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Who funds science and technology in Arizona: 22 foundations, $2.8 million in grants
22 private foundations paid 45 grants totaling $2,761,796 to science and technology nonprofits in Arizona, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is John Templeton Foundation, with $1,054,740 in 1 grant.
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- Cause
- Science and technology
- Recipients in
- Arizona
- Foundations
- 22
- Grants
- 45
- Total granted
- $2,761,796
Foundations that funded science and technology in Arizona
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Templeton Foundation | West Conshohocken, PA | 1 | $1,054,740 | $1,054,740 | LSST Inc | Establishing a templeton lsst early-career research fellowship | apps.irs.gov |
| The Orr Family Foundation | Austin, TX | 1 | $400,000 | $400,000 | Lowell Observatory | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation | Palo Alto, CA | 2 | $392,762 | $365,762 | LSST Inc | Support for the lincc analysis framework: an open, scalable system for science with the lsst | apps.irs.gov |
| Claire & John Radway Foundation | Mesa, AZ | 1 | $200,000 | $200,000 | Lowell Observatory | General purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Eleanor Williams Research FDN | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $136,054 | $136,054 | Alcor Life Extension Foundation | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| The Brinson Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $102,700 | $102,700 | LSST Inc | Data science fellowship program and pdta | apps.irs.gov |
| Geofamily Foundation | Flagstaff, AZ | 1 | $87,500 | $87,500 | Lowell Observatory | Indigenous cosmology mural, early career bridge fund, title 1 school field trips, and dress for expres | apps.irs.gov |
| Laughlin Charitable Foundation | Laughlin, NV | 1 | $80,000 | $80,000 | Alcor Life Extension Foundation | Advance the medical science of cryobiological preservation | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ausolus Trust | Boston, MA | 1 | $70,000 | $70,000 | Lowell Observatory | Exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Mt Cuba Astronomical Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $69,070 | $69,070 | Lowell Observatory | General | apps.irs.gov |
| BF Foundation | Basalt, CO | 2 | $60,000 | $35,000 | Lowell Observatory | Indigenous mural project | apps.irs.gov |
| Op & We Edwards Foundation Inc | Red Lodge, MT | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Lowell Observatory | Philanthropic purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Daniel J Goldman Foundation Inc | Miami Beach, FL | 1 | $26,500 | $26,500 | Alcor Life Extension Foundation | Charitable-general use | apps.irs.gov |
| Aps Foundation Inc | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $25,842 | $25,842 | Lowell Observatory | Orbits Curiosity Camp (OCC): Pre-service Teacher Development and STEM Training | apps.irs.gov |
| Dr Scholl Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Lowell Observatory | Astronomy-themed learning opportunities | apps.irs.gov |
| John F Long Foundation Inc | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Lowell Observatory | Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose. | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 22 | $3,428 | $1,244 | Alcor Life Extension Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Kai Family Foundation | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Arizona Hydrological Society Foundation | Aid in supporting, encouraging, and awarding Arizona Hydrology students in all age groups | apps.irs.gov |
| Levitties Foundation | Villanova, PA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Lowell Observatory | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Lowell Observatory | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ludes Family Foundation | Marion, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | The Biodiversity Group | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $200 | $200 | Lowell Observatory | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program." | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Templeton Foundation | LSST Inc | Tucson, AZ | Establishing a templeton lsst early-career research fellowship | $1,054,740 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Orr Family Foundation | Lowell Observatory | Flagstaff, AZ | Charitable | $400,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation | LSST Inc | Tucson, AZ | Support for the lincc analysis framework: an open, scalable system for science with the lsst | $365,762 | apps.irs.gov |
| Claire & John Radway Foundation | Lowell Observatory | Flagstaff, AZ | General purposes | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Eleanor Williams Research FDN | Alcor Life Extension Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted general | $136,054 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Brinson Foundation | LSST Inc | Tucson, AZ | Data science fellowship program and pdta | $102,700 | apps.irs.gov |
| Geofamily Foundation | Lowell Observatory | Flagstaff, AZ | Indigenous cosmology mural, early career bridge fund, title 1 school field trips, and dress for expres | $87,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Laughlin Charitable Foundation | Alcor Life Extension Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Advance the medical science of cryobiological preservation | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ausolus Trust | Lowell Observatory | Flagstaff, AZ | Exempt purpose | $70,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mt Cuba Astronomical Foundation | Lowell Observatory | Flagstaff, AZ | General | $69,070 | apps.irs.gov |
| Op & We Edwards Foundation Inc | Lowell Observatory | Flagstaff, AZ | Philanthropic purpose | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| BF Foundation | Lowell Observatory | Flagstaff, AZ | Indigenous mural project | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation | LSST Inc | Tucson, AZ | Discovery alliance membership 2024 | $27,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Daniel J Goldman Foundation Inc | Alcor Life Extension Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable-general use | $26,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Aps Foundation Inc | Lowell Observatory | Flagstaff, AZ | Orbits Curiosity Camp (OCC): Pre-service Teacher Development and STEM Training | $25,842 | apps.irs.gov |
| BF Foundation | Lowell Observatory | Flagstaff, AZ | Young scholars | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dr Scholl Foundation | Lowell Observatory | Flagstaff, AZ | Astronomy-themed learning opportunities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John F Long Foundation Inc | Lowell Observatory | Flagstaff, AZ | Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose. | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Kai Family Foundation | Arizona Hydrological Society Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Aid in supporting, encouraging, and awarding Arizona Hydrology students in all age groups | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Alcor Life Extension Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | General support | $1,244 | apps.irs.gov |
| Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc | Lowell Observatory | Flagstaff, AZ | General support | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Levitties Foundation | Lowell Observatory | Flagstaff, AZ | General purpose | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Heatsync Labs | Mesa, AZ | General support | $704 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Lowell Observatory | Flagstaff, AZ | General support | $511 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ludes Family Foundation | The Biodiversity Group | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Superstition Spacemodeling Society | Mesa, AZ | General support | $266 | apps.irs.gov |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Lowell Observatory | Flagstaff, AZ | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program." | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | The Biodiversity Group | Tucson, AZ | General support | $107 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Springs Stewardship Institute | Flagstaff, AZ | General support | $80 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Southwest Monarch Study | Chandler, AZ | General support | $78 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Arizona Hydrological Society Foundation | Tucson, AZ | General support | $63 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Queen Creek Robotics Foundation | Queen Creek, AZ | General support | $54 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Open Genomes Foundation | Tucson, AZ | General support | $53 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Lake Havasu Mineral & Lapidary Group | Lake Havasu City, AZ | General support | $35 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Hydrogen Association | Mesa, AZ | General support | $34 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Magmachem Research Institute | Sonoita, AZ | General support | $32 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Walnut Canyon Press | Scottsdale, AZ | General support | $31 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Southern Arizona Rocketry Association | Tucson, AZ | General support | $27 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Western Science Fiction Association Inc | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $22 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Queromatics A Non-Profit Organization | Laveen, AZ | General support | $21 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Catholic Master Builders | Gilbert, AZ | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Lowell Observatory Foundation | Flagstaff, AZ | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Sustainable Arizona | Sedona, AZ | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Arizona Near Space Research | Chandler, AZ | General support | $13 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Operator Algebras Mentor Network | Prescott, AZ | General support | $5 | apps.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.