Progressnow Az is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Progressnow AZ 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, Progressnow AZ generated $516.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (63.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $975.3k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Progressnow AZ has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $1,832,974. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROGRESS ARIZONA IS AN ARIZONA NONPROFIT CORPORATION LOCATED IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA. PROGRESS ARIZONA IS AN ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 2018 FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT KEY POLICY ISSUES USING DIGITAL ORGANIZING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2021, WE USED SOCIAL MEDIA, DIGITAL ORGANIZING, EARNED MEDIA, AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS TACTICS TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE ARIZONANS ON KEY PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES, WITH A FOCUS ON VOTING RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY, REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS, LGBTQ RIGHTS, TAXES, AND CLEAN ENERGY, AMONG OTHER TOPICS. WE WORKED WITH DOZENS OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE STATE, APPEARED IN A VARIETY OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS, HAD THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ENGAGE WITH OUR WORK, AND REACHED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ABOUT POLICIES AND TOPICS AFFECTING THEIR LIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Emily Kirkland Executive Director | 40 | $67,261 | |
Josselyn Berry Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Ariel Reyes Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Belen Sisa Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Alexa-Rio Osaki Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Elsa O'callaghan Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $516,458 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $516,458 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $516,458 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $261,400 |
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. | $67,260 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,904 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $235,403 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $31,836 |
Fees for services: Management | $7,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $21,273 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $78,310 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,993 |
Office expenses | $27,477 |
Information technology | $13,905 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,684 |
Travel | $5,024 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $639 |
All other expenses | $14,317 |
Total functional expenses | $975,273 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $799,919 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $799,919 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,200 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,200 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $795,719 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $799,919 |
Over the last fiscal year, Progressnow Az has awarded $256,400 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Tempe, AZ PURPOSE: Community Organizing | $33,000 |
Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: Community Organizing | $30,000 |
Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: Community Organizing | $30,000 |
Coolidge, AZ PURPOSE: Community Organizing | $30,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: Community Organizing | $30,000 |
OUR VOICE OUR VOTE PURPOSE: Community Organizing | $30,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Progressnow Az has recieved totaling $350,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Tides Advocacy San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $50,000 |
Register 2 Vote Austin, TX PURPOSE: Nonpartisan Program Support | $25,000 |
Indivisible Project Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Vote Org Oakland, CA | $7,027,863 | $18,469,832 |
Calmatters Sacramento, CA | $5,920,509 | $9,388,614 |
California Calls Education Fund Los Angeles, CA | $17,392,987 | $14,549,243 |
Californians For Justice Education Fund Inc San Jose, CA | $11,967,169 | $8,892,055 |
Mi Familia Vota Education Fund Phoenix, AZ | $10,944,081 | $6,561,330 |
Votingworks San Francisco, CA | $5,045,508 | $4,033,953 |
Equality Alliance Of San Diego County San Diego, CA | $3,447,034 | $4,885,746 |
One Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $5,672,736 | $5,096,128 |
Western Conservation Action Denver, CO | $3,753,019 | $5,555,123 |
Conservation Colorado Denver, CO | $1,793,599 | $1,975,410 |
Asian Pacific Islander Amer Public Affairs-Comm Education Foundation Sacramento, CA | $1,178,907 | $1,985,979 |
Voteamerica Inc San Francisco, CA | $601,492 | $1,896,508 |