Private foundation · EIN 86-0809781 · Tucson, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Walter and Juliet J Absolon Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Arizona. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $25K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $168K total, median $25K. 80% of grants stayed in Arizona. Stated restrictions: Grants are generally made to organizations in the tucson area and are for educational and charitable purposes.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$168K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in AZ
80%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.5M

How to apply

No specific form is required. After meeting with foundation representatives, the entity applying for the grant will be asked to supply specific program and financial information. Contact: Linda Lohse, 2440 East Broadway, Tucson, Az, 5207913939 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Grants are generally made to organizations in the tucson area and are for educational and charitable purposes.

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Museum TucsonTucson, AZCapital campaign$55K
Southern Az Children's Advocacy CenterTucson, AZForensic evidence collection$50K
Angel Charity for ChildrenTucson, AZCommunity unrestricted$25K
Community Gardens of TucsonTucson, AZCapacity building programs$25K
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TXData arts program$13K

By state: Arizona 4 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Walter and Juliet J Absolon Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, administered in care of Ashby I Lohse, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Walter and Juliet J Absolon Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No specific form is required. After meeting with foundation representatives, the entity applying for the grant will be asked to supply specific program and financial information. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Walter and Juliet J Absolon Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $168K across 5 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Walter and Juliet J Absolon Foundation give?

Arizona (4 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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