Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc
TUITION ORGANIZATION FOR PRIVATE is a public charity based in Queen Creek, Arizona. Formed in 2004, it operates as a school tuition organization that accepts donations for tuition assistance and awards scholarships to children attending Arizona private schools.
Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc at a glance
In short: Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc gave $697K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $697,119
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- Average grant
- $30,310
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Primary geography
- Arizona (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 67 S Higley Rd Ste 103 182, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: (480) 414-8677
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mission Church ($100K). Together the top 10 received $502K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 23 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated scholarship program serves students attending private K–12 schools in Arizona. In its 2025 grantmaking, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona. Other recipient-state shares were Virginia 6%, North Carolina 6%, Ohio 5%, and Colorado 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $697K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Church Goodyear, AZ | Charitable Donation | $100,000 |
| Arizona Private Education Scholarship Fund Inc Scottsdale, AZ | Transfer Funds | $79,619 |
| San Tan Bible Church Gilbert, AZ | Charitable Donation | $60,000 |
| Christ Church Gilbert, AZ | Charitable Donation | $57,500 |
| Mountain Christian School Show Low, AZ | Charitable Donation | $50,000 |
| The Institute for Biblical Leadership Fairview, NC | Charitable Donation | $40,000 |
| Baptist Evangelistic Missionary Association Columbus, OH | Charitable Donation | $35,000 |
| MGM International Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Donation | $30,000 |
| Evangelical Baptist Church Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| Greydene Independent Baptist Church Canon City, CO | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing narrative reports $459,616 in designated net assets consisting of remaining balances required to be paid out by June 30, 2026.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $860,491 | $1,854,665 | $697,119 | 23 | $76,505 |
| 2024 | $1,139,550 | $702,297 | $3,441,677 | — | — | $575 |
| 2023 | $3,835,078 | $4,061,952 | $3,917,665 | — | — | $2,510 |
| 2022 | $3,668,374 | $4,230,852 | $3,793,441 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $3,251,295 | $3,223,685 | $2,994,815 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $3,023,966 | $3,162,147 | $3,215,159 | — | — | $31,971 |
| 2019 | $3,055,994 | $4,763,614 | $4,205,855 | — | — | $16,161 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to accept donations for tuition assistance and award scholarships so children can afford to attend Arizona private schools. Its filing says a selection committee awards tuition scholarships to students attending private K–12 schools in Arizona. Receiving schools may use awarded funds only for the specified students’ tuition for the current year; unused funds must be returned to the organization for reaward.
The 2025 grants included support for varied organizations. For example, Arizona Private Education describes its mission as operating a qualified tuition organization under Arizona statutes related to private-school tuition tax credits. Gilbert Christian Schools describes its mission as operating a nonprofit Christian school from preschool through high school, with sports and music programs. Heart Ministries describes its work as facilitating evangelical and humanitarian resources and partnering with ministries in areas including education, medical care, and evangelism.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the organization reported 23 grants totaling $697,119. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to Mission Church in Goodyear, Arizona; $79,619 to Arizona Private Education in Scottsdale, Arizona; $60,000 to San Tan Bible Church in Gilbert, Arizona; $57,500 to Christ Church in Gilbert, Arizona; and $50,000 to Mountain Christian School in Show Low, Arizona. The filing lists the purposes for these grants as charitable donations, except for the Arizona Private Education award, whose purpose is listed as “transfer funds.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Howard MacDonald as president and Richard Mercado as treasurer. It also lists Harry V Miller Dec'd 092024 as “Executive DI.”
Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc is led by Howard Macdonald Jr., President on every filing since 2019; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Howard Macdonald Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $7K (2025)
Richard Mercado
Treasurer
Treasurer → President & S, 2021
President & S → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $7K (2025)
Harry V. Miller Dec'd
Executive Di
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$89K (2024) → $35K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Harry V. Miller (2021–2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Tanya Delo (2023) — Corporate Co
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $35K, to Harry V Miller Dec'd 092024 (Executive Di). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc
How much does Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc give each year?
Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc gave $697K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc's typical grant size?
Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $30,310, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc give grants?
Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (6%) and North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gilbert, AZ (4 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (3 grants).
Does Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (22 grants).
Who are Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc's largest grantees?
Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mission Church ($100,000), Arizona Private Education Scholarship Fund Inc ($79,619) and San Tan Bible Church ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to accept donations for tuition assistance and award scholarships so children can afford to attend Arizona private schools. Its filing says a selection committee awards tuition scholarships to students attending private K–12 schools in Arizona. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc?
Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc's EIN?
Tuition Organization for Private Schools Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0117067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
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