Cu West Cares Inc
Cu West Cares Inc is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in areas including education, human services, animal welfare, and support for children and families.
Cu West Cares Inc at a glance
In short: Cu West Cares Inc gave $143K across 50 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Arizona. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $142,971
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 50
- -25.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,859
- +56.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $108,475
- -16.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (17 of 48, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cu West Cares Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 7600, Phoenix, AZ 85312
Phone: (602) 631-3426
Website: https://www.cuwestcares.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cu West Cares Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Glendale Elementary School District ($16K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 170 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Arizona recipients received 88% of grant dollars. Washington received 7%, Illinois 2%, and California and Alabama 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cu West Cares Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 48 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2023) to $143K (2025). In 2025 it made 50 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glendale Elementary School District Glendale, AZ | To Support Our Foundation Mission Statement | $15,721 |
| Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Glendale, AZ | To Support Our Foundation Mission Statement | $11,200 |
| Gowest Foundation Seatac, WA | To Support Our Foundation Mission Statement | $10,000 |
| The Fetch Foundation Cave Creek, AZ | To Support Our Foundation Mission Statement | $9,583 |
| OCJ Kids Phoenix, AZ | To Support Our Foundation Mission Statement | $9,095 |
| The Arizona Pet Project Phoenix, AZ | To Support Our Foundation Mission Statement | $8,658 |
| Halo Animal Rescue Phoenix, AZ | To Support Our Foundation Mission Statement | $7,929 |
| The West Valley Mavericks Foundation Inc Litchfield Park, AZ | To Support Our Foundation Mission Statement | $5,000 |
| Mariah's Miracle Goodyear, AZ | To Support Our Foundation Mission Statement | $4,500 |
| Arizona Council on Economic Education Phoenix, AZ | To Support Our Foundation Mission Statement | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,475 | $144,856 | $165,443 | $142,971 | 50 | $154,501 | $8,591 |
| 2024 | $129,062 | $226,465 | $123,513 | $122,507 | 67 | $123,513 | $4,005 |
| 2023 | $26,110 | $123,104 | $96,994 | $94,309 | 53 | $96,994 | $3,278 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cu West Cares Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its grant purpose as supporting its foundation mission statement but does not state the mission itself. Its grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations it supports: OCJ KIDS says it provides opportunity and community and fights for justice for foster and at-risk children; The Arizona Pet Project describes work to help families meet both their basic needs and those of their companion animals; and Mariah’s Miracle says it helps families offset pediatric therapy and equipment costs not covered by insurance. Other 2025 recipients include a school district, community college foundation, animal rescues, and organizations serving older adults, people with disabilities, and children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $142,971. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,721, with a median of $2,000. The largest listed awards were $15,721 to Glendale Elementary School District, $11,200 to Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, and $10,000 to GoWest Foundation. Other notable grants included $9,583 to The Fetch Foundation, $9,095 to OCJ KIDS, $8,658 to The Arizona Pet Project, and $7,929 to HALO Animal Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karen Roch as chairman, Ryan O’Connor as vice chairman, Jaime Burt as secretary, Ning Duong as director, and Kelly Poldoski as treasurer.
Cu West Cares Inc is led by Karen Roch, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Roch
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ning Duong
Director
Assistant Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Burt
Secretary
Secretary & Administrator → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan O'Connor
Vice Chairman
Vice President → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Poldoski
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Connie Lovelandresigned August (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kelly Poldoski Appointed Sept (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Connie Loveland (2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Cu West Cares Inc
How much does Cu West Cares Inc give each year?
Cu West Cares Inc gave $143K across 50 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $123K across 67 grants.
What is Cu West Cares Inc's typical grant size?
Cu West Cares Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,859, across 50 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cu West Cares Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Cu West Cares Inc give grants?
Cu West Cares Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Glendale, AZ (11 grants), Phoenix, AZ (9 grants), Goodyear, AZ (5 grants) and Peoria, AZ (4 grants).
Does Cu West Cares Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on Cu West Cares Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Our Foundation Mission Statement" (45 grants).
Who are Cu West Cares Inc's largest grantees?
Cu West Cares Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Glendale Elementary School District ($15,721), Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation ($11,200) and Gowest Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cu West Cares Inc?
Cu West Cares Inc reported $108K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cu West Cares Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its grant purpose as supporting its foundation mission statement but does not state the mission itself. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cu West Cares Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cu West Cares Inc's EIN?
Cu West Cares Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0483609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Cu West Cares Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Cu West Cares Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cu-west-cares-inc-morg_88977564fa89412bbc90cec3946c1c85
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