Aspire Arizona Foundation
The mission of Aspire Arizona Foundation is to support the higher education needs of payson Arizona and its surrounding rim country rural communities. We help young adults aspire to higher education by making a college education accessible, attainable, and affordable.
Aspire Arizona Foundation at a glance
In short: Aspire Arizona Foundation gave $113K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $57K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $113,210
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $56,605
- Median grant
- $56,605
- Total assets
- $246,773
- +57.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Aspire Arizona Foundation
- Next open deadline
- February 28, 2027 (AAF Scholarship)
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Aspire Arizona Foundation
AAF High School Senior Scholarship
Aspire Arizona Foundation
Amount
$5,000 (three awards)
Deadline
Deadline not published
AAF Scholarship
Aspire Arizona Foundation
Amount
$5,000 per scholarship (3 scholarships awarded annually)
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Rim Country Dual-Credit Program
Aspire Arizona Foundation
Amount
Full tuition coverage (up to 3 courses per semester)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Aspire Arizona Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northern Arizona University ($15K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($98,210), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $98,210 |
| Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | Student Scholarships | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $246,773 | $239,723 | $146,925 | $113,210 | 2 | $8,678 |
| 2024 | $157,206 | $147,611 | $109,258 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $129,622 | $122,220 | $86,207 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $79,609 | $107,158 | $58,141 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $31,740 | $88,293 | $66,598 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $8,897 | $89,310 | $86,502 | — | — | — |
About Aspire Arizona Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Aspire Arizona Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Payson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $247K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $113K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aspire Arizona Foundation is led by Paul Brocker, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Brocker
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelle Barth
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Vidnovic
Treasurer
Treasurer & Vice President → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patti Beauchamp
Vice President
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Hatch
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dolores Goughnour
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Croak
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Volk
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Christ
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Paczkowski
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Peter Kennedy (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Dan Waters (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Diana Keen (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Sanja Long (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Margaret Michels (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Paige Porter (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aspire Arizona Foundation
How much does Aspire Arizona Foundation give each year?
Aspire Arizona Foundation gave $113K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Aspire Arizona Foundation?
Aspire Arizona Foundation reported $247K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $240K.
What is Aspire Arizona Foundation?
Aspire Arizona Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Payson, AZ. It holds $247K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Aspire Arizona Foundation operate?
Aspire Arizona Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Aspire Arizona Foundation's EIN?
Aspire Arizona Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4130332. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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