Cu West Cares Inc
Invitation OnlyPhoenix, Arizona · EIN 92-0483609 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$143K
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$108K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
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
10% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Elementary School District | Glendale, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $15,721 |
| Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation | Glendale, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $11,200 |
| Gowest Foundation | Seatac, WA | To support our foundation mission statement | $10,000 |
| The Fetch Foundation | Cave Creek, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $9,583 |
| Ocj Kids | Phoenix, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $9,095 |
| The Arizona Pet Project | Phoenix, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $8,658 |
| Halo Animal Rescue | Phoenix, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $7,929 |
| The West Valley Mavericks Foundation Inc | Litchfield Park, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $5,000 |
| Mariah's Miracle | Goodyear, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $4,500 |
| Arizona Council on Economic Education | Phoenix, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $3,000 |
| Sun City Area Interfaith Services Inc | Surprise, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $3,000 |
| Veterans Medical Leadership | Glendale, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $3,000 |
| Dragonslayers Booster Club | Luke Afb, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $2,500 |
| Gift of Adoption Fund Inc | Northbrook, IL | To support our foundation mission statement | $2,500 |
| Leadership West | Goodyear, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $2,500 |
| Mujer Inc | Phoenix, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $2,500 |
| Solid Rock Foundation Inc | Goodyear, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $2,500 |
| The Rosa Foundation Inc | Prescott Valley, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $2,500 |
| Valley of the Sun Chapter | Mesa, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $2,500 |
| West-Mec Alliance | Glendale, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $2,500 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | Natalie eberenz- 12364889054 scholarship winner | $2,000 |
| Cal Poly State University | San Luis Obispo, CA | Ava sims -xxx-xx-xxxx scholarship winner | $2,000 |
| Glendale Community College | Glendale, AZ | Liana vargas- 36861328 scholarship winner | $2,000 |
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | Jenna linde - 6414662 scholarship winner | $2,000 |
| Pendergast Elementary Community Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $2,000 |
| Uba Office of Undergraduate | Birmingham, AL | Caleb williams- B01755578 scholarship winner | $2,000 |
| Luke Air Force Base Top 3 Council | Glendale, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $1,500 |
| Verde Valley Fair Association | Cottonwood, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $1,385 |
| Kiwanis Club of Glendale | Glendale, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $1,150 |
| Prescott YMCA | Prescott, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $1,150 |
| 944 Chiefs Group | Luke Afb, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $1,000 |
| Glendale Fop Lodge 12 Charities | Glendale, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $1,000 |
| Luke Elementary School | Glendale, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $1,000 |
| Old Town Mission | Cottonwood, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $1,000 |
| Ryan House | Phoenix, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $1,000 |
| Soldiers Best Friend | Peoria, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $1,000 |
| Sounds of Autism | Goodyear, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $1,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | Phoenix, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $1,000 |
| West Valley Foundation | Glendale, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $1,000 |
| Wham Art Association | Surprise, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $1,000 |
| Jazmines Journey | Phoenix, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $600 |
| Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank | Avondale, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $500 |
| Air Force Sargents Assoc Chap 1260 | Glendale, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | Mesa, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $500 |
| Centennial Packbackers | Peoria, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $500 |
| Fighter Country Foundation | Goodyear, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $500 |
| First Page Non-Profit | Peoria, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $500 |
| Steps to Recovery Homes | Cottonwood, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $500 |
| Western Sports Foundation | Pueblo, CO | To support our foundation mission statement | $500 |
| Zuris Circle My Beautiful Circle | Peoria, AZ | To support our foundation mission statement | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $142,971 | 50 |
| 2024 | $122,507 | 67 |
| 2023 | $94,309 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349101736
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-0483609
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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