named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Community Engagement
Promotes a positive image for motorcycling through proactive involvement in individual communities and fostering camaraderie among riders.
District Meetings
Organizes regular meetings for members in various districts (Verde Valley, Leather/Eagle, Rim Country) to discuss issues and foster community.
Free Legal Consultation
Provides access to free legal consultation through support from Alex & Associates, motorcycle rider accident specialists.
Legislative Advocacy
Educates individuals and organizations on legislative and judicial issues at state and federal levels, encouraging involvement in the legislative process to protect motorcyclists' rights.
Motorcycle Awareness and Safety Education
Educates automobile drivers and motorcycle riders on motorcycle awareness and safety to improve the social atmosphere for motorcycling.
activities · 7 clusters
what they do
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Specialty License Plate Fundraising 4 activities
- Advocating for motorcycle safety signageAdvocated for and successfully facilitated the installation of "LOOK OUT FOR MOTORCYCLES" street signs in Glendale, Arizona.
- Advocating for motorcycle safety signageAdvocated for and successfully achieved the installation of "LOOK OUT FOR MOTORCYCLES" street signs in Glendale, Arizona.
- Conducts motorcycle rights advocacy and lobbyingEngages in ongoing legislative advocacy on behalf of motorcyclists, including the regular publication of lobbyist reports (from 2018 through 2022) and legislative updates. Led efforts to install permanent "LOOK OUT FOR MOTORCYCLES" street signs in Glendale, AZ, in coordination with local government officials.
- Conducts motorcycle rights advocacy and lobbyingEngages in ongoing legislative advocacy by publishing regular lobbyist reports and legislative updates, with documented reports filed from 2018 through 2022. Led efforts to promote motorcycle safety through policy, including successful collaboration to install permanent "LOOK OUT FOR MOTORCYCLES" street signs in Glendale, AZ.
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Off-Road Motor & Mountain Bike Racing Events 3 activities
- Organizes motorcycle riding events and meetingsPlans and coordinates regular riding events and monthly meetings for motorcycle riders in Arizona, held on the first Saturday of each month at American Legion Post 25480 S. Calvary Way, Cottonwood. Maintains a calendar to track and publicize upcoming rides and gatherings.
- Organizing motorcycle riding eventsPlans and organizes riding events for motorcycle riders in Arizona and maintains a calendar of these events.
- Organizing motorcycle riding eventsPlans and organizes riding events for motorcycle riders in Arizona and maintains a calendar of these events.
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Industry-Specific Legislative Advocacy 2 activities
- Expanding organizational presence and lobbying effortsExpanded the organization's presence throughout the Phoenix/Metro area and increased lobbying efforts, particularly from 1997 onwards.
- Expanding organizational presence and lobbying effortsExpanded the organization's presence throughout the Phoenix/Metro area and engaged in chief lobbying activities, particularly from 1997 onwards.
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Organizational Transparency Reporting 2 activities
- Publishing lobbyist reportsRegularly publishes lobbyist reports, with evidence of reports issued in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, detailing legislative activities.
- Publishing lobbyist reportsPublishes regular lobbyist reports, with evidence of reports issued in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, detailing legislative activities.
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Regular Member Lodge Meetings 1 activity
- Hosting monthly meetingsHolds monthly meetings for its members on the first Saturday of each month at the American Legion Post in Cottonwood, AZ.
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Monthly Member Meetings for Discussion and Education 1 activity
- Hosting monthly meetingsHolds monthly meetings for its members on the first Saturday of each month at the American Legion Post in Cottonwood, AZ.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Founded and established MMA of Arizona through outreach and incorporationLaunched the organization through broad outreach, including distributing 3,000 notices and flyers to motorcycle establishments across Arizona, resulting in approximately 300 attendees at the founding meeting in Tucson. Formally incorporated in June 1987 with a defined leadership structure and board.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$24K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$10%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$24K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$46K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$46K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +12.7%
relationships · 9
who they work with
- Alex & Associates Partner — Provides free legal consultation services to the MMA of AZ and has representation on a district board.
- American Legion Post 254 Partner — Hosts Verde Valley District meetings at its facility in Cottonwood, AZ.
- City of Glendale Partner — The City of Glendale installed "LOOK OUT FOR MOTORCYCLES" street signs following advocacy efforts by Joseph Bochenek, an MMA board member.
- Council Lieberman of Glendale Arizona Partner — Joseph Bochenek, an MMA board member, collaborated with Council Lieberman to advocate for "LOOK OUT FOR MOTORCYCLES" street signs in Glendale.
- MMA of AZ Districts Network — Comprises three regional districts within Arizona that operate under the MMA of AZ structure.
- Modified Motorcycle Association of California Partner — The MMA of Arizona was founded with the permission and mentorship of the MMA of California, using its name and logo.
- NCOM Partner — Bill Justice was appointed as Co-Advisor and Board member of NCOM; Priest also became a Board member of NCOM.
- NCOM Partner — Published NCOM reports in June 2018.
- Shadow Mountain ABATE Partner — Skip Thomas & Debbie Bass were active members of Shadow Mountain ABATE and the Phoenix District of MMA.