University South Foundation Inc
To advance opportunities that provide access to higher education in southern Arizona.
University South Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: University South Foundation Inc gave $97K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $97K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,000
- +13.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $97,000
- +13.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $97,000
- Total assets
- $2,204,481
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who University South Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Arizona ($97K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How University South Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2022) to $97K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | For Scholarships | $97,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,204,481 | $362,350 | $308,433 | $97,000 | 1 | $108,260 |
| 2023 | $2,150,174 | $393,436 | $306,013 | $85,750 | 1 | $140,632 |
| 2022 | $2,062,739 | $249,046 | $485,392 | $56,750 | 1 | $350 |
| 2021 | $2,300,898 | $318,358 | $266,746 | $61,000 | 1 | $88,785 |
| 2020 | $2,247,229 | $341,224 | $241,581 | — | — | $132,556 |
About University South Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
University South Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sierra Vista, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $97K. Net investment income was $108K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University South Foundation Inc is led by Callie Groth, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Callie Groth
President
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne M. Borowiec
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clint Imhole
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Pater
Director
President → Executive Vice President, 2021
Executive Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Forte
Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Reese
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Ledesma
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry W. Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary J. Rivas Anderson
Director
On filings since 2023
5.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Randazzo
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dianna Cameron
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Hyder
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wallace Ricks
Treasurer
Treasurer → Director, 2022
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penny Brondum
Executive Vice President
Secretary → President, 2022
President → Executive Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Hansen
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
3.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juan P. Villalobos
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Elizabeth Wrozek (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Michele McCollum (2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Boardman (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Ira Jaffrey (2022) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth York (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Sorenson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Marissa Herrera (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rhonda Garwood (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joan Wilson (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Shay Stautz (2021) — Director
- Former: Angela Laskarides (2020) — Director
- Former: Chrystie Devere (2020) — Director
- Former: Eva-Marie Kiley (2020) — Director
- Former: Kelly Wright (2020) — Director
- Former: Sally Holcomb (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 University South Foundation Inc
How much does University South Foundation Inc give each year?
University South Foundation Inc gave $97K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $86K across 1 grant.
How large is University South Foundation Inc?
University South Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $362K.
What is University South Foundation Inc?
University South Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sierra Vista, AZ. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does University South Foundation Inc operate?
University South Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is University South Foundation Inc's EIN?
University South Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0606002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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