Foundations that fund recreation and sports in Arizona
These 16 foundations made grants to recreation and sports 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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John F Long Foundation Inc
- $3,500 to Phoenix Parks Foundation, Phoenix: Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose.
- $3,500 to Arizona Golf and Life Skills Inc, Phoenix: Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose.
- $3,000 to Lions Camp Tatiyee Inc, Lakeside: 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.
Margaret T Morris Foundation
- $50,000 to Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance, Prescott: Bean Peaks mountain bike trail system Phase 2 - (not yet granted)
- $15,000 to First Tee Phoenix, Phoenix: Inclusion Initiative
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 Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation
- $25,000 to Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club, Phoenix: Human Services
- $5,000 to Miracle League of Arizona, Scottsdale: Human Services
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 Hs Lopez Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Therapeutic Riding of Tucson Inc, Tucson: Therapeutic riding of tucson
- $5,000 to Grand Canyon Youth, Flagstaff: Gateway program
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.
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust
- $5,000 to Special Olympics Arizona, Goodyear: A Trustee Advised grant to provide general support in honor of Board Member David...
- $2,500 to Be Better Be Different Legacy Foundation, Tempe: A Trustee Advised grant in honor of Phil Beckner for where needed most
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 Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona
- $1,000 to Friends of Catalina State Park, Tucson: Kartchner caverns 50th anniversary event
- $1,000 to The Huachucans, Sierra Vista: Sv open and charity dinner
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 Allstate Foundation
- $1,000 to Dirtdogs Cso Inc, Chandler: Employee helping hands
- $1,000 to Dirtdogs Cso Inc, Chandler: Employee helping hands
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Smith Richardson Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Safari Club International Foundation, Tucson: General operating support
How to apply: Written proposal along with a copy of irs exemption letter
Restrictions: Although the mission of the foundation is to support public policy research, it makes small grants to organizations in north carolina and connecticut that provide innovative services for disadvantaged children and families. However, such...
Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation
- $20,000 to Grand Canyon Youth, Flagstaff: Youth development
How to apply: Proposal format
Raintree Foundation
- $15,000 to Grand Canyon Youth, Flagstaff: 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.
Mckinnon Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Border Youth Tennis Exchange, Nogales: To use sports in the service of humanitarian aid and to build safer and healthier...
How to apply: The application should be in writing stating the purpose of the organization, address, telephone number and person to contact. Also please include prior period operating statement and balance sheet, and whether the organization is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Deadlines: N/a n/a
The Eliot Spalding Foundation C/O Clayton Niles
- $5,000 to Grand Canyon Youth, Flagstaff: General charitable purpose
How to apply: Request for consideration should be in a typewritten format with evidence of tax-exempt status, as well as indicating the charitable purpose the funding will serve.
Deadlines: Requests should be received no later than november 1 of the year they are to be distributed.
Ike Nizam Foundation Inc % Laurie Feller
- $5,000 to First Tee Phoenix, Phoenix: To promote and support function as public charities and/or exempt operating foundations
How to apply: Letter explaining reason for request and verification of charitable status, etc.
American Woodmark Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Special Olympics Arizona Inc, Phoenix: Support the purchase of uniforms, sports equipment, competition travel and meals, and...
How to apply: Available upon request
Restrictions: Recipients must have tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3), be classified as public charities, and be located in a community where american woodmark corporation has a facility.
Gates Family Foundation
- $4,500 to Mogollon Sporting Association Inc, Payson: Unrestricted
How to apply: Capital grant applicants should use the common grant application available on the foundation's website: www.gatesfamilyfoundation.org. Please reference our website for more information about our initiated grant making.
Deadlines: Proposal deadlines: march 15 and september 15.
Restrictions: The foundation supports capital projects, which are typically building purchase, construction, expansion, renovation, and/or land acquisition, as well as other forms of initiated grant making for capital, program, operating and other...
Thompson Thrift Foundation Inc
- $2,000 to Special Olympics Arizona Inc, Goodyear: General fund
How to apply: Sufficient written details to determine need and purpose.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: Limited to sec. 501(c)(3) purposes.
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