Opportunity Arizona is located in Phoenix, AZ. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, 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. Opportunity Arizona 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 12/2022, Opportunity Arizona generated $4.1m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 12/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPPORTUNITY ARIZONA IS AN ISSUE ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO GROW MORE OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR HARD-WORKING ARIZONANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INFORMING ARIZONANS OF POLICY THAT HAS IMPACTED THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND ENGAGING THEM ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITIES TO BETTER IT.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ben Scheel Executive Director Officer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $98,500 |
Ed Hermes Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Josh Zaragoza Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Monica Primente Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Monsoon Studios Advertisement | 12/30/22 | $476,150 |
Change Media Group Advertisement | 12/30/22 | $917,877 |
Live Lab Advertisement | 12/30/22 | $435,888 |
Deliver Strategies Advertisement | 12/30/22 | $252,277 |
Angle Mastagni Mathews Political St Consulting | 12/30/22 | $180,766 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $4,149,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,149,000 |
| 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 | $4,149,000 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $738,323 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $98,500 |
| Other salaries and wages | $36,692 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $577 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,989 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $16,980 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,611 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $172,324 |
| Advertising and promotion | $32,654 |
| Office expenses | $7,902 |
| Information technology | $6,157 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $39 |
| 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 | $9,913 |
| All other expenses | $811,458 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,248,106 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $180,825 |
| 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 | $180,825 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| 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 | $180,825 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $180,825 |
Over the last fiscal year, Opportunity Arizona has awarded $737,000 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHILDREN ACTION ALLIANCE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
ONE ARIZONA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
EMERGING AMERICAN MAJORITIES PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
MOVEMENT ADVANCEMENT PROJECT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
PROGRESS NOW AZ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
INSTITUTO LAB PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |