The David and Lura Lovell

Foundation · Grantmaker Tucson, AZ EIN: 34-1733685 Website

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.

Key facts about The David and Lura Lovell

EIN: 34-1733685
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $52,538
Grants made (2025): 1
Average grant: $52,538
Median grant: $52,538
Primary geography: Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

How The David and Lura Lovell gives

Giving fell 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$53K

-98.1% YoY

Grant Count

-98.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$53K

-8.3% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Ohio $53K (100%)

Share of all 1 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Alabama Arizona California Connecticut District of Columbia Georgia Illinois Kansas Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Mexico New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington

Cities

TucsonToledoNew YorkPhoenixBostonFraminghamLos AngelesChicagoPerrysburgPetoskeyScottsdaleAustinWashingtonAtlantaBrooklynHarbor SpringsLake OswegoOverland ParkYoungstownArlington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 18, 2021)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 20, 2022)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 25, 2024)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
September 26, 2026 Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

242 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Greater Toledo Community Foundation ($52,538).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
GREATER TOLEDO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Toledo OH, OH	INTIATIVE GRANT	$52,538

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Ann W Lovell	President	3	—
Marty Cohen	Trustee	—	—
Kendra Moushey	Trustee	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The David and Lura Lovell fund?

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 • **G…

How do I apply for a grant from The David and Lura Lovell?

The foundation made grants to nonprofit organizations serving Southern Arizona. Recent grant activity included: • December 2015: Awarded $2 million to 15 nonprofits serving Southern Arizona • March 2016: Awarded $748,000 to nine nonprofits serving Southern Arizona Notable grantees included organizations working in mental health screening, end-of-life care, tribal community healing, youth arts programs, and women's leadership development.