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.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$44K
-92.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$331K
+164.8% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$166K
+32.4% YoY
About Science Foundation Arizona
Based on IRS filings
Science Foundation Arizona is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $43,691 | $551,474 | $887,986 |
| Revenue | $75,542 | $6,929 | $3,059 |
| Expenses | $348,856 | $342,400 | $817,593 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $513 | $322 | $1,350 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include Maricopa Community College District Office ($300,000), Asu Foundation ($31,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA WATSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CRAIG R BARRETT | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DONALD V BUDINGER | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BRIAN SHERMAN | INTERIM EXEC DIR | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Science Foundation Arizona?
Science Foundation Arizona is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PHOENIX, AZ. It holds $44K in total assets as of 2022.
How large is Science Foundation Arizona?
As of 2022, Science Foundation Arizona holds $44K in total assets with $76K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $331K in 2022.
Where does Science Foundation Arizona operate?
Science Foundation Arizona has awarded grants in Arizona.
What size grants does Science Foundation Arizona award?
In 2022, Science Foundation Arizona awarded 2 grants totaling $331K — an average of about $166K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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