PHOENIX, AZ
Arizona Foundation For Educational Advancement
Quick Facts
- EIN
- 860664560
- Location
- PHOENIX, AZ
- Category
- Education
- Total Assets
- $17.3M
- Annual Income
- $7M
- IRS Ruling Year
- 1995
- Organization Type
- Corporation
- Principal Officer
- % John Muessle Pres
- Tax Deductibility
- Contributions are deductible
About This Foundation
Arizona Foundation For Educational Advancement is a private corporation based in PHOENIX, AZ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is % John Muessle Pres. It holds total assets of $17.3M. Annual income is reported at $7M. The foundation operates in the area of education. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
View 990 FilingsFinancial Overview
Total Giving
$859K
2023+1%
Total Assets
$16.3M
2023+5%
Fair Market Value
$16.3M
2023
Net Worth
$16.2M
2023
Grants Paid
$557K
2023
Contributions
$0
2023
Net Investment Income
$578K
2023
Distribution Amount
$766K
2023
Total Giving by Year
$649K
11$728K
12$780K
13$802K
14$811K
15$884K
19$1.1M
20$1M
21$855K
22$859K
23Asset Growth
$12.5M
11$13.2M
12$15M
13$15.1M
14$13.9M
15$16.5M
19$16.6M
20$18.4M
21$15.4M
22$16.3M
23Investment Portfolio (2023)
Total: $14.2M
Corporate Stock: $11.9M
Corporate Bonds: $1.3M
Government Obligations: $1.1M
Other Investments: $1.7M
Cash: $27K
Corporate Stock (75%)
Corporate Bonds (8%)
Government Obligations (7%)
Other Investments (11%)
Cash (0%)
Expense Breakdown (2023)
Grants Paid$557K
Officer Compensation$140K
Accounting Fees$10K
Travel & Conferences$9K
Revenue Sources (2023)
- Dividends
- $376K
- Capital Gains (Net)
- $323K
Financial Details (2023)
- Total Revenue
- $698K
- Total Expenses
- $859K
- Exempt Purpose Expenses
- $717K
- Required Distribution
- $766K
- Undistributed Income
- $717K
- Total Liabilities
- $43K
- Excise Tax
- $8K
Foundation Classification (2023)
Operating FoundationGrants to IndividualsNon-Charity GrantsLobbying ActivityExcess Business Holdings
Grantmaking Insights
Total Grants
50
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$27K
Median Grant
$20K
Total Giving by Year
$687K (21 grants)
20$667K (29 grants)
21Grant Range
Min$3K
Max$115K
Median: $20K
Smallest grantLargest grant
Openness to New Grantees (2021)
69%
of 2021 grantees were first-time recipients
Geographic Distribution of Grants
AK
ME
VT
NH
WA
ID
MT
ND
MN
WI
MI
NY
NY: $20K (1)
MA
CT
RI
OR
OR: $130K (4)
NV
WY
SD
IA
IL
IL: $145K (2)
IN
OH
PA
NJ
CA
CA: $70K (2)
UT
CO
CO: $75K (4)
NE
MO
KY
WV
VA
MD
DE
DC
DC: $15K (2)
AZ
AZ: $412K (19)
NM
NM: $248K (12)
KS
KS: $240K (4)
AR
TN
NC
SC
OK
LA
MS
AL
GA
FL
HI
TX
AZ$412K (19)
NM$248K (12)
KS$240K (4)
IL$145K (2)
OR$130K (4)
CO$75K (4)
Past Grantees
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Community College Endowment AssocPROVIDE ASISTANCE TO STUDENTS WHO ARE SEEKING TO TRANSFER TO A FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITY OR EARN A TECHNICAL DEGREE, GAINING SKILLS TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE | Hutchinson, KS | $100K | 2021 |
| New Life Farmington (Frmrly Nl Worship Center)FUNDING UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED THROUGH YOUTH MINISTRY (TUITION AND/OR BOOKS) | Farmington, NM | $90K | 2021 |
| Pat Tillman FoundationPROVIDE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS OR THEIR SPOUSES (FILLING FINANCIAL GAPS NOT COVERED BY THE POST 9-11 G.I. BILL) | Chicago, IL | $85K | 2021 |
