Civic Intelligence

Arizona Freedom Foundation

EIN 86-3784512 • 501(c)3 • Gilbert, AZ

Profile

The Foundation's mission is to foster independent journalism and provide the general public with access to news, research and information not covered by traditional corporate media outlets. To that end, the Foundation operates AZ Free News (www.azfreenews.com), an online news site that offers reporting, analysis and occasional commentary on a wide array of local news stories in Arizona. Although some national and international news stories are compiled from reputable third party news sources (such as the Wall Street Journal), the site consists primarily of original local news content generated by journalists and analysts commissioned by the Foundation.

835 W Warner Rd 101-439Gilbert, AZ 85233

azfreedomfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-22%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

67th percentile

8.9%

Faster asset growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

19%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Down

$79,108

Down $59,633 (-43%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $566 (-100%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$79,108

Down $59,067 (-43%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$263,735

Down $31,204 (-11%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$322,802

Up $6,382 (+2.0%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$59,067

Down $37,586 (-175%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth67th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $61,338Liabilities 2021: $4,136Net Assets 2021: $57,2022021Assets 2023: $138,741Liabilities 2023: $566Net Assets 2023: $138,1752023Assets 2024: $79,108Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $79,1082024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$79,108
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$79,108
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth71st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2021: $157,031Expenses 2021: $99,829Net Income 2021: $57,2022021Revenue 2023: $294,939Expenses 2023: $316,420Net Income 2023: -$21,4812023Revenue 2024: $263,735Expenses 2024: $322,802Net Income 2024: -$59,0672024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$263,735
Expenses$322,802
Net Income-$59,067
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$79,108
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$79,108
Revenue
$263,735
Expenses
$322,802
Net income
-$59,067
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.00$0.79$2.64$3.23$0.59
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.39$0.01$1.38$2.95$3.16$0.21
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.04$0.57$1.57$1.00$0.57
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 9, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$263,735
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Foundation's mission is to foster independent journalism and provide the general public with access to news, research and information not covered by traditional corporate media outlets. To that end, the Foundation operates AZ Free News (www.azfreenews.com), an online news site that offers reporting, analysis and occasional commentary on a wide array of local news stories in Arizona. Although some national and international news stories are compiled from reputable third party news sources (such as the Wall Street Journal), the site consists primarily of original local news content generated by journalists and analysts commissioned by the Foundation.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$138,175$79,108▼ $59,067
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$134,683$76,210▼ $58,473
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,058$2,898▼ $1,160
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$138,741$79,108▼ $59,633
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$566--
Total Liabilities$566$0▼ $566
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$138,175$79,108▼ $59,067
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$138,741$79,108▼ $59,633

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$2,898$6,384$9,282
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Eric PorteousExecutive DirectorPT$85,200$85,200

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Scot MussiDirector
Tom PattersonDirector
Vicki VaughnDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$263,735
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$263,735
Change in Net Assets
$-59,067
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$237,602
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$85,200
Total Fundraising Expense$17,755
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$181,045$13,867$8,520$203,432
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$85,200--$85,200
Occupancy$20,678$2,585$2,585$25,848
Advertising--$3,437$3,437
Office Expenses--$2,175$2,175
Depreciation Depletion-$1,160-$1,160
Other Expenses$368$82$135$82
All Other Expenses$62--$62
Total Functional Expenses$287,353$17,694$17,755$322,802
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Arizona Freedom Foundation
EIN
86-3784512
Phone
6022288277
Address
835 W WARNER RD 101-439, GILBERT, AZ 85233

Signing Officer

Name
Eric Porteous
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-06-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Eric Porteous
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Az
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Paul Rambeau & Associates CPAs PC
Address
300 W Clarendon Ave Ste 305, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Preparer
Paul N Rambeau CPA
Phone
6022659688
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