Private foundation · EIN 86-6043169 · Tucson, Arizona

Vance Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Arizona. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $15K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $61K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Arizona. Stated restrictions: Grants are generally made to organizations in the tucson area.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$61K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in AZ
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.5M

How to apply

A copy of the irs determination letter and a brief description of the organization's activities, along with a copy of the current budget. Contact: Linda Lohse, 2440 E Broadway, Tucson, Az, 5207913939 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Grants are generally made to organizations in the tucson area.

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Museum of TucsonTucson, AZCapital campaign$30K
Planned ParenthoodPhoenix, AZVasectomy services$25K
Arizona Historical SocietyTucson, AZSouthern arizona history connection$5,000
Tucson Historic Preservation FoundationTucson, AZUnresricted in memory/honor$1,000

About this foundation

Vance Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, tax-exempt since 1969. 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 Vance Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A copy of the irs determination letter and a brief description of the organization's activities, along with a copy of the current budget. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Vance Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $61K across 4 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Vance Foundation give?

Arizona (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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