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.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
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
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
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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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