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ARIZONA HIGHWAY PATROL ASSOCIATION

GILBERT, AZ · EIN 311678321 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE T123 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.ahpa.com
revenue
$367K
expenses
$391K
net assets
$859K
employees
0
program ratio
27%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE DEATH BENEFITS TO FAMILIES OF FALLEN OFFICERS; CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY CHARITIES AND PROVIDE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING TO AID ARIZONA RESIDENTS

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona State Troopers Association (AZTroopers) is a labor organization representing employees and retirees of the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), including sworn and civilian personnel. The organization advocates for member interests in compensation, benefits, and retirement security, while providing legal services, insurance, scholarships, and financial assistance to families of officers killed in the line of duty. It also engages in legislative advocacy and supports community programs benefiting children and law enforcement.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $42K
    Provide scholarships for 21 deserving individuals attending Universities and Arizona State Colleges
  2. #2 $6K
    Contribute to numerous Arizona Charitable organizations in fields related to law enforcement
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Christmas Patrol Bear Program
Annual program where DPS officers visit hospitalized children across Arizona during Christmas to provide gifts and companionship
Financial Assistance for Line-of-Duty Families
Provides financial support to families of DPS officers killed or seriously injured in the line of duty
Legal and Insurance Services
Offers legal protections, life insurance, cancer insurance, and financial planning resources to members
Legislative Advocacy and PAC
Engages in lobbying efforts and operates a Political Action Committee (PAC) to support candidates and legislation favorable to DPS interests
Scholarship Program
Offers scholarships to members of AZTroopers and their dependents for attendance at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona
Support for Community Programs
Provides support to the DPS Explorer Program, Special Olympics, DARE, "Bumper" The Talking Patrol Car, and Make-A-Wish Foundation
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Law Enforcement Legislative Advocacy 11 activities
    • Federal Advocacy Events
      Organizes and conducts events, such as a February Fly-In to Washington, D.C., to advocate for peace officers at the federal level.
    • Federal advocacy for law enforcement
      Conducts federal-level advocacy, such as the February Fly-In to Washington, D.C., to represent the interests of peace officers in federal policymaking.
    • Legislative Advocacy
      Lobbies in the state legislature by reviewing and testifying on behalf of law enforcement related issues during legislative sessions.
    • Legislative Advocacy
      Lobbies the state legislature by reviewing and testifying on behalf of law enforcement-related issues during legislative sessions.
    • Legislative Advocacy
      Lobbies in the state legislature by reviewing and testifying on behalf of law enforcement related issues during legislative sessions.
    • Legislative advocacy and policy lobbying
      Lobbies the Arizona state legislature on law enforcement-related issues, including testifying during legislative sessions and releasing a formal Policy Platform to guide lawmakers.
    • Policy Platform Development
      Releases updated Policy Platforms to guide policymakers on issues relevant to law enforcement.
    • Political Action Committee (PAC) Operations
      Operates as a Political Action Committee (PAC) to support candidates who align with the interests of the association and the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
    • Political Action Committee (PAC) Operations
      Operates as a Political Action Committee (PAC) to support candidates who align with the interests of the association and the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
    • Political Action Committee (PAC) Operations
      Operates as a Political Action Committee (PAC) to support candidates who align with the interests of the association and the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
    • Political action and candidate support
      Operates a Political Action Committee (PAC) to endorse and support political candidates aligned with the interests of the Arizona Highway Patrol Association and the Department of Public Safety.
  • Community-Law Enforcement Trust Building 8 activities
    • Christmas Patrol Bear Program
      Sponsors the yearly Christmas Patrol Bear Program, where DPS officers visit ill and injured children in hospitals statewide during Christmas.
    • Christmas Patrol Bear Program
      Sponsors the yearly Christmas Patrol Bear Program, where DPS officers visit ill and injured children in hospitals statewide during Christmas.
    • Christmas Patrol Bear Program
      Sponsors a yearly program where DPS officers visit ill and injured children in hospitals statewide during Christmas.
