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Phoenix Zones Initiative

EIN 84-2337171 · Albuquerque, NM

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PHOENIX ZONES INITIATIVE PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE RIGHTS, HEALTH, AND WELLBEING OF PEOPLE AND ANIMALS. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND COLLABORATION TO PROMOTE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TREATEMENT, HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF PEOPLE AND ANIMALS.

Income
$98,420
Spending
$55,496
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
62.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
0
Volunteers
7

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 62.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $31,116 spent. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: PHOENIX ZONES INITIATIVE PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES INCLUDING CHILD PROTECTION, ANIMAL PROTECTION, AND THE LINKS BETWEEN THE RIGHTS, HEALTH, AND WELLBEING OF VULNERABLE PEOPLE, ANIMALS, AND THE PLANET. PHOENIX ZONES INITIATIVE ALSO PARTNERS WITH INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS SECTORS INCLUDING MEDICINE, PUBLIC HEALTH,THE SCIENCES, LAW, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, MEDIA, AND EDUCATION TO PROMOTE GREATER PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AROUND THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE RIGHTS, HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF PEOPLE, ANIMALS, AND THE PLANET.
  2. $500 spent. POLICY AND ADVOCACY: PHOENIX ZONES INITIATIVE PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT ARE SOCIALLY, ENVIRONMENTALLY, AND ECONIMICALLY JUST.
  3. $14,612 spent. RESEARCH AND EVALUTATION: PHOENIX ZONES INITIATIVE CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND EVALUTAION ACTIVITIES TO IDENTIFY COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTIONS THAT PROMOTE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE INTERCONNECTED TREATMENT, HEALTH, AND WELLBEING OF PEOPLE AND ANIMALS IN SOCIETY. PHOENIX ZONES INITIATIVES RESEARCH ACTIVITIES PRIORITIZE EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS THAT PROTECT VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, INCLUDING CHILDREN AND ANIMALS, THROUGH CHANGES IN PUBLIC POLICY, ECONOMIC POLICY, AND COMMUNITY-BASED REFORM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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