The EVO and Ora Deconcini and

Private foundation · Grantmaker Tucson, AZ EIN: 95-3307541

The EVO and Ora Deconcini and is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona, filing Form 990-PF. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including conservation, education, religious activity, foster-care support, domestic-abuse prevention, and gun-violence prevention.

The EVO and Ora Deconcini and at a glance

In short: The EVO and Ora Deconcini and gave $30K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $909.091), mostly in Arizona. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2025)
$30,000
-60.0% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
33
-13.2% vs 2024
Average grant
$909
-53.9% vs 2024
Median grant
$500
Total assets
$567,392
-6.2% vs 2024
New grantees (estimate)
12% first-time grantees (4 of 33, 2025)
Primary geography
Arizona (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to The EVO and Ora Deconcini and

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Contact

Mailing address: 2870 N Swan Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85712-6303
Phone: (520) 325-9600

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who The EVO and Ora Deconcini and funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Center for Biological Diversity: $4KCenter for BiologicalDiversity$4KBarry Goldwater Scholarship: $3KBarry Goldwater Scholarship$3KGrace St Paul's Episcopal Church: $3KGrace St Paul's EpiscopalChurch$3KMore Than a Bed: $2KMore Than a Bed$2KSonoran Institute: $2KSonoran Institute$2KUniversity of Arizona College of Law Fund: $2KUniversity of Arizona Collegeof Law Fund$2KFlorence Project: $1KFlorence Project$1KGifford's Law Center: $1KGifford's Law Center$1KThe Conservation Fund: $1KThe Conservation Fund$1KUniversity of Arizona Foundation: $1KUniversity of ArizonaFoundation$1K

The largest 2025 recipient was Center for Biological Diversity ($4K). Together the top 10 received $17K.

Grant Size Distribution

151 grants across all recorded years

151<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 151 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, Arizona recipients received 57% of grant dollars. Recipients in Virginia received 12%, the District of Columbia 10%, Texas 5%, and New York 3%. Listed Arizona grantees include organizations in Tucson, Florence, Phoenix, and other locations.

Grant Distribution by State

15states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.

Cities

TucsonAustinWashingtonNew YorkArlingtonVermillionAlexandriaPhoenixSan DiegoEugineFranklinIthacaMontgomeryPaoliBethesdaBudaDallasFlorencePatagoniaSeattle

Is The EVO and Ora Deconcini and open to new grantees?

12%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 4 of 33 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $875; repeat grants $914. How we count

Medians: $750 first-time, $500 repeat.

  • 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 58% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K24 grants2021 21 grants2022 35 grants2023 38 grants2024 33 grants2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2022) to $75K (2024). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $30K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Center for Biological Diversity Tucson, AZSecure a Future for All Species$3,500
Barry Goldwater Scholarship Alexandria, VAProvide funding for those who intend to pursue research careers$2,500
Grace St Paul's Episcopal Church Tucson, AZReligious Operating Funds$2,500
More Than a Bed Tucson, AZChristian resource center for children in Arizona foster, kinship, adoptive and congregate care$1,500
Sonoran Institute Tucson, AZProtect Land and People of Western North America$1,500
University of Arizona College of Law Fund Tucson, AZSupport the james e. Rogers college of law academic programs$1,500
Florence Project Florence, AZPrevent Cruelty to Children & Animals$1,000
Gifford's Law Center Washington, DCFighting to draft, enact, and defend the laws, policies, and programs proven to save lives from gun violence$1,000
The Conservation Fund Arlington, VAProtect wildlife habitat, parks, historic sites, working forests & farms$1,000
University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZEducational Funds$1,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2025$567,392$24,979$37,485$30,00033$32,744$20,238$30,630
2024$604,898$107,253$83,595$75,00038$78,505$9,177$29,841
2023$556,230$62,297$37,168$31,00035$34,706$4,172$25,953
2022$531,101$54,529$22,323$19,00021$21,658$5,864$24,831
2021$498,895$48,233$21,929$20,00024——$24,138

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The EVO and Ora Deconcini and reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations and activities. For example, the Center for Biological Diversity describes its mission as securing a future for species through science, law, and creative media. More Than a Bed says it provides essential items and support for children in foster care, kinship and adoptive families, and youth in congregate care.

Other 2025 grantees include educational foundations, a church, conservation organizations, and organizations addressing domestic abuse and gun violence. The University of South Dakota Foundation says it provides private resources to enhance students’ educational experience; the University of Arizona Foundation says it supports the university through the development and management of private support.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $30,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $3,500, with a median of $500. Notable awards included $3,500 to the Center for Biological Diversity; $2,500 each to the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church; and $1,500 each to More Than a Bed, the Sonoran Institute, and the University of Arizona College of Law Fund.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists M Danielle Thu as president and trustee; David DeConcini as secretary and trustee; Dino DeConcini as vice president and trustee; and Dennis DeConcini, Patrick DeConcini, and Eric Thu as trustees.

The EVO and Ora Deconcini and is led by M. Danielle Thu, President & Trustee on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • M. Danielle Thu

    President & Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Deconcini

    Secretary & Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dennis Deconcini

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dino Deconcini

    Vice President & Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eric Thu

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patrick Deconcini

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

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.

Frequently asked questions about The EVO and Ora Deconcini and

How much does The EVO and Ora Deconcini and give each year?

The EVO and Ora Deconcini and gave $30K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 38 grants.

What is The EVO and Ora Deconcini and's typical grant size?

The EVO and Ora Deconcini and's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $909, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The EVO and Ora Deconcini and that year got $875 on average.

Where does The EVO and Ora Deconcini and give grants?

The EVO and Ora Deconcini and gives mostly in Arizona: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (12%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (13 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).

Does The EVO and Ora Deconcini and give general operating support?

Occasionally: 3% of The EVO and Ora Deconcini and's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The EVO and Ora Deconcini and's largest grantees?

The EVO and Ora Deconcini and's largest 2025 grantees include Center for Biological Diversity ($3,500), Barry Goldwater Scholarship ($2,500) and Grace St Paul's Episcopal Church ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is The EVO and Ora Deconcini and?

The EVO and Ora Deconcini and reported $567K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does The EVO and Ora Deconcini and fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations and activities. For example, the Center for Biological Diversity describes its mission as securing a future for species through science, law, and creative media. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The EVO and Ora Deconcini and?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is The EVO and Ora Deconcini and's EIN?

The EVO and Ora Deconcini and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3307541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Does The EVO and Ora Deconcini and accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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