Foundations that fund organizations in Star Valley, Arizona
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Star Valley nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $28K to Star Valley organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Star Valley around $1,000. 3 of these funders are based in Arizona; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Star Valley
- $28K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in AZ
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Star Valley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Smith Central Foundation | Mesa, AZ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Mha Foundation Inc | Payson, AZ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| The Steve and Sheryl Carder Family Foundation | Payson, AZ | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Holiday adopt a poor child |
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 Star Valley, Arizona?
Gates Family Foundation, Smith Central Foundation, Mha Foundation Inc, The Steve and Sheryl Carder Family Foundation reported grants to Star 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 Star Valley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.