Community foundation · EIN 94-2681765
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
Tucson, AZ
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona is a community foundation based in Tucson, AZ. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $12.3M in grants paid across 353 grants, with $220M in total assets. Its largest grants went to University of Arizona Foundation, Community Food Bank Inc DBA Community Food Bank of Southern and The University of Arizona.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation for Southern Arizona's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Prior to the distribution of funds, organizations are reviewed to ensure that their charitable status is current through irs publications. at the request of the donor, and within the guidelines of the irs, grants are further monitored to ensure that grants fulfill the recommendations and/or intentions of the donor.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To build a thriving southern arizona through philanthropy.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $1,062,929 |
| Community Food Bank Inc DBA Community Food Bank of Southern | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $273,181 |
| The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Scholarships | $264,912 |
| Youth on Their Own | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $236,496 |
| Tucson Medical Center Foundation Tmc Health Foundation | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $208,000 |
| Friends of Pima Animal Care Center Aka Friends of Pacc | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $155,000 |
| Literacy Connects | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $154,007 |
| Tucson Museum of Art | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $126,268 |
| The Intentional Man Project | San Francisco, CA | General Support | $125,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $124,814 |
| Reachout Inc | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $124,700 |
| Arizona Land and Water Trust | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $108,000 |
| International Community Foundation | National City, CA | General Support | $107,883 |
| Tucson Audubon Society DBA Tucson Bird Alliance | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $97,895 |
| Sister Jose Women's Center Aka Sr Jose Womens Shelter | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $93,000 |
| Pima Community College | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $92,255 |
| Primavera Foundation Inc | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $91,227 |
| Madre | New York, NY | General Support | $90,000 |
| Amistad Y Salud Clinica Amistad | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $86,500 |
| Tucson Girls Chorus Association in | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $85,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Souther Aka Bbbs of Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $85,000 |
| Children's Action Alliance Inc Aka Caa | Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $85,000 |
| Tucson Symphony Society DBA Tucson Symphony Orchestra | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $84,704 |
| Casas Adobes Baptist Church | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $82,910 |
| Splinter Art and Community Fund | Tucson, AZ | General Support | $82,500 |
The 25 largest of 353 grants listed on the return. 7 grants to individuals ($15K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Arizona$10.1M · 275 grants
- California$389K · 9 grants
- New York$212K · 8 grants
- District of Columbia$205K · 7 grants
- Washington$110K · 4 grants
- Texas$82.3K · 3 grants
- Pennsylvania$70K · 2 grants
- Virginia$64.8K · 3 grants
- Tennessee$61.5K · 2 grants
- Wyoming$59.8K · 2 grants
- Illinois$56.9K · 4 grants
- Indiana$55K · 3 grants
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation for Southern Arizona accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation for Southern Arizona's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation for Southern Arizona give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $12,337,274 in grants paid (353 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation for Southern Arizona funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to University of Arizona Foundation (AZ), $1.06M, Community Food Bank Inc DBA Community Food Bank of Southern (AZ), $273K, The University of Arizona (AZ), $265K, Youth on Their Own (AZ), $236K and Tucson Medical Center Foundation Tmc Health Foundation (AZ), $208K.