Absolon Foundation
Absolon Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $168K. Net investment income was $203K.
Absolon Foundation at a glance
In short: Absolon Foundation gave $168K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $167,500
- +14.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,500
- +37.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,470,995
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Absolon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Museum Tucson ($55K). Together the top 5 received $168K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 42 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Absolon Foundation gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $146K (2023) to $217K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Museum Tucson Tucson, AZ | Capital Campaign | $55,000 |
| Southern AZ Children's Advocacy Center Tucson, AZ | Forensic Evidence Collection | $50,000 |
| Angel Charity for Children Tucson, AZ | Community Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Community Gardens of Tucson Tucson, AZ | Capacity Building Programs | $25,000 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | Data Arts Program | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,470,995 | $228,963 | $198,723 | $167,500 | 5 | $186,184 | $203,131 | $193,794 |
| 2023 | $3,440,755 | $233,014 | $176,789 | $145,800 | 6 | $165,711 | $207,108 | $181,484 |
| 2022 | $3,384,530 | $221,396 | $206,595 | $178,000 | 5 | $196,649 | $196,003 | $187,900 |
| 2021 | $3,369,729 | $167,478 | $243,813 | $217,000 | 8 | $235,535 | $185,509 | $219,748 |
| 2020 | $3,446,064 | $195,843 | $237,766 | $205,600 | 18 | — | $172,729 | $209,168 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Absolon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $194K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Absolon Foundation is led by Linda Lohse, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Lohse
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Jennifer Lohse
Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Patricia Lohse Not On Board
Vice President of Operations
Chief Financial Officer → Vice President of Operations, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Robert Lohse
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia Lohse (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Jennifer Lohse (Vice-President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Absolon Foundation
How much does Absolon Foundation give each year?
Absolon Foundation gave $168K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $146K across 6 grants.
What is Absolon Foundation's typical grant size?
Absolon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,500, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Absolon Foundation give grants?
Absolon Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (4 grants).
Does Absolon Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Absolon Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Absolon Foundation's largest grantees?
Absolon Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Museum Tucson ($55,000), Southern AZ Children's Advocacy Center ($50,000) and Angel Charity for Children ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Absolon Foundation?
Absolon Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $186K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $194K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Absolon Foundation's EIN?
Absolon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0809781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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