| Human Services Campus & (Frmrly Lodestar Resource)ASSISTS CLIENTS IN ENDING THEIR HOMELESSNESS BY ACHIEVING GREATER SELF-SUFFIIENCY THROUGH NUMEROUS STRATEGIES INCLUDING EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT | Phoenix, AZ | $45K | 2021 |
| University Of Portland$15,000 TO WRDS DATA BASE RESOURCE & $20,000 TO ESCHOLARS PROGRAM | Portland, OR | $35K | 2021 |
| University Of Arizona Foundation- Bio5 (Keys)TO PROVIDE ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON LABORATORY RESEARCH UNDER THE MENTORSHIP OF WORLD-CLASS SCIENTISTS AND THEIR LAB TEAMS | Tucson, AZ | $34K | 2021 |
| Desert VoicesEARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM---SPECIFICALLY FOR PARENT-INFANT THERAPY (DEVELOP THE LANGUAGE, COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS FOR SCHOOL READINESS) | Phoenix, AZ | $31K | 2021 |
| Colorado League Of Charter SchoolsADVOCATING FOR FAVORABLE CHARTER SCHOOL LAWS AND MAINTAINING A FAVORABLE CHARTER SCHOOL LANDSCAPE IN THE STATE OF COLORADO | Lakewood, CO | $30K | 2021 |
| St Thomas The ApostleTO HELP STA MAKE PRECAUTIONARY CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS TO ALLOW SCHOOL TO OPERATE DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC, INCLUDING MODULAR CLASSROOMS. | Phoenix, AZ | $27K | 2021 |
| Jesuit High SchoolTUITION ASSISTANCE FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS (ST. ANDREW NATIVITY PROGRAM) | Portland, OR | $25K | 2021 |
| University Of Arizona Foundation- Richardson MemorialTO SUPORT UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS SEEKING EITHER A B.A. OR B.S.OR GRADUATE STUDENTS WHO HAVE AN INTEREST IN CULTURAL/HUMAN GEOGRAPHY | Tucson, AZ | $25K | 2021 |
| Third Future SchoolsTO REVIEW AND REFINE THEIR ART OF THINKING CURRICULUM AND DEVELOP MID-YEAR AND END-OF-YEAR ASSESSMENTS FOR THIS COURSE | Aurora, CO | $20K | 2021 |
| Washburn University FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS FOR LAW STUDENTS ALLOWING THEM TO FOCUS ON THEIR INITIAL STUDIES (WITHOUT WORKING) AND REDUCE THE NEED FOR OVERWHELMING STUDENT DEBT. | Topeka, KS | $15K | 2021 |
| Colorado School Of Mines FoundationGRANT WOULD BE USED SPECIFCALLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MINES STUDENTS | Golden, CO | $15K | 2021 |
| Holy Cross Catholic SchoolPROVIDE AN ADVANCED & FAITH-BASED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE CATHOLIC FAMILY VALUES UNIQUE TO NORTHERN NEW MEXICO | Santa Cruz, NM | $15K | 2021 |
| Achievement Rewards For College Scientists Foundation Inc-PhoenixADVANCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY THRU $ AWARDS TO ACADEMICALLY OUTSTANDING U S CITIZENS FOR DEGREES IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & MEDICAL RESEARCH | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2021 |
| Achievement Rewards For College Scientists Foundation Inc-DenverADVANCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY THRU $ AWARDS TO ACADEMICALLY OUTSTANDING U S CITIZENS FOR DEGREES IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & MEDICAL RESEARCH | Denver, CO | $10K | 2021 |
| Primeria Alta Historical SocietyPROVIDE A PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC AND CURRENT EVENTS OF THE CITY OF NOGALES TO ILNFORM ITS INHABATITANTS AND EDUCATE TOURISTS | Nogales, AZ | $10K | 2021 |
| Exponent Philanthropy (Frmrly Assoc Of Small Fdtns)MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION TO EDUCATE, ASSIST AND NETWORK FOR SMALL (SMALL OR NO STAFF) FOUNDATIONS | Washington, DC | $7K | 2021 |
