Private foundation · EIN 20-0403774 · Tucson, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ashton Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Arizona. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $4,600.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $56K total, median $4,600. 100% of grants stayed in Arizona. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$56K
Median grant
$4,600
Stays in AZ
100%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$1.2M

How to apply

No prescribed form, applicants must furnish evidence of section 501(c)(3) status Contact: Cindy Ashton President, Po Box 27304, Tucson, Az, 5202419040 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
El Rio Health Center FoundationTucson, AZUnrestricted general funding$10K
Salpointe Catholic High School ScholarshipTucson, AZUnrestricted general funding$5,000
Tucson Wildlife CenterTucson, AZUnrestricted general funding$5,000
Youth on Their OwnTucson, AZUnrestricted general funding$5,000
Boys and Girls ClubTucson, AZUnrestricted general funding$4,600
Gospel Rescue MissionTucson, AZUnrestricted general funding$4,600
The Humane SocietyTucson, AZUnrestricted general funding$4,600
United Way of TucsonTucson, AZUnrestricted general funding$4,600
Arizona Daily Star Sportman's FundTucson, AZUnrestricted general funding$3,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalPhoenix, AZUnrestricted general funding$2,400
Ronald McDonald HouseTucson, AZUnrestricted general funding$2,000
Easterseals Blake FoundationTucson, AZUnrestricted general funding$1,500
Pinetop Country Club Employee ScholarshipPinetop, AZUnrestricted general funding$1,500
Gootter-Jensen FoundationTucson, AZUnrestricted general funding$1,000
Tu Nidito Children & Family ServicesTucson, AZUnrestricted general funding$1,000

About this foundation

Ashton Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, administered in care of Cindy L Ashton, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Ashton Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No prescribed form, applicants must furnish evidence of section 501(c)(3) status Deadlines: N/A.

How much does Ashton Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $56K across 15 grants, a median of $4,600.

Where does Ashton Family Foundation give?

Arizona (15 grants), per its latest filing.

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