Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation
Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation is a private foundation based in Willcox, Arizona. It supports education, youth development, and community enhancement in rural communities across southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico.
Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation at a glance
In short: Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation gave $168K across 75 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $168,480
- +34.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 75
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,246
- +43.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $2,971,007
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation
- How to Apply
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Scholarship application information is made available during the filing’s stated application window. No application process for the foundation’s other grant programs is specified in the available information.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists the last day of February. The stated annual application window for 2026 has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists the last day of February.
- Contact
Application contact: Scholarship Committee Co Valley Tel
Mailing address: PO Box 970, Willcox, AZ 85644-0970
Phone: (520) 384-2231
Website: https://www.vtc.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Simon School ($25K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Organizations only. It also paid 18 grants to individuals ($27,980), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
373 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 373 grants of 373 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies communities in Arizona and New Mexico that it serves, including Willcox, San Simon, Safford, Thatcher, and Elfrida in Arizona, and Animas, Columbus, and Rodeo in New Mexico. In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to Arizona recipients, 9% to New Mexico, 1% to Virginia, and 1% to California; percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 75 itemized grants.
Cities
How Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2023) to $233K (2020). In 2024 it made 75 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Simon School San Simon, AZ | General Assistance | $25,000 |
| Graham County Search & Rescue Thatcher, AZ | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| NCCH Hospital Foundation Willcox, AZ | General Assistance | $8,800 |
| WHS FCCLA (ASL Branch) Willcox, AZ | General Assistance | $7,000 |
| Charles W Leighton Jr Hospice Willcox, AZ | General Assistance | $5,500 |
| Bonita Elementary School Willcox, AZ | General Assistance | $5,000 |
| Valley Union High School Elfrida, AZ | General Assistance | $5,000 |
| 11 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $20,250 |
| Helena Ramirez - Texas Tech Univers Animas, NM | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Willcox High School-FCCLA Willcox, AZ | General Assistance | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,971,007 | $257,296 | $173,467 | $168,480 | 75 | $177,616 | $35,002 | $138,127 |
| 2023 | $2,887,328 | $341,715 | $133,876 | $125,375 | 80 | $131,715 | $17,883 | $145,155 |
| 2022 | $2,682,329 | $266,138 | $152,700 | $149,861 | 70 | $155,611 | $134 | $122,412 |
| 2021 | $2,571,801 | $242,691 | $162,600 | $129,900 | 60 | $135,125 | $199 | $118,654 |
| 2020 | $2,462,535 | $219,703 | $247,381 | $232,706 | 88 | — | $3,667 | $115,814 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says its mission is to empower the rural communities it serves through investments in education, youth development, and community enhancement. Its website lists three programs: the Classroom Champion Program, offering up to $1,000 for rural educators’ classroom resources; the Educational Experience Program, offering up to $5,000 for field trips, STEM experiences, and other enrichment; and the Community Enrichment Program, offering up to $10,000 for permanent community improvement projects.
The 2024 filing shows support for schools, a hospital foundation, search and rescue, a hospice, a junior livestock program, and individual scholarship recipients. One supported organization, Foundation For Rural Service, describes its mission as advancing understanding of rural issues and sustaining and enhancing quality of life in America.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 75 grants totaling $168,480. Grants ranged from $200 to $25,000, with a median of $1,250. The largest awards included $25,000 to San Simon School, $10,000 to Graham County Search & Rescue, and $8,800 to NCCH Hospital Foundation. Other notable awards included $7,000 to WHS FCCLA (ASL Branch), $5,500 to Charles W. Leighton Jr. Hospice, and $5,000 each to Bonita Elementary School and Valley Union High School. The filing also lists scholarship awards to individual recipients.
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. For scholarships, the filing directs applicants to find application information during the application window, approximately the first week of January through the last day of February. Scholarship awards are restricted to member-patrons and family members of patrons of Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. The foundation’s website says its scholarships are one-year awards, paid one semester at a time, with a maximum of five years for undergraduate study and three years for graduate study.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Thompson as president and William Swift as vice president. Joseph Chapin served as secretary/treasurer until September 2024, and Eva Morin is also listed as secretary/treasurer. Directors listed include Mike Skiles, Carrol Miller, Steven Fenn, Dan McDougal, and Alan Baker. Mark Michaels is listed as a director beginning in October 2024.
Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation is led by Troy Judd, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Troy Judd
CEO
CFO → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Thompson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrol Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Skiles
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Fenn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan McDougal
Director
Director Beginning May → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Baker
Director
Director Beginning May → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Michaels
Director Beginning
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eva Morin
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Swift
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Chapin
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Steven Metts (2020–2023) — CEO
- Former: George May (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Marti Tingle (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jospeh Chapin (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Jyme Stoner (2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas Kuykendall (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 Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation
How much does Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation give each year?
Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation gave $168K across 75 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $125K across 80 grants.
What is Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation's typical grant size?
Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $2,246, across 75 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation give grants?
Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Willcox, AZ (20 grants), Animas, NM (5 grants), Duncan, AZ (5 grants) and Clifton, AZ (4 grants).
Does Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 16% of Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 75) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (55 grants), "Washington Youth Tour" (4 grants) and "Junior Livestock Program" (3 grants).
Who are Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation's largest grantees?
Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include San Simon School ($25,000), Graham County Search & Rescue ($10,000) and NCCH Hospital Foundation ($8,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 18 grants to individuals ($27,980), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation?
Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $178K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation fund?
The foundation says its mission is to empower the rural communities it serves through investments in education, youth development, and community enhancement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation?
Scholarship application information is made available during the filing’s stated application window. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation's EIN?
Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2613547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/valley-telephone-cooperative-foundation-morg_ae5fbd32160b405b875675152cf1d377
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