National non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are playing a leading role in driving environmental activism across the United States, including in Arizona. To influence policy outcomes in State Houses and public utility commissions, these well-funded dark money groups distribute grants to local non-profits to further their aims through electioneering and lobbying campaigns. Dark Money Monitor AZ aims to promote transparency by documenting publicly available information about these shadowy 501c4 and 501c3 groups that are attempting to shape policy and influence public opinion in Arizona.