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ARIZONA PROBATION OFFICERS

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860970658 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE J40 · Employment · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.azpoa.com
revenue
$341K
expenses
$324K
net assets
$172K
employees
8
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

AZPOA IS A UNITED PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROBATION EMPLOYEES ASSEMBLED TO PROVIDE REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY FOR FAIR COMPENSATION AND IMPROVED WORK CONDITIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

ARIZONA PROBATION OFFICERS (AZPOA) is a professional association for probation employees in Arizona. It advocates for fair compensation, improved work conditions, and a safe environment for its members. AZPOA also provides legal protection, benefits, and supports charitable initiatives related to law enforcement and public safety.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

AZPOA Foundation
The charitable arm of AZPOA, a 501(c)(3) organization, that supports other non-profits like The 100 Club of AZ, Fairy Godmothers, the National Law Enforcement Museum and Memorial Fund, and Dress for Success.
College Scholarships
Offers college scholarships for eligible children and grandchildren of officer members.
Death Benefit
Provides a death benefit for active general member survivors ($1,500) and active retired member survivors ($500).
Legal Protection
Provides comprehensive legal protection for members through affiliation with CLEAA.
Lobbying and Advocacy
Engages an experienced lobbyist to represent members' present and future interests regarding fair compensation, improved work conditions, and legislative changes.
Wills for Heroes
Offers participation in a no-cost Wills for Heroes program.
activities · 8 clusters

