United Way of Tucson and Southern
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona is a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization and fundraising services company based in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1922 as the Community Chest of Tucson, the organization has evolved into a major community convener and grantmaking foundation serving the Pima County region. The organization operates as both a fundraiser and grantmaker, uniting people, ideas, and resources to address systemic community challenges.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.7M
-6.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.0M
-3.0% YoY
Grant Count
81
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$75K
-13.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: United Way of Tucson responds to the community's needs, transforms lives, and brings long-lasting systemic change by focusing on underlying issues including education, financial wellness, equality, and healthy communities.
Vision: A community where every child receives a high-quality education from birth to career, every adult has the opportunity to thrive financially and in the workplace, and every older person can retire and age with dignity and independence.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Educational success
- Financial wellness
- Healthy living
- Housing stability
- Homelessness prevention
Grantmaking
United Way of Tucson distributes funds through its annual campaign to health and welfare programs and services administered by nonprofit agencies. The organization works with more than 80 partner nonprofit organizations.
Grant Range
$10,000 to $100,000
How to Apply
Requests for proposals available through their website
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Tucson primarily serves Pima County, Arizona and Southern Arizona. The organization reaches more than 250,000 individuals annually—approximately one in three people in the community.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year 2024):
- Total assets: $22,682,639
- Total revenues: $11,792,168
- Total expenses: $14,148,674
- Total giving: $6,614,832
Historical Data (Fiscal Year 2023):
- Total assets: $24.2 million
- Total revenues: $12.7 million
- Total expenses: $13.7 million
- Total liabilities: $2.12 million
Staffing:
- Approximately 83 employees (as of 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,682,639 | $24,228,981 | $24,809,225 |
| Revenue | $11,792,168 | $12,729,583 | $14,478,255 |
| Expenses | $14,148,674 | $13,660,330 | $13,523,895 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $460,753 | $364,678 | $182,222 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Casa De Los Ninos ($1,098,771), Easter Seals Blake Foundation ($1,000,971), Child & Family Resources - Tucson ($622,359).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AJO CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AJO, AZ | GENERAL USE | $10,000 |
| ALOHA TRI SPORTS KAILUA KONA, HI | GENERAL USE | $10,500 |
| ALTAR VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #51 TUCSON, AZ | GENERAL USE | $25,304 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY - TUCSON PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL USE | $5,511 |
| AMPHITHEATER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TUCSON, AZ | GENERAL USE | $119,942 |
| AMPHITHEATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION TUCSON, AZ | GENERAL USE | $16,958 |
| ANGEL CHARITY FOR CHILDREN TUCSON, AZ | GENERAL USE | $7,000 |
| ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY TUCSON, AZ | GENERAL USE | $6,500 |
| ASPEN TENNIS FOUNDATION ASPEN, CO | GENERAL USE | $10,000 |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF TUCSON TUCSON, AZ | GENERAL USE | $5,106 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONY PENN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $378,124 |
| ALLISON TITCOMB | SENIOR VP & CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER | 40 | $158,950 |
| CLAY BACON | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & COO | 40 | $151,902 |
| MELISSA D'AURIA | VICE PRESIDENT & CAO | 40 | $127,292 |
| GEORGE SCHLECHT | VICE PRESIDENT & CFO | 40 | $57,468 |
| SYLVIA LEYBA | VICE PRESIDENT & CFO | 40 | $53,736 |
| JEFF ARTZI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSICA BRACK-MERRILL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TY BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARC CAMERON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TARA CARTHEW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIMI COOMLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEEPA DALVI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE DONOGHUE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NEAL ECKEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDMUNDO GAMILLO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARCO GARDNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MISTY HOLMES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH KROEGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRISH MUIR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RODERICK PREWITT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HELENA RODRIGUES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY ROWLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN SINOTTE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARLOS SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT SMOGOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE TRINDADE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MONICA VARGAS-MAHAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALICIA WHITE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CALLINE SANCHEZ | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ALLISON DUFFY | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW THROWER | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| STEVEN MANKEE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
United Way of Tucson received a $300,000 investment from Wellpoint to strengthen families and expand the care workforce, demonstrating continued support from major funders for the organization's community impact initiatives.
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Inc - HinchillaSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does United Way of Tucson and Southern fund?
**Mission:** United Way of Tucson responds to the community's needs, transforms lives, and brings long-lasting systemic change by focusing on underlying issues including education, financial wellness, equality, and healthy communities. **Vision:** A community where every child receives a high-quality education from birth to career, every adult has the opportunity to thrive financially and in the workplace, and every older person can retire and age with dignity and independence. **Primary Focus …
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Tucson and Southern?
United Way of Tucson distributes funds through its annual campaign to health and welfare programs and services administered by nonprofit agencies. The organization works with more than 80 partner nonprofit organizations. **Grant Information:** • Total annual giving: $6.6+ million • Grant range: $10,000 to $100,000 • Typical award amounts: $5,100 to $1,696,486 • Decision timeline: Approximately 3 months • Application process: Requests for proposals available through their website **Contact for G…
Where does United Way of Tucson and Southern make grants?
United Way of Tucson primarily serves Pima County, Arizona and Southern Arizona. The organization reaches more than 250,000 individuals annually—approximately one in three people in the community.
What size grants does United Way of Tucson and Southern award?
In 2024, United Way of Tucson and Southern awarded 81 grants totaling $6.0M — an average of about $75K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of Tucson and Southern's EIN?
United Way of Tucson and Southern's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0098932. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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