Private foundation · EIN 51-0157715 · Tucson, Arizona

Southern Arizona Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Arizona. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $3,622.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $32K total, median $3,622. 83% of grants stayed in Arizona. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$32K
Median grant
$3,622
Stays in AZ
83%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$1.1M

How to apply

No prescribed form. Applicants must furnish evidence of section 501 (c)(3) status. Contact: Mark Evanoff, 3660 W Enfield, Tucson, Az, 5207441212 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Arizona FoundationTucson, AZEducational$15K
Erik Hite FoundationTucson, AZGeneral funding$5,000
Friends of Irish StudiesMissoula, MTGeneral funding$5,000
Southern Arizona Book HeroesTucson, AZGeneral funding$2,245
Tucson Botanical GardensTucson, AZGeneral funding$2,245
Damsha Irish DanceMesa, AZGeneral funding$2,245

By state: Arizona 5 · Montana 1

About this foundation

Southern Arizona Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, tax-exempt since 1975. 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 Southern Arizona Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 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 Southern Arizona Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $32K across 6 grants, a median of $3,622.

Where does Southern Arizona Foundation Inc give?

Arizona (5 grants), Montana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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