irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $496KTHE ACLU OF ARIZONA UTILIZES GRASSROOTS ACTIVISM TO RECRUIT, TRAIN AND MOBILIZE ACLU MEMBERS AND ACTIVISTS IN THE FIGHT TO PROTECT OUR CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES. WE BELIEVE IN ELEVATING THE VOICES OF DIRECTLY IMPACTED PEOPLE TO SHARE THEIR STORIES, HELP DEVELOP POLICY GOALS AND LEAD DISCUSSIONS WITH POLICYMAKERS. THROUGH A VARIETY OF OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES INCLUDING TRAININGS, PHONE BANKS, WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND CONVERSATIONS, THE ACLU OF ARIZONA RECRUITS, TRAINS AND DEVELOPS VOLUNTEER LEADERS, WHILE ALSO EDUCATING PEOPLE IN COMMUNITIES STATEWIDE ABOUT THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND IMPORTANT CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES. AS PART OF OUR ORGANIZING/ADVOCACY EFFORTS, WE RECRUITED 24 FORMERLY INCARCERATED VOLUNTEERS TO LEAD OUR CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY EFFORTS AND CONDUCTED 168 ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS TO EXPAND OUR VOLUNTEER/LEADER BASE. A TOTAL OF 101 PEOPLE ATTENDED SMART JUSTICE WELCOME SESSIONS IN 2022 TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CAMPAIGN GOALS AND ACTIVITIES. WE HELD FORMERLY INCARCERATED BREAKFASTS TO HELP PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RESOURCE INFORMATION TO 78 FORMERLY INCARCERATED PERSONS.
- #2 $223KTHE ACLU OF ARIZONA LOBBIES ARIZONA LEGISLATORS AND MEMBERS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES, INCLUDING SCHOOL BOARDS, TO TAKE ACTION ON PUBLIC POLICIES THAT IMPACT CIVIL LIBERTIES. WE ENGAGE IN RESEARCH AND POLICY ANALYSIS IN ORDER TO DEVELOP AND DRAFT POLICIES AND TAKE POSITIONS AND ACTIONS ON BALLOT MEASURES THAT IMPACT CIVIL LIBERTIES. DURING THE 2021 FISCAL YEAR, THE ACLU OF ARIZONA'S LOBBYING-RELATED ACTIVITIES INCLUDED TESTIFYING BEFORE MEMBERS OF THE ARIZONA LEGISLATURE AND SUBMITTING 17 WRITTEN RECOMMENDATIONS TO THOSE ELECTED OFFICIALS. DURING THE 2022 SESSION, THE ACLU OF ARIZONA ASSISTED IN DEFEATING 70 BILLS THAT WOULD HAVE THREATENED CIVIL LIBERTIES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
ACLU of Arizona Strategic Plan 2022-2025
Outlines the organization's strategic goals and initiatives for the specified period.
From Hope to Heartbreak: The Disturbing Reality of Border Patrol's Confiscation of Migrants' Belongings
A report highlighting how immigration officials confiscate and fail to return the belongings of migrants when they are apprehended.
Immigrants' Rights Resource Hub
Provides "Know Your Rights" information and resources for immigrants, their families, and supportive community members regarding interactions with police, ICE, Border Patrol, workplace raids, and immigration court.
Schools Choosing Students
A report on illegal and exclusionary student enrollment practices in Arizona charter schools and proposed solutions.
The Racial Divide of Prosecutions in the Maricopa County Attorney's Office
A report analyzing racial disparities in prosecutions by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
activities · 6 groups
what they do
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Community Legal Education & Outreach 3 activities
- Civil Rights and Liberties EducationProvides educational resources to the public on civil rights and liberties.
- Educational Resources and "Know Your Rights" InformationProvides educational resources on civil rights and liberties, including "Know Your Rights" information and resources specifically for immigrants and their families.
- Provides civil rights education and "Know Your Rights" resourcesOffers educational materials and resources on civil rights and liberties, including targeted "Know Your Rights" information for immigrants and their families.