| Northern New Mexico College FoundationENSURE STUDENT SUCCESS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES MEETING EDUCATIONAL, CULUTURAL & ECONOMIC NEEDS OF THE REGION | Espanola, NM | $6K | 2021 |
| Northern New Mexico Normal School Alum AssocTO ADVANCE THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATING SENIORS WISHING ADDITIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING AT A UNIVERSITY, CC OR ADULT CE CENTER | Santa Cruz, NM | $6K | 2021 |
| Hands Across CulturesMISSION IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING HEALTH, EDUCATION & WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE OF NORTHERN NM THROUGH FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACHES | Espanola, NM | $5K | 2021 |
| SarrcCOMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO AUTISM RESEARCH, EDUCATION & OUTREACH FOR INDIVIDUALS WHITH AUTISM AND THEIR FAMILIES | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2021 |
| Rock Christian Outreach TheA K-12 ACADEMY AND DAYCARE SERVICE PRIMARILY FOR CHILDREN OF PARENTS STRUGGLING (WITH ADDICTIONS) & LOW-INCOME. ALSO, INCLUDES FOSTER CHILDREN. | Espanola, NM | $4K | 2021 |
| Be A Leader FoundationINCREASE THE NUMBER OF COLLEGE-GOING STUDENTS BY PROVIDING RESOURCES NEEDED TO ATTEND COLLEGE AND BE PREPARED THROUGH LEADERSHIP & MENTORING | Phoenix, AZ | $3K | 2021 |
| Crisis Center Of Northern New MexicoTO EDUCATE PEOPLE TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES THAT HELP BUILD AND SUSTAIN HEALTHY FAMILIES AND A VIOLENCE-FREE ENVIRONMENT | Espanola, NM | $3K | 2021 |
| Stepping Stone Foundation ATO PROVIDE STEPPING STONES FOR SUCCESS THROUGH EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE LIMITED OPPORTUNITIES | Phoenix, AZ | $3K | 2021 |
| Alice King Community School FoundationSUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS OF STUDENTS (@ AKCS) BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR PROGRAMMING, FACILITY ENHACEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES | Albuquerque, NM | $3K | 2021 |
| Barry Glass Educational FoundationRAISE FUNDS TO ASSIST THE MARK ARMIHO ACADEMY IN MEETING THEIR MISSION (SEE NEXT COLUMN) | Albuquerque, NM | $3K | 2021 |
| Hutchinson Community College Endowment AssocPROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS BY BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALUMNI, BUSINESSES, FOUNTAITONS AND FRIENDS OF THE COLLEGE | Hutchinson, KS | $115K | 2020 |
| New Life Farmington (Frmrly New Life Worship Center)FUNDING UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED THROUGH YOUTH MINISTRY (TUITION AND/OR BOOKS) | Farmington, NM | $100K | 2020 |
| Pat Tillman FoundationPROVIDE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR SPOUSES (FILLING FINANCIAL GAPS NOT COVERED BY THE POST 9-11 G.I. BILL) | Chicago, IL | $60K | 2020 |
| Uc Santa Barbara FoundationDISBURSEMENTS OF FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENT(S) SUPPORT, INSTRUCTORS, RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROJECTS | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2020 |
| Human Services Campus & Lodestar Day ResourceASSISTS CLIENTS IN ENDING THEIR HOMELESSNESS BY ACHIEVING GREATER SELF-SUFFIIENCY THROUGH NUMEROUS STRATEGIES INCLUDING EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT | Phoenix, AZ | $45K | 2020 |
| University Of Portland$15,000 TO WRDS DATA BASE RESOURCE & $25,000 TO ESCHOLARS PROGRAM | Portland, OR | $40K | 2020 |
