Private foundation · EIN 86-0400719 · Tucson, Arizona

Erwin Fry Foundation

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: 1 grants paid, $60K total, median $60K. 100% of grants stayed in Arizona. Stated restrictions: html and click on the "scholarship universe" link to apply to for the erwin fry foundation scholarship and for all required forms and materials.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$60K
Median grant
$60K
Stays in AZ
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Applications must be submitted by may 1s
Assets
$1.0M

How to apply

See the cochise college foundation website at www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/financial- aid/scholarships.html and click on the "scholarship universe" link to apply to for the erwin fry foundation scholarship and for all required forms and materials. There is also a menu on the above website entitled "erwin fry external foundation scholarship" for students that do not attend cochise college that explains how to apply for the scholarship if a student does not attend cochise college. Contact: Financial Aid Office Attn Erwin Fr, 901 N Colombo, Sierra Vista, Az, 5205155417, FINAID@COCHISE.EDU Deadlines: Applications must be submitted by may 1st. See the cochise college foundation website at www.cochise Restrictions: See the cochise college foundation website at www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/financial- aid/scholarships.html and click on the "scholarship universe" link to apply to for the erwin fry foundation scholarship and for all required forms and materials. There is also a menu on the above website entitled "erwin fry external foundation scholarship" for students that do not attend cochise college that explains how to apply for the scholarship if a student does not attend cochise college.

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cochise College FoundationDouglas, AZScholarships$60K

About this foundation

Erwin Fry Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, tax-exempt since 1981. 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 Erwin Fry Foundation 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 Erwin Fry Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $60K across 1 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does Erwin Fry Foundation give?

Arizona (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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