Tucsons January 8TH Memorial Foundation
Tucson's january 8th memorial foundation was established to develop a memorial to remember the tragic shooting that occurred at congresswoman giffords' "congress on your corner" event in tucson, Arizona on january 8, 2011. The completed memorial will honor those who were killed or injured that day, commemorate the extraordinary community response to the tragedy, and assure that future generations understand the events that unfolded and the significant role of the democratic process that was at the heart of that day's "congress on your corner".
Tucsons January 8TH Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Tucsons January 8TH Memorial Foundation gave $55K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $28K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $55,337
- -1.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $27,669
- -50.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $27,669
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Tucsons January 8TH Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Pima County ($53K). Together the top 2 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2021) to $56K (2022). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pima County Tucson, AZ | To Continue to Maintain the January 8TH Memorial | $53,337 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | Jewish community foundation of southern Arizona is the recipient that tucson's january 8th memorial foundation board of directors chose to receive the remaining cash assets upon dissolution of its corporation. | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $47 | $60,529 | $55,337 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $60,482 | $56,269 | $64,318 | $56,200 | 1 | $7 |
| 2021 | $68,531 | $94,996 | $45,556 | $32,400 | 1 | $1 |
About Tucsons January 8TH Memorial Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Tucsons January 8TH Memorial Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $55K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tucsons January 8TH Memorial Foundation is led by Ron Barber, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 11 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ron Barber
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian McDowell
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Pedicone
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Christensen
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Dorushka
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maricela Solis De Kester
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Kimble
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ross Zimmerman
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathie Batbie
Vice President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Rowley
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joni Jones
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Brad Bradley (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Crystal Kasnoff (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Edward D. Manuel (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Tucsons January 8TH Memorial Foundation
How much does Tucsons January 8TH Memorial Foundation give each year?
Tucsons January 8TH Memorial Foundation gave $55K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $56K across 1 grant.
What is Tucsons January 8TH Memorial Foundation?
Tucsons January 8TH Memorial Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Tucsons January 8TH Memorial Foundation operate?
Tucsons January 8TH Memorial Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Tucsons January 8TH Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Tucsons January 8TH Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4083646. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 29, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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