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Childrens Action Alliance Inc

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860594785 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.azchildren.org
revenue
$2.7M
expenses
$2.7M
net assets
$3.8M
employees
23
volunteers
25
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

Childrens Action Alliance, CAA, is an independent voice for Arizona children at the state capitol and in the community.

profile · synthesized from sources

Children’s Action Alliance (CAA) is an advocacy organization focused on improving the well-being of children and families in Arizona. They work at the state capitol and within communities to identify and eliminate barriers to well-being, creating opportunities through partnerships and policy solutions. CAA emphasizes equity, integrity, and community engagement in their efforts.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Engagement
Facilitates community-based organizing to elevate the voices of child advocates across Arizona.
Policy Advocacy
Engages in advocacy efforts to influence state policies affecting children and families in Arizona.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Early Childhood Education Advocacy 4 activities
    • Advocacy for Child Welfare and Economic Stability
      Advocates for strengthening child care accessibility, child welfare prevention and safety, and economic stability supports in communities across the country.
    • Advocacy for child care, child welfare, and economic stability
      Advocates at local and national levels to strengthen child care accessibility, prevent child welfare system involvement, enhance child safety, and expand economic stability supports in cities, towns, and tribal communities.
    • Education Policy Initiatives
      Leads policy initiatives to strengthen early childhood and K–12 education in Arizona, with a focus on prenatal-to-three programs, child care, pre-k, early literacy, school-based health services, and school funding.
    • Policy initiatives for early childhood and K–12 education
      Leads policy advocacy to strengthen early childhood and K–12 education systems in Arizona, with a focus on prenatal-to-three programs, child care, pre-k, early literacy, school-based health services, and equitable school funding.
  • Child and Newborn Health Legislation Advocacy 3 activities
    • Advocacy for sound fiscal policy
      Engages in budget and tax-related advocacy projects to promote equitable and sustainable fiscal policies that support children and families in Arizona.
    • Community organizing in Southern Arizona
      Facilitates community-based organizing in Southern Arizona to amplify the voices of child advocates and advance improvements in children's health, education, and safety.
    • Community-Based Organizing for Child Advocates
      Facilitates community-based organizing efforts to amplify the voices of child advocates in Southern Arizona to improve children's health, education, and safety.
  • Legislative Advocacy for Health and Social Services 2 activities
    • Advocacy for Healthcare Access
      Advocates for expanded access to quality health care in rural and medically underserved areas of Arizona.
    • Advocacy for health care access in underserved areas
      Advocates to expand access to quality health care in rural and medically underserved regions of Arizona through policy and systems change initiatives.
  • Parent & Caregiver Leadership Development 2 activities
    • Changemakers Leadership Development Program
      Operates the Changemakers leadership development training program for Arizona parents of young children, equipping them with tools and information for advocacy.
    • Changemakers leadership development program
      Runs the Changemakers training program that equips Arizona parents of young children with advocacy tools and information to effectively engage in systems change efforts.
  • Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 2 activities
    • Health Care Resource Guide Publication
      Publishes a Health Care Resource Guide to assist low-income and uninsured families in finding healthcare resources.
    • Health Care Resource Guide publication
      Develops and distributes a Health Care Resource Guide to assist low-income and uninsured families in locating accessible healthcare services across Arizona.
  • Youth Foster Care Transition Support 2 activities
    • Opportunity Passport® Program
      Operates the Opportunity Passport® program, a matched savings and financial education program for young people aged 18-25 with foster care experience, providing a $100 seed deposit and matching savings dollar-for-dollar up to $3,000 for approved assets.
    • Opportunity Passport® matched savings program
      Administers the Opportunity Passport® program for young adults aged 18–25 with foster care experience, which includes a $100 seed deposit for opening a savings account and dollar-for-dollar matching of savings up to $3,000 for approved asset purchases such as education, housing, or vehicles.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Fiscal Policy Advocacy
      Advocates for sound fiscal policy through budget and tax-related projects.
    • Publication of Arizona KIDS COUNT Data Book
      Produces and publishes the annual Arizona KIDS COUNT Data Book, a comprehensive resource on statewide data trends related to children's well-being in Arizona.
    • Publishing the Arizona KIDS COUNT Data Book
      Publishes the annual Arizona KIDS COUNT Data Book, which provides statewide data trends and information about children in Arizona.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$2.67M
Contributions & grants$2.50M94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$170K6%
Other revenue$-2K
expenses
Total expenses$2.68M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$1.78M
Grants paid out$88K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.02M
Cash$685K
Investments$2.68M
Liabilities$236K
Net assets$3.78M
Liquid reserves15.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -12.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
David Lujan President and CEO 50 $179K
Kelley Murphy Employee 40 $125K
Damita Curry Employee 40 $123K
Jason Moore Employee 40 $118K
board members · 15
  • Amanda Aguirre — Member
  • Ashley M Anderson — Member
  • Ayensa I Millan — Chair
  • DAngelo S Johnson — Member
  • David Higuera — Member
  • Erica Maxwell — Member
  • H Brinton Milward — Member
  • Jack Gibson — Member
  • Joanie Flatt — Member
  • Joseph Garcia — Secretary
  • Kim Russell — Member
  • Mark Kendall — Treasurer
  • Nora Hannah — Member
  • Thom Reilly — Member
  • Wendy Valenzuela — Vice Chair
relationships · 38

