APS Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPhoenix, Arizona · EIN 95-3735903 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.3M
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$48.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $55,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Phoenix, AZ | Eviction-Prevention, Emergency & Transitional Housing Programs` | $300,000 |
| The Phoenix Theatre Company | Phoenix, AZ | Centennial Capital Campaign Project | $250,000 |
| Arizona Educational Foundation Inc | Phoenix, AZ | The Teacher Pipeline Project | $100,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Arizona Public Service Foundation Navajo Scholars Program | $100,000 |
| Tempe Community Action Agency Inc | Tempe, AZ | Building Resilience Program Expansion and Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army Southwest Division | Phoenix, AZ | Cooling and Hydration Stations | $100,000 |
| ASU Foundation for a New American University | Tempe, AZ | Immersive Robotics for All (IR4All): Accessible Student and Teacher Training | $88,883 |
| Northern Arizona University Foundation Inc | Flagstaff, AZ | PITAS (Preparing Indigenous Teachers for Arizona Schools) Program | $80,000 |
| ASU Foundation For A New American University | Tempe, AZ | Joaquin Bustoz Math-Science Honors Program (JBMSHP) at Arizona State University | $71,500 |
| Northern Arizona University Foundation Inc | Flagstaff, AZ | Let's Talk Code | $70,000 |
| The University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | STAR Lab: Students Taking Advantage of Research | $55,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Getting REAL (Re-Engaging Aspirational Learners) | $50,000 |
| Year Up United | Boston, MA | Tech Connect: Bridging the Gap to IT Careers in Phoenix | $50,000 |
| Camp Catanese Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Engineering Pathway Program | $50,000 |
| Sarsef | Tucson, AZ | SARSEF 2025-26 STEM Programs | $50,000 |
| Arizona Faith Network | Phoenix, AZ | Heat Relief; Respite Centers | $50,000 |
| Clarkdale Foundation Inc | Clarkdale, AZ | Clarkdale Selna-Mongini STEM Park Elements | $50,000 |
| KnowledgeWorks Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | STEM School Design for an Amphitheater Public Schools K-12 Pathway | $50,000 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc | North Canton, OH | Invention Project STEM Programming for Underserved Children in Arizona | $50,000 |
| The University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | BIO5 Institute's KEYS Research Internship | $50,000 |
| Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council | Phoenix, AZ | Navajo Nation STEM Camp | $40,000 |
| Tides Center | Los Angeles, CA | 1496 One Generation (OG) Indigitize: Empowering Arizona's Tribal Communities Through CS & AI Education | $40,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Building Arizona's Future-Ready STEM Workforce through ASEMS | $35,000 |
| ASU Foundation For A New American University | Tempe, AZ | Strengthening Physics Instruction for Arizona Educators and ASU Undergraduates | $35,000 |
| Center for the Future of Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | STEM Professional Development for Educators | $35,000 |
| Maricopa County Community College District Foundat | Tempe, AZ | CEI LabForce Dual Enrollment STEM Career Training Program | $30,000 |
| National Energy Foundation | Murray, UT | STEM Explorers: Energy Innovation and Workforce Connections | $26,000 |
| Lowell Observatory | Flagstaff, AZ | Orbits Curiosity Camp (OCC): Pre-service Teacher Development and STEM Training | $25,842 |
| Solari Inc | Tempe, AZ | 2-1-1 Arizona Transportation Program | $25,000 |
| Comp-U-Dopt | Houston, TX | Digital Access and Tech Education for Maricopa County Youth | $20,000 |
| SciTech Institute | Phoenix, AZ | Supporting Educators' STEM Workforce Skills Development | $20,000 |
| Stardust Non-Profit Building Supplies Inc | Mesa, AZ | Heat Relief Supplies | $20,000 |
| Tynkertopia Inc | Flagstaff, AZ | TynkerSpace Initiative: Empowering Youth with Career-Ready STEM Skills and Certifications | $20,000 |
| Arizona Students Recycling Used Technology | Tempe, AZ | AZ StRUT Techie Labs: Hands-on Learning for Future Techies | $16,000 |
| AZ Cyber Initiative | Nogales, AZ | Cyber Bootcamp | $16,000 |
| Coding in Color | Avondale, AZ | AI Academy | $15,000 |
| Valley of the Sun YMCA | Phoenix, AZ | Valley of the Sun YMCA Career Connected STEM Education | $15,000 |
| Ican | Chandler, AZ | ICAN: Thriving through Positive Youth Development and STEM | $15,000 |
| Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Corporation | Yuma, AZ | Yuma Live History Adventures Field Trip Program | $15,000 |
| Million Dollar Teacher Project | Phoenix, AZ | STEM Teacher Capacity Growth Pilot: Expanding Equitable Innovation in Education | $10,000 |
| Children's Museum of Yuma County | Yuma, AZ | Driving STEM Learning with Sphero Indi Cars | $7,500 |
| Southwest Human Development | Phoenix, AZ | 2025 MAKERS of Change Assistive Technology Challenge | $7,500 |
| Yuma County Public Health Services District | Yuma, AZ | Heat Relief Supplies | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,259,225 | 43 |
| 2024 | $2,705,001 | 44 |
| 2023 | $1,876,324 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349101265
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3735903
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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