Tucson Parks Foundation Endowment
Support tucson parks foundation, which assists city of tucson parks and recreation department.
Tucson Parks Foundation Endowment at a glance
In short: Tucson Parks Foundation Endowment gave $741K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $741K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $741,284
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $741,284
- Median grant
- $741,284
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Tucson Parks Foundation Endowment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation for Southern Arizona ($741K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Tucson Parks Foundation Endowment gives
- Giving grew 4943% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $741K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $741K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | To establish new fund to support city of tucson parks and recrecation. | $741,284 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $130,603 | $749,223 | $741,284 | 1 | $119,351 |
| 2023 | $475,958 | $67,280 | $6,251 | — | — | $67,280 |
| 2022 | $611,452 | $35,960 | $29,224 | $22,000 | 1 | $35,760 |
| 2021 | $714,560 | $31,156 | $21,116 | $14,700 | 1 | $26,156 |
| 2020 | $594,039 | $11,220 | $6,171 | — | — | $9,762 |
About Tucson Parks Foundation Endowment
Based on IRS filings
Tucson Parks Foundation Endowment is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $741K. Net investment income was $119K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tucson Parks Foundation Endowment is led by Kerry Dufour, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kerry Dufour
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Morentine
Director
Vice President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Grigsby
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stan Turney
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Garcia
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Roof
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Marshall
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Ciasca
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dane Woll
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cris Ciasca (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Tucson Parks Foundation Endowment
How much does Tucson Parks Foundation Endowment give each year?
Tucson Parks Foundation Endowment gave $741K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Tucson Parks Foundation Endowment?
Tucson Parks Foundation Endowment is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Tucson Parks Foundation Endowment operate?
Tucson Parks Foundation Endowment has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Tucson Parks Foundation Endowment's EIN?
Tucson Parks Foundation Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0134585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2021 (received by the IRS January 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 24, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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