Trico Foundation
The Trico Foundation is a private foundation based in Marana, Arizona, established in 1984. The foundation is affiliated with Trico Electric Cooperative and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting education and community development in southern Arizona.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.8M
+10.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$514K
+7.5% YoY
Grant Count
113
-13.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+24.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission is to provide educational opportunities and support to members of Trico Electric Cooperative and their families. Core program areas include:
- College Scholarships: Awards scholarships to active members of Trico Electric Cooperative and their immediate family members pursuing higher education at universities, community colleges, and vocational institutions
- Youth Leadership Development: Sponsors high school juniors on an annual week-long educational tour of Washington, D.C., where students visit national monuments, memorials, museums, and the U.S. Capitol Building alongside approximately 1,800 students from electric cooperatives across the country
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves the Trico Electric Cooperative service territory in southern Arizona, with a particular focus on Pima County and surrounding areas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $5,256,859
- Total Revenues: $718,343
- Total Expenses: $496,392
- Total Grants, Contributions: $489,158
- Investment Income and Dividends: $79,985
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $149,200
Revenue Trends:
- Total revenues increased 1.8% from 2022 to 2023
- Grants and contributions increased 16.7% year-over-year
- Investment income and dividends increased 34.9% year-over-year
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,794,455 | $5,256,859 | $4,830,465 |
| Revenue | $955,428 | $718,343 | $705,894 |
| Expenses | $560,798 | $496,392 | $467,986 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $556,351 | $493,313 | $464,001 |
| Net Investment Income | $370,853 | $227,585 | $286,689 |
| Distributable Amount | $254,528 | $227,771 | $227,750 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARSHA THOMPSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOE KING | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KEVIN MCCARTHY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DAVID PROCTOR | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JERRY RUTHERFORD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DARRELL BIRKHIMER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to actively support its core mission of providing educational scholarships and youth development opportunities. Historical impact includes awarding over $4.7 million in scholarships to more than 778 students since 1985, demonstrating sustained commitment to member education and family support.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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