Foundations that fund environmental groups in Arizona
These 25 foundations made grants to environmental groups 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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Steven C Leuthold Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Save the Scenic Santa Ritas, Tucson: Operations
- $12,500 to Friends of Cave Creek Canyon, Portal: Operations
- $10,000 to Chiricahua Land Conservancy, Portal: Operations
How to apply: Letter stating purpose for which funds are requested and relevant information on activities of organization.
Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein
- $250,000 to Grand Canyon Trust, Flagstaff: Environmental - general support 2024
- $200,000 to Sky Island Alliance, Tucson: Environmental - general support 2024
- $100,000 to Sky Island Alliance, Tucson: Environmental - border wildlife study and advocacy support
How to apply: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Deadlines: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Restrictions: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
- $250,000 to Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix: Capital support for construction of the Hazel Hare Center for Plant Science to advance...
- $100,000 to Grand Canyon Conservancy, Grand Canyon: Support for a study to advance the understanding of flow paths, flow rates and water...
- $60,000 to White Tank Mountains Conservancy, Buckeye: Support to implement the Wildlife Linkage Concept plan to advance the protection of...
The Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona
- $1,564 to Cochise County Master Gardeners Association, Sierra Vista: Master gardener community educational outreach
- $1,479 to Ecotopia, Bisbee: Az trails summit
- $1,000 to Ecotopia, Bisbee: Bisbee bikeways fundraising festival
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...
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $85,000 to Honor Water, Phoenix: Invest native: spring restoration for water access on the navajo nation
- $25,000 to Tigermountain Foundation, Phoenix: Garden of tomorrow agrivoltaics
- $15,000 to Natural Restorations, Gilbert: 5th annual save our saguaros replanting & veteran's day celebration
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Margaret T Morris Foundation
- $15,000 to Highlands Center for Natural History, Prescott: General Purposes
- $5,000 to Central Arizona Land Trust, Prescott: General Purposes
- $5,000 to Grand Canyon Conservancy, Grand Canyon: Celebration of Art Sept. 2024
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
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust
- $500,000 to Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix: Support completion of the Hazel Hare Center for Plant Science (Capital Campaign)
- $3,000 to Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix: A Trustee Advised grant to support the Desert Botanical Garden's creation of a...
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...
The Hs Lopez Family Foundation
- $26,000 to Arizona Land and Water Trust Inc, Tucson: Sopori farm acquisition & infrastructure rebuild
- $5,000 to Tucson Botanical Gardens, Tucson: Lights up! A festival of illumination 23/24
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.
The William and Joanne Moeller Foundation
- $7,000 to Desert Foothills Land Trust, Cave Creek: General support
- $5,000 to Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy, Scottsdale: General support
How to apply: Letter
The Virginia M Ullman Foundation
- $75,000 to Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix: Hazel hare center for plant science
How to apply: Initial letter should fully identify the solicitor.
Deadlines: October 1 of each calendar year.
Restrictions: Must be an irs exempt organization.
The Schmidt Family Foundation
- $75,000 to Dine Citizens Against Ruining Our Environment, Window Rock: Encouraging a just transition away from fossil fuels
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust
- $50,000 to Arizona Land & Water Trust, Tucson: Support the organization's mission of arizona land and water conservation
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: Must be a 501(c)(3) organization
Raintree Foundation
- $50,000 to Grand Canyon Conservancy, Grand Canyon: In furtherance of section 501(c)(3) charitable purpose
How to apply: Letter form, including exempt status and social value of program for which the grant is being requested.
Restrictions: Prefer to grant proposals within santa barbara county, for programs related to education, health care and youth activities. Other proposals are considered on merit.
Trust for Mutual Understanding
- $45,000 to Mongol Ecology Center, Tucson: General support
How to apply: By initial letter of inquiry
Deadlines: 6 months prior to date of activity for which support is sought.
Restrictions: The trust's programs support exchanges between the united states and the former soviet union, eastern and central europe in the arts and environmental conservation.
Mwc Foundation Inc #0726315
- $40,000 to Grand Canyon Trust, Flagstaff: Gsenm work
How to apply: Letter describing organization and charitable purpose
Ckko Foundation C/O Harold F Oberkfell
- $30,000 to Southwest Wildlife Foundation, Scottsdale: Annual fund for operations
Fred Maytag Family Foundation
- $27,130 to Arizona Land & Water Trust, Tucson: 2024 grant awards - general support
How to apply: Proposal format
Deadlines: Applications accepted march 1st and september 1st,
Restrictions: Preference is given to newton and central iowa organizations
Phillips Family Foundation Trust
- $20,000 to Tucson Botanical Gardens, Tucson: Improving pathways for handicap access/horticultural therapy greenhouse upkeep grant
How to apply: No specified format
Deadlines: May 1 of each year
Restrictions: Applicant must be a qualified 501(c) (3) organization
The New-Land Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Wild Arizona, Tucson: Environment
How to apply: All grant applications must include: - completed application form - narrative proposal (5 pages or less) - list of board and executive staff members - budget of organization and project, including sources and amounts of support obtained - federal tax exemption ruling - annual...
Deadlines: To be considered at a board meeting, a completed proposal must be submitted by march/august 1st.
Restrictions: All grant application materials should be sent by email to the email address included on the application form. You will receive a confirmation that the application has been received. The new-land foundation receives many more applications...
Union Pacific Foundation
- $10,000 to Lets Go Compost, Scottsdale: Waste reduction
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...
Pharos Foundation
- $10,000 to Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix: General charitable support
How to apply: In writing only. Include financial information, proof of exempt organization status, and a description of how your grant would further the cause of education in the united states of america.
Deadlines: December 31
Restrictions: Education
Rosenberger Family Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Friends of Camp Colton, Flagstaff: General use of the organization
How to apply: In writing
Restrictions: Charitable, religious, educational, literary or scientific purposes
Elizabeth Read Taylor Foundation
- $7,500 to Tucson Botanical Gardens, Tucson: Support horticultural and ecological education
How to apply: Short written narrative. Attach copy of IRS Exemption letter. Usually limit grant request to no more than $5,000.00
Deadlines: Sept 30, for Year Ending December 31
Restrictions: Grants generally do not exceed $5,000. Preferred location of grant recipients in Tucson, Arizona. Foundation encourages request from organizations assisting physically or developmentally handicapped.
Willingham Foundation
- $7,000 to Trail Riders of Southern Arizona, Tucson: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Submit in writing and include information as to the use of funds
Deadlines: May 31
Restrictions: See attachment
Dye Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Munds Park Trail Stewards Inc, Munds Park: Establish and maintain a multi-use trails system in the National Forest surrounding the...
How to apply: Application submitted on organization's letterhead, include website, any pamphlets or brochures describing purpose, number of individuals served, geographic area served.
Deadlines: September 30
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