A for Arizona is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Roswell, Georgia. The organization was founded in 2013 with a mission to transform Arizona's education system by leveraging business community best practices to improve student achievement and prepare students for success in the global economy.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Revenue
$16K
-99.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$72K
-99.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
A for Arizona's vision is to build an education system in Arizona that prepares every student to succeed in the competitive global economy and contribute to their local community.
The organization's work centered on:
- Identifying and scaling best practices from high-performing, high-poverty schools across Arizona
- Elevating educator voices and developing policy ideas to support school investments
- Partnering with business leaders and the education community to improve student achievement
- Focusing on K-12 education policy and school improvement
Grantmaking
A for Arizona administered grant programs focused on education, including the Arizona Transportation Modernization Grant program for public K-12 schools. The organization was selected to administer this transportation grant initiative.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
A for Arizona's work was concentrated in Arizona, with particular focus on schools across the state serving high-poverty communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
According to the most recent filing information available, A for Arizona reported:
- Total assets: $0
- Total giving: $0
Historical total giving across the organization's lifetime reached $13,046,242, making it one of the largest funders based in Roswell, Georgia.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $60,219 | $630,163 |
| Revenue | $15,720 | $13,575,690 | $12,412,976 |
| Expenses | $71,939 | $13,887,362 | $12,192,096 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from A for Arizona
Arizona Transportation Modernization Grants
A FOR ARIZONA
Amount
$20 million in FY22; $14 million available for FY23
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Expansion & Innovation Fund
A FOR ARIZONA
Amount
$20.75 million total awarded across seven cycles
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Small Learning Communities Grants
A FOR ARIZONA
Amount
$500,000 from federal CARES Act GEER funding
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lisa Graham Keegan — Former Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction who founded A for Arizona in Fall 2013
Emily Anne Gullickson — Chief Executive Officer, collaborated with Keegan from the initiative's inception in Spring 2014
Thomas Basile — Listed as contact for legal matters and other concerns
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NED BLUM | INTERIM CEO | 0.2 | $14,227 |
| AMILYN PIERCE | INTERIM CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| DERRELL BRADFORD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JANELLE WOOD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JENNIFER MELLOR | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KENT WILSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**January 2025** — A for Arizona announced it is concluding operations. The organization's Board of Directors released a statement expressing gratitude to supporters and noting that while the organization is closing, its work will continue through educators, policymakers, and community leaders who have adopted its mission.
Arizona Transportation Modernization Grant Awardees Announced ...The organization previously administered multiple cycles of the Arizona Transportation Modernization Grant program, with grant awardees announced in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
New Transportation Grants Awardees Selected by A for ArizonaSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does A for Arizona fund?
A for Arizona's vision is to build an education system in Arizona that prepares every student to succeed in the competitive global economy and contribute to their local community. The organization's work centered on: • Identifying and scaling best practices from high-performing, high-poverty schools across Arizona • Elevating educator voices and developing policy ideas to support school investments • Partnering with business leaders and the education community to improve student achievement • F…
How do I apply for a grant from A for Arizona?
A for Arizona administered grant programs focused on education, including the Arizona Transportation Modernization Grant program for public K-12 schools. The organization was selected to administer this transportation grant initiative. Historical grant activity shows typical award ranges of $14,139 to $1,854,000. Total historical giving reached $13,046,242.
Where does A for Arizona make grants?
A for Arizona's work was concentrated in Arizona, with particular focus on schools across the state serving high-poverty communities.
What is A for Arizona's EIN?
A for Arizona's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1341587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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