↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier →

PROMISE ARIZONA

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 452081460 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE P30 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.promiseaz.org
revenue
$268K
expenses
$440K
net assets
$76K
employees
10
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

SEE SCHEDULE O

profile · synthesized from sources

PROMISE ARIZONA is a faith-based nonprofit founded in 2010 in response to anti-immigrant legislation in Arizona. The organization empowers Latino and immigrant communities through civic engagement, leadership development, and integration services. It offers English language instruction, citizenship application support, and voter registration, while advocating for immigrant rights and inclusive policies at the state and federal levels.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Citizenship Workshops
Provides assistance with N-400 citizenship applications and I-90 green card renewals through workshops and pre-screening resources.
English Academy
Community-based English learning program for adult immigrants, offering beginner to advanced classes both in-person and online to help overcome language barriers and support integration.
Immigration Advocacy
Organizes advocacy campaigns, vigils, and lobbying efforts to oppose anti-immigrant legislation and promote comprehensive immigration reform.
Leadership Development
Trains community leaders, including youth, through grassroots organizing and volunteer engagement to build power within immigrant communities.
Voter Registration and Civic Engagement
Nonpartisan voter registration drives and get-out-the-vote efforts focused on the Latino electorate, including participation in National Voter Registration Day.
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Legal Challenges 7 activities
    • Community Organizing and Advocacy
      Engages in active community organizing and advocacy efforts, including vigils, prayer services, and campaigns to oppose anti-immigrant legislation and uplift the priorities of immigrant and Latino communities.
    • Community Organizing and Advocacy
      Engages in active community organizing and advocacy efforts, including vigils, prayer services, and campaigns to oppose anti-immigrant legislation and uplift the priorities of immigrant and Latino communities.
    • Community Organizing and Advocacy
      Engages in active community organizing and advocacy efforts, including vigils, prayer services, and advocacy days at the State Capitol to oppose anti-immigrant legislation and highlight community needs.
    • Community Organizing and Advocacy
      Engages in active community organizing, including vigils and prayer services at the State Capitol, and advocates against anti-immigrant legislation and for immigrant and Latino community needs.
    • Community Organizing and Advocacy Campaigns
      Engages in sustained community organizing efforts, including large-scale vigils, advocacy days, and campaigns that have contributed to defeating anti-immigrant legislation such as SB1070 and advancing immigrant rights.
    • National and Local Advocacy Campaigns
      Participates in national advocacy efforts, such as Refugee Advocacy Days, and launches campaigns to raise awareness of Latino contributions to Arizona's economy, culture, and communities.
    • New American and Latino Advocacy Initiatives
      Launches targeted advocacy campaigns such as the New American Voters campaign and partners with national organizations like Unidos US and We Are All America to elevate the priorities of newly naturalized voters and advocate for refugee and immigrant inclusion.
  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 5 activities
    • Leadership and Movement Building Training
      Offers Movement Building training to members to foster community engagement and civic action, and trains leaders and builds a volunteer base.
    • Leadership and Movement Building Training
      Offers Movement Building training and leadership development programs, having trained over 500 leaders and built a volunteer base of more than 1,500 members.
    • Leadership and Volunteer Training
      Offers Movement Building training to members and trains community leaders and volunteers to build community engagement and civic action.
    • Leadership and Volunteer Training
      Offers Movement Building training to members and trains community leaders and volunteers to foster community engagement and civic action.
    • Movement Building and Leadership Training
      Offers Movement Building training to members and trains community leaders, including youth, building a base of volunteers for community engagement and civic action.
  • Adult Literacy and HSE/ESL Instruction 4 activities
    • Citizenship and English Language Education
      Offers citizenship workshops and provides English learning and practice opportunities both in-person and online, including a program for adult immigrant learners.
    • Citizenship and English Language Education
      Offers citizenship workshops and provides English learning and practice opportunities both in-person and online, including a program for adult immigrant learners.
    • English Language Education
      Offers English learning and practice opportunities both in-person and online, with over 30 seniors graduating from its English program for adult immigrant learners.
