Independent Arizona

Grantmaker Phoenix, AZ EIN: 88-1229499

Independent Arizona envisions an Arizona where political power is used to better Arizona and addresses its most pressing issues.

Key facts about Independent Arizona

EIN
88-1229499
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2023
Total assets
$132,940

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$133K

+94.0% YoY

Revenue

$201K

-80.0% YoY

Expenses

$137K

-85.4% YoY

About Independent Arizona

Based on IRS filings

Independent Arizona is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $133K in total assets.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

States

Cities

PhoenixRiveronTempe

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K6 grants2022 0 grants2023

In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $491K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2023.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2022 2023
Metric20232022
Total Assets$132,940$68,528
Revenue$200,972$1,006,096
Expenses$136,560$937,568

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Independent Arizona's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Heather Carter

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Hoberg

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "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 Independent Arizona

How large is Independent Arizona?

Independent Arizona reported $133K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $201K.

What is Independent Arizona?

Independent Arizona is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $133K in total assets as of 2023.

Where does Independent Arizona operate?

Independent Arizona has awarded grants in Arizona, Utah.

What is Independent Arizona's EIN?

Independent Arizona's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1229499. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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