Progress Arizona
Progress Arizona is an Arizona nonprofit corporation located in phoenix, Arizona. Progress Arizona is an organization founded in 2018 to educate the public about key policy issues using digital organizing and communications.
Progress Arizona at a glance
In short: Progress Arizona gave $475K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $95K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $475,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $95,000
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $458,812
- -44.6% 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 Progress Arizona funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Worker Power Insitute ($200K). Together the top 5 received $475K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 31 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Progress Arizona gives
- Giving grew 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $256K (2021) to $1.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $475K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Worker Power Insitute Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $200,000 |
| Living United by Change Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $100,000 |
| Our Voice Our Vote Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $100,000 |
| Rural Arizona Engagement Coolidge, AZ | General Support | $50,000 |
| Arizona Students Association Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $458,812 | $2,523,584 | $2,901,605 | $475,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $828,841 | $1,102,286 | $733,113 | — | — |
| 2022 | $458,875 | $912,748 | $1,250,115 | $517,000 | 4 |
| 2021 | $799,919 | $516,458 | $975,273 | $256,400 | 10 |
| 2020 | $1,254,534 | $3,938,330 | $3,048,661 | $1,576,574 | 12 |
About Progress Arizona
Based on IRS filings
Progress Arizona is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $459K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $475K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Progress Arizona is led by Ramon Alejandro Alvarez, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ramon Alejandro Alvarez
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$48K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Josselyn Berry
Chairman
Chairman → Chairmain, 2023
Chairmain → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ariel Reyes
Director
Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Belen Sisa
Director
Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alexa-Rio Osaki (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Emily Kirkland (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Elsa O'Callaghan (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $59K, to Ramon Alejandro Alvarez (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Progress Arizona
How much does Progress Arizona give each year?
Progress Arizona gave $475K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Progress Arizona's typical grant size?
Progress Arizona's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $95,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Progress Arizona give grants?
Progress Arizona 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 (4 grants).
Does Progress Arizona give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Progress Arizona's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Progress Arizona's largest grantees?
Progress Arizona's largest 2024 grantees include Worker Power Insitute ($200,000), Living United by Change ($100,000) and Our Voice Our Vote ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Progress Arizona?
Progress Arizona reported $459K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is Progress Arizona?
Progress Arizona is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $459K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Progress Arizona's EIN?
Progress Arizona's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3393572. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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