Totals
- Total revenue
- $280,179
- Total expenses
- $257,299
- Contributions and grants received
- $280,179
- Grants paid
- $182,005
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $29,619
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $29,619
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $257,299
- Management and general expenses
- $0
- Fundraising expenses
- $0
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $257,299
Program services were 100.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1a · Federated campaigns
$0
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1b · Membership dues
$0
-
1c · Fundraising events
$0
-
1d · Related organizations
$0
-
1e · Government grants (contributions)
$210,479
-
1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$69,700
-
1g · Noncash contributions included above
$0
-
3 · Investment income
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
5 · Royalties
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
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6a · Gross rents
real property $0 · personal property $0
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6b · Less rental expenses
real property $0 · personal property $0
-
6c · Rental income or loss
real property $0 · personal property $0
-
6d · Net rental income or loss
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory
securities $0 · other assets $0
-
7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses
securities $0 · other assets $0
-
7c · Gain or loss
securities $0 · other assets $0
-
7d · Net gain or loss
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$0
-
8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$0
-
8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$0
-
8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
9a · Gaming: gross income
$0
-
9b · Gaming: direct expenses
$0
-
9c · Net income from gaming
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
10a · Gross sales of inventory
$0
-
10b · Cost of goods sold
$0
-
10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
-
11e · Other revenue, total
$0
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $182,005 · program services $182,005
-
2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $0 · program services $0
-
3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0 · program services $0
-
4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0 · program services $0
-
5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
7 · Other salaries and wages
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
8 · Pension plan contributions
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
9 · Other employee benefits
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
10 · Payroll taxes
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
11a · Fees: management
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
11b · Fees: legal
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
11c · Fees: accounting
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $0 · fundraising $0
-
11f · Fees: investment management
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
11g · Fees: other
total $37,505 · program services $37,505 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
12 · Advertising and promotion
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
13 · Office expenses
total $7,655 · program services $7,655 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
14 · Information technology
total $7,531 · program services $7,531 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
15 · Royalties
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
16 · Occupancy
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
17 · Travel
total $20,894 · program services $20,894 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
20 · Interest
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
23 · Insurance
total $1,709 · program services $1,709 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
-
24e · All other expenses
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $6,173 · end of year $29,619
-
2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
7 · Other notes and loans receivable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
8 · Inventories for sale or use
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $0
-
11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
12 · Investments: other securities
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
13 · Investments: program-related
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
14 · Intangible assets
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
15 · Other assets
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
18 · Grants payable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
21 · Escrow or custodial account liability
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
-
25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $0
-
27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $6,173 · end of year $29,619
-
28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
Empowering Arizona is a non-profit corporation dedicated to transforming lives. Accordingly, we will seek out opportunities in a broad range of sectors as long as they provide us the opportunity to impact lives in a positive manner. We are dedicated change agents seeking to educate, model, and develop and implement strategies that will improve the lives of those we serve.
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The organization received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the Empowering Arizona program to promote climate-smart agricultural practices among the next generation of producers. The program focused on partnering with schools and organizations serving socially disadvantaged communities that lacked the funding, resources, or expertise to implement or expand agricultural education. Through this initiative, the organization supported the launch and enhancement of multiple school- and community-based agricultural programs with an emphasis on conservation and sustainability. These programs provided students with practical experience and education in climate-resilient farming practices, contributing to long-term environmental stewardship and food security. Ther program installed 3 hoop houses.
Expenses $169,919 · Grants $200,375
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This program executed a comprehensive voter engagement plan in collaboration with various partner organizations across different regions and communities in Arizona. The organization supported initiatives focused on nonpartisan voter education, registration, and mobilization. Activities were conducted through multiple modalities, including in-person outreach, digital campaigns, printed materials, and community events, with a focus on underrepresented populations. The goal was to increase civic participation by equipping individuals with knowledge about the voting process and encouraging voter turnout. By leveraging organizations with varying spheres of influence, the program reached diverse populations and helped reduce barriers to civic participation.
Expenses $54,347 · Grants $60,000
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With support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture NRCS and Empowering Arizona, this project aimed to address food insecurity in underserved urban areas by establishing a community garden and greenhouse. The program focused on increasing access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables while also creating green spaces that promote neighborhood beautification and community interaction. This initiative aligned with USDA's urban agriculture priorities and the People's Garden Initiative. The program installed a community garden with a greenhouse. The completed garden now serves as a hub for education, food production, and community engagement.
Expenses $12,086 · Grants $10,014
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Voter education grants
Expenses $8,887 · Grants $8,500
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The organization incurred operational expenses in support of its core programmatic activities. These included costs related to facilities, technology, supplies, and contract services essential for delivering educational content, coordinating community outreach, and supporting participants. Operational spending covered items such as venue rentals, software platforms used for virtual programming, printed materials, and staff travel directly tied to program delivery. These resources enabled the organization to fulfill its mission and extend its reach to a broader audience.
Expenses $12,060
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Cynthia Roberts Davis
CFO
- Total calculated
- $33,951
- From this org
- $33,951
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 20
-
Rossilee Patterson
Executive Director
- Total calculated
- $31,745
- From this org
- $31,745
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 20
-
Cathy Clardy Patterson
CEO
- Total calculated
- $31,113
- From this org
- $31,113
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 20
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 13 May 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.0
- Source object
- 202541359349318004
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