Foundations that fund organizations in Yuma, Arizona

Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.

Funding landscape for Yuma nonprofits

42 private foundations gave $1.5M to Yuma organizations in their latest filings; 13 of the 42 that say either way accept applications.

60 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Yuma around $5,000. 19 of these funders are based in Arizona; the rest give here from elsewhere.

Foundations giving here
42
Accept applications
13
of 42 that state a policy
Dollars to Yuma
$1.5M
latest filings
Grants
60
Typical median grant
$5,000
Based in AZ
45%
of funders listed

Funders, by dollars given to Yuma organizations

FoundationBased inGrants hereDollars hereMedianAccepts applicationsTypical purposes
Yuma Jaycee Foundation IncYuma, AZ3$367K$3,000YesCommunity Support; Charitable Purpose
Flinn FoundationPhoenix, AZ1$171K$171KPreselected onlySupport for enhancing research capacity
The Diane and Bruce Halle FoundationScottsdale, AZ1$150K$150KYesHuman Services
Knabe Charit Tr Fbo BarnabasDetroit, MI1$144K$144KPreselected onlySupport for daily
Caroline Lott Jessen Foundation C/O PitcairnConshohocken, PA1$120K$120KPreselected onlyEducational
The Surplus Line Association of Arizona FoundationWilmington, DE1$100K$100KPreselected onlyGeneral & Unrestricted
Peter's FoundationChandler, AZ1$72K$72KYesCharitable
The Pasquinelli FoundationYuma, AZ8$66K$1,650YesCharitable
Carol Clarkson Eklund Foundation Pioneer Bank & Trust TrusteeBelle Fourche, SD2$47K$24KPreselected onlyGeneral fund
Garcia Family FoundationTempe, AZ1$40K$40KPreselected onlyDonation To empower people to reach their educational and c…
Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges Charitable TrustYuma, AZ2$30K$15KYesDonation; donation
Aps Foundation IncPhoenix, AZ3$28K$7,500Preselected onlyDriving STEM Learning with Sphero Indi Cars; Heat Relief Supplies; Yuma Live History Adventures Field Trip Program
Stark Family FoundationOklahoma City, OK1$25K$25KPreselected onlyGeneral support
Smith Family Foundation IncYuma, AZ3$21K$5,000YesGeneral support
Leptas Foundation TrustDenver, CO1$20K$20KPreselected onlyGeneral support
The Faure FoundationScottsdale, AZ1$20K$20KPreselected onlyHumane purposes
The Cha-07c Foundation TrustTempe, AZ1$10K$10KPreselected onlyGeneral operations
Beaty Martinez Foundation IncScottsdale, AZ1$10K$10KYesGrant
Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE1$10K$10KYesOther
Mallon Family Foundation Inc Robert and Elizabeth Mallon FoundationLA Jolla, CA2$10K$5,000Preselected onlySupport for the hungry, homeless and hurting men and women…; Yuma county food bank.
David Novak Leadership Inc C/O Cornerstone Family OfficeMayfield Heights, OH1$5,322$5,322YesLeadership
Virginia G Piper Charitable TrustPhoenix, AZ1$5,000$5,000YesA staff giving grant for the Yuma High School Boys' Soccer…
The Kai Family FoundationTucson, AZ1$5,000$5,000YesTo contribute to various causes within the non-profit sector
Thrush-Thompson Foundation IncMcCordsville, IN1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyUnrestricted
Tanimura Family FoundationSalinas, CA1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyGeneral operations
Christian Lingua ServicesRutherfordton, NC1$4,800$4,800Preselected onlyGeneral Contribution
The Lre FoundationDallas, TX1$4,000$4,000Preselected onlyFood bank donation
The Zions Bancorporation FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$3,000$3,000Preselected onlySupport basic needs like food and shelter
Ttec FoundationWilmington, DE1$3,000$3,000Preselected onlyFunding for Transportation to San Diego's Air and Space Mus…
Healthequity Community FoundationDraper, UT1$2,500$2,500Preselected onlyGeneral operating support
The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL2$1,500$750YesEmployee helping hands
Goldberg Family FoundationScottsdale, AZ1$1,026$1,026Preselected onlyFor use in general tax exempt functions
Shadle Family Foundation IncYuma, AZ1$1,000$1,000Preselected onlyDonation
Rocky Mountain Emmy FoundationPhoenix, AZ1$1,000$1,000Preselected onlyScholarships
Mountain America FoundationSandy, UT1$1,000$1,000Preselected onlyTo support educators at public middle school located in Yum…
Gary and Christine Jones FoundationPhoenix, AZ1$500$500Preselected onlyProgram support
Eletreby FoundationDana Point, CA1$500$500Preselected onlyPromote religious organizations
The Caplan-Bensley FoundationNorth Palm Beach, FL1$500$500Preselected onlyTo be used in their general fund
The Steve Mihaylo and Lois Mihaylo FoundationTempe, AZ1$500$500Preselected onlyNurture and care for the mental and emotional health of chi…
Tractor Supply Company FoundationBrentwood, TN2$500$250YesHometown heroes donation
Bostons Pizza FoundationDallas, TX1$377$377Preselected onlyGeneral purposes
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO1$100$100Preselected onlyHealth - general and rehabilitative

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 Yuma, Arizona?

Yuma Jaycee Foundation Inc, Flinn Foundation, The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation, Knabe Charit Tr Fbo Barnabas, Caroline Lott Jessen Foundation C/O Pitcairn and 37 others reported grants to Yuma 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 Yuma. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.

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