who they work with

  • AHCCCS Government — Focuses on protecting Medicaid (AHCCCS) as a means to ensure children's health care access.
  • Alliance for Early Success Funder — Provided financial support of over $10,000
  • Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers Funder — Provided financial support of over $10,000
  • Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers Partner — Jennifer Burns served as the Senior Director of Government & Media Relations at the Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers.
  • Arizona Center for Economic Progress Partner — Gauri Agarwal is a State Policy Fellow working in partnership with the Arizona Center for Economic Progress at Children’s Action Alliance.
  • Arizona Community Action Association Funder — Provided financial support of over $3,000
  • Arizona Health Care Association Partner — Kyrstyn Paulat held roles at the Arizona Health Care Association.
  • Arizona Public Service Funder — Provided financial support of over $10,000
  • Arizona’s Children Association Funder — Provided financial support of over $500
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Funder — Provided financial support of over $10,000
  • Care1st Health Plan Arizona Funder — Provided financial support of over $3,000
  • Catena Foundation Funder — Provided financial support of over $50,000
  • Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Funder — Provided financial support of over $100,000
  • Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Partner — Gauri Agarwal is a State Policy Fellow with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, working in partnership with the Arizona Center for Economic Progress at Children’s Action Alliance.
  • Community Catalyst Funder — Provided financial support of over $50,000
  • Community Legal Services Partner — Geraldine Miranda previously served as a Senior Paralegal for Community Legal Services.
  • Cover Kids Coalition Coalition — A multi-sectoral partnership focused on improving access to quality, affordable health care for Arizona children.
  • David and Lucile Packard Foundation Funder — Provided financial support of over $100,000
  • DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement Funder — Provided financial support of over $100,000
  • First Things First Funder — Provided financial support of over $10,000
  • Fostering Advocates Arizona Partner — Works to connect young adults leaving foster care with resources and support for transitioning to adulthood.
  • Health Choice Arizona Funder — Provided financial support of over $3,000
  • MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger Funder — Provided financial support of over $50,000
  • MHC Healthcare Partner — Jennifer Burns worked as a Government Relations Consultant with MHC Healthcare.
  • Marana Chamber of Commerce Partner — Jennifer Burns worked as a Government Relations Consultant with the Marana Chamber of Commerce.
  • Marguerite Casey Foundation Funder — Provided financial support of over $100,000
  • Morrison Institute for Public Policy Partner — Kyrstyn Paulat held roles at the Morrison Institute for Public Policy.
  • Partnership for America’s Children Funder — Provided financial support of over $100,000
  • Public Consulting Group Partner — Kyrstyn Paulat worked at Public Consulting Group, supporting efforts to increase funding for school-based health services nationwide.
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Funder — Provided financial support of over $100,000
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