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Who funds medical research in Arizona: 54 foundations, $3.3 million in grants

54 private foundations paid 111 grants totaling $3,268,604 to medical research nonprofits in Arizona, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust, with $766,741 in 2 grants.

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Cause
Medical research
Recipients in
Arizona
Foundations
54
Grants
111
Total granted
$3,268,604

Foundations that funded medical research in Arizona

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable TrustNew York, NY2$766,741$500,000Critical Path InstituteTranslational therapeutics accelerator developing kinase inhibitors of the unfolded protein response to treat t1dapps.irs.gov
John Templeton FoundationWest Conshohocken, PA2$695,274$625,514The Translational Genomics Research InstituteValete pilot study: validation of cancer early detection via blood testingapps.irs.gov
Virginia G Piper Charitable TrustPhoenix, AZ4$275,173$250,000Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterExpand access to integrated preschool programapps.irs.gov
William Randolph Hearst FoundationNew York, NY1$250,000$250,000Translational Genomics Research Institute FDNTo support pancreatic cancer research programapps.irs.gov
The Diane and Bruce Halle FoundationScottsdale, AZ1$225,000$225,000Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterHuman Servicesapps.irs.gov
The Dreiseszun Family FoundationOverland Park, KS1$207,500$207,500The Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterResearch and learning resources for people with autismapps.irs.gov
Sanderson Museum and VillagePhoenix, AZ1$148,746$148,746Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterCharity thatdisburses tofamilies in need.apps.irs.gov
Target Als Foundation IncNew York, NY1$125,000$125,000Translational Genomics Research InstituteBiomedical researchapps.irs.gov
Ingram Family FoundationScottsdale, AZ1$100,000$100,000Translational Genomics Research InstituteTo support medical research dedicated to conducting groundbreaking research with life-changing results in the genetic components of common and complex diseases, including cancer, neurological disorderapps.irs.gov
The Fridolin Charitable TrustNew York, NY1$100,000$100,000Cure Tay-Sachs FoundationAssit in the research of tay-sachs diseaseapps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationSeattle, WA1$72,450$72,450Critical Path InstituteTuberculosisapps.irs.gov
Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale FoundationQuincy, MA1$50,000$50,000World Research FoundationAnnual Supportapps.irs.gov
Ckko FoundationScottsdale, AZ1$30,000$30,000Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterAnnual fund for operationsapps.irs.gov
The Craig and Karen Stull Family FoundationScottsdale, AZ1$25,000$25,000The Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Weitz Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$25,000$25,000Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Midamerica Association for Autistic Training and ResearchLeawood, KS1$22,000$22,000Southwest Autism Research and Resource CenterSupportapps.irs.gov
Teaumen & Grace Fuite FoundationTucson, AZ1$15,000$15,000Southwest Autism Research and Resource CenterProvide medical research for autismapps.irs.gov
Ethel Josephine Scantland FoundationLong Beach, CA1$11,000$11,000Southwest Autism Research and Resource CenterTo help disabled persons prepare for employment.apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA42$10,932$2,154National Canine Cancer Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Burnett Family FoundationBellevue, WA1$10,000$10,000Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Doug Riley Family FoundationGilbert, AZ1$10,000$10,000Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli Family FoundationBenton Harbor, MI1$10,000$10,000The Grado Clinics FoundationTo support the communityapps.irs.gov
The Cameron and Jane Baird FoundationBuffalo, NY1$10,000$10,000Ara Parseghian Medical Research FoundationMedical research for niemann-pick diseaseapps.irs.gov
Tippins FoundationPittsburgh, PA1$10,000$10,000World Research FoundationMedical educationapps.irs.gov
Research Corporation Dba Research Corporation for Science AdvancementTucson, AZ1$7,051$7,051Translational Genomics Research InstituteEstimating Aedes aegypti spillover potential and evaluation of current mitigation strategiesapps.irs.gov
Clelland Family FoundationPhoenix, AZ1$5,974$5,974Southwest Autism Research and Resource CenterGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
Blackwood Family FoundationScottsdale, AZ1$5,000$5,000Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
MJ Insurance Charitable FoundationPhoenix, AZ1$5,000$5,000Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
Osaic Foundation IncScottsdale, AZ1$5,000$5,000Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Raymond B Pinson Family FoundationDelray Beach, FL1$5,000$5,000Scad ResearchResearch for prevention and treatment of heart disease.apps.irs.gov
The Kai Family FoundationTucson, AZ1$5,000$5,000Center for Neurosciences FoundationSupport research and education in neurosciences and to raise awareness of diseases of the nervous system.apps.irs.gov
The Breslow FoundationPhoenix, AZ1$4,340$4,340Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterTo further the programs of the organizationapps.irs.gov