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Migrant Rights Documentation & Reporting 3 activities
- Conducts research on civil liberties violationsProduces reports documenting civil liberties abuses, including prosecutorial secrecy and racial disparities in Maricopa County, illegal charter school enrollment practices, and Border Patrol confiscation of migrants' belongings.
- Research and ReportingPublishes reports documenting issues such as Border Patrol's confiscation of migrants' belongings, prosecutorial secrecy and racial disparities in the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, and illegal enrollment practices in Arizona charter schools.
- Research and Reporting on Civil Liberties IssuesConducts and publishes reports on various civil liberties issues, such as Border Patrol's practices, prosecutorial secrecy and racial disparities, and exclusionary enrollment practices in charter schools.
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Immigrant Rights Data & Advocacy Tools 3 activities
- Immigrants' Rights Advocacy and ResourcesAdvocates for the rights and dignity of immigrants and their families, including advocating for reforms in immigration law and oversight of DHS. The organization also provides educational resources and maintains an Immigrants' Rights Resource Hub with information and advocacy tools.
- Immigrants' Rights Resource HubMaintains an online resource hub that provides information and advocacy tools related to immigrants' rights.
- Maintains Immigrants' Rights Resource HubOperates an online resource hub offering information and advocacy tools to support immigrants' rights.
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Free Speech Advocacy in Public Education 2 activities
- Advocacy for Civil Rights and LibertiesEngages in legislative lobbying and takes legal cases against government agencies to protect and advance civil rights and liberties, including freedom of speech, religion, voting rights, equal protection, immigrants’ rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and equality in education.
- Advocacy for Civil Rights and LibertiesEngages in advocacy and litigation to protect and advance civil rights and liberties, including freedom of speech, press, religion, voting rights, equal protection, immigrants' rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and equality in education, often by taking cases against government agencies.
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Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Legal Challenges 1 activity
- Advocates for immigration and civil rights reformEngages in advocacy to reform immigration laws, ensure DHS oversight, create pathways for long-term immigrants, and protect fundamental rights including voting, free speech, religion, education, and LGBTQ+ equality.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides legal advocacy and litigation for civil rightsTakes legal action against government agencies to defend constitutional rights, civil liberties, and civil rights.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$2.37M
Contributions & grants$2.37M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$980K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$618K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.96M
Cash$2.04M
Investments$1.77M
Liabilities$73K
Net assets$4.89M
Liquid reserves46.7 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +35.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| VICTORIA LOPEZ-TREMONT | LEGAL & ADVOCACY DIRECTOR | 40 | $112K |
| DEANNA ROBINSON | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $104K |
| JENNIFER ALLEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $81K |
board members · 17
- ABBY JENSEN — GENERAL COUNSEL
- BELEN GONZALEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- CASSIE RAMIREZ BRENEMAN — TREASURER
- DALE BAICH — BOARD MEMBER
- FRANCES BAKER DICKMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- GEOFFREY NAIL — EQUITY OFFICER
- JANELLE WOOD — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER DELGADO — BOARD MEMBER
- LETICIA DE LA VARA — NATIONAL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
- MARK WILLITS — SECRETARY
- MAY LU — PRESIDENT
- MICHELLE GAHEE — BOARD MEMBER
- NADIA MUSTAFA — VICE PRESIDENT
- PAUL UNDERWOOD — BOARD MEMBER
- RAY YBARRA MALDONADO — BOARD MEMBER
- ROICIA BANKS — BOARD MEMBER
- VICKI GUABECA — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 4
who they work with
- ACLU Network — Affiliate of the national ACLU organization.
- ACLU Network — State affiliate of the national ACLU organization.
- ACLU Foundation of Arizona Network — State affiliate of the national ACLU organization operating under a 501(c)(3) structure.
- Kino Border Initiative Partner — Collaborates with immigration attorneys and staff from the Kino Border Initiative in visiting migrant shelters and documenting conditions.