    • Community and Youth Program Support
      Provides support for various community initiatives including the DPS Explorer Program, Special Olympics, the Uniformed Safety Educational Officer’s Workshop, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and children's educational programs like "Bumper" The Talking Patrol Car and DARE.
    • Community and Youth Program Support
      Provides support for various community programs including the DPS Explorer Program, Special Olympics, the Uniformed Safety Educational Officer’s Workshop, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and children's educational programs like "Bumper" The Talking Patrol Car and DARE.
    • Community and Youth Programs Support
      Provides support for various community initiatives including the DPS Explorer Program, Special Olympics, the Uniformed Safety Educational Officer’s Workshop, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and children's educational programs like "Bumper" The Talking Patrol Car and DARE.
    • Community outreach and youth programs
      Supports youth and community initiatives including the DPS Explorer Program, Special Olympics, DARE, "Bumper" The Talking Patrol Car, and the Uniformed Safety Educational Officer’s Workshop.
    • Seasonal hospital visits for ill children
      Sponsors the annual Christmas Patrol Bear Program, in which DPS officers visit hospitalized children across Arizona during the holiday season.
  • Discipline-Specific Student Scholarships & Internships 4 activities
    • Educational scholarships for members and dependents
      Provides scholarships to members of the association and their dependents for attendance at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona.
    • Scholarship Program
      Provides scholarships to members and their dependents for higher education at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona.
    • Scholarship Program
      Offers scholarships to members and their dependents for Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona.
    • Scholarship Program
      Offers scholarships to members and their dependents for Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona.
  • Group Insurance and Benefits Access 4 activities
    • Financial and Insurance Benefits for Members
      Provides life and cancer insurance, legal services, and financial planning benefits to its members.
    • Financial and Insurance Benefits for Members
      Provides life and cancer insurance, legal services, and financial planning benefits to its members.
    • Member Benefits Program
      Offers members benefits including life and cancer insurance, legal services, and financial planning.
    • Member benefits administration
      Offers life and cancer insurance, legal services, and financial planning support to members of the Arizona Highway Patrol Association.
  • Law Enforcement Emergency Financial Assistance 4 activities
    • Financial and Support Services for Injured or Deceased Officers and Families
      Provides financial assistance and support to members and their families when officers are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.
    • Financial and survivor support for officers and families
      Provides financial assistance and survivor benefits to families of Arizona Highway Patrol officers who were killed or seriously injured in the line of duty.
    • Support for Families of Fallen Officers
      Provides financial assistance to families of officers killed in the line of duty, and assistance to members and families of officers seriously injured in the line of duty.
    • Support for Families of Fallen or Injured Officers
      Provides financial assistance to families of officers killed in the line of duty and assistance to members and families of officers seriously injured in the line of duty.
  • Immigrant Rights Data & Advocacy Tools 2 activities
    • Research on Police Consent Decrees
      Conducts and releases research briefs, such as "Evaluating Police Consent Decrees: From Compliance to Results," analyzing federal consent decrees.
    • Research on police oversight mechanisms
      Conducts and publishes research on law enforcement policy, including a brief titled Evaluating Police Consent Decrees: From Compliance to Results, which analyzes federal consent decrees.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$367K
Contributions & grants$279K76%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$-6K-2%
Other revenue$94K
expenses
Total expenses$391K
Program expenses27%
Admin / overhead73%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$107K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$859K
Cash$858K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$859K
Liquid reserves26.3 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -63.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 4
  • Lisa Campoy — Secretary
  • Mark P Haughey — Northern V.P.
  • Tim Kvochick — Vice President
  • Tim Weidemann — Southern V.P.
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Public Safety Government — Primary agency whose employees and retirees constitute the membership of the Arizona State Troopers Association.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Offers scholarships to members and their dependents for this university.
  • California Professional Firefighters Partner — Co-sponsored AB 1383 addressing recruitment and retention challenges in public safety.
  • DPS Explorer Program Partner — Provides support for this program.
  • Make–A-Wish Foundation Partner — Provides support for this foundation.
  • Northern Arizona University Partner — Offers scholarships to members and their dependents for this university.
  • Special Olympics Partner — Provides support for this organization.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Offers scholarships to members and their dependents for this university.