Center for Arizona Policy 
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Summary
CAP is a nonprofit advocacy group whose mission is to promote and defend the foundational values of life, marriage and family and religious freedom.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Center for Arizona Policy
PO Box 32428
Phoenix, AZ 85064-2428
Website: azpolicy.org
Phone: (602) 424-2525
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 860618922
CEO/President: Cathi Herrod
Chairman: Greg Fraley
Board size: 16
Founder: Len Munsil
Ruling year: 1989
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1999
Purpose
Center for Arizona Policy (CAP) has established itself as one of the nation's premier public policy organizations, advocating so Arizona families can thrive.
Mission statement
Center for Arizona Policy (CAP) is a nonprofit advocacy group whose mission is to promote and defend the foundational values of life, marriage and family, and religious freedom.
Statement of faith
We believe the Bible alone (the 66 books of the Old and New Testament) to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God, without error in the original manuscripts. The Bible is our source of religious authority for matters of faith and conduct.
We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
We believe that all human beings are lost and sinful by nature. We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful people, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. Justification is by faith alone, in Christ alone, and is not based on any human works or doctrine.
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. The true Church is the body of Christ of which He is the head.
We believe the term "marriage" has only one meaning; the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. (Gen 2:18-25) We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other. (1 Cor 6:18; 7:2-5; Heb 13:4). We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman.
We believe the differences between male and female, including biological differences, are divinely ordained, integral to God's design for self-conception as male or female, and meant for human good. Therefore, the rejection of one's biological sex and adoption of a transgender self-conception is inconsistent with God's holy purposes in creation and a departure from Christian faithfulness and witness.
We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect and value all human life. (Ps 139.)
The Statement of Faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all we believe. For purposes of the Center for Arizona Policy statement of faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, our Board of Directors is the final interpretative authority on the Bible's meaning and application.
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1091 of 1110 | 108 of 111 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1040 of 1111 | 97 of 111 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1065 of 1111 | 104 of 111 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 893 of 1110 | 88 of 111 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 15% | 10% | 13% | 10% | 16% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 16% | 11% | 13% | 10% | 16% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 91% | 109% | 110% | 101% | 100% | 95% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 7% | 18% | 11% | 23% | 16% | 18% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 9% | -9% | -10% | -1% | 0% | 5% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 62% | 73% | 53% | 66% | 62% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 100% | 87% | 94% | 55% | 66% | 84% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 82% | 54% | 68% | 29% | 44% | 52% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 0% | 13% | 6% | 45% | 34% | 16% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 0% | 9% | 4% | 44% | 52% | 33% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 20% | 16% | 23% | 19% | 20% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.94 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.36 | 1.01 | 1.68 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.76 | 1.76 | 1.76 | 1.56 | 1.01 | 1.02 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.96 | 0.73 | 0.74 | 0.55 | 1.02 | 1.72 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 15.15 | 53.66 | 20.48 | 53.65 | 121.64 | 38.74 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.79 | 16.07 | 15.41 | 21.27 | 11.71 | 6.81 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 11% | 31% | 34% | 35% | 3% | 7% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 29% | 31% | 34% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 84% | 167% | 156% | 183% | 97% | 55% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $3,744,323 | $3,596,028 | $3,951,226 | $2,150,514 | $1,082,396 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $55,048 | $72,805 | $62,575 | $154,698 | $52,103 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $3,799,371 | $3,668,833 | $4,013,801 | $2,305,212 | $1,134,499 |
| Long-term investments | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $22 |
| Fixed assets | $2,860,841 | $2,742,772 | $2,224,026 | $14,425 | $17,215 |
| Other long-term assets | $22,909 | $31,009 | $8,100 | $8,100 | $8,100 |
| Total long-term assets | $2,883,775 | $2,773,806 | $2,232,151 | $22,550 | $25,337 |
| Total assets | $6,683,146 | $6,442,639 | $6,245,952 | $2,327,762 | $1,159,836 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $70,805 | $179,138 | $74,816 | $18,951 | $29,282 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $70,805 | $179,138 | $74,816 | $18,951 | $29,282 |
| Debt | $1,969,743 | $2,028,503 | $2,102,606 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $47,722 | $52,268 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $1,969,743 | $2,028,503 | $2,102,606 | $47,722 | $52,268 |
| Total liabilities | $2,040,548 | $2,207,641 | $2,177,422 | $66,673 | $81,550 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $4,634,633 | $4,183,078 | $3,396,396 | $2,133,183 | $1,013,868 |
| With donor restrictions | $7,965 | $51,920 | $672,134 | $127,906 | $64,418 |
| Net assets | $4,642,598 | $4,234,998 | $4,068,530 | $2,261,089 | $1,078,286 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $3,483,327 | $3,180,352 | $4,073,389 | $3,519,010 | $2,202,949 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $4,450 | $4,450 | $103,088 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $52,766 | $2,690 | $4,392 | $2,113 | $2,571 |
| Other revenue | ($344,970) | ($299,790) | ($52,934) | $0 | $0 |
| Total other revenue | ($292,204) | ($297,100) | ($44,092) | $6,563 | $105,659 |
| Total revenue | $3,191,123 | $2,883,252 | $4,029,297 | $3,525,573 | $2,308,608 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $1,715,606 | $1,974,247 | $1,188,209 | $1,537,707 | $1,204,312 |
| Management and general | $559,239 | $436,210 | $514,667 | $436,271 | $384,920 |
| Fundraising | $508,678 | $306,327 | $518,980 | $368,792 | $359,706 |
| Total expenses | $2,783,523 | $2,716,784 | $2,221,856 | $2,342,770 | $1,948,938 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $407,600 | $166,468 | $1,807,441 | $1,182,803 | $359,670 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $407,600 | $166,468 | $1,807,441 | $1,182,803 | $359,670 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Cathi Herrod | President | $276,455 |
| Christopher St John | VP-Advanceme | $144,619 |
| Cindy Dahlgren | Communicatio | $144,027 |
| Allison Macmurtrie | Sec/Chief of | $135,188 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2023
Response from ministry
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History
The former Arizona Family Research Institute was reborn in 1995 as Center for Arizona Policy under the leadership of Len Munsil. It was the support of instrumental families: the Blanks, Meeks, Rodens, and many others that established the new effort, driven by their concern for the social direction of the state.
Their concerns and prayers were quickly echoed by hundreds, then thousands of residents worried about the loss of foundational principles and the waning fear of the Lord in their communities.
With that financial and moral support - and one part-time employee and the help of Tracy Munsil - CAP drafted and lobbied for four new Arizona bills in 1996. All four passed. They included a ban on same-sex marriage and a requirement for parental consent for minors seeking abortions - not an easy lift. Thus, with the help and prayers of many across the state, Center for Arizona Policy was not only formed but already seeing generational impacts in the state.
Len hired Cathi Herrod in 1997 as Legislative Council. Eight years later, Cathi took over as President of CAP and continues to serve in that role.
What started with a husband and wife team on a part-time and volunteer basis, has grown into a multi-faceted organization advocating for Arizona families at the state Capitol, educating Arizonans on public policy that directly impacts their lives, cultivating a grassroots coalition, building relationships, and working with allies to affect culture for the glory of God.
Fueled by the steady support of ministry friends and prayer, nearly 200 CAP-supported laws have passed the Arizona Legislature and have been signed into law. Equally as important are the countless destructive bills CAP has worked with allies to stop before they ever reach the governor's desk.
Program accomplishments
11 CAP Passed Measures in 2022
200 CAP Passed Measures Since 1996
71 CAP Life Measures Passed Since 1996