David and Lura Lovell Foundation
The David and Lura Lovell Foundation was a private grantmaking foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. Established in 1994, the foundation operated for 30 years before sunsetting operations. The foundation focused on addressing root causes of social problems through innovative solutions, systems change, and organizational transformation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$53K
-98.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
-13.7% YoY
Grant Count
49
-14.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$57K
+0.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's vision centered on "Envisioning a Future of Healthy Minds, Bodies and Spirits." The foundation's primary funding areas included:
- Mental Health — Supporting initiatives addressing mental health challenges and innovative mental health solutions
- Integrative Health and Wellness — Funding programs that bring mind-body medicine and holistic health approaches to communities
- Youth Access to the Arts — Supporting youth engagement in artistic and cultural programs
- Gender Parity — Advancing women's leadership and gender equity initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation made grants to nonprofit organizations serving Southern Arizona. Recent grant activity included:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funded organizations and initiatives in Southern Arizona, with a particular emphasis on the Tucson region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $53,496 | $3,189,770 | $8,758,147 |
| Revenue | $-5,907 | $201,367 | $309,202 |
| Expenses | $1,395,611 | $3,937,491 | $5,032,908 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,339,294 | $3,815,346 | $4,878,909 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $98,354 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $26,545 | $249,122 | $477,521 |
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
249 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN W LOVELL | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| MARTY COHEN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KENDRA MOUSHEY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JOHN AMOROSO | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $212,926 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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