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ARIZONA CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 272366780 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE R22 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Medium ($1M-$10M) · empoweraz.org
revenue
$6.0M
expenses
$2.1M
net assets
$4.5M
employees
131
volunteers
11,208
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

EMPOWERING ARIZONAS LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY MEMBERS OF THE LARGE AND DIVERSE LATINO AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES, TO OVERCOME EFFECTS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INJUSTICE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Center for Empowerment (ACE) is a member-led social justice organization focused on empowering undocumented working youth, adults, students, and LGBTQ individuals in Arizona. Through leadership development, civic engagement, and advocacy, ACE aims to advance economic, social, and racial justice while addressing issues such as immigration rights, income equality, and access to education.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Defending Our Democracy
Mobilizes individuals for political consciousness and systemic change through advocacy and direct action.
Empowerment Services
Provides resources and guidance to members navigating the immigration system.
People First Economy
A multi-issue campaign focused on creating an economy that prioritizes people over profit, advocating for workforce empowerment and equitable state budget investments.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Immigration Application Assistance 4 activities
    • DACA Renewal Assistance
      Offers free assistance to individuals in completing DACA renewal packets.
    • Free DACA Renewal Assistance
      Provides free direct assistance to individuals completing DACA renewal applications, including support with packet preparation and submission.
    • Immigration System Navigation Support
      Provides empowerment services, resources, guidance, and tools to members to help them navigate the immigration system.
    • Immigration System Navigation Support
      Offers empowerment services to members by providing resources, guidance, and tools to navigate the immigration system effectively.
  • Farmworker Labor Standards Advocacy 2 activities
    • Grassroots Advocacy Campaigns
      Leads grassroots advocacy campaigns in coalition with organizations like LUCHA, including the successful 2016 campaign for Proposition 206 to secure minimum wage increases and paid sick days.
    • Grassroots Campaign for Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Days
      Led a grassroots campaign in 2016 with LUCHA to pass Prop 206, which resulted in an increase in the minimum wage and paid sick days in Arizona.
  • Podcast and Video Interview Production 2 activities
    • People First Podcast Production
      Produces the "People First Podcast," featuring community leaders discussing the importance of a state budget that invests in communities and advances a "People First Economy."
    • People First Podcast Production
      Produces the "People First Podcast" which features community leaders discussing the importance of a state budget that invests in communities and supports a "People First Economy."
  • Community Health Needs Assessment 1 activity
    • Community Needs Research
      Conducts research through over 2,500 community conversations, listening sessions, and surveys to identify and understand member needs.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Community Education and Resource Provision
      Delivers essential resources and educational programs to communities across Arizona, with a focus on empowering working people since 2009.
    • Community Needs Assessment
      Conducts community conversations, listening sessions, and surveys to understand the needs of its members, having held over 2,500 such engagements.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$6.02M
Contributions & grants$6.02M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.10M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$1.52M
Grants paid out$181K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.07M
Cash$6.07M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.60M
Net assets$4.48M
Liquid reserves34.7 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ALEJANDRA GOMEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 25 $92K
board members · 4
  • ALICIA RUSSELL — SECRETARY
  • JOSHUA ULLIBARRI — DIRECTOR
  • MARTIN HERNANDEZ — DIRECTOR
  • RAQUEL TERAN — PRESIDENT
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • LUCHA Partner — Partners to provide free assistance for DACA renewal applications.
  • LUCHA Partner — Sister organization that co-led a grassroots campaign to pass Prop 206.