Arizona Chamber Foundation

What Arizona Chamber Foundation does

The Arizona Chamber Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational and research foundation incorporated in 2008 and headquartered at 100 N. 7th Ave, Phoenix, Arizona. It is dedicated to expanding economic opportunity in Arizona through non-partisan, research-driven analysis of issues impacting the state's economy, including education, healthcare, technology, trade, water, taxation, infrastructure, and tourism. The foundation operates a multi-initiative portfolio: Chamber Business News, a digital media platform delivering business news to Arizona stakeholders; Arizona Industry Fellows, a year-long non-partisan fellowship for young professionals covering industry-policy intersections through nine full-day sessions; Arizona Junior Fellows, a youth leadership development program; and a research publication arm producing policy briefs and whitepapers. It works in close partnership with the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry to accelerate the business community's priorities.

The foundation's underlying technology is a policy research and economic analysis platform that applies data-driven research methodologies to Arizona-specific economic questions, leveraging external consulting partners such as Rounds Consulting Group and North American Research Partnership for quantitative impact studies. Its core technology stack is conventional: a WordPress-based website, an RSS-enabled digital news publication (Chamber Business News), and downloadable PDF research briefs. In May 2025, it co-launched the 'Business in Your District' interactive data tool with Common Sense Institute Arizona, which represents the foundation's most significant product innovation to date and signals a shift from static publications toward interactive data products.

The business model is donation-based: as a 501(c)(3) entity, the foundation is funded by contributions from businesses, organizations, and individuals, with additional in-kind support from corporate sponsors of the Industry Fellows program (e.g., Waymo, Young's Market Company, Universal Technical Institute). All research publications, policy briefs, and program materials are offered free of charge to the public. The foundation is led by Executive Director Garrick Taylor, Board Chairman Jessica Pacheco, and Senior Research Strategist Dr. Matthew Ladner, with the organization operating at 11-50 employees.

Name

Arizona Chamber Foundation

Legal name

Arizona Chamber Foundation

Website

https://azchamberfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arizona Chamber Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research foundation that expands economic opportunity in Arizona through policy research, Chamber Business News, and the Arizona Industry Fellows leadership program, serving business leaders, policymakers, and young professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Economic Advocacy

NAICS

Political Organizations (813940)

akta.pro primary industry

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Policy, Regulatory & Public Affairs Research (BPAHALAF), Education Economics, Finance & Funding Policy Research (EDADADAE), News, Politics & Current Affairs Magazines (MPAJAEAO)

Keywords

• Policy research
• Economic analysis
• Leadership development
• Business advocacy
• Research publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The Arizona Chamber Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded primarily through donations from businesses, organizations, and individuals committed to expanding economic opportunity in Arizona.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Arizona Chamber Foundation conducts non-partisan policy research and economic analysis on issues impacting Arizona's economy, including education, healthcare, technology, trade, water, taxation, and infrastructure. It disseminates findings through policy briefs, the Chamber Business News digital platform, and the Arizona Industry Fellows leadership development program serving young business professionals.

Product overview

The Arizona Chamber Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational and research organization that operates a multi-initiative portfolio focused on expanding economic opportunity in Arizona. Its core offerings include: Chamber Business News (a digital media platform providing business news coverage), Arizona Industry Fellows (a year-long leadership program for young professionals exploring business-policy intersections), Arizona Junior Fellows (youth leadership development), and Research & Policy publications covering economic, education, healthcare, technology, trade, water, and infrastructure topics. These initiatives work together to educate business leaders, policymakers, and the public on economic development issues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Business News Digital news platform that delivers insider business information, engages newsmakers, and addresses statewide issues driving Arizona's economic prosperity. Targets business leaders and policymakers across Arizona.
• Arizona Industry Fellows Non-partisan year-long fellowship program designed for young professionals and emerging business leaders to understand the intersection of business and public policy through nine full-day sessions covering industries like Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing, Technology, Tax Climate, and Trade.
• Arizona Junior Fellows Youth-focused leadership development initiative designed to develop the next generation of business leaders, complementary to the Arizona Industry Fellows program for young professionals.
• Research and Policy Briefs Timely policy briefs and research publications analyzing issues critical to Arizona's economic success, covering topics including Education, Entrepreneurship, Health Care, Infrastructure, Legal, Taxation, Technology, Tourism, Trade, and Water. Distributed to policymakers, business leaders, and the public.
• Business in Your District Online data tool launched in partnership with Common Sense Institute Arizona that provides economic and demographic data for Arizona's legislative districts, including workforce participation, housing, education, infrastructure, and top employers. Target users are policymakers, business leaders, and community stakeholders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Arizona has added over 160,000 jobs since 2015, projected to add another 150,000 jobs in the next two years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, moderate and minor.

