Foundations that fund arts and culture in Arizona
These 25 foundations made grants to arts and culture in Arizona in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust
- $225,000 to Arizona Theatre Company, Phoenix: Build Fundraising and Marketing Capacity
- $210,000 to Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix: Build Fundraising Capacity
- $200,000 to Childsplay Inc, Tempe: Build Fundraising Capacity
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Restrictions: For responsive grants, eligible organizations must - a) be located within or primarily serving residents of maricopa county, az; b) be tax exempt under irc section 501(c)(3) or an instrumentality of government; c) have been in active...
John F Long Foundation Inc
- $4,000 to Valley Youth Theatre, Phoenix: Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose.
- $3,225 to Friends of Public Radio Arizona, Tempe: Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose.
- $3,000 to Childrens Museum of Phoenix, Phoenix: Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose.
How to apply: Application questionnaire describing the charitable purpose copy of 501c3 letter and financial reports.
Restrictions: Restricted to 501c3 status or community programs with geographic preference.
William & Ruth Pendleton Memorial Fund Us Bank National Association
- $10,000 to Scottsdale Museum of the West, Scottsdale: Program support
- $10,000 to Phoenix Symphony Guild, Phoenix: Program support
- $4,000 to Sounds Academy, Phoenix: Program support
How to apply: Application for submission should be acquired from trustee
Deadlines: September 30 of each year
Restrictions: It is the trustor's strong desire that income from the fund be used to benefit qualified organizations formed and operated within the state of arizona which provide services and benefits to children and the elderly.
Margaret T Morris Foundation
- $50,000 to Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix: Eric Fischl: Late America
- $15,000 to Phoenix Theatre Company the, Phoenix: Summer Theatre Camp
- $10,000 to Cala Alliance, Phoenix: General Purposes
How to apply: Internally initiated grants comprise virtually all of the current grant making of the foundation.
Deadlines: Informational letters will be accepted, but may not be responded to
Restrictions: No loans or grants to individuals, nor to religious organizations or their agencies
The Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona
- $2,500 to Willcox Theater and Arts, Willcox: Western arts alliance annual conference
- $2,500 to Willcox Theater and Arts, Willcox: Willcox heritage pathways
- $2,500 to Project Encore Az, Sierra Vista: Modern band summit
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: Submission deadlines for each grant area can be found at www.lfsaz.org.
Restrictions: Grants are awarded to arizona 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, and other tax-exempt charitable, educational or relief organizations having a clear and evident relation to promoting population health and community wellness in...
The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Ballet Arizona, Phoenix: Arts & Culture
- $100,000 to Sounds Academy, Phoenix: Education
- $100,000 to Arizona Science Center, Phoenix: Education
How to apply: Limited to tax exempt 501-c-3 type organizations operating within the State of AZ for a minimum of 3 years. Should also include a copy of the IRS determination letter and most recent Form 990 tax return and financial statements.
The Shubert Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Arizona Theatre Company, Tucson: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
- $70,000 to Childsplay Inc, Tempe: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
- $50,000 to Ballet Arizona, Phoenix: General operating support for dance productions and activities
How to apply: All requests must be submitted on the foundation's application form and include a copy of the applicant's letter from the u.s. Treasury department granting federal tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the u.s. Internal revenue code. To be eligible for a grant and if audited...
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: The shubert foundation exclusively provides funds for general operating support. Funds are not provided for project support, nor allocated for capital or endowment campaigns, nor to individuals or conduit organizations.
The Hs Lopez Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Center for American Culture and Ideas, Tucson: Cultural ed. Outreach program
- $10,000 to Arizona Local Post, Tucson: Journalism-ed., heath & welfare in tucson
- $10,000 to Foundation for Creative Broadcasting Inc, Tucson: Kxci youth broadcasting education
How to apply: Grant application is submitted on the foundation's website at thehslopezfamilyfoundation.org. The application includes a description of the organization, the purpose of the grant, and financial information.
Deadlines: Submission deadlines are january 1, april 1, july 1, and october 1.
Fred & Christine Armstrong Foundation
- $15,000 to Tucson Symphony Society, Tucson: Provide music appreciation to the community
- $9,000 to Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson: Education of sonoran desert wildlife, flora, and sealife
- $7,000 to Ballet Arts Foundation, Tucson: Educate, support, and advance the art of dance
How to apply: Specific amount requested, intended use of the grant, current financial statements, current budget, exemption letter, and any other pertinent data.
Deadlines: March 1 of each year.
Restrictions: None, except that consideration will be given to those charities funded by the armstrong family in the past.
Charles and Laura Goldstein Philanthropic Foundation
- $6,480 to Arizona Citizens for the Arts, Phoenix: Arts center
- $4,950 to Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix: Museum
- $1,250 to Southwest Shakespeare Company, Mesa: Arts center
How to apply: Letter application with a copy of irs determination letter and a description of the need and/or use of funds.