    • English Language Learning Program
      Offers English learning and practice opportunities for adult immigrant learners both in-person and online, with over 30 seniors graduating from the program in 2025.
  • Community Resource Referral & Navigation 4 activities
    • Community Navigation and Support
      Provides free guidance and support to individuals on various issues via a dedicated phone line and guides community members through resources as Community Navigators.
    • Community Navigation and Support
      Provides free guidance and support to individuals on various issues via a dedicated phone line and navigates community members through resources as Community Navigators.
    • Community Navigation and Support
      Provides free guidance and support to individuals on various issues via a dedicated phone line and navigates community members through resources as Community Navigators.
    • Community Navigation and Support Services
      Provides free guidance and support to individuals through a dedicated phone line and via Community Navigators who help community members access resources and services.
  • Immigration Application Assistance 4 activities
    • Immigration Application Assistance
      Provides assistance with DACA and DAPA applications, and offers pre-screening for N-400 Citizenship Application and I-90 Green Card Renewal Application.
    • Immigration Application Assistance
      Provides assistance with DACA and DAPA applications, and offers pre-screening for N-400 Citizenship Application and I-90 Green Card Renewal Application.
    • Immigration Legal Services
      Provides assistance with DACA and DAPA applications, offers pre-screening for N-400 Citizenship Application and I-90 Green Card Renewal Application, and conducts citizenship workshops.
    • Immigration Legal Support Services
      Provides direct assistance with immigration applications, including pre-screening for N-400 Citizenship and I-90 Green Card Renewal applications, as well as support with DACA and DAPA applications.
  • Latino Voter Mobilization & Civic Advocacy 4 activities
    • Voter Registration and Engagement
      Launches grassroots campaigns to recruit, educate, engage, and register voters, having registered 13,040 voters in 2010 and increased Latino voter turnout.
    • Voter Registration and Turnout Initiatives
      Registers voters and conducts campaigns to educate, engage, and register voters, aiming to increase Latino voter turnout.
    • Voter Registration and Turnout Initiatives
      Registers voters and conducts campaigns to educate, engage, and increase Latino voter turnout, such as the "90 Days of Faith, Hope and Vote" campaign and the New American Voters campaign.
    • Voter Registration and Turnout Initiatives
      Registers voters and conducts campaigns to educate, engage, and register voters, aiming to increase Latino voter turnout.
  • Youth Voter Registration & Civic Engagement 1 activity
    • Voter Registration and Civic Engagement Campaigns
      Conducts grassroots voter registration campaigns such as "90 Days of Faith, Hope and Vote," registering over 13,000 voters in 2010 and increasing turnout by 10 points among targeted communities.
  • Immigrant Rights Data & Advocacy Tools 1 activity
    • Youth and Community Education
      Partners with other organizations to host a senior day of service for Brophy College Prep students to educate and protect the immigrant community and speaks to early college students about the Constitution.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Citizenship and Civic Integration Programs
      Offers citizenship workshops and hosts Citizenship Day events in partnership with other organizations to support immigrant integration and civic participation.
    • Community Education and Youth Engagement
      Engages with students and youth through educational events, including Constitution Day celebrations and service days, to educate and protect immigrant communities.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$268K
Contributions & grants$265K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$440K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$269K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$76K
Cash$76K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$76K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -27.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PETRA FALCON PRESIDENT 40 $102K
board members · 1
  • ED BOOTH — TREASURER
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Brophy College Prep Partner — Partnered to host a senior day of service to educate and protect the immigrant community.
  • Crosier's Father's and Brother's Partner — Partnered to host a senior day of service to educate and protect the immigrant community.
  • Crozier Catholic Church Partner — Hosted the English program graduation ceremony in southern Phoenix.
  • Phoenix College Partner — Invited to speak to their ACE and Hoop Of Learning early college students.
  • Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Partner — Co-issued a joint pastoral letter on immigration with PROMISE ARIZONA.
  • U.S. Justice Department Government — Sent a delegation to meet with the U.S. Justice Department regarding SB1070.
  • Unidos US Partner — Joined to launch a national campaign raising awareness of Latino contributions to Arizona.
  • We Are All America Partner — Joined their 2023 Refugee Advocacy Days.