named programs · 8 · from sources
what they call their work
Book Banning Awareness
Addresses the issue of book banning in schools and libraries through events and discussions, providing perspectives from experts and advocating for intellectual freedom.
Civic Engagement
Engages in community shaping through voting, learning about issues, participating in respectful dialogue, and volunteering.
Educational Films and Discussions
Facilitates films depicting LGBTQIA+ issues with presentations, panel discussions, and question/answer sessions to enhance awareness and understanding of marginalized and minority populations.
Health and Aging Initiatives
Addresses discrimination in healthcare for the LGBTQIA+ community and supports the lives of aging communities. Plans a healthcare summit to improve services for local and regional communities.
Non-discrimination Initiatives
Advances same-sex and interracial marriage, equal opportunity housing, workplace equality, and equal treatment for LGBTQIA+ individuals in Arizona. Provides opportunities for community members to gather and advocate for basic human rights.
Scholarship Program
Partners with PFLAG of Sedona and the Verde Valley to provide college scholarships to deserving LGBTQIA+ and Ally students.
Transgender Issues Advocacy
Advocates for transgender individuals in Arizona, ensuring understanding and inclusion. Holds an annual Transgender Day of Remembrance to raise awareness about violence against transgender people and remember those lost.
Youth and Education Support
Supports organizations addressing the needs of LGBTQIA+ youth, provides resources and referrals, donates to local schools, food banks, and shelters, and partners with PFLAG to offer scholarships to LGBTQIA+ students.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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LGBTQ+ Pride Festivals & Events 6 activities
- Community Education and Awareness on LGBTQIA+ IssuesFacilitates films, presentations, and panel discussions on LGBTQIA+ issues and organizes an annual Transgender Day of Remembrance to raise awareness about violence against transgender individuals.
- Hosts educational events on LGBTQIA+ issuesOrganizes film screenings, panel discussions, and presentations focused on LGBTQIA+ topics to promote awareness and education within the community.
- Hosts educational film screenings and panel discussions on LGBTQIA+ issuesOrganizes film presentations and panel discussions focused on LGBTQIA+ topics to promote education, dialogue, and community awareness.
- Organizes annual Transgender Day of RemembranceHolds a yearly event to honor victims of anti-transgender violence and raise public awareness about ongoing violence faced by transgender individuals.
- Organizes annual Transgender Day of RemembranceHolds a yearly event to honor victims of anti-transgender violence and raise public awareness about ongoing violence against transgender individuals.
- Organizes educational and awareness events on LGBTQIA+ issuesHosts film screenings, panel discussions, and annual commemorations such as the Transgender Day of Remembrance to educate the public and raise awareness about LGBTQIA+ experiences and violence against transgender individuals.
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LGBTQ+ Educational and Capacity-Building Support 4 activities
- Administers college scholarships through partnership with PFLAGCollaborates with PFLAG of Sedona and the Verde Valley to fund and provide college scholarships for LGBTQIA+ and other deserving youth applicants.
- Administers educational scholarships and funds youth programsPartners with PFLAG of Sedona and the Verde Valley to provide college scholarships to LGBTQIA+ and other deserving students; has donated $2,000 directly to the PFLAG Scholarship Fund and $500 in support of youth scholarship initiatives.
- Partners to provide college scholarships for LGBTQ+ and other youthCollaborates with PFLAG of Sedona and the Verde Valley to fund college scholarships for deserving applicants, including targeted support for LGBTQIA+ students through donations such as $2,000 to the PFLAG Scholarship Fund.
- Scholarship Support for LGBTQIA+ StudentsProvides financial support to PFLAG of Sedona and the Verde Valley to offer college scholarships to LGBTQIA+ students.
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LGBTQ+ Legislative Advocacy & Voter Engagement 4 activities
- Advocacy for LGBTQ+ RightsPublishes legislative reports and tracks specific bills, such as SCR1006, that impact LGBTQ+ rights in Arizona. Provides resources for civic engagement, including contact information for elected officials.
- Produces legislative monitoring and advocacy reportsPublishes detailed legislative reports that track bill statuses, gubernatorial actions such as vetoes, and analyze implications for LGBTQ+ communities, including coverage of specific bills like SCR1006 described as targeting transgender rights.
- Produces legislative monitoring and advocacy reportsPublishes detailed legislative reports that track bill statuses, gubernatorial actions such as vetoes, and analyze implications for LGBTQ+ communities, including coverage of specific bills like SCR1006 described as targeting transgender rights.
- Produces legislative monitoring reports on LGBTQ+ rights billspublishes legislative reports tracking bill statuses and gubernatorial actions, including analysis of bills like SCR1006, described as a "bathroom ban" and "pronoun ban" impacting LGBTQ+ communities.
