Private foundation · EIN 42-1441830 · Scottsdale, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Helen J Urban and Thomas Nelson Urban Sr Charitable Foundation II

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $82K total, median $2,000. 32% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
28
$82K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in AZ
32%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Maasai Girls Rescue CenterClarkston, MIChild sponsorship$14K
American Indian College FundDenver, COGeneral$10K
Opportunity InternationalChicago, ILColombia campaign$10K
Blair AcademyBlairstown, NJGeneral$5,000
American Indian ServicesSalt Lake City, UTGeneral$5,000
Phoenix Rescue MissionPhoenix, AZGeneral$3,000
St Mary's Food BankPhoenix, AZGeneral$3,000
Friends of Public Radio ArizonaTempe, AZCapital campaign$2,500
St Barnabas Episcopal ChurchScottsdale, AZGeneral$2,500
Hands TogetherSpringfield, MAGeneral$2,500
The Salvation ArmyPrescott, AZGeneral$2,000
Planned ParenthoodNew York, NYGeneral$2,000
National Parks Conservation AssociaWashington, DCGeneral$2,000
The Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CAGeneral$2,000
Christ Church AspenAspen, COGeneral$2,000
Amnesty InternationalNew York, NYGeneral$2,000
National Alliance of Mental IllnessPhoenix, AZGeneral$2,000
American Red CrossBoone, IAGeneral$2,000
Scottsdale ArtsScottsdale, AZGeneral$1,000
Wilderness SocietyWashington, DCGeneral$1,000
Sierra ClubOakland, CAGeneral$1,000
Nature ConservancyArlington, VAGeneral$1,000
Parkinson's FoundationNew York, NYGeneral$1,000
Musical Instrument MuseumPhoenix, AZGeneral$1,000
Covenant HouseTopeka, KSGeneral$1,000
Folds of HonorOwasso, OKGeneral$1,000
Friends of Pinnacle Peak ParkScottsdale, AZGeneral$500
Charity NavigatorBoone, IAGeneral$100

By state: Arizona 9 · Michigan 1 · Colorado 2 · Illinois 1 · New Jersey 1 · New York 3

About this foundation

Helen J Urban and Thomas Nelson Urban Sr Charitable Foundation II is a private grantmaking foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Helen J Urban and Thomas Nelson Urban Sr Charitable Foundation II accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Helen J Urban and Thomas Nelson Urban Sr Charitable Foundation II give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $82K across 28 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Helen J Urban and Thomas Nelson Urban Sr Charitable Foundation II give?

Arizona (9 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Colorado (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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