Private foundation · EIN 86-0569257 · Tucson, Arizona

Zicarelli Foundation Inc

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: 36 grants paid, $265K total, median $2,750. 31% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
36
$265K
Median grant
$2,750
Stays in AZ
31%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mayo FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral support grant$100K
Nph USAChicago, ILGeneral support grant$20K
We Make NoiseChandler, AZGeneral support grant$17K
Asu FoundationTempe, AZGeneral support grant$15K
Allina Health FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral support grant$13K
Junior AchievementTempe, AZGeneral support grant$10K
Bethel Area District Eschange and Food PantryBethel, MEGeneral support grant$10K
Carleton CollegeNorthfield, MNGeneral support grant$5,000
HarvestworksNew York, NYGeneral support grant$5,000
Mahoosuc Land TrustBethel, MEGeneral support grant$5,000
Mount Washington ObservatoryNorth Conway, NHGeneral support grant$5,000
St Olaf CollegeNorthfield, MNGeneral support grant$5,000
IndexicalSanta Cruz, CAGeneral support grant$5,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaWashington, DCGeneral support grant$5,000
Pollen InitiativeAlameda, CAGeneral support grant$5,000
Wwrof IncFredericksburg, TXGeneral support grant$5,000
Minnesota Zoo FoundationApple Valley, MNGeneral support grant$4,000
Arizona Animal Welfare LeaguePhoenix, AZGeneral support grant$3,000
Bennington CollegeBennington, VTGeneral support grant$2,500
Eight Arizona PBSPhoenix, AZGeneral support grant$2,500
The Wildcat SanctuarySandstone, MNGeneral support grant$2,500
Undue Medical DebtBoston, MAGeneral support grant$2,500
Gateway SchoolSanta Cruz, CAGeneral support grant$2,000
Rosie's HousePhoenix, AZGeneral support grant$2,000
Sunshine AcresMesa, AZGeneral support grant$2,000
EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CAGeneral support grant$2,000
Community Church of the VerdesRio Verde, AZGeneral support grant$1,500
Hospice of the ValleyPhoenix, AZGeneral support grant$1,000
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILGeneral support grant$1,000
Pima Library FoundationTucson, AZGeneral support grant$1,000
Cobalt AdvocatesDenver, COGeneral support grant$1,000
Land Trust of Santa Cruz CountySanta Cruz, CAGeneral support grant$1,000
American Exchange ProjectChestnut Hill, MAGeneral support grant$1,000
Involve MnWoodbury, MNGeneral support grant$1,000
Public Media CompanyBoulder, COGeneral support grant$1,000
Kuumbwa Jazz SocietySanta Cruz, CAGeneral support grant$500

By state: Arizona 11 · Minnesota 6 · Illinois 2 · California 6 · Maine 2 · New York 1

About this foundation

Zicarelli Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 Zicarelli Foundation Inc 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 Zicarelli Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $265K across 36 grants, a median of $2,750.

Where does Zicarelli Foundation Inc give?

Arizona (11 grants), Minnesota (6 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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