| Desert VoicesEARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM---SPECIFICALLY FOR PARENT-INFANT THERAPY (DEVELOP THE LANGUAGE, COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS FOR SCHOOL READINESS) | Phoenix, AZ | $30K | 2020 |
| U Of A Foundation - Arizona AssuranceTO FUND UNDERGRADUATE FOUR-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ARIZONA RESIDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO ATTEND THE U OF ARIZONA | Tucson, AZ | $30K | 2020 |
| Jesuit High SchoolTUITION ASSISTANCE FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS (ST. ANDREW NATIVITY PROGRAM) | Portland, OR | $30K | 2020 |
| St Thomas The ApostleTO HELP STA MAKE PRECAUTIONARY CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS TO ALLOW SCHOOL TO OPERATE DURING THE COVID 19 SEASON, INCLUDING MODULAR CLASSROOMS. | Phoenix, AZ | $25K | 2020 |
| Asu Foundation Cronkite School Of JournalismTO TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA LEADERS | Tempe, AZ | $25K | 2020 |
| U Of A Foundation- Eller College Of ManagementTO RECRUIT NON-BUSINESS MAJORS FOR THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM AND DELIVER A MENTORS-IN-RESIDENCE TO COORDINATE PROGRAM TEACHING OBJECTIVES | Tucson, AZ | $25K | 2020 |
| San Marcos High SchoolESTABLISHING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE NAME OF FORMER SMHS TEACHERS AND COACHES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY | San Marcos, CA | $20K | 2020 |
| Broadcasters Foundation Of AmericaGRANTS TO TV & RADIO BROADCASTERS, NO LONGER ABLE TO PROVIDE SELF OR FAMILIES (MAX $2,000/YR) OR BROADCASTERS RAVAGED BY NATURAL DISASTERS ($2,000/YR) | New York, NY | $20K | 2020 |
| U Of A Foundation- Bio5 (Keys)TO PROVIDE ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON LABORATORY RESEARCH UNDER THE MENTORSHIP OF WORLD-CLASS SCIENTISTS AND THEIR LAB TEAMS | Tucson, AZ | $20K | 2020 |
| Xavier College PreparatorySCHOLARSHIP FUNDING TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS AND WITHIN THE COMMUNITY | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2020 |
| Pimeria Alta Historical SocietyPROVIDE A PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC AND CURRENT EVENTS OF THE CITY OF NOGALES TO INFORM ITS INHABITANTS AND EDUCATE TOURISTS | Nogales, AZ | $10K | 2020 |
| Washburn University FoundationA NEW LAW SCHOOL BUILDING REFLECTING WASHBURN LAW'S MISSION, PROGRAMS AND CULTURE--FOR SUPERIOR ACEDEMICS & PRACTICAL PREPARATION OF STUDENTS | Topeka, KS | $10K | 2020 |
| Holy Cross Catholic SchoolCATHOLIC SCHOOL PRE-K THROUGH 6TH GRADE (TO PROVIDE FOR CLASSROOM AND STUDENT SUPPLIES WHICH CANNOT BE FUNDED FROM CURRENT OPERATING BUDGET) | Santa Cruz, NM | $8K | 2020 |
| Exponent Philanthropy (Frmrly Assoc Of Small Fdtns)MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION TO EDUCATE, ASSIST AND NETWORK FOR SMALL (SMALL OR NO STAFF) FOUNDATIONS | Washington Dc, DC | $8K | 2020 |
| Holy Cross Catholic ChurchCATHOLIC CHURCH - GRANT TO BUILDING FUND WHICH HELPS MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE THE HISTORICAL BUILDING AND SURROUNDING SITE | Santa Cruz, NM | $8K | 2020 |
990-PF Filings
| Tax Period | Return Type | View |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2022-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2021-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2020-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
Filings sourced from IRS e-file index. View all on ProPublica
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