Foundations that fund organizations in Oro Valley, Arizona
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Oro Valley nonprofits
35 private foundations gave $4.1M to Oro Valley organizations in their latest filings; 17 of the 35 that say either way accept applications.
39 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Oro Valley around $4,400. 12 of these funders are based in Arizona; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 35
- Accept applications
- 17
- of 35 that state a policy
- Dollars to Oro Valley
- $4.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 39
- Typical median grant
- $4,400
- Based in AZ
- 34%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Oro Valley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Foundation | Seattle, WA | 2 | $3.5M | $1.7M | Yes | K-12 education |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | 1 | $275K | $275K | Yes | For general operating support |
| The Hs Lopez Family Foundation | Tucson, AZ | 2 | $155K | $78K | Yes | Heroes memorial; To purchase bicycle parts, helmets and locks |
| Kautz Family Foundation | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | Unrestricted support |
| Witz-Mallinger Charitable Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $26K | $26K | Preselected only | General |
| Shopneck Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General support |
| Amateur Radio Digital Communications | San Diego, CA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Equipping a comunity college ham radio station with permane… |
| Alan Harris Foundation | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | General |
| Cascella Family Charitable Fdn | Golden, CO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Hdr Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Charitable |
| Robert D Fisher Foundation Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Support the Youth Hunt program to maintain quail habitat |
| Awh Foundation Co Robert W Gillett | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Deupree Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| The Duffield Family Foundation Dba Maddie's Fund | Pleasanton, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Open arms challenge 2024 |
| Smith-Welsh Foundation C/O Robert Welsh | Hailey, ID | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To conserve, portect and enhance wildlife habitat i souther… |
| Herrick Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | To support veterinary expenses |
| The Schmitt Family Charitable Trust | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Mbk Foundation | Castro Valley, CA | 1 | $4,400 | $4,400 | Preselected only | Donation to support educaitonal scholarships and grants. |
| The Kai Family Foundation | Tucson, AZ | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Support cheerleading and dance at canyon del oro high school; To promote good health, positive citizenship, and lifestyle… |
| Mettler Studios Inc | Champaign, IL | 1 | $3,635 | $3,635 | Yes | Advance mettler method of dance |
| Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Support for the grantee's general operating expenses. |
| The Ong Family Foundation Co Law Office | New York, NY | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Annual Support for Program Mei Hui Gala (cancel) Support fo… |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Marian P Gallin High School Sports Endowment Trust | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | SupportDisadvantaged |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Ethnic and religious |
| The Grado Foundation | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $770 | $770 | Preselected only | General support. |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 2 | $540 | $270 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| Eddy Foundation | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General support |
| Mc Companies - Sharing the Good Life Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Lapan Memorial Sunshine Foundation Inc C/O David Lapan | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Suuport |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Agent - individual hh |
| The Colmar Family Foundation - Southwest C/O Craig Colmar | Oro Valley, AZ | 1 | $342 | $342 | Preselected only | Exempt purpose of organization |
| Alcon Cares Inc | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $310 | $310 | Yes | Medical missions |
| Analog Devices Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $160 | $160 | Yes | General support |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Volunteer program |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Oro Valley, Arizona?
Gates Foundation, The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, The Hs Lopez Family Foundation, Kautz Family Foundation, Witz-Mallinger Charitable Foundation and 30 others reported grants to Oro Valley organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Oro Valley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.