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Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 4 activities
- Community Donations and SupportDonates funds and resources to local organizations, including PPE to schools, food banks, and shelters, and financial contributions to food banks and the Verde Valley Sanctuary. Also supports student participation in the Montessori Model United Nations.
- Provides financial and material donations to community organizationsSupports local food banks, schools, shelters, and advocacy groups through direct donations, including $10,000 to send students to the Montessori Model United Nations, $1,000 gifts to food banks and the Verde Valley Sanctuary, and PPE distributed during the pandemic.
- Provides financial and material donations to community organizationsSupports local food banks, shelters, schools, and advocacy groups through direct donations, including $10,000 for student travel to the Montessori Model UN, recurring $1,000 gifts to food banks and the Verde Valley Sanctuary, and PPE distribution during the pandemic.
- Provides financial and material donations to community organizationsDonates funds and supplies to local nonprofits, including $10,000 to send students to the Montessori Model United Nations, $500 and $2,000 contributions to PFLAG scholarships, recurring $1,000 donations to food banks and the Verde Valley Sanctuary, and PPE distributed to schools, food banks, and shelters during the pandemic.
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Nonpartisan Voter Information Tools 3 activities
- Provides civic engagement resources and toolsOffers downloadable contact information for elected officials and a civic engagement resource guide to support public participation in advocacy and policy processes.
- Provides civic engagement resources and toolsOffers downloadable contact information for elected officials and a civic engagement resource guide to support public participation in advocacy and policy processes.
- Provides civic engagement resources for contacting elected officialsOffers downloadable contact information for elected officials and a civic engagement resource guide to support public participation in governance.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$27K98%
Program service revenue$3891%
Investment income$7303%
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expenses
Total expenses$14K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$137K
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Liabilities—
Net assets$137K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -53.7%
relationships · 32
who they work with
- ASU First Amendment Clinic Sandra Day O’Connor School of law Partner — Lists as a legal resource.
- American Civil Liberties Union Partner — Lists as a legal resource.
- Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Facilitated the formation of Unify Sedona and its four pillars.
- Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Growing an endowment to provide resources for youth.
- Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Tracey McConnell, Executive Director, served as Regional Philanthropic Advisor at the Arizona Community Foundation.
- Arizona State University’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management Partner — Tracey McConnell, Executive Director, played a key role with Arizona State University’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management.
- Creative Capacities LLC Partner — Tracey McConnell, Executive Director, served as a Nonprofit Consultant at Creative Capacities LLC.
- Human Rights Campaign Partner — Lists as a legal resource.
- League of Women Voters of the Greater Verde Valley Partner — Marie Helt, Interim Secretary, has served on the board of the League of Women Voters of the Greater Verde Valley.
- Mental Health America Partner — Lists as a health resource for BIPOC Mental Health.
- Northern Arizona Restorative Justice Partner — Jan Montgomery, President, is a founding member of Northern Arizona Restorative Justice. Barry Maketansky, Vice President, is a founding member and board advisor for Northern Arizona Restorative Justice.
- Northland Cares Partner — Lists as a health resource.
- One n Ten Partner — Lists as a youth resource.
- PFLAG Partner — Lists as a youth resource.
- PFLAG of Sedona and the Verde Valley Partner — Partners to provide college scholarships to deserving applicants.
- PFLAG of Sedona/Verde Valley Partner — Partnered to provide scholarships to deserving youth.
- SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline Partner — Provides a helpline for LGBTQ+ elders and the Trans and Gender Nonconforming Community.
- Sedona Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborated on the Strategies for Success Program.
- Sedona International Film Festival Partner — Barry Maketansky, Vice President, serves on the board of the Sedona International Film Festival. Samyo Shannon, Board Member, has worked on decor for the Sedona International Film Festival.
- Sedona International Film Festival Partner — Co-sponsors events during the Sedona International Film Festival.
- Sedona International Film Festival Partner — Collaborated on events and performances to promote LGBTQIA+ awareness.
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul Partner — Tracey McConnell, Executive Director, played a key role with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
- Southern Poverty Law Center Partner — Lists as a legal resource.
- Suicide Prevention Resource Center Partner — Lists as a health resource.
- The Trevor Project Partner — Lists as a youth resource.
- Trans Lifeline Partner — Provides a support hotline for the Trans and Gender Nonconforming Community.
- Transgender Law Center Partner — Lists as a legal resource.
- Trevor Lifeline Partner — Provides a helpline for LGBTQ+ youth.
- University Women of Sedona Partner — Marie Helt, Interim Secretary, has served on the board of University Women of Sedona.
- Verde Valley Caregivers Partner — Samyo Shannon, Board Member, has worked on decor for Verde Valley Caregivers.
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