Independent Arizona
Independent Arizona envisions an Arizona where political power is used to better Arizona and addresses its most pressing issues.
Independent Arizona at a glance
- Total assets
- $132,940
- +94.0% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $200,972
- -80.0% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $136,560
- -85.4% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Independent Arizona funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $491K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Solutions Arizona Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $446,000 |
| Mormon Women for Ethical Government Riveron, UT | General Support | $17,500 |
| Adrc Action Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Defending Arizona Values Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $7,650 |
| Save Our Schools Tempe, AZ | General Support | $7,500 |
| Great Schools Now Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $132,940 | $200,972 | $136,560 | — | — |
| 2022 | $68,528 | $1,006,096 | $937,568 | $490,650 | 6 |
About Independent Arizona
Based on IRS filings
Independent Arizona is a public charity 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.
Focus Areas
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. Its revenue that year was $201K.
What is Independent Arizona?
Independent Arizona is a public charity 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 31, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023
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