Private foundation · EIN 86-0919400 · Tucson, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Eugene C and Wiletta F Denton

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: 10 grants paid, $42K total, median $3,500. 100% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$42K
Median grant
$3,500
Stays in AZ
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Interfaith Community ServicesTucson, AZTo further the org's mission$11K
RecenterPinetop, AZTo further the org's mission$5,000
Mobile MealsTucson, AZTo further the org's mission$4,000
EmergeTucson, AZTo further the org's mission$4,000
St Francis ShelterTucson, AZTo further the org's mission$4,000
Community Gardens of TucsonTucson, AZTo further the org's mission$3,000
Children's MuseumOro Valley at Tc, AZTo further the org's mission$3,000
White Mountain Community Food BankShow Low, AZTo further the org's mission$3,000
Humane Society of Southern AzTucson, AZTo further the org's mission$3,000
Flowing Wells Neighborhood AssocTucson, AZTo further the org's mission$2,000

About this foundation

Eugene C and Wiletta F Denton is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, administered in care of Baleka a Baker, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Eugene C and Wiletta F Denton 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 Eugene C and Wiletta F Denton give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $42K across 10 grants, a median of $3,500.

Where does Eugene C and Wiletta F Denton give?

Arizona (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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