Arizona Free Enterprise Club
- Assets
- $317.7k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Tempe, AZ
- Founding
- 07/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 20-2423383
Organization Overview
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 12/2023, Arizona Free Enterprise Club employed 5 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 12/2023, Arizona Free Enterprise Club generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.0% per year over the past 6 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
2023
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 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 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.
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scot Mussi President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $200,000 |
Aimee Yentes Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $121,700 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Paton & Associates Consulting | 12/30/22 | $161,250 |
Statecraft Pllc Legal | 12/30/22 | $151,788 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $225,000 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $847,978 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,072,978 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $40 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $23,032 |
| 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 | $1,096,050 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,000 |
| 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. | $321,700 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,405 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $175,625 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,085 |
| Other employee benefits | $35,043 |
| Payroll taxes | $39,914 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $20,714 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,408 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $179,989 |
| Advertising and promotion | $802 |
| Office expenses | $3,658 |
| Information technology | $1,870 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $60,768 |
| Travel | $4,584 |
| 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 | $4,834 |
| Insurance | $424 |
| All other expenses | $77,576 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,050,300 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $204,759 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,830 |
| 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 | $12,086 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $317,675 |
| 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 | $13,564 |
| Total liabilities | $13,564 |
| 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 | $304,111 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $317,675 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Arizona Free Enterprise Club has awarded $45,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
US WOMEN OF ACTION PURPOSE: ASSIST WITH GENERAL EDUC. PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
CONCORD FUND PURPOSE: PROMOTING ELECTION INTEGRITY REFORM | $20,000 |