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LIVING UNITED FOR CHANGE IN ARIZONA

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 271398645 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE P99 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · luchaaz.org
revenue
$9.7M
expenses
$4.6M
net assets
$6.4M
employees
305
volunteers
425
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, GRASS- ROOTS CAMPAIGNS, ADVOCACY, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, WE SEEK TO CREATE AN ARIZONA IN WHICH EVERY PERSON ENJOYS EQUAL RIGHTS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROTECTIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) is a grassroots organization focused on social, racial, and economic justice for working-class and immigrant communities in Arizona. They engage in direct action, leadership development, and community organizing to challenge corporate power and advocate for equitable policies. Their mission emphasizes reclaiming shared power and promoting human dignity and inclusion.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Organizing
Mobilizes community members to take collective action on issues affecting their lives, including food justice and immigration rights.
Leadership Development
Trains community members to become leaders and advocates for social change within their communities.
Voter Engagement
Provides resources and support for voter registration and participation in elections, focusing on the Latino electorate.
activities · 10 clusters

what they do

  • Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Legal Challenges 3 activities
    • Advocates for pro-community legislation
      Engages in membership-driven advocacy to influence legislation that benefits the community, including organizing around immigrant rights and defending public benefits like SNAP.
    • Engages in legal advocacy to protect civic access
      Filed a lawsuit against Arizona legislative leaders to challenge unconstitutional bans on community members at the State Capitol, defending public access and civic participation rights.
    • Immigrant rights advocacy
      Organizes and advocates around immigrant rights issues in Arizona, including direct action and legal challenges against unconstitutional bans.
  • Community Resource Directory Development 2 activities
    • COVID-19 information and resources
      Provides information on COVID-19 testing locations and maintains an interactive map displaying COVID-19 cases by zip code in Arizona.
    • Provides public health information and resources
      Offers access to information on COVID-19 testing locations, hours, and pre-registration, and maintains an interactive map of case data by zip code in Arizona.
  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 2 activities
    • Community leadership development
      Trains and develops community leaders through paid membership programs.
    • Trains and develops community leaders
      Runs paid membership programs that train and develop community leaders to advance grassroots organizing and advocacy efforts.
  • Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance 2 activities
    • Delivers housing and utility relief
      Provides direct support for housing and utility needs, including shelter-in-place grants, rent, mortgage, and utility assistance programs.
    • Housing and utility relief
      Provides housing and utility relief, including shelter in place grants, rent, mortgage, and utility assistance.
  • Nonpartisan Voter Information Tools 2 activities
    • Facilitates civic engagement through elected official identification
      Helps individuals identify and contact their elected representatives in the Arizona Legislature, Executive Branch, city government, and local councils.
    • Voter information and civic engagement tools
      Publishes an Arizona Voter Guide and helps individuals find and contact their elected officials in the Arizona Legislature, Executive Branch, and local government.
  • Immigration Application Assistance 2 activities
    • Immigration legal assistance
      Provides DACA application assistance, residency renewals for permanent resident cards, and naturalization application assistance.
    • Provides immigration legal support services
      Offers direct assistance with DACA applications, permanent resident card renewals, naturalization, and English language classes, including help completing applications.
  • Community Resource Referral & Navigation 2 activities
    • Provides access to essential community resources
      Connects individuals to essential resources through partnerships with community organizations and service providers.
    • Resource access through partnerships
      Provides access to essential resources through organizational partnerships.
  • Statewide Public Opinion and Market Research Studies 1 activity
    • Conducting research on Latino voters in Arizona
      Conducts comprehensive studies of Latino voters in Arizona, including cluster analysis and values data, to provide actionable insights.
  • Adult Literacy and HSE/ESL Instruction 1 activity
    • English language and naturalization classes
      Offers naturalization and English classes to community members.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Conducts research on Latino voters in Arizona
      Conducted the largest and most comprehensive study of Latino voters in Arizona, including cluster analysis, values data, and actionable insights to inform organizing and advocacy strategies.
    • Legislative advocacy
      Advocates for legislation that benefits the community and supports electoral efforts to elect officials aligned with member priorities.
    • Supports electoral advocacy and candidate alignment
      Supports electoral efforts to elect officials who align with member priorities and publishes voter guides to inform civic participation.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$9.68M
Contributions & grants$9.66M100%
Program service revenue$18K0%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.60M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$1.47M
Grants paid out$520K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.43M
Cash$4.98M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$6.43M
Liquid reserves13.0 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TOMAS ROBLES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $91K
board members · 3
  • ALICIA RUSSELL — SECRETARY
  • MARTIN HERNANDEZ — DIRECTOR
  • RAQUEL TERAN — PRESIDENT
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Adelita Grijalva Partner — Collaborates with Congresswoman-Elect Adelita Grijalva on advocacy and community engagement efforts.
  • Arizona Center for Empowerment Partner — Partnership to deliver services including naturalization applications, DACA renewals, and English/citizenship classes.
  • Assata Shakur Coalition — Quotes Assata Shakur's statement as a guiding principle for the organization's mission.
  • Data For Social Good Partner — Collaborated with LUCHA to conduct a comprehensive study of Latino voters in Arizona using data analytics.
  • Rollies Tucson Partner — Hosts events and conversations with LUCHA at Rollies Tucson, a Southside Tucson restaurant.
  • Steve Montenegro Government — Named defendant in a lawsuit filed by LUCHA over unconstitutional bans at the State Capitol.
  • VICTORY PAC Partner — Paid for the content of the LUCHA Blue election center.
  • Warren Petersen Government — Named defendant in a lawsuit filed by LUCHA over unconstitutional bans at the State Capitol.