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Nonprofit · EIN 20-2423383

ARIZONA FREE ENTERPRISE CLUB

Tax-exempt · TEMPE, AZ 85284

Financials

$1.1M$1.1M2023$2.6M$2.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ARIZONA FREE ENTERPRISE CLUB by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,560,349$2,574,193-$13,844$312,286$22,019$290,267
December 31, 2023990$1,096,050$1,050,300$45,750$317,675$13,564$304,111
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,534,461
Membership dues
$175,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$40
Net rental income
$25,848
Other revenue
$25,848

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$100,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$413,407
Other salaries and wages
$245,383
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$772,134
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$110,712
Accounting fees
$9,039
Occupancy
$68,212
Travel
$5,564
Depreciation
$3,890
Program services (functional)
$2,377,407
Management and general (functional)
$157,813
Fundraising (functional)
$38,973

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$317,675
Total assets, end of year
$312,286
Total liabilities, end of year
$22,019
Net assets, end of year
$290,267
Land, buildings and equipment
$11,262
Gross receipts
$2,560,349
Employees
5
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
AZ

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SCOT MUSSIPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$301,707$15,085
AIMEE YENTESVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
40$111,700$5,585
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SCOT MUSSIPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$200,000$10,000
AIMEE YENTESVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
30$121,700$6,085

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1835 E ELLIOT RD STE 102, TEMPE, AZ 85284-1747
In care of
% GIBSON & CO CPA
Signed the 990
SCOT MUSSI, President
Phone
(602) 385-0757
Return prepared by
Paul Rambeau & Associates CPAs PC

Mission

The Mission of the Organization is to advance policies that promote economic freedom and a strong and vibrant Arizona economy.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The organization was active in supporting and opposing several ballot initiatives. The organization worked to defeat the passage of Proposition 140, which would have established ranked choice voting and jungle primaries in Arizona. The organization supported measures that reformed Arizonas ballot initiative process. The organization opposed a minimum wage ballot measure in the city of Glendale. The organization also distributed ballot measure voting guides, providing recommendations on nearly a dozen different propositions that were on the ballot.
    Expenses $1,249,505 · grants $100,000
  • The organization was active at the legislature on several proposed ballot measures, including measures that would allow the state to conduct its own census to exclude non-US citizens from being counted, prohibit any governmental entity from enacting a vehicle mileage tax, and prohibit the use of diversity, equity and inclusion programs at all public universities. The organization supported efforts to eliminate unconstitutional corporate subsidies and opposed efforts to create new taxing districts to benefit private hotels. The organization also worked against net zero energy policies and promoted the development of baseload power sources.
    Expenses $634,166
  • The organization launched a Dont CA my AZ education campaign, which provided information to citizens throughout Arizona about the dangers of California policies being implemented in Arizona. The organization grew its grassroots operations to 15,000 activists from around the state. The organization hosted several video calls, meetings, events, lunches and a day at the legislature to educate voters on issues and provide assistance to engage their lawmakers at the legislature. The organization hosted a legislative kickoff event and hosted the Keep AZ Free Summit to promote citizen engagement and activism in Arizona. The organization engaged at the Corporation Commission, urging for the adoption of reforms to eliminate ESG and to eliminate the climate commitments adopted by Arizonas public utilities.
    Expenses $493,736

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-2423383
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2006
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$312,286
Income (IRS master file)
$2,560,349

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,560,349$2,574,193$312,286IRS
990December 2023$1,096,050$1,050,300$317,675XML
990December 2022$3,400,639$3,374,508$272,170IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-2423383).

Questions about ARIZONA FREE ENTERPRISE CLUB

What is the EIN of ARIZONA FREE ENTERPRISE CLUB?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ARIZONA FREE ENTERPRISE CLUB is 20-2423383.
Is ARIZONA FREE ENTERPRISE CLUB tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2006.
Are donations to ARIZONA FREE ENTERPRISE CLUB tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does ARIZONA FREE ENTERPRISE CLUB file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ARIZONA FREE ENTERPRISE CLUB due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ARIZONA FREE ENTERPRISE CLUB last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of ARIZONA FREE ENTERPRISE CLUB?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 2 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $301,707 (SCOT MUSSI, President).
How much revenue does ARIZONA FREE ENTERPRISE CLUB have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,560,349, expenses of $2,574,193 and total assets of $312,286 at year end.

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