ARIZONA CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ALICIA RUSSELL

Phone

6023889745

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ARIZONA CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT, founded in 2010, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $11.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 71% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $8.6M, a strong 73% operating margin.

Mission

EMPOWERING ARIZONAS LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY MEMBERS OF THE LARGE AND DIVERSE LATINO AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES, TO OVERCOME EFFECTS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INJUSTICE AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES AND BENEFITS FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,003,740 Revenue: $8,916

ACE CONDUCTED NONPARTISAN EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS AT THE ARIZONA STATE LEGISLATURE AND, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PEOPLE FIRST ECONOMY COALITION, HELPED COMMUNITY MEMBERS ACCESS CLEAR INFORMATION ON ISSUES AFFECTING THEM. ACE COMPLETED 218 COMMUNITY EVENTS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EVENTS SUCH AS MONEY TALKS, JEFAS EVENTS, AND LARGE-SCALE FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS TO ENCOURAGE VOTER TURNOUT. ACE ALSO COMPLETED 7,861 VOTER REGISTRATION CARDS DURING OUR VOTER EDUCATION CAMPAIGN, VOTERIA.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,378,483

Program Service Revenue $8,916

Investment Income $484,168

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $11,871,567

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $750,384

Salaries & Benefits $32,311

Fundraising Expenses $145,224

Program Expenses $3,003,740

Other Expenses $2,479,021

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,261,716

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$11,871,567	$6,934,441	+0.7%
Expenses	$3,261,716	$1,093,805	+2.0%
Net Income	$8,609,851	$5,840,636	+0.5%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

225

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$184,204

Total Directors

$32,311

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ALEJANDRA GOMEZ	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	020.00	Officer	$0	$0	$184,204
MONTSERRAT ARREDONDO	DIRECTOR FROM 12/10/24	005.00	Director	$32,311	$0	$32,311
ALICIA RUSSELL	PRESIDENT	005.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTIN HERNANDEZ	DIRECTOR	005.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAQUEL TERAN	DIRECTOR	005.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICARDO ZAMUDIO	DIRECTOR	005.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$11,871,567	$3,261,716	$28,574,241	$8,609,851
2023	$6,934,441	$1,093,805	$19,299,148	$5,840,636
2022	$8,299,840	$2,737,033	$14,980,043	$5,562,807
2021	$4,556,363	$1,166,359	$9,252,994	$3,390,004
2020	$6,015,645	$2,100,717	$6,073,188	$3,914,928
2019	$915,057	$829,620	$1,346,710	$85,437
2018	$1,076,678	$790,839	$845,475	$285,839