Deadlines: Calendar year
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $200,000 to Cihuapactli Collective, Phoenix: Promise of an Equitable Future
- $150,000 to Native Renewables Inc, Flagstaff: Jobs and Family Economic Security
- $25,000 to Cihuapactli Collective, Phoenix: Promise of an Equitable Future
How to apply: See "how to apply" at www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/#how-to-apply
Deadlines: Proposals for grants may be submitted at any time through the website, www.wkkf.org
Restrictions: See "our priorities" (what we fund) on our website, www.wkkf.org/what-we-fund/
The Henry Luce Foundation Inc
- $125,000 to Indij Public Media, Phoenix: General Operating Support
- $100,000 to Tucson Museum of Art, Tucson: Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork
- $25,000 to Heard Museum, Phoenix: General Operating Support
How to apply: All inquiries and proposals must be submitted through our on-line portal.
Restrictions: SEE Supplemental Information
The Virginia M Ullman Foundation
- $150,000 to Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix: Capital improvement projects
- $75,000 to Heard Museum, Phoenix: Bob haozous exhibition
- $25,000 to Ballet Arizona, Phoenix: Support live music
How to apply: Initial letter should fully identify the solicitor.
Deadlines: October 1 of each calendar year.
Restrictions: Must be an irs exempt organization.
Terra Foundation for American Art
- $100,000 to Heard Museum, Phoenix: Art education
- $75,000 to Cala Alliance, Phoenix: Art education
- $60,000 to Scottsdale Arts, Scottsdale: Art education
How to apply: Please consult our website "www.terraamericanart.org" for grant application details.
Deadlines: Various
Restrictions: Please consult our website "www.terraamericanart.org" for grant application details.
Butler Family Foundation
- $32,500 to Phoenix Symphony Association, Phoenix: General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization
- $30,000 to Ballet Arizona, Phoenix: General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization
- $10,000 to Arizona Science Center, Phoenix: General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization
How to apply: There are no standard application forms. A letter requesting a contribution is sufficient.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions: Organizations must be educational, religious, or charitable as defined under irc section 170(c).
The Poetry Foundation
- $40,000 to Noemi Press, Tucson: Equity in verse grant
- $6,000 to Chax Press Inc, Tucson: Small press bridge grant
- $6,000 to Kore Press Inc, Tucson: Small press bridge grant
How to apply: The foundation awards grants to us-based nonprofit organizations through multiple initiatives including equity in verse and poetry programs, partnerships, and innovation. Using a competitive application review process, grants are awarded in the form of general operating support...
Deadlines: Guidelines and deadlines are available on the fnd's website at www.poetryfoundation.org/grants
Restrictions: Contact the organization
Ckko Foundation C/O Harold F Oberkfell
- $12,000 to Desert Sounds Performing Arts Inc, Chandler: Annual fund for operations
- $10,000 to Phoenix Conservatory of Music, Litchfield Park: Annual fund for aoperations
- $5,000 to Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix: Annual fund for operationsannual fund for operation
Tw Lewis Foundation
- $10,000 to Ballet Arizona, Phoenix: General purpose
- $5,000 to Heard Museum, Phoenix: General purpose
- $1,550 to Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix: General purpose
How to apply: Application may be submitted in any form. Applications should include information the applicants deem appropriate for such grants, contributions, etc.
Restrictions: Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations that provide programs and activities which improve the quality of life for people in need, with a special focus on the needs and educaiton of children.
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- $600,000 to Borderlands Theater Teatro Fronterizo Inc, Tucson: To support general operations
- $400,000 to Fort Apache Heritage Foundation Inc, Fort Apache: To support general operations
Restrictions: Activities supported by foundation grants must be charitable, educational or scientific under the provisions of the u.s. Internal revenue code and the treasury regulations.
Fidelity Foundation
- $250,000 to Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix: Property care; collections / archives
- $215,000 to Childrens Museum of Phoenix, Phoenix: Construction
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
Connie Hillman Family Foundation C/O Larry Radamson
- $198,355 to Tucson Museum of Art, Tucson: Exhibition support
- $177,500 to Tucson Symphony Society, Tucson: Program and endowment support
How to apply: Letter
Deadlines: None none none
Restrictions: Must be a 501 (c) (3) organization. Grants provided almost exclusively to organizations in the greater tucson arizona geographic area.
The Kresge Foundation
- $100,000 to Mijente Support Committee, Phoenix: General operating support
- $30,000 to Reframe Youth Arts Center, Phoenix: General operating support
How to apply: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
The Scripps Howard Foundation
- $12,000 to Indij Public Media, Phoenix: Journalism Grant - Internships
- $12,000 to Indij Public Media, Phoenix: Journalism Grant - Internships
Ross and Patty Mccallister Foundation
- $10,000 to Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, Tucson: Program support
- $1,000 to Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson: Program support
How to apply: No specified form
Restrictions: Organizations qualifying under section 501(c)(3) which promote education, health and medical research and advancement, and community programs.
Union Pacific Foundation
- $5,000 to Friends of Public Radio Arizona, Tempe: Youth development
- $5,000 to Childrens Museum of Yuma County Inc, Yuma: Arts and culture
How to apply: Grant application available online during specific periods.
Deadlines: May 31, 2025 for 2025 applications.
Restrictions: The foundation administers the philanthropic program of union pacific corporation and union pacific railroad company. Grants are awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in union pacific communities that best align with the...
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