBA — PRESIDENT ELECT
  • MARIOLGA MERCADO DO — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
  • MONICA LUMPKIN MD — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
  • NATALIA GALARZA CARRAZCO MD — VICE PRESIDENT
  • SHANYN LANCASTER MD — PRESIDENT
  • STACIA KAGIE DO — AAFP ALT. DELEGATE
  • WILLIAM THRIFT MD — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
relationships · 20

who they work with

  • AAFP Partner — Directs members to AAFP Speak Out platform for federal advocacy engagement
  • AAFP Partner — Sends representatives to the AAFP's National Conference of Constituency Leaders (NCSC).
  • AAFP Home Partner — Listed as an important link on the AzAFP website.
  • AMA Partner — Press release from AMA regarding the importance of vaccines amid measles outbreak.
  • ARIZONA ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS Network — The organization is a chapter of the national AAFP.
  • AZ Medical Board Government — Provides information and links to the AZ Medical Board regarding opioid rules for Arizona licensure.
  • American Academy of Family Physicians Network — Arizona Academy of Family Physicians is affiliated with the American Academy of Family Physicians
  • American Academy of Family Physicians Network — Member organization providing access to shared practice management resources.
  • American Academy of Family Physicians Network — State chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
  • American Academy of Family Physicians Partner — Collaborates with AAFP on influenza vaccine recommendations and shares AAFP podcast content.
  • American Academy of Family Physicians Partner — Members can apply for the Degree of Fellow through the American Academy of Family Physicians.
  • American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Partner — References their updated Suicide Risk Assessment Practice Guidelines.
  • Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Listed as an important link on the AzAFP website.
  • Arizona Medical Association Partner — Shares statewide suicide prevention news and resources for physicians.
  • Arizona Medical Board Government — Listed as an important link on the AzAFP website.
  • Arizona Psychiatric Society Partner — Refers to their "Find a Psychiatrist" directory and mental health resources.
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — References CDC guidance on co-administration of influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines.
  • Maricopa County Vital Records Government — Listed as an important link for birth and death certificates on the AzAFP website.
  • NAMI Arizona Partner — Refers to their support groups, educational programs, and referrals to local services.
  • Susan Cannata, JD Partner — Contract lobbyist working with the Legislative Task Force.