what they do

  • Free Estate Planning for First Responders 4 activities
    • Legal and estate planning support for members
      Facilitates member participation in the no-cost Wills for Heroes program, providing access to essential estate planning services.
    • Legal support through Wills for Heroes program
      Facilitates member participation in the no-cost Wills for Heroes program, providing estate planning services to law enforcement officers.
    • Partnership development for member support services
      Established a partnership to deliver the Wills for Heroes program, expanding access to legal services for law enforcement members.
    • Wills for Heroes program facilitation
      Facilitates member access to the no-cost Wills for Heroes program, which provides estate planning services to law enforcement personnel; established through a formal partnership.
  • Volunteer-Driven Affordable Home Construction 3 activities
    • Community service and housing projects
      Participated in a Habitat for Humanity project to build a home for a family, engaging in community outreach and volunteer efforts.
    • Community service and outreach
      Participates in community-building projects such as Habitat for Humanity home construction to support families and strengthen community ties.
    • Community service and outreach projects
      Engages in community-building initiatives such as participating in Habitat for Humanity projects to construct homes for families in need.
  • Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & Raffles 3 activities
    • Financial contribution to law enforcement initiatives
      Pledged $25,000 to the Thin Blue Line project to support the development of the National Law Enforcement Museum.
    • Financial contributions to law enforcement causes
      Pledged $25,000 to the Thin Blue Line project to support the construction of the National Law Enforcement Museum.
    • Financial support for law enforcement memorial projects
      Pledged $25,000 to the Thin Blue Line project to fund the construction of the National Law Enforcement Museum.
  • Insurance and Discounted Financial Services for Members 3 activities
    • Member benefits and discounts
      Offers exclusive discounts on products and services, as well as branded merchandise including apparel collaborations, to enhance member value and organizational affiliation.
    • Member discount programs
      Provides exclusive discounts on various products and services to AZPOA members as a membership benefit.
    • Member discounts and exclusive merchandise
      Provides members with exclusive discounts on various products and services, as well as access to branded apparel through standalone and collaborative lines like State 48/AZPOA.
  • Targeted Educational Scholarships 2 activities
    • College scholarship program for members' families
      Provides college scholarships to children and grandchildren of eligible probation officer members.
    • Dependent college scholarship program
      Offers college scholarships to children and grandchildren of eligible probation officer members to support educational attainment.
  • Union Member Death Benefits 2 activities
    • Death benefit program for members' survivors
      Offers a $1,500 death benefit for survivors of active general members and a $500 benefit for survivors of active retired members.
    • Member financial support programs
      Provides a $1,500 death benefit for survivors of active general members and a $500 death benefit for survivors of active retired members.
  • Branded Apparel and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Member-exclusive merchandise and apparel
      Offers exclusive branded merchandise, including AZPOA apparel and collaborative State 48/AZPOA apparel lines.
  • Uncategorized 11 activities
    • Advocacy for probation employee compensation and benefits
      Provides representation and advocacy for probation employees to improve compensation, work conditions, and secure legislative benefits, including support for SB1396 to increase pension benefits for surviving spouses and children.
    • Advocacy for probation employee compensation and work conditions
      Provides representation and advocacy to improve compensation, benefits, and working conditions for probation employees across Arizona.
    • Advocacy for probation employee compensation and work conditions
      Provides representation and advocacy for probation employees to improve compensation, benefits, and working conditions.
    • College scholarships for members' families
      Offers college scholarships to children and grandchildren of eligible probation officer members to support educational attainment.
    • Community service projects
      Participates in community-building initiatives such as Habitat for Humanity home construction projects to support families in need.
    • Legislative advocacy for pension benefits reform
      Initiated and supported the passage of SB1396 to increase pension benefits for surviving spouses and children of probation officer members.
    • Legislative advocacy for pension reform
      Initiated and supported the passage of SB1396 to increase pension benefits for surviving spouses and children of probation officer members.
    • Member discounts and exclusive merchandise
      Offers exclusive AZPOA-branded apparel and collaborative merchandise with State 48, along with discounts on various products and services for members.
    • Member financial and family support programs
      Offers college scholarships for children and grandchildren of eligible officer members, as well as death benefits of $1,500 for survivors of active general members and $500 for survivors of active retired members.
    • Member financial support and benefits
      Provides a $1,500 death benefit for survivors of active general members and a $500 death benefit for survivors of active retired members.
    • Wills for Heroes program facilitation
      Facilitates member access to the no-cost Wills for Heroes program, which provides estate planning services to law enforcement officers; established through a formal partnership.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$341K
Contributions & grants$341K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$650%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$324K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$46K
Grants paid out$12K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$172K
Cash$171K
Investments$0
Liabilities$155
Net assets$172K
Liquid reserves6.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -2.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOHN HEROLD VICE PRESIDE 2 $7K
STAN RYKOWSKI DIRECTOR 5 $7K
JOE COPPOLA TREASURER 10 $7K
BRIAN ARMBRUSTER PRESIDENT 10 $6K
ELIZABETH STREETER SECRETARY 3 $6K
JOHN STAIR EXECUTIVE V/ 5 $6K
RYAN SAWYER DIRECTOR $2K
JASON HATHCOCK DIRECTOR $1K
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • APA Network — Affiliated with APA, which is part of the largest combined law enforcement organizing groups in Arizona.
  • CLEAA Network — Affiliated with CLEAA.
  • CLEAA Partner — Collaborates on various initiatives and leadership roles.
  • Dress for Success Partner — Supports Dress for Success through its charitable foundation.
  • Fairy Godmothers Partner — Supports Fairy Godmothers through its charitable foundation.
  • Habitat for Humanity Partner — Partnered to build homes for families in need.
  • House of Heroes Arizona Partner — Supports House of Heroes Arizona through its charitable foundation.
  • National Law Enforcement Museum and Memorial Fund Partner — Supports the National Law Enforcement Museum and Memorial Fund through its charitable foundation.
  • PLEA Partner — Collaborated on the Shop With A Cop program.
  • State 48 Partner — Collaborates with State 48 on apparel offerings.
  • The 100 Club of AZ Partner — Supports The 100 Club of AZ through its charitable foundation.
  • The 100 Club of Arizona Partner — Offers scholarship opportunities in partnership with AZPOA.
  • Verizon Corporate Plan Partner — Offers a members-only corporate plan through Verizon.