John F Long Foundation IncPhoenix, AZ1$4,000$4,000Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterAid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose.apps.irs.gov
Koenig Family FoundationChicago, IL1$2,500$2,500Apraxia VoiceUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Zions Bancorporation FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$2,500$2,500Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterSupport individuals with autism and their familiesapps.irs.gov
Henry Pope FoundationChicago, IL1$2,000$2,000Translational Genomics Research InstituteAlzheimer disease researchapps.irs.gov
Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation IncScottsdale, AZ1$1,300$1,300The Translational Genomics Research Institute FoundationGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Littler Mendelson Foundation IncKansas City, MO1$1,000$1,000Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Merit FoundationMount Prospect, IL1$1,000$1,000Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterCharitableapps.irs.gov
Terry J & Susan K Hanson FoundationFountain Hills, AZ1$1,000$1,000Scad Research IncCharitableapps.irs.gov
Wolf Family Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE1$1,000$1,000Ara Parseghian Medical Research FoundationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Young FoundationTucson, AZ1$1,000$1,000Mecp2 Duplication FoundationMedical Researchapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY4$975$500Alzheimers Research and Prevention FoundationMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
American Express FoundationNew York, NY4$760$680Alzheimers Research and Prevention FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX1$685$685A Race Against BlindnessDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."apps.irs.gov
Assurant FoundationAtlanta, GA3$590$290Alzheimers Research and Prevention FoundationFinancial Assistanceapps.irs.gov
Bob & Felicia Burger Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$300$300Ara Parseghian Medical Research FoundationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY3$253$103Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL1$150$150Translational Genomics Research Institute FoundationGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$100$100A Race Against BlindnessHealth and human servicesapps.irs.gov
The Yelp FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$100$100Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterMatching contribution made by employee of yelp, inapps.irs.gov
Amica Companies FoundationLincoln, RI1$90$90A Race Against BlindnessGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ2$75$50Southwest Autism Research and Resource CenterOther civic / communityapps.irs.gov
Textron Charitable Trust DTD 122353Providence, RI1$45$45A Race Against BlindnessMatching gift to health & human services agencyapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
John Templeton FoundationThe Translational Genomics Research InstitutePhoenix, AZValete pilot study: validation of cancer early detection via blood testing$625,514apps.irs.gov
The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable TrustCritical Path InstituteTucson, AZTranslational therapeutics accelerator developing kinase inhibitors of the unfolded protein response to treat t1d$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable TrustCritical Path InstituteTucson, AZT1d consortium 2.0$266,741apps.irs.gov
Virginia G Piper Charitable TrustSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZExpand access to integrated preschool program$250,000apps.irs.gov
William Randolph Hearst FoundationTranslational Genomics Research Institute FDNPhoenix, AZTo support pancreatic cancer research program$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Diane and Bruce Halle FoundationSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZHuman Services$225,000apps.irs.gov
The Dreiseszun Family FoundationThe Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZResearch and learning resources for people with autism$207,500apps.irs.gov
Sanderson Museum and VillageSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZCharity thatdisburses tofamilies in need.$148,746apps.irs.gov
Target Als Foundation IncTranslational Genomics Research InstitutePhoenix, AZBiomedical research$125,000apps.irs.gov
The Fridolin Charitable TrustCure Tay-Sachs FoundationPhoenix, AZAssit in the research of tay-sachs disease$100,000apps.irs.gov
Ingram Family FoundationTranslational Genomics Research InstitutePhoenix, AZTo support medical research dedicated to conducting groundbreaking research with life-changing results in the genetic components of common and complex diseases, including cancer, neurological disorder$100,000apps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationCritical Path InstituteTucson, AZTuberculosis$72,450apps.irs.gov
John Templeton FoundationThe Translational Genomics Research InstitutePhoenix, AZUnderstanding the mechanisms of obesity and radiation in carcinogenesis and cancer etiology$69,760apps.irs.gov
Charles S & Carmen Demora Hale FoundationWorld Research FoundationSedona, AZAnnual Support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Ckko FoundationSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZAnnual fund for operations$30,000apps.irs.gov
