YMCA Foundation of Southern Arizona
The activities and funds of the YMCA Foundation of Southern Arizona are to benefit the ymca of southern Arizona and help support their mission: "the ymca of southern Arizona is dedicated to improving the quality of human life and to helping all people realize their fullest potential through the development of spirit, mind, and body."
YMCA Foundation of Southern Arizona at a glance
In short: YMCA Foundation of Southern Arizona gave $232K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $232K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $232,232
- -40.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $232,232
- -40.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $232,232
- Total assets
- $6,985,199
- +7.4% 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 YMCA Foundation of Southern Arizona funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA of Southern Arizona ($232K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
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 YMCA Foundation of Southern Arizona gives
- Giving grew 62% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $143K (2021) to $393K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $232K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | To benefit the ymca of southern Arizona and help support their mission. | $232,232 |
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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 | $6,985,199 | $245,205 | $276,889 | $232,232 | 1 | $229,763 |
| 2023 | $6,504,150 | $706,166 | $440,275 | $392,981 | 1 | $273,454 |
| 2022 | $5,791,057 | $229,420 | $437,282 | $388,017 | 1 | $-75,057 |
| 2021 | $6,489,739 | $238,770 | $256,499 | $143,013 | 1 | $162,481 |
| 2020 | $5,919,873 | $163,704 | $259,079 | $157,962 | 1 | $87,498 |
About YMCA Foundation of Southern Arizona
Based on IRS filings
YMCA Foundation of Southern Arizona is a public charity, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $232K. Net investment income was $230K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
YMCA Foundation of Southern Arizona is led by Kurtis Dawson, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kurtis Dawson
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Longley
Chair
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cris Ciasca
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Sakrison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Hanley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan Spackeen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Scheirman
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dino Sakellar
Vice Chair
Chair → Director, 2021
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Darling
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Rollins
Secretary
Chair → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Bill Porter (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jim Holmberg (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lisamarie Jelderks (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Randy Lewis (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Brooke Nowak (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Cindy McDaniel (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dennis Merideth (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: J. Emery Barker (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robby Adamson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Cindy Barbee-Suggs (2020) — Director
- Former: Gary Davidson (2020) — Director
- Former: Jack McDuff (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Jane Evans (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 YMCA Foundation of Southern Arizona
How much does YMCA Foundation of Southern Arizona give each year?
YMCA Foundation of Southern Arizona gave $232K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $393K across 1 grant.
How large is YMCA Foundation of Southern Arizona?
YMCA Foundation of Southern Arizona reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $245K.
Where does YMCA Foundation of Southern Arizona operate?
YMCA Foundation of Southern Arizona has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is YMCA Foundation of Southern Arizona's EIN?
YMCA Foundation of Southern Arizona's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0326724. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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