THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING AND ENHANCING THE VISION, MISSION AND VALUES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF PRIVATE SUPPORT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7B
+7.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$117.7M
+19.9% YoY
Grant Count
8
+60.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14.7M
-25.0% YoY
About University of Arizona Foundation
Based on IRS filings
University of Arizona Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in TUCSON, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $117.7M. Net investment income was $71.3M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,653,196,619 | $1,545,295,501 | $1,402,381,950 |
| Revenue | $224,627,676 | $221,291,216 | $279,111,154 |
| Expenses | $168,519,559 | $142,695,305 | $148,939,818 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $71,278,552 | $48,515,701 | $101,433,808 |
| 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 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from University of Arizona Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Arizona ($117,229,102), Banner Health Foundation ($200,394), Flowers and Bullets ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA TUCSON, AZ | UNIVERSITY SUPPORT | $117,229,102 |
| FLOWERS AND BULLETS TUCSON, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| HILLEL FDN AT THE UOFA TUCSON, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $72,996 |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA GOODYEAR, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| TOHONO O'ODHAM CC SELLS, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| ARIZONA ALZHEIMERS RESEARCH CENTER INC PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,599 |
| RED STAR INTERNATIONAL INC TUCSON, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,450 |
| BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,394 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University of Arizona Foundation?
University of Arizona Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in TUCSON, AZ. It holds $1.7B in total assets as of 2024.
How large is University of Arizona Foundation?
As of 2024, University of Arizona Foundation holds $1.7B in total assets with $224.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $117.7M in 2024.
Where does University of Arizona Foundation operate?
University of Arizona Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Montana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does University of Arizona Foundation award?
In 2024, University of Arizona Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $117.7M — an average of about $14.7M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is University of Arizona Foundation's EIN?
University of Arizona Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6050388. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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