ARIZONA CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING

EIN: 461209940 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Phoenix, AZ

Total Revenue
$553,412
Total Expenses
$517,694
Total Assets
$289,772
Net Assets
$289,772
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
Brandon Quester
Phone
6232523963
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ARIZONA CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $553K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $518K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

AZCIRs investigative journalism holds powerful people and institutions accountable by exposing injustice and systemic inequity.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $553,412
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $553,412

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $431,094
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $517,694
Other Expenses $86,600
TOTAL EXPENSES $517,694

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $553,412 $515,327 +0.1%
Expenses $517,694 $348,261 +0.5%
Net Income $35,718 $167,066 -0.8%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
7
Volunteers
N/A

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
1
$85,000
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
1
$85,000
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Brandon Quester Executive Director and Editor 55.00
Officer Key Emp
$85,000 $0 $85,000
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
2025 $553,412 $517,694 $289,772 $35,718
2024 $515,327 $348,261 $254,130 $167,066
2023 $307,633 $321,659 $87,064 $-14,026
2022 $261,295 $284,002 $101,090 $-22,707
2021 $256,915 $220,432 $123,797 $36,483
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