AZ Liberty Network
Our mission and activities will increase public knowledge and civic participation so that Arizona citizens can effectively engage on political, socail, cultural, and economic issues affecting our state.
AZ Liberty Network at a glance
In short: AZ Liberty Network gave $235K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $78K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $235,000
- +4600.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $78,333
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $621,035
- -11.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who AZ Liberty Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Arizona Freedom Foundation ($200K). Together the top 3 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $235K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $235K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Freedom Foundation Gilbert, AZ | Public Education | $200,000 |
| Strong Communities Foundation of AZ Phoenix, AZ | Public Education | $25,000 |
| Women for Families and Freedom Phoenix, AZ | Public Education | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $621,035 | $1,675,522 | $1,763,589 | $235,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $699,351 | $1,128,180 | $428,829 | $5,000 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About AZ Liberty Network
Based on IRS filings
AZ Liberty Network is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Tempe, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $621K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $235K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
AZ Liberty Network is led by Scot Mussi, Chairman of since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scot Mussi
Chairman of
Chairman of the Board → Chairman of, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Yentes
Secretary of
Secretary of the Board → Secretary of, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Brophy
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darla Gonzalez
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dwight Kadar
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Smith
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about AZ Liberty Network
How much does AZ Liberty Network give each year?
AZ Liberty Network gave $235K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $5K in grants paid.
What is AZ Liberty Network's typical grant size?
AZ Liberty Network's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $78,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does AZ Liberty Network give grants?
AZ Liberty Network gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does AZ Liberty Network give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on AZ Liberty Network's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Education" (3 grants).
How large is AZ Liberty Network?
AZ Liberty Network reported $621K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is AZ Liberty Network?
AZ Liberty Network is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Tempe, AZ. It holds $621K in total assets as of 2024.
What is AZ Liberty Network's EIN?
AZ Liberty Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1954611. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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