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Corazon AZ

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 852535554 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE R22 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Micro (<$100K) · corazonaz.org
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mission · from form 990

Organizing for an Arizona where all people belong and can live with abundance and dignity

profile · synthesized from sources

Corazón Arizona is a multi-faith, grassroots organization mobilizing diverse communities—particularly BIPOC and immigrant populations—in Arizona around justice, dignity, and civic engagement. The organization empowers faith leaders and community members to advocate for equitable policies, oppose harmful legislation like Proposition 314, and participate in the democratic process through voter education and organizing. It centers moral and spiritual values in public life while building power through relationship-based community organizing.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Fellowship Program
Immersive leadership development program for women and BIPOC women of color in Arizona, focused on organizing, activism, community mobilization, and bridging faith and policy.
Human Rights in the Pulpit, on the Bimah, in the Minbar Campaign
Engages faith leaders across religious traditions to speak out from their places of worship against harmful policies like Proposition 314, grounding advocacy in moral and spiritual values.
Voter Engagement and Election Protection
Conducts phone banking, text banking, voter education, and poll monitoring to ensure equitable access to voting and to mobilize faith communities around values-based participation.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Legal Challenges 6 activities
    • Advocacy Against Anti-Immigrant Legislation
      The organization actively opposes anti-immigrant measures in Arizona, such as Proposition 314 and HCR2060 ("Secure the Border Act"), by informing and engaging communities about their dangers and mobilizing faith leaders to advocate for human rights. They also stood against the controversial SB 1070 "Show Me Your Papers" law.
    • Advocacy Against Anti-Immigrant Legislation
      Leads advocacy campaigns, such as the "Human Rights in the Pulpit, on the Bimah, in the Minbar Campaign," to oppose anti-immigrant legislation like Proposition 314 and HCR2060 in Arizona. This involves educating communities and mobilizing faith leaders to speak out against such measures and advocate for human rights.
    • Advocacy Against Anti-Immigrant Legislation
      Corazon AZ has historically stood against and continues to oppose anti-immigrant legislation in Arizona, including SB 1070 and HCR2060 ("Secure the Border Act").
    • Advocacy Against Proposition 314
      Corazon AZ actively campaigns against Proposition 314, a measure on Arizona's 2024 ballot that would increase local enforcement of immigration laws. This advocacy includes the "Human Rights in the Pulpit, on the Bimah, in the Minbar Campaign" to educate the public and unite faith leaders in opposition to the proposition.
    • Historical advocacy against anti-immigrant legislation
      Has opposed major anti-immigrant legislation in Arizona, including SB 1070 ("Show Me Your Papers" law) and HCR2060 ("Secure the Border Act"), through public opposition and organizing.
    • Opposition to Proposition 314 through faith-based advocacy
      Leads a multi-faith campaign called "Human Rights in the Pulpit, on the Bimah, in the Minbar" to educate communities and mobilize faith leaders against Proposition 314, a 2024 Arizona ballot measure that would expand local enforcement of immigration laws. The campaign includes public education, sermons, and interfaith organizing to highlight the human rights risks of the proposition.
  • Indigenous and Faith-Based Voter Mobilization 6 activities
    • Community Engagement on Faith and Justice Issues
      Engages with communities across Arizona to understand the concerns of faith voters regarding dignity, justice, and care for the vulnerable, and encourages faith leaders to facilitate conversations about the impacts of elections on these issues.
    • Community Engagement on Faith and Justice Issues
      Corazon AZ engages with communities across Arizona to understand the concerns of faith voters regarding dignity, justice, and care for the vulnerable, and encourages faith leaders to facilitate conversations about the impacts of elections.
    • General civic engagement and voter mobilization
      Conducts broad voter outreach through phone banking, text banking, community events, and distribution of voter guides to empower faith communities and individuals to vote. The "Rise + Vote Arizona" initiative targets Maricopa County, Central Phoenix, and the Valley with the goal of reaching tens of thousands of voters.
    • Voter Education and Engagement
      Corazon AZ conducts voter education and civic engagement efforts, including phone banking, text banking, and community events, to mobilize tens of thousands of Arizonans. They specifically engage faith communities and leaders to facilitate conversations about election impacts and empower them to vote with their values, notably through the "Human Rights in the Pulpit, on the Bimah, in the Minbar Campaign."
    • Voter Education and Mobilization
