University of Arizona Applied Research
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University of Arizona Applied Research at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,195,602
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $6,939,078
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $58,191
- +1182.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $6,267,811
- -13.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who University of Arizona Applied Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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 $8K (2023) to $10K (2021). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | Sponsorship of Student Simulation | $4,275 |
| The University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | Sponsorship of University of Arizona Cyber Event | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,195,602 | $6,939,078 | $6,267,811 | — | — | $58,191 |
| 2024 | $4,205,393 | $6,508,384 | $7,272,562 | — | — | $4,537 |
| 2023 | $5,918,636 | $6,225,432 | $6,987,632 | $7,775 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $2,669,677 | $5,237,080 | $4,437,161 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,562,142 | $1,988,110 | $2,428,949 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $2,079,806 | $2,785,463 | $1,736,322 | — | — | — |
About University of Arizona Applied Research
Based on IRS filings
University of Arizona Applied Research is a public charity focused on Education, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $58K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University of Arizona Applied Research is led by Austin Yamada, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Austin Yamada
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$260K (2020) → $314K (2025)
Robert G. Semelsberger
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward P. Maxwell
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas L. Koch
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Dana
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hahn
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Doyle
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tomas Diaz De La Rubia
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Kerr
Vice President & COO
Vice President, Hypersonic Research & Technology → Vice President & Hypersonic, 2021
Vice President & Hypersonic → Vice President & COO, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$157K (2020) → $187K (2025)
J. Scott Merrell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria L. Meyer
Treasurer & CFO
CFO → Treasurer & CFO, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jon Dudas (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Lisa N. Rulney (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Elizabeth Cantwell (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $314K, to Austin Yamada (President & CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about University of Arizona Applied Research
How large is University of Arizona Applied Research?
University of Arizona Applied Research reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.9M.
What is University of Arizona Applied Research?
University of Arizona Applied Research is a public charity focused on Education, based in Tucson, AZ. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does University of Arizona Applied Research operate?
University of Arizona Applied Research has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is University of Arizona Applied Research's EIN?
University of Arizona Applied Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2495253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 17, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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