Southwestern Foundation for Education & Historical Preservatio
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 86-0701832 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$277K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Arizona Tucson Az | Tucson, AZ | Education general support | $56,689 |
| Patronato San Xavier | Tucson, AZ | Conservation general support | $50,000 |
| Tucson Botanical Gardens Tucson Az | Tucson, AZ | Historic preservation exhibit | $24,000 |
| Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Performance general support | $20,000 |
| George Phar Legler Society Inc | Tucson, AZ | Community general support | $20,000 |
| Naco Heritage Alliance | Naco, AZ | Heritage general support | $20,000 |
| Tucson Amateur Astronomy | Tucson, AZ | Science general support | $16,000 |
| Museum of Northern Arizona | Flagstaff, AZ | Heritage festival arts/culture | $15,000 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Community access program | $13,000 |
| Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage | Tucson, AZ | Heritage/Culture | $11,800 |
| Childrens Museum Tucson | Tucson, AZ | History general purpose | $10,000 |
| Tucson Youth Music Center | Tucson, AZ | Education general purpose | $10,000 |
| Los Descendientes Del Presidio de T | Tucson, AZ | Preservation fund | $7,500 |
| Impact Cinema | Tucson, AZ | General support | $3,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $277,489 | 14 |
| 2023 | $320,075 | 27 |
| 2022 | $315,653 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513229349100921
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0701832
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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