The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA) is a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. Established in 1980, CFSA operates as a philanthropic intermediary connecting donors to causes throughout Southern Arizona. The organization serves as a vital link between individuals, families, businesses, nonprofits, and community needs, facilitating charitable giving and community development across the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$200.0M
+7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$11.9M
+12.0% YoY
Grant Count
324
-1.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
+13.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To build a thriving Southern Arizona through philanthropy.
CFSA defines a thriving Southern Arizona as a place where all community members are housed, fed, and have access to high-quality education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. The foundation envisions communities that use resources sustainably and have the capacity to adapt to changing needs with compassion for humans, animals, and the desert environment.
Primary Program Areas:
- Core grants for general operating support to high-performing nonprofits
- Cross-sector partnerships, including end-of-life care initiatives
- African American Legacy Fund
- LGBTQ+ Alliance Fund
- Nonprofit Solar Project
- Pima Alliance for Animal Welfare
- Capacity building for nonprofits through the Catchafire program
- Training and professional development through the Center for Healthy Nonprofits
Grantmaking
CFSA operates multiple grant programs and funding mechanisms:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CFSA primarily funds in Southern Arizona, with headquarters in Tucson. The organization's grantmaking also extends to Arizona, New York, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2024:
- Total Assets: $199,978,132
- Total Revenue: $18,816,104
- Total Expenses: $15,863,205
- Total Liabilities: $11,800,000
- Employees: 26
Donor-Advised Funds: CFSA operates a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $199,978,132 | $186,272,025 | $171,109,391 |
| Revenue | $18,816,104 | $18,652,959 | $37,444,566 |
| Expenses | $15,863,205 | $14,976,946 | $16,037,170 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,474,382 | $4,429,971 | $3,182,858 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
32 open opportunities from Community Foundation for
African American Legacy Fund Grants
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Boilard-Harkin Scholarship Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR
Amount
Up to US $1,250
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Bridget McCabe Memorial Scholarship
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President and CEO: Jenny Flynn
- Senior Vice President: Sandra Nathan
- Chief Operating Officer: Emily Walsh
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WYLLSTYNE HILL | CHAIR | 0.33 | — |
| TAUNYA VILLICANA | VICE-CHAIR | 0.55 | — |
| HERB HOFFMAN | TREASURER | 0.31 | — |
| DANIEL ARANA | SECRETARY | 0.23 | — |
| ANA NYGREN | TRUSTEE | 0.48 | — |
| BONNIE KAMPA | TRUSTEE | 0.48 | — |
| CHRIS YOUNG | TRUSTEE | 0.06 | — |
| CLYDE KUNZ | TRUSTEE | 0.52 | — |
| COLETTE BARAJAS | TRUSTEE | 0.37 | — |
| DAVID BAKER | TRUSTEE | 0.42 | — |
| ERIC SCHINDLER | TRUSTEE | 0.58 | — |
| KENDAL WASHINGTON WHITE | TRUSTEE | 0.15 | — |
| KRISTOPHER KITZ | TRUSTEE | 0.17 | — |
| MARCEL DABDOUB | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MARIAN LALONDE | TRUSTEE | 0.17 | — |
| MEREDITH HAY | TRUSTEE | 0.29 | — |
| NANCY JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| NICOLLETTE DALY | TRUSTEE | 0.55 | — |
| RICHARD KOO | TRUSTEE | 0.52 | — |
| SEAN MURRAY | TRUSTEE | 0.43 | — |
| SHAWN BEST | TRUSTEE | 0.31 | — |
| WILLIAM HAYES | TRUSTEE | 0.54 | — |
| JENNY FLYNN | CEO | 40 | $277,108 |
| EMILY WALSH | COO | 40 | $144,836 |
| KATHERINE WAIT | CFO | 40 | $140,152 |
| KELLY HUBER | VP FOR PHILA | 40 | $125,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 5049 E Broadway Blvd Ste 201, Tucson, AZ 85711-3646
Phone: (520) 770-0800
Website: www.cfsaz.org
Email: news@cfsaz.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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