The Newman Foundation at the University of Arizona
Historical FunderTucson, Arizona · EIN 86-0658807 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DAVID A TANSIK |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 40473, TUCSON AZ 857170473 |
| Phone | 5208829676 |
| Form and materials | ALL APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY A SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MADE UP OF INDEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS. IN ORDER TO EMPHASIZE THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO AWARDING THE SCHOLARSHIPS ON AN OBJECTIVE AND NONDISCRIMINATORY BASIS, THERE IS A WRITTEN APPLICATION THAT IS REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY EACH APPLICANT. |
| Deadlines | DEADLINES ARE SET EACH YEAR FOR SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT APPLICATION. THE DEADLINE IS ANNOUNCED IN TH |
| Restrictions | THE ORGANIZATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS ON AN OBJECTIVE AND NONDISCRIMINATORY BASIS TO CURRENT STUDENTS WHO ARE ALSO ACTIVE AT THE ST. THOMAS MORE NEWMAN CENTER. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS RANGE IN VALUE PENDING THE APPLICANT'S ESTABLISHED NEED AND THE AVAILABLE RESOURCES OF THE ORGANIZATION; MOST COMMON RANGES ARE $500 TO $3,000. EACH APPLICANT MUST BE A FULL-TIME UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA STUDENT IN GOOD STANDING AND BE ACTIVE AT ST. THOMAS MORE NEWMAN CENTER. ALL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE TO BE USED FOR STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA. STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO ATTEND A MEETING WITH THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE PRIOR TO BEING AWARDED A GRANT. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Newman Center | Tucson, AZ | Annual "wish list" of maintenance and repair items; potential emergency as well | $5,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($17,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,500 | 4 |
| 2024 | $28,144 | 8 |
| 2023 | $21,700 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642579349100789
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0658807
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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