Mission
The mission of the Arizona Media Association (AMA) is to invest in projects that futureproof Arizona local media and protect its critical role in community connection. The AMA currently represents more than 350 statewide media brands.
Public Charity
Arizona Media Association
Arizona Media Association, of Phoenix, AZ, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $4.3M in revenue, $3.8M in expenses, $5.2M in total assets. IRS filings disclose 26 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $1.0M.
EIN: 860264750
Phoenix, AZ
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$4.3M
Total Expenses$3.8M
Total Assets$5.2M
Grants Given26
Grant Total$1.0M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Arizona Media Association
How Arizona Media Association divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$97
Programs
the work itself
<$1
Management
running the organization
$3
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $97 for programs
$97
Awarded $68,400 in internships funding to help members build future employee pipelines.Allocated $74,560 to fund student training programs, career fairs, and scholarships
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Before you apply to Arizona Media Association
Who to contact, what to include, deadlines, typical grant size and geographic focus are available with membership.
Sample Grants Given
Arizona Local News Foundation
Contribution
$250,019
Arizona Local News Foundation
Contribution
$350,000
Arizona State University
Scholarships
$43,000
MCF Strategies LLC
Contribution
$37,500
University of Arizona
Scholarships
$12,525
Showing up to 5 of 26 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Past Chair
Andrew Deschapelles
Board Member
Anita Helt
Board Member
Brett Soldwedel
Board Member
Brian Cisek
Board Member
Brian Kramer
Board Member
Charlene Bisson
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.3M | $3.8M | $5.2M |
| 2024 | $4.1M | $3.3M | $4.5M |
| 2023 | $2.8M | $1.5M | $3.7M |
| 2022 | $1.6M | $935K | $2.4M |
| 2021 | $1.2M | $657K | $1.8M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $1.2M to $4.3M (+258%), with total assets most recently reported at $5.2M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AZ.
AZ
Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.