Arizona Free Enterprise Club is located in Tempe, AZ. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Arizona Free Enterprise Club employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arizona Free Enterprise Club is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Arizona Free Enterprise Club generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ADVANCE POLICIES THAT PROMOTE ECONOMIC FREEDOM AND A STRONG AND VIBRANT ARIZONA ECONOMY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION WAS ACTIVE AT THE LEGISLATURE ON PROMOTING SUBSTANTIAL INCOME TAX CUTS, WHICH RESULTED IN THE PASSAGE OF A 2.5% FLAT INCOME TAX, AN ALTERNATIVE SMALL BUSINESS TAX AND AN AGGREGATE MAX TAX LIMIT THAT CAN BE ASSESSED AGAINST TAXPAYERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROMOTED ELECTION INTEGRITY REFORM AND SUPPORTED PROTECTIONS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS AND INDIVIDUALS AGAINST FUTURE COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ALSO VERY ACTIVE IN OPPOSING SPECIAL INTEREST GIVEAWAYS AND CORPORATE WELFARE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROMOTED PROTECTIONS AGAINST GREEN NEW DEAL ENERGY MANDATES AT THE LEGISLATURE AND CORPORATION COMMISSION.
THE ORGANIZATION RAPIDLY EXPANDED OUR GRASSROOTS OPERATIONS, GROWING TO OVER 8,000 ACTIVISTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE GRASSROOTS HOSTED SEVERAL ZOOM CALLS, EVENTS AND LUNCHES TO EDUCATE VOTERS ON THE ISSUES AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO ENGAGE THEIR LAWMAKERS AT THE LEGISLATURE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTED ITS FIRST KEEP AZ FREE SUMMIT TO PROMOTE CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT AND ACTIVISM IN ARIZONA.
THE ORGANIZATION LAUNCHED AN EFFORT TO ESTABLISH UNIVERSAL VOTER ID REQUIREMENTS IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA THROUGH A VOTER INITIATIVE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO WORKED TO DEFEAT THREE BALLOT REFERENDUMS ATTEMPTING TO REPEAL THE TAX CUT PACKAGE PASSED AT THE LEGISLATURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Scot Mussi President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $196,000 |
Aimee Yentes Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $97,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $150,000 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $993,461 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,143,461 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $9 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $8,000 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,151,470 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $50,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $293,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,300 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $77,490 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,400 |
Other employee benefits | $13,167 |
Payroll taxes | $29,326 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $65,247 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,960 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,258 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,425 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $2,092 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $33,491 |
Travel | $15,755 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,949 |
Insurance | $1,023 |
All other expenses | $135,067 |
Total functional expenses | $1,077,518 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $127,106 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,765 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,688 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $251,559 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $19,329 |
Total liabilities | $19,329 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $232,230 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $251,559 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Arizona Free Enterprise Club has recieved totaling $102,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Federation For Children Inc Columbia, MD PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN AZ | $77,500 |
Coalition For Public Safety Washington, DC PURPOSE: Support of criminal justice reform work | $25,000 |
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