Dorrance Foundation for Education
Historical FunderScottsdale, Arizona · EIN 82-3330439 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.7M
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$65M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $12,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DORRANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
|---|---|
| Address | 6263 NORTH SCOTTSDALE RD STE 330, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85250 |
| Phone | 4803677000 |
| Form and materials | DORRANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS ONLINE APPLICATION FORM, SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS (FAFSA STUDENT AID REPORT, TRANSCRIPT AND ACT/SAT TEST SCORES), WRITING SAMPLES, AND A RECOMMENDATION FROM A HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER AND A HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR. INITITAL ELIBILITY IS BASED ON PRIMARILY OBJECTIVE CRITERIA FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS: SENIORS IN GOOD STANDING WHO WILL GRADUATE FROM AN ACCREDITED ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL, FIRST GENERATION TO ATTEND COLLEGE,ACCEPTED BY ONE OF ARIZONA'S THREE STATE UNIVERSITIES, DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE, AGREEMENT TO PARTICPATE IN ALL ASPECTS OF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, AGREEMENT TO LIVE ON CAMPUS DURING FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE YEAR, AND AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM IN FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA. |
| Deadlines | DORRANCE SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE APPLICATION: 2/4/2026 Phase II (WRITING SAMPLES): 3/4/2026 |
| Restrictions | The Foundation awards up to 60 scholarships annually to incoming freshmen at Arizona's public universities: Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and The University of Arizona. The total educational programmatic value of each scholarship is estimated at more than $100,000. Scholarships are renewed annually based not just on academic standing, but on participation in program events, activities and volunteer service projects. |
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.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | Fall 2024 first generation scholarships for 73 current scholars at nau | $438,000 |
| University of Arizona | Tuscon, AZ | Fall 2024 first generation scholarships for 73 current scholars at ua | $438,000 |
| University of Arizona | Tuscon, AZ | Spring 2025 first generation scholarships for 73 current scholars at ua | $438,000 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | Spring 2025 first generation scholarships for 73 current scholars at asu | $438,000 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | Fall 2024 first generation scholarships for 72 current scholars at asu | $431,870 |
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | Spring 2025 first generation scholarships for 71 current scholars at nau | $426,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Grant to ua foundatoin, for the study abroad department | $20,000 |
| University of Arizona | Tuscon, AZ | Fall 2024 first generation scholarships for 2 current scholars at ua | $12,000 |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Fall 2024 scholarship award for dsp ua alumni | $12,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tuscon, AZ | For the Department of Religious Studies and Classics | $10,000 |
| Nau Foundation | Flagstaff, AZ | Grant to nau foundation to fund nau in greece scholarships | $10,000 |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Fall 2024 scholarship award for dsp ua alumni | $6,000 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | Fall 2024 first generation scholarships for 1 current scholar at asu | $6,000 |
| Tuscon Crusaders | Tucson, AZ | Grant for dsp alumni organization | $5,500 |
| Phoenix Public Library Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Grant to Phoenix Public Library Foundation in Honor of DSP Alumnus | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Tuscon | Tuscon, AZ | Grant to Boys and Girls Club of Tucson in Memory of DSP Alumnus | $5,000 |
| Patronato San Xavier | Tucson, AZ | Grant to san xavier mission | $4,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | Mount Vernon, VA | Grant to george washington's mount vernon | $4,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Thomas jefferson charitable donation | $4,000 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | Fall 2024 finalist (turn down) scholarships for 13 scholars at asu | $3,250 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Grant to ua musuem of art | $3,000 |
| University of Arizona | Tuscon, AZ | Fall 2024 finalist (turn down) scholarships for 9 scholars at ua | $2,250 |
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | Fall 2024 finalist (turn down) scholarships for 6 scholars at nau | $1,500 |
| Aramark at Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | Gap funding for asu junior (university meal plan) | $1,315 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | Phoenix, AZ | Grant | $1,000 |
| Partners in Health | Brewer, ME | Grant | $1,000 |
| Beads of Courage | Tucson, AZ | Grant | $1,000 |
| Catholic Education Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | Grant | $500 |
| Educational Enrichment Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Grant | $500 |
| Whiskers N Wishes Sanctuary | Marana, AZ | Grant | $500 |
| Beads of Courage | Tucson, AZ | Grant | $500 |
| Native Womens Scholars | Pinetop, AZ | Grant | $250 |
| Flagstaff Family Food Center | Flagstaff, AZ | Grant | $250 |
| Iowa Ffa Foundation | Ankeny, IA | Grant | $250 |
| Coconino County Humane Association | Flagstaff, AZ | Grant | $250 |
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | Refund for asu turn down scholarship, student did not enroll in fall | -$250 |
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | Refund for revoked nau scholar | -$6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,724,435 | 37 |
| 2023 | $2,086,809 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349107358
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3330439
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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