Arizona Local Post, operating under the name Arizona Luminaria, is located in Tucson, AZ. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Arizona Luminaria employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arizona Luminaria is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Arizona Luminaria generated $382.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $379.0k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM PUBLIC DISCOURSE AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION IN ARIZONA THROUGH LOCAL, INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOUNDED IN 2021, ARIZONA LOCAL POST SEEKS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM PUBLIC DISCOURSE AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION IN ARIZONA THROUGH LOCAL, INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM. THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES THE NEWS PUBLICATION ARIZONA LUMINARIA AT AZLUMINARIA.ORG. IN 2023 ARIZONA LUMINARIA HAD 147,000 UNIQUE VISITORS AND 4,700 EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS, AND MORE THAN 300 MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION ADDED TWO MORE LOCAL JOURNALISTS TO THE STAFF IN 2023. LUMINARIAS'S IMPACT IS IN EQUITABLE AND FREE ACCESS TO INFORMATION IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ABOUT LOCAL CIVIC ISSUES, WHICH MAKES OUR COMMUNITIES STRONG BY EMPOWERING ALL ARIZONANS TO PARTICIPATE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Irene C Mckisson President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $50,000 |
Veronica Cruz Mercado Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Nicholas Hilton Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Adam Lopez Falk Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Samantha Munsey Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dianna Nanez Executive Editor | Trustee | 40 | $60,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $4,000 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $378,188 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $382,188 |
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 | $382,188 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $110,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $156,407 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $10,249 |
Payroll taxes | $21,410 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,015 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $28,504 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,485 |
Office expenses | $8,222 |
Information technology | $12,055 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $7,794 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,374 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $378,971 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $134,806 |
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 | $134,806 |
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 | $5,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,000 |
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 | $25,617 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $134,806 |