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Armstrong Mcdonald Foundation

Historical Funder

Tucson, Arizona · EIN 36-3458711 · Private foundation · Website

Grants paid (2025)$2.7M
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$115,000
Total assets$49.6M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $74,644 and $152,925.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactMICHAEL BOUCHARD
AddressPO BOX 70110, TUCSON AZ 857370110
Phone5209402492
EmailMBOUCHO346@GMAIL.COM
Form and materialsAPPLICATION MUST BE DOWNLOADED FROM WEBSITE AT WWW.ARMSTRONGMCDONALDFOUNDATION.ORG AND COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY, INCLUDING ALL REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS.
DeadlinesPER WEBSITE
RestrictionsPER WEBSITE

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Education5
  • Children & Youth2
  • Disability Services2
  • Health2
  • Youth Sports2
  • Environment1

Where it gives

28% of grants went outside Arizona.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Reid Park ZooTucson, AZEducational programming & equipment$610,000
University of Arizona Foundation-Steele Children's Research CenterTucson, AZResearch center$191,222
Bellevue UniversityBellevue, NEArmstrong mcdonald foundation 2024 natural sciences equipment$183,900
Children's Museum Tucson IncTucson, AZ2025 programming & exhibit updates$152,925
Tu NiditoTucson, AZTu nidito's continuum of breavement support services$152,925
University of Arizona Foundation-Flandrau Science Center & PlanetariumTucson, AZK12 field trips & new astonomy exhibit$152,925
Mobile Meals of Southern ArizonaTucson, AZMore than meals$150,000
Southern Arizona AIDS FoundationTucson, AZSaaf complementary therapies programs$150,000
Emerge Center Against Domestic AbuseTucson, AZLay legal assistance for domestic violence survivors 2025$135,000
MosaicOmaha, NERenovations for home carmel in axtell$130,180
Nortwest School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing ChildrenShoreline, WAClassroom supplies & equipment for deaf and hard-or hearing students$115,000
Western National Parks AssociationTucson, AZConnecting youth & families to arizona national parks$91,600
Mosaic Senior Services IncTucson, AZSupporting staying at home$76,460
Special Olympics Arizona IncGoodyear, AZ2026 team arizona$76,460
Special Olympics Nebraska IncOmaha, NESpecial olympics nebraska state games support$76,460
Pima Community College FoundationTucson, AZBuilding & construction technology$74,644
Arizona Arts LiveTucson, AZInspiring young minds$53,725
University of Arizona Foundation-College of ScienceTucson, AZImproving mathmatical problem solving-instruction for high school teachers & students$53,725
Andra Heart FoundationTucson, AZBald beauties project$37,900
Omaha Street SchoolOmaha, NEVocation plus$37,900
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the MidlandsOmaha, NECommunity based mentoring$30,350

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$2,733,30121
2024$1,783,91422
2023$1,229,55719

Sources

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