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Activate 48 Inc

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 871020881 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · activate48.org
revenue
$890K
expenses
$190K
net assets
$700K
employees
0
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

We are working together and across movements to grow the political power, civic engagement, and leadership of historically marginalized communities for a more just and equitable future.

profile · synthesized from sources

Activate 48 is a coalition-based advocacy organization in Arizona focused on building political power and civic engagement among historically marginalized communities. The organization works across movements to advance environmental justice, voter rights, and equitable policy, centering impacted communities in climate and democracy initiatives. It operates primarily in Phoenix and across Arizona.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Anti-Democracy Ballot Measures Campaign
Coalition campaign opposing Propositions 128, 129, and 132; mobilizes Arizona voters to protect democratic processes through public education and advocacy
Environmental Justice Initiative
Advances clean air, clean water, and sustainable practices by centering indigenous leadership and communities most impacted by the climate crisis; includes corporate accountability and policy advocacy
Paid Time Off to Vote Advocacy
Supports bipartisan legislation to expand paid time off for voting, including in-person early voting access for Arizonans
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Ballot Measure & Legislative Opposition Campaigns 4 activities
    • Campaign against Arizona Propositions
      Launched a campaign to encourage Arizona voters to oppose Propositions 128, 129, and 132 in the November General Election.
    • Campaign against Arizona Propositions
      Launched a campaign to encourage Arizona voters to oppose Propositions 128, 129, and 132 in the November General Election.
    • State ballot measure opposition campaign
      Launched a campaign to urge Arizona voters to oppose specific ballot propositions (Propositions 128, 129, and 132) in the November General Election.
    • State ballot measure opposition campaign
      Launched a campaign to urge Arizona voters to oppose Propositions 128, 129, and 132 in the November General Election.
  • Environmental Justice Advocacy Campaigns 3 activities
    • Advocacy for Environmental Justice and Policy
      Advocates for environmental justice by influencing energy and water policy, disaster response, and food access initiatives, incorporating community input.
    • Advocacy for Environmental Justice and Policy
      Advocates for environmental justice by influencing energy and water policy, disaster response, and food access initiatives, incorporating community input.
    • Environmental justice policy advocacy
      Advocates for environmental justice by shaping energy and water policy, disaster response, and food access initiatives through community-informed advocacy efforts.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$890K
Contributions & grants$890K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$190K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$150K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$700K
Cash$700K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$700K
Liquid reserves44.3 mo
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 6
  • Alex Gomez — Director
  • Carolina Rodriguez-Greer — Director
  • Dulce Juarez — Director
  • Sena Mohammed — Director
  • Tomas Robles — Director
  • Vianey Olivarria — Director
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Chispa Arizona Partner — Partner organization listed on Activate 48's website
  • Ken Bennett Partner — Collaborates on bipartisan legislation related to voting access in Arizona
  • LUCHA Partner — Partner organization listed on Activate 48's website
  • Mi Familia Vota Partner — Partner organization listed on Activate 48's website
  • Our Voice Our Vote Partner — Partner organization listed on Activate 48's website
  • Raquel Terán Partner — Collaborates on bipartisan legislation related to voting access in Arizona
  • Ruben Gallego Partner — Responds to political announcements from elected officials such as Rep. Ruben Gallego