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Arizona Trial Lawyers Association

EIN 86-0291542 · Phoenix, AZ

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PRESERVE, PROTECT AND PROMOTE A FAIR AND EFFECTIVE JUSTICE SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ARIZONA FAMILIES. EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT CONSUMER AND CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES. SUPPORT THE ETHICAL EFFORTS OF LAWYERS TO HELP ANY PERSON WHO IS INJURED BY THE MISCONDUCT OR NEGLIGENCE OF OTHERS TO OBTAIN JUSTICE IN THE COURTS OF ARIZONA, AND UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND ARIZONA.

Income
$783,529
Spending
$837,929
Employees
3
Volunteers
56
Highest pay
$179,809, executive director

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

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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. THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS SEMINAR AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS FOR INSTRUCTION IN SECTIONS OF THE LAW DEALING WITH PERSONAL INJURY COURT CASES AND LEGISLATION. THESE SEMINARS QUALIFY FOR CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CREDITS.
  2. STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS ARE MONITORED AND MEMBERS ARE ADVISED OF PENDING AND ENACTED LEGISLATION AFFECTING THE PERSONAL INJURY LEGAL PROCESS.
  3. NEWSLETTERS AND PAMPHLETS PUBLISHED BY THE ASSOCIATION ADVISE MEMBERS OF COURT CASES AND LEGISLATION PERTINENT TO THE PRACTICE OF SPECIALIZED AREAS IN THE LAW.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    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? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 October 1981.

    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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