Tucson Festival of Books
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$720K
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
44
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Tucson Festival of Books?
Tucson Festival of Books is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by The Stocker Foundation ($210K), Marshall Foundation ($125K), William and Mary Ross Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $720K in grants to Tucson Festival of Books between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stocker Foundation | $210,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Marshall Foundation | $125,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| William and Mary Ross Foundation | $100,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Helios Education Foundation | $78,950 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| Community Foundation for Southern Arizona | $66,950 | 1 | 2025 |
| Western National Parks Association | $60,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Research Corporation dba Research | $21,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona | $19,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust | $10,000 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Greg D and Melanie S McFarland | $7,600 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Herbst Family Foundation | $6,100 | 4 | 2019–2025 |
| United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Inc | $5,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Community Foundation for MetroWest Inc | $5,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Perry & Teresa Pearson | $3,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Diamond Foundation | $1,100 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2019) to $172K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $162K.
What grants has Tucson Festival of Books received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community Foundation for Southern Arizona | GENERAL SUPPORT | $66,950 |
| 2025 | The Stocker Foundation | 2026 FESTIVAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Western National Parks Association | SCIENTIFIC, ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESEARCH | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Helios Education Foundation | SEE PART IV | $19,800 |
| 2025 | United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Inc | General use | $5,500 |
| 2025 | Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust | SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS 2024/2025 PROGRAMS | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Greg D and Melanie S McFarland | COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT | $1,600 |
| 2025 | Herbst Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,100 |
| 2024 | William and Mary Ross Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | The Stocker Foundation | 2025 FESTIVAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Western National Parks Association | SCIENTIFIC, ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESEARCH | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Marshall Foundation | SUPPORT 2024 FESTIVAL OF BOOKS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Research Corporation dba Research | Supporting Sponsor of 2025 Festival | $5,500 |
| 2024 | Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust | SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS 2024/2025 PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Perry & Teresa Pearson | Educational | $3,500 |
| 2024 | Diamond Foundation | FUNDING LITERACY ADVANCEMENT IN SOUTHERN ARIZONA | $1,100 |
| 2024 | Greg D and Melanie S McFarland | COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Marshall Foundation | SUPPORT THE 2023 TUCSON FESTIVAL OF BOOKS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Helios Education Foundation | SEE PART IV | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Stocker Foundation | UNRESTRICTED, MOST PRESSING NEED | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Research Corporation dba Research | Supporting Sponsor of 2024 Festival | $5,500 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for MetroWest Inc | 2023 SARA C. COHEN F | $5,500 |
| 2023 | Greg D and Melanie S McFarland | COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Herbst Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2022 | William and Mary Ross Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $65,000 |
| 2022 | The Stocker Foundation | UNRESTRICTED, MOST PRESSING NEED | $60,000 |
| 2022 | Marshall Foundation | SUPPORT THE 2022 TUCSON FESTIVAL OF BOOKS | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona | SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2022 | Research Corporation dba Research | SUPPORTING SPONSOR OF 2023 FESTIVAL | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 44 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Tucson Festival of Books?
Tucson Festival of Books is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by The Stocker Foundation ($210K), Marshall Foundation ($125K), William and Mary Ross Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $720K in grants to Tucson Festival of Books between 2019–2025.
Who is Tucson Festival of Books's largest funder?
The Stocker Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Tucson Festival of Books, with $210K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Tucson Festival of Books received?
IRS 990 filings record $720K in grants to Tucson Festival of Books across 44 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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