      Corazon AZ engages faith communities and the broader public in Arizona through voter education, civic engagement, and direct outreach efforts, including phone banking, text banking, and community events, to mobilize voters and encourage participation in the democratic process. This includes specific initiatives like "Rise + Vote Arizona" in Maricopa County, Central Phoenix, and the Valley.
    • Voter Education and Mobilization
      Engages faith communities and the broader public in Arizona through voter education, direct voter outreach, phone banking, text banking, and community events to encourage participation in the democratic process and voting with their values. This includes specific initiatives like "Rise + Vote Arizona" in Maricopa County and Central Phoenix.
  • Community Legal Education & Outreach 4 activities
    • Civil Rights Education and "Know Your Rights" Initiative
      The organization educates the community on civil rights and provides tools to navigate challenges, including immigration issues and repercussions for human rights advocacy, through its "Know Your Rights" initiative.
    • Civil Rights Education and "Know Your Rights" Initiative
      Educates the community on civil rights and provides tools to navigate challenges, particularly those related to immigration issues and the repercussions for human rights advocacy, through its "Know Your Rights" initiative.
    • Civil Rights Education and "Know Your Rights" Initiative
      The organization educates the community on civil rights and provides tools to navigate challenges such as immigration issues and repercussions for human rights advocacy through its "Know Your Rights" initiative.
    • Community education on civil rights and immigration
      Runs the "Know Your Rights" initiative to educate communities on civil rights, particularly around immigration issues and the consequences of human rights advocacy, providing practical tools and resources.
  • Youth Voter Registration & Civic Engagement 4 activities
    • Election Protection and Poll Monitoring
      The organization organizes election protection and poll monitoring efforts to ensure that voting access is maintained without obstruction for all eligible voters in Arizona.
    • Election Protection and Poll Monitoring
      Corazon AZ organizes election protection and poll monitoring efforts to ensure access to voting without obstruction for all eligible voters in Arizona.
    • Election Protection and Poll Monitoring
      Organizes efforts for election protection and poll monitoring to ensure that all eligible voters have unobstructed access to the voting process.
    • Election protection and poll monitoring
      Organizes election protection efforts to ensure safe, accessible, and unobstructed voting, including monitoring polling places and supporting voters facing barriers.
  • Church Membership and Visitor Integration 1 activity
    • Individual membership engagement
      Offers individual membership opportunities for supporters who are not affiliated with a congregation or who seek deeper personal involvement in the organization’s work.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Community forums and town halls
      Hosts town halls and educational events where community members discuss election issues, raise awareness, and build mutual support around civic participation and human rights.
    • Fellowship program for women and BIPOC leaders
      Operates a leadership development fellowship for women, particularly BIPOC women of color across Arizona, focused on organizing, activism, community mobilization, creative expression, and resilience-building.
    • Leadership Development Fellowship Program
      Corazon AZ operates a fellowship program specifically for women and BIPOC women of color from across Arizona, focusing on developing skills in organizing, activism, community mobilization, creative expression, and resilience.
    • Women and BIPOC Women of Color Fellowship Program
      Corazon AZ operates a fellowship program for women and BIPOC women of color from across Arizona, focusing on developing skills in organizing, activism, community mobilization, creative expression, and resilience.
    • Women and BIPOC Women's Leadership Fellowship
      Operates a fellowship program for women and BIPOC women of color from across Arizona, focusing on developing skills in organizing, activism, community mobilization, creative expression, and resilience.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
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1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 3
  • Alejandra Gomez — Director
  • Alicia Contreras — Executive Director
  • Kit Danley — Director
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • AZCentral Partner — Featured Corazón AZ in an article discussing Proposition 314.
  • AZCentral Partner — Media partner that featured Corazon AZ's work in a recent article on Proposition 314.
  • Alicia Contrares-Alas Partner — Executive Director of Corazón Arizona, quoted as a representative voice on the organization's mission and election work.
  • Alicia Contreras-Alas Partner — Executive Director of Corazón, providing organizational leadership and public commentary on faith and politics.
  • Arizona Muslim Alliance Partner — Partners with the Arizona Muslim Alliance to provide a platform for diverse communities to discuss policy impacts.
  • CAIR Partner — Partners with CAIR to provide a platform for diverse communities to discuss policy impacts.
  • Religion Census Government — Source of data on U.S. faith congregations cited in advocacy content.