Degrazia Foundation Inc
Degrazia Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $469K.
Degrazia Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Degrazia Foundation Inc gave $31K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,503
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,168
- -33.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $22,708,906
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Degrazia Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arizona Public Media ($25K). Together the top 3 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Degrazia Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2023) to $31K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Public Media Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted General Operating | $25,003 |
| Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted General Operating | $5,000 |
| Itzaboutime Inc Roanoke, VA | Unrestricted General Operating | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,708,906 | $983,065 | $937,460 | $30,503 | 3 | $749,140 | $468,636 |
| 2024 | $22,175,432 | $775,016 | $975,932 | $30,572 | 2 | $757,440 | $324,035 |
| 2023 | $21,606,156 | $3,071,951 | $1,007,814 | $21,414 | 1 | $790,855 | $2,602,247 |
| 2022 | $21,109,012 | $836,969 | $868,116 | $28,300 | 2 | $662,547 | $299,349 |
| 2021 | $22,574,871 | $838,248 | $882,362 | $25,675 | 2 | — | $486,429 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Degrazia Foundation Inc is led by Lance Laber, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lance Laber
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$102K (2021) → $112K (2025)
Mark Cowley
President & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Joseph Wilder
Member
Secretary → Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Ralph Pattison
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Robert Vint
Member
President → Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Domingo Degrazia
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $4K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Fisher (2021–2022) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $112K, to Lance Laber (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Degrazia Foundation Inc
How much does Degrazia Foundation Inc give each year?
Degrazia Foundation Inc gave $31K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 2 grants.
What is Degrazia Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Degrazia Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,168, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Degrazia Foundation Inc give grants?
Degrazia Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (2 grants).
Does Degrazia Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Degrazia Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Degrazia Foundation Inc?
Degrazia Foundation Inc reported $22.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $983K.
What is Degrazia Foundation Inc's EIN?
Degrazia Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0339837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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