Lapan Memorial Sunshine Foundation Inc
Historical FunderTucson, Arizona · EIN 88-0192311 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $27,702.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LUCY KIN LAPAN COLLEGE CLUB |
|---|---|
| Address | 1121 N CAMINO DE JUAN, TUCSON AZ 85745 |
| Phone | 5203609881 |
| Form and materials | RESUME, PROOF OF ACADEMIC STANDING AND FINANCIAL NEED |
| Deadlines | MAY 1ST OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | ALL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR TUITION OR OTHER EDUCATION RELATED COSTS. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO PIMA COUNTY, AZ RESIDENTS. |
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
22% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asu Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Support | $707,412 |
| Lapan College and Career Club | Tucson, AZ | Scholarships and educational expenses | $394,200 |
| Various | Tucson, AZ | Scholarships and educational expenses | $239,876 |
| Discovery Childrens Museum | Las Vegas, NV | Support | $100,000 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Scholarships and educational expenses | $83,025 |
| Pusch Ridge Christian Academy | Tucson, AZ | Support | $62,500 |
| Tucson Jewish Community Center | Tucson, AZ | Support | $52,200 |
| Angel Charity for Children Inc | Tucson, AZ | Support | $48,330 |
| Pima Community College | Tucson, AZ | Scholarships and educational expenses | $35,695 |
| Arizona State University | Phoenix, AZ | Scholarships and educational expenses | $27,702 |
| Tucson Conquistadores | Tucson, AZ | Conquistadores youth golf fund dba the first tee of tucson. | $16,000 |
| Gooter Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Support | $10,775 |
| Centurions | Tucson, AZ | Support | $6,000 |
| El Rio Health Center Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Support | $6,000 |
| The Catholic University of America - Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Scholarships and educational expenses | $5,899 |
| Ocj Kids | Phoenix, AZ | Support | $5,000 |
| Tucson Girl's Chorus | Tucson, AZ | Support | $5,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Scholarships and educational expenses | $4,538 |
| Conneticut College | New London, CT | Scholarships and educational expenses | $3,315 |
| John Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Scholarships and educational expenses | $2,500 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Scholarships and educational expenses | $2,330 |
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | Scholarships and educational expenses | $2,146 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarships and educational expenses | $1,951 |
| Gates Foundation | Seattle, WA | Support | $1,500 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | Newton, MA | Support | $1,034 |
| Arizona Department of Education | Phoenix, AZ | Support | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Marana, AZ | Support | $1,000 |
| Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club | Tucson, AZ | Support | $1,000 |
| Sun Devil Club | Tempe, AZ | Support | $668 |
| Oro Valley Fast Pitch Softball | Oro Valley, AZ | Suuport | $500 |
| Pueblo High School | Tucson, AZ | Support | $500 |
| Trinity Diamonds Inc | Tucson, AZ | Donation | $500 |
| International Sport Science Association | Phoenix, AZ | Support | $453 |
| Sun Angel Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Scholarships and educational expenses | $420 |
| Tucson Fire Department | Tucson, AZ | Support | $250 |
| University of Oregon | Eugene, OR | Scholarships and educational expenses | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,831,419 | 36 |
| 2023 | $1,826,536 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503099349100640
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0192311
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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