State of Black Arizona
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The State of Black Arizona leads the production, synthesis, and socialization of actionable data and insights for all Arizonans, focusing on the Black community. We ensure that the factors leading to inequitable outcomes are identified, validated, and brought to the attention of the Black community and civic and community leaders.
- Income
- $571,766
- Spending
- $562,948
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 1.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 22 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $439,099 spent. Through innovative approaches, we amplified Black voices, fostering greater awareness and understanding of our experiences. As the leader in the production, synthesis and socialization of actionable data and insights for all Arizonans with a primary focus on the Black community, we supported our mission by accelerating the development of the Arizona Black Business Database, providing visibility and access for Black entrepreneurs across the state. We launched our maternal health campaign with a goal to enhance awareness and knowledge of Black Maternal and Infant Health in Arizona while continuing our work in 2024 with a White Paper series with videos starting in April.Our African American Leadership Institute in Phoenix and Southern Arizona completed its 12th and 3rd cohort. As we look forward to 2024, the word that encapsulates our vision is "Expansion." Here are some thoughts on our strategic focus for the coming year:Placing a strategic emphasis on building more partnerships in Southern Arizona, with expanded activities around current reports and initiatives.A focused strategy for engaging AALI alumni and creating partnerships that offer continued leadership opportunities.Building the organization's capacity with the addition of talented team members to enhance our collective impact.Accelerating the development of localized data collection to deepen our understanding of the communities we serve.Forecasting the Southwestern regional expansion of The State of Black Arizona organizational model to broaden our influence and impact
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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