Program areas at Arizona Free Enterprise Club
The organization was active at the legislature on transportation opposing a regional plan that would shift millions in funding from roads and into high cost transit projects. The organization supported efforts to protect our existing election system, referring to the ballot a measure that ensures all political parties are eligible to have their candidates appear on the general election ballot. The organization also worked against net zero energy policies, opposing a plan to ban gas powered cars and gas stoves.
The organization has rapidly grown its grassroots operations to include 14,000 activists from around the state. The grassroots hosted several video calls, meetings, events, lunches and a day at the legislature to educate voters on issues and provide assistance to engage their lawmakers at the legislature. The organization hosted a legislative kickoff event and hosted the Keep AZ Free Summit to promote citizen engagement and activism in Arizona.
The organization opposed efforts to implement ESG energy policies at the corporation commission, producing studies explaining the costs associated with green new deal energy plans. The organization also hosted events and attended meetings to explain how ESG energy policies will likely double energy prices in Arizona. The organization also filed lawsuits to increase election integrity in Arizona, suing in court over the signature verification process used for early voting in Arizona.
Grants made by Arizona Free Enterprise Club
Who funds Arizona Free Enterprise Club
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for Arizona Free Enterprise Club
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,072,978 | $3,376,253 | -68.2% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $40 | $26 | 53.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $23,032 | $24,360 | -5.5% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $1,096,050 | $3,400,639 | -67.8% |
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Data update history
January 11, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Concord Fund December 31, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Better Tomorrow Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofits
Issues
Public policyVoting rights
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyState / local level
General information
- Address
- 1835 E Elliot Rd Suite 102
- Tempe, AZ 85284
- Metro area
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- County
- Maricopa County, AZ
- Website URL
- azfree.org/Â
- Phone
- (602) 385-0757
IRS details
- EIN
- 20-2423383
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2005
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- W20: Government and Public Administration
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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