Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation
Historical FunderWillcox, Arizona · EIN 74-2613547 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CO VALLEY TEL |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 970, WILLCOX AZ 856440970 |
| Phone | 5203842231 |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT VTC.NET/COMMUNITY/SCHOLARSHIPS AND IS AVAILABLE DURING THE APPLICATION WINDOW WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY THE FIRST WEEK IN JANUARY THROUGH THE LAST DAY OF FEBRUARY. |
| Deadlines | LAST DAY OF FEBRUARY. |
| Restrictions | MEMBER-PATRONS AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF PATRONS OF VALLEY TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, INC. |
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
11% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Simon School | San Simon, AZ | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Graham County Search & Rescue | Thatcher, AZ | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Ncch Hospital Foundation | Willcox, AZ | General assistance | $8,800 |
| Whs Fccla (Asl Branch) | Willcox, AZ | General assistance | $7,000 |
| Charles W Leighton Jr Hospice | Willcox, AZ | General assistance | $5,500 |
| Bonita Elementary School | Willcox, AZ | General assistance | $5,000 |
| Valley Union High School | Elfrida, AZ | General assistance | $5,000 |
| Eastern Arizona College | Thatcher, AZ | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Willcox High School-Fccla | Willcox, AZ | General assistance | $3,000 |
| Cochise County Fair Jr Livestock | Douglas, AZ | Junior livestock program | $2,900 |
| Bridger Sanborn - University of Ari | Willcox, AZ | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Jack Owen - Kansas State University | Willcox, AZ | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Greenlee Jr Livestock Association | Clifton, AZ | Junior livestock program | $2,000 |
| Ncch Scholarship Fund | Willcox, AZ | General assistance | $2,000 |
| Foundation for Rural Service | Arlington, VA | General assistance | $1,500 |
| Natural Resource Conservation Dist | Willcox, AZ | General assistance | $1,500 |
| Hastings College | Willcox, AZ | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| University of Arizona | Clifton, AZ | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Cochise College | Willcox, AZ | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Daniella Chairez-Pando - University | Willcox, AZ | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Addy Offutt - Lamar Community Colle | Animas, NM | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Laura Dunham - University of Arizon | Willcox, AZ | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Maylee Thompson - Pima Community Co | Willcox, AZ | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Southeastern Az Livestock Expo | Willcox, AZ | General assistance | $1,000 |
| Hidalgo County Fair Board | Lordsburg, NM | County fair | $600 |
| Graham County Junior Livestock Association | Safford, AZ | Junior livestock program | $200 |
The return also lists 49 grants to individuals ($70,980). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaley Medina - Hogan School of Real | Willcox, AZ | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Bridger Sanborn - University of Ari | Willcox, AZ | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Hastings College | Willcox, AZ | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Jack Owen - Kansas State University | Willcox, AZ | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| University of Arizona | Clifton, AZ | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Cochise College | Willcox, AZ | Scholarship | $1,250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $168,480 | 109 |
| 2023 | $125,375 | 124 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522469349100707
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2613547
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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