AZ Liberty Network

The AZ Liberty Network is a right-of-center advocacy coalition of activist organizations that promote increased civic participation within the state through community outreach and leadership training along with greater outreach for Hispanic communities. 1

At-A-Glance

Type: 501(c)(3)
Ideological Alignment: Right of Center
Formation:

2023

Executive Director:

Darla Gonzalez

Location: Tempe, AZ View on map

Contents

    Projects

    The Hispanic Liberty Alliance is an outreach project that aims to increase organizing efforts within the state’s Hispanic communities through promoting “Pro-Family, Pro-Business and Pro-Freedom” values. 2

    The Grand Canyon Legal Center focuses on building legal teams that push “strategic litigation to protect and defend our values in the legal system” from “lawfare” by “[r]adical organizations.” 2 3

    The AZ Faith Alliance is a coalition of churches and faith-based organizations to promote “biblical foundations” while teaching participants about the ” basic principles of a constitutional, limited government.” 4

    Coalitions

    As of 2026, the AZ Liberty Network coalition comprises of 41 organizations such as the American Federation for Children, the Goldwater Institute, Heritage Action for America, and Turning Point Action. Other state member groups include the Arizona Freedom Foundation, Arizona Right to Life, Arizona Women of Action, and the Arizona Coalition of School Board Members. This includes the state-level affiliates of Moms for Liberty and Restoration of America. 5

    Financials

    According to its 2024 tax return, the AZ Liberty Network generated $1.6 million in revenue from contributions and grants. 6

    In 2024, tax filings confirm that it received a contribution of $1 million from the Immanuel Charitable Foundation earmarked for educational events.  7

    In 2024, the AZ Liberty Network paid out $242,619 in grants. Its largest grant was for $200,000 to the Arizona Freedom Foundation for public education. It also awarded public education grants to the Strong Communities Foundation of AZ ($25,000) and Women for Families and Freedom ($10,000), both Phoenix-based groups.  8

    Its total expenses were $1.7 million. 9 Its biggest expense was $1 million to host organizational meetings, leadership training sessions, and classes to educate the public on the legislative process. Other expenses included $364,627 for its legal research program and $121,367 to conduct meetings intended to educate the Hispanic community about elections and communicating with elected officials. 10

    Leadership

    As of 2026, Darla Gonzalez was working as the executive director of the AZ Liberty Network and the grassroots director for the Arizona Free Enterprise Club. Gonzalez previously worked at Americans for Prosperity from 2017 to 2020, initially as a field director, and later as director of grassroots operations. In 2022, Gonzalez ran for Chandler City Council in Arizona. 11

    LouAnn Sedgwick was, as of 2026, the development director at the AZ Liberty Network and the Arizona Free Enterprise Club. Sedgwick previously worked as the treasurer for the Chandler Republican Women. 12

    As of 2026, Scot Mussi was the chair of the board of the AZ Liberty Network. At the time, Mussi sat on the board of the Arizona Freedom Foundation and worked as the president and executive director of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club. 13

    Monica Yelin was, as of 2026, the executive director of the AZ Liberty Network’s Hispanic Liberty Alliance project. Yelin previously worked as a public outreach director for the U.S. Congress from 2020 to 2023, previously sat on the National Latino Advisory Board for Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign, and previously worked for the Arizona Republican Party from 2016 to 2020. 14

    References

    1. “Home.” AZ Liberty Network. Accessed May 15, 2026. https://azlibertynetwork.org/.
    2. “Our Projects.” AZ Liberty Network. Accessed May 15, 2026. https://azlibertynetwork.org/projects/.
    3. “Home.” Grand Canyon Legal Center. Accessed May 15, 2026. https://grandcanyonlegalcenter.org/.
    4. “AZ Faith Alliance.” AZ Liberty Network. Accessed May 15, 2026. https://azlibertynetwork.org/az-faith-alliance/.
    5. “Coalition Partners.” AZ Liberty Network. Accessed May 15, 2026. https://azlibertynetwork.org/coalition-partners/.
    6. AZ Liberty Network, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2024, Part I, Line 8.
    7. Immanuel Charitable Foundation, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2024, Schedule I, Part II.
    8. AZ Liberty Network, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2024, Schedule I, Part II.
    9. AZ Liberty Network, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2024, Part I, Lins 13-19.
    10. AZ Liberty Network Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2024, Part III, Lines 4a-4c.
    11. “Darla Gonzalez.” LinkedIn. Accessed May 15, 2026. https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlalaytongonzalez/.
    12. “Leadership Team.” AZ Liberty Network. Accessed May 15, 2026. https://azlibertynetwork.org/leadership-team/.
    13. “Board Members.” AZ Liberty Network. Accessed May 15, 2026. https://azlibertynetwork.org/board-members/.
    14. “Monica Yelin.” LinkedIn. Accessed May 15, 2026. https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicayelin/.