Weitz Family FoundationSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZGeneral operating$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Craig and Karen Stull Family FoundationThe Southwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Midamerica Association for Autistic Training and ResearchSouthwest Autism Research and Resource CenterPhoenix, AZSupport$22,000apps.irs.gov
Virginia G Piper Charitable TrustSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZA Trustee Advised grant to provide general support in honor of Eric Michael Danziger$15,000apps.irs.gov
Teaumen & Grace Fuite FoundationSouthwest Autism Research and Resource CenterPhoenix, AZProvide medical research for autism$15,000apps.irs.gov
Ethel Josephine Scantland FoundationSouthwest Autism Research and Resource CenterPhoenix, AZTo help disabled persons prepare for employment.$11,000apps.irs.gov
The Cameron and Jane Baird FoundationAra Parseghian Medical Research FoundationTucson, AZMedical research for niemann-pick disease$10,000apps.irs.gov
Doug Riley Family FoundationSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Burnett Family FoundationSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZGeneral fund$10,000apps.irs.gov
Virginia G Piper Charitable TrustSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZA Trustee Advised grant to provide general support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Bruno and Sallie Pasquinelli Family FoundationThe Grado Clinics FoundationScottsdale, AZTo support the community$10,000apps.irs.gov
Tippins FoundationWorld Research FoundationSedona, AZMedical education$10,000apps.irs.gov
Research Corporation Dba Research Corporation for Science AdvancementTranslational Genomics Research InstitutePhoenix, AZEstimating Aedes aegypti spillover potential and evaluation of current mitigation strategies$7,051apps.irs.gov
Clelland Family FoundationSouthwest Autism Research and Resource CenterPhoenix, AZGeneral contribution$5,974apps.irs.gov
The Kai Family FoundationCenter for Neurosciences FoundationTucson, AZSupport research and education in neurosciences and to raise awareness of diseases of the nervous system.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Raymond B Pinson Family FoundationScad ResearchScottsdale, AZResearch for prevention and treatment of heart disease.$5,000apps.irs.gov
MJ Insurance Charitable FoundationSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZGeneral contribution$5,000apps.irs.gov
Blackwood Family FoundationSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Osaic Foundation IncSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZGeneral operating support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Breslow FoundationSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZTo further the programs of the organization$4,340apps.irs.gov
John F Long Foundation IncSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZAid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose.$4,000apps.irs.gov
Koenig Family FoundationApraxia VoiceScottsdale, AZUnrestricted$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Zions Bancorporation FoundationSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZSupport individuals with autism and their families$2,500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNational Canine Cancer Foundation IncPhoenix, AZGeneral support$2,154apps.irs.gov
Henry Pope FoundationTranslational Genomics Research InstitutePhoenix, AZAlzheimer disease research$2,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZGeneral support$1,923apps.irs.gov
Carl & Rene Cohen Foundation IncThe Translational Genomics Research Institute FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral purpose$1,300apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationScad Research IncScottsdale, AZGeneral support$1,259apps.irs.gov
Wolf Family Charitable FoundationAra Parseghian Medical Research FoundationTucson, AZGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Young FoundationMecp2 Duplication FoundationTucson, AZMedical Research$1,000apps.irs.gov
Terry J & Susan K Hanson FoundationScad Research IncScottsdale, AZCharitable$1,000apps.irs.gov
Merit FoundationSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZCharitable$1,000apps.irs.gov
Littler Mendelson Foundation IncSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAlzheimers Research and Prevention FoundationTucson, AZGeneral support$794apps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationA Race Against BlindnessGilbert, AZDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$685apps.irs.gov
American Express FoundationAlzheimers Research and Prevention FoundationTucson, AZGeneral support$680apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMecp2 Duplication FoundationTucson, AZGeneral support$577apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCure Tay-Sachs FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral support$573apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationAlzheimers Research and Prevention FoundationTucson, AZMatching contribution (general operating support)$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAmerican Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association IncTucson, AZGeneral support$433apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationAmerican Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association IncTucson, AZMatching contribution (general operating support)$350apps.irs.gov
Bob & Felicia Burger Family FoundationAra Parseghian Medical Research FoundationTucson, AZGeneral & Unrestricted$300apps.irs.gov
