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Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest

The arizona center for law in the public interest is a non-profit law firm dedicated to ensuring government accountability and protecting the legal rights of arizonans.

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Social Services Phoenix, AZ EIN: 860767692 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest

Ensuring Government Accountability & Protecting Legal Rights of All Arizonans The Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest is a nonprofit law firm that tirelessly defends the civil and legal rights of Arizonans by pursuing cases with enduring social, public health, and environmental impacts statewide. Boldly

Founded
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
R600
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

Mission

The arizona center for law in the public interest is a non-profit law firm dedicated to ensuring government accountability and protecting the legal rights of arizonans.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 69%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 20.26%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 17.3% of total expenses ($162,225 of $939,744).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the peer average (69%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1974, it predates 91% of the social services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 25% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest is a registered social services nonprofit based in Phoenix, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 860767692. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $801K in annual revenue. 124 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 860767692. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest is located in Phoenix, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.

Based on official tax filings, Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest has $801K in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 69% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $801K in annual revenue. The organization has 124 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 69%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Ensuring Government Accountability & Protecting Legal Rights of All Arizonans The Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest is a nonprofit law firm that tirelessly defends the civil and legal rights of Arizonans by pursuing cases with enduring social, public health, and environmental impacts statewide. Boldly Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.

Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 69%. Its annual revenue of $801K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 860767692, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
6

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Jared G K•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Social Services this charity 15,199
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 124 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 124 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1974
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest

What is Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest?
Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Phoenix, United States. Ensuring Government Accountability & Protecting Legal Rights of All Arizonans The Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest is a nonprofit law firm that tirelessly defends the civil and legal rights of Arizonans by pursuing cases with enduring social, public health, and environmental impacts statewide. Boldly
When was Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest founded?
Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest was founded in 1974.
Who leads Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest?
Jared G Keenan serves as Executive Director.
Where is Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest located?
Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, United States.
What is Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest trustworthy?
Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest's registration number?
IRS EIN: 860767692.
What is Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest's website?
http://www.aclpi.org