• Common Sense Institute Arizona (CSI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2025Partnership to launch 'Business in Your District' data tool providing economic and demographic data for Arizona's legislative districts. Tool helps policymakers and business leaders understand local economic impacts of policy decisions, featuring data on workforce, housing, education, and employment by district.
• Arizona Chamber of Commerce & IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking partnership to accelerate priorities of the business community. The Foundation supports Chamber initiatives and shares staff/executive leadership synergies.
• Arizona-Mexico CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-published research on USMCA trade agreement impact on Arizona, working together on cross-border trade policy analysis and advocacy.
• Rounds Consulting GroupmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEconomic consulting firm providing analysis for Medicaid funding impact reports and other economic research. Prepared economic impact analyses cited in Foundation publications.
• Goldwater InstitutemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-published 'Empty Schools Full of Promise' policy review on district-charter co-location partnerships. Collaboration on education policy research.
• Business for Water StewardshipmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted joint webinar series for legislators and business community on groundwater management and economic impact.
• Abrazo Community Health Network (Tenet Healthcare)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted Arizona Industry Fellows Healthcare Day, providing educational sessions on healthcare business operations and policy.
• North American Research PartnershipmoderateImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerResearch firm that co-authored USMCA impact report with Crossborder Group, supported by Arizona Chamber Foundation.
• Arizona Super Bowl Host CommitteeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJay Parry led Arizona's Super Bowl Host Committee (2015 and 2023); Foundation recognized her contributions through Top Newsmaker Award.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Commonwealth Foundation: Pennsylvania-based state-focused free-market public policy organization. It is a direct peer producing comparable policy research on state economic competitiveness, education, and workforce issues for a similar policymaker audience.
• Mackinac Center for Public Policy: Michigan-based state-level free-market think tank. It is a direct peer: comparable mission of producing research and analysis to inform state economic and regulatory policy, with a similar audience of policymakers, business leaders, and engaged citizens.
• James Madison Institute: Florida-based state-level think tank focused on free-market and limited-government policy. It is a direct peer with similar programs of policy research, public events, and engagement with state legislators on economic issues.
• Goldwater Institute: Arizona-based free-market public policy research and litigation organization. It is a direct peer: state-level think tank producing policy research, litigation, and commentary on Arizona economic and governance issues, with overlapping coverage of education, regulatory reform, and economic freedom.
• Common Sense Institute Arizona: Arizona-focused economic research organization producing data-driven analysis on state economic policy. It is a direct peer and an active partner of the Foundation, recently co-launching the Business in Your District tool; both organizations serve the same policymaker and business-leader audience with research and data.
• Texas Public Policy Foundation: Texas-based free-market think tank producing policy research on economic, education, and regulatory issues. It is a direct peer with a much larger footprint, serving the same function of state-level policy research and advocacy that informs business climate debates.
• Pelican Institute for Public Policy: Louisiana-based state-level think tank producing free-market policy research. It is a direct peer with a similar non-profit funding model and focus on state economic development, regulatory reform, and education policy.
• Pacific Research Institute: California-based free-market think tank conducting policy research across multiple states. It is a direct peer producing comparable policy briefs, op-eds, and economic analyses on state and national regulatory and economic issues.

Regional players

• Rio Grande Foundation: New Mexico-based independent think tank producing market-oriented policy research. It is a regional peer: comparable state-level scope, similar pro-growth economic policy focus, and analogous non-profit funding model.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation: National research and education foundation affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It is a broad incumbent: operates at the federal level producing business-climate research, leadership programs, and policy analysis; comparable in program portfolio (research, leadership fellows, digital media) to Arizona Chamber Foundation at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AZChamberFdn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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