Assurant FoundationAlzheimers Research and Prevention FoundationTucson, AZFinancial Assistance$290apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMake It Count 4 Dani FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral support$282apps.irs.gov
Assurant FoundationHeart and Stroke Research FundScottsdale, AZFinancial Assistance$250apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNavajo Hopi Health Foundation IncTuba City, AZGeneral support$244apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationArizona Alzheimers Research Center IncPhoenix, AZGeneral support$222apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationChildhood Leukemia Research and Assistance FundScottsdale, AZGeneral support$217apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationArizona Skin Cancer FoundationScottsdale, AZGeneral support$205apps.irs.gov
Virginia G Piper Charitable TrustSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZAn employee matching grant to provide general support$173apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGiannas Force of HopeTucson, AZGeneral support$162apps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationTranslational Genomics Research Institute FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral exempt purpose$150apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationArizona Elks Major Projects IncTucson, AZGeneral support$140apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAmerican Foundation for Addiction ResearchCave Creek, AZGeneral support$131apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Center for Neurosciences FoundationTucson, AZGeneral support$121apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationSouthwest Autism Research and Resource CenterPhoenix, AZMatching contribution (general operating support)$120apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMarisa Ann Gallego FoundationTucson, AZGeneral support$110apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCancer Awareness Through Research and Education AssociationCarefree, AZGeneral support$105apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTeam 4 TravisLitchfield Park, AZGeneral support$104apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZMatching gifts$103apps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncA Race Against BlindnessGilbert, AZHealth and human services$100apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncA Race Against BlindnessGilbert, AZMatching gifts$100apps.irs.gov
The Yelp FoundationSouthwest Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZMatching contribution made by employee of yelp, in$100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRetinoblastoma of ArizonaChandler, AZGeneral support$97apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBreast Cancer Research and Assistance FundGlendale, AZGeneral support$92apps.irs.gov
Amica Companies FoundationA Race Against BlindnessGilbert, AZGeneral purpose$90apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBiological Immunity Research Institute 08-01-00Scottsdale, AZGeneral support$89apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThree Butterflies Sids FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral support$88apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGut Check Clostridium Septicum FoundationTucson, AZGeneral support$85apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPrimary Aldosteronism FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral support$81apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHypertrophic Olivary Degeneration AssociationGilbert, AZGeneral support$77apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNational Institute of Chiropractic ResearchPhoenix, AZGeneral support$61apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationArizona Myeloma NetworkGlendale, AZGeneral support$57apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSickle Cell Foundation of Arizona IncTucson, AZGeneral support$56apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTaylor Trudeau Cycle for Life Charitable TrustScottsdale, AZGeneral support$55apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTeal It Up FoundationScottsdale, AZGeneral support$55apps.irs.gov
Assurant FoundationBreast Cancer Research and Assistance FundGlendale, AZFinancial Assistance$50apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNational Canine Cancer Foundation IncPhoenix, AZVolunteer program$50apps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationSouthwest Autism Research and Resource CenterPhoenix, AZOther civic / community$50apps.irs.gov
Textron Charitable Trust DTD 122353A Race Against BlindnessGilbert, AZMatching gift to health & human services agency$45apps.irs.gov
American Express FoundationAmerican Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association IncTucson, AZGeneral support$36apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationArizona Asthma CoalitionTucson, AZGeneral support$34apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile Foundation17 BranchesScottsdale, AZGeneral support$32apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Tiller FoundationPine, AZGeneral support$32apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCritical Path InstituteTucson, AZGeneral support$28apps.irs.gov

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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.