Science Foundation Arizona
Science Foundation Arizona's mission is to diversify Arizona's economy by investing in scientific and engineering research linked to industry needs and investing in education to create a work force with 21st centrury skills.
Science Foundation Arizona at a glance
In short: Science Foundation Arizona gave $331K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $166K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $331,000
- +164.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $165,500
- +32.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $165,500
- Total assets
- $43,691
- -92.1% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Science Foundation Arizona funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Maricopa Community College District Office ($300K). Together the top 2 received $331K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2021) to $480K (2020). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $331K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa Community College District Office Tempe, AZ | Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician Training Program | $300,000 |
| ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | Model for post doctoral program in computer science and engineering at large universities | $31,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $43,691 | $75,542 | $348,856 | $331,000 | 2 | $513 |
| 2021 | $551,474 | $6,929 | $342,400 | $125,000 | 1 | $322 |
| 2020 | $887,986 | $3,059 | $817,593 | $480,000 | 2 | $1,350 |
About Science Foundation Arizona
Based on IRS filings
Science Foundation Arizona is a public charity, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $44K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $331K. Net investment income was $513.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Science Foundation Arizona is led by Brian Sherman, Interim Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Brian Sherman
Interim Executive Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Watson
President
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig R. Barrett
Vice President
Vice Chairman → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald V. Budinger
Treasurer & Secretary
Board Member → Treasurer & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Fred Boice (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Rick Myers (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Robert Millis (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: William C. Harris (2020–2021) — CEO
- Former: Don Budinger (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Science Foundation Arizona
How much does Science Foundation Arizona give each year?
Science Foundation Arizona gave $331K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $125K across 1 grant.
How large is Science Foundation Arizona?
Science Foundation Arizona reported $44K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $76K.
Where does Science Foundation Arizona operate?
Science Foundation Arizona has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Science Foundation Arizona's EIN?
Science Foundation Arizona's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4365711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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