Foundation for US Women in Optics
Historical FunderTempe, Arizona · EIN 39-5001566 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$0
Organizations funded0
Typical grantUnknown
Total assets$171K
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JANET S FENDER |
|---|---|
| Address | 2307 S RURAL RD, TEMPE AZ 85282 |
| Phone | 7576037771 |
| Form and materials | CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE THE FOUNDATION FOR US WOMEN IN OPTICS UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AND SUBMITTED ON THE FOUNDATION'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WEBSITE AT USWIO.ORG OR AT THE WYATT COLLEGE OF OPTICAL SCIENCES AT THE UNIVERISTY OF ARIZONA. |
| Deadlines | MAY 31, 2026 |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION AWARDS MERIT AND NEED-BASED FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS TO WOMEN WHO ARE U.S. CITIZENS PURSUING A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE IN OPTICAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA. ELIGIBILITY IS LIMITED TO WOMEN WHO ARE U.S. CITIZENS, HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED INTO OR ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN THE BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM IN OPTICAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, AND DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS MAY INCLUDE MINIMUM ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND EVIDENCE OF COMMITMENT IN THE OPTICS FIELD. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
No grants to organizations were itemized on this return.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601199349100735
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-5001566
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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