APS Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
APS Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.3 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$48.2 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
73% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 30 | $41.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 44 | $43.5 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 43 | $48.2 million |
How to apply
APS Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What APS Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 36 | $1.9 million |
| Ohio | 2 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $40,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $26,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Eviction-Prevention, Emergency & Transitional Housing Programs` | $300,000 |
| The Phoenix Theatre Company | Centennial Capital Campaign Project | $250,000 |
| Arizona Educational Foundation Inc | The Teacher Pipeline Project | $100,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Arizona Public Service Foundation Navajo Scholars Program | $100,000 |
| Tempe Community Action Agency Inc | Building Resilience Program Expansion and Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army Southwest Division | Cooling and Hydration Stations | $100,000 |
| ASU Foundation for a New American University | Immersive Robotics for All (IR4All): Accessible Student and Teacher Training | $88,883 |
| Northern Arizona University Foundation Inc | PITAS (Preparing Indigenous Teachers for Arizona Schools) Program | $80,000 |
| ASU Foundation For A New American University | Joaquin Bustoz Math-Science Honors Program (JBMSHP) at Arizona State University | $71,500 |
| Northern Arizona University Foundation Inc | Let's Talk Code | $70,000 |
| The University of Arizona Foundation | STAR Lab: Students Taking Advantage of Research | $55,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Getting REAL (Re-Engaging Aspirational Learners) | $50,000 |
| Year Up United | Tech Connect: Bridging the Gap to IT Careers in Phoenix | $50,000 |
| Camp Catanese Foundation | Engineering Pathway Program | $50,000 |
| Sarsef | SARSEF 2025-26 STEM Programs | $50,000 |
| Arizona Faith Network | Heat Relief; Respite Centers | $50,000 |
| Clarkdale Foundation Inc | Clarkdale Selna-Mongini STEM Park Elements | $50,000 |
| KnowledgeWorks Foundation | STEM School Design for an Amphitheater Public Schools K-12 Pathway | $50,000 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc | Invention Project STEM Programming for Underserved Children in Arizona | $50,000 |
| The University of Arizona Foundation | BIO5 Institute's KEYS Research Internship | $50,000 |
| Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council | Navajo Nation STEM Camp | $40,000 |
| Tides Center | 1496 One Generation (OG) Indigitize: Empowering Arizona's Tribal Communities Through CS & AI Education | $40,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Building Arizona's Future-Ready STEM Workforce through ASEMS | $35,000 |
| ASU Foundation For A New American University | Strengthening Physics Instruction for Arizona Educators and ASU Undergraduates | $35,000 |
| Center for the Future of Arizona | STEM Professional Development for Educators | $35,000 |
| Maricopa County Community College District Foundat | CEI LabForce Dual Enrollment STEM Career Training Program | $30,000 |
| National Energy Foundation | STEM Explorers: Energy Innovation and Workforce Connections | $26,000 |
| Lowell Observatory | Orbits Curiosity Camp (OCC): Pre-service Teacher Development and STEM Training | $25,842 |
| Solari Inc | 2-1-1 Arizona Transportation Program | $25,000 |
| Comp-U-Dopt | Digital Access and Tech Education for Maricopa County Youth | $20,000 |
| SciTech Institute | Supporting Educators' STEM Workforce Skills Development | $20,000 |
| Stardust Non-Profit Building Supplies Inc | Heat Relief Supplies | $20,000 |
| Tynkertopia Inc | TynkerSpace Initiative: Empowering Youth with Career-Ready STEM Skills and Certifications | $20,000 |
| Arizona Students Recycling Used Technology | AZ StRUT Techie Labs: Hands-on Learning for Future Techies | $16,000 |
| AZ Cyber Initiative | Cyber Bootcamp | $16,000 |
| Coding in Color | AI Academy | $15,000 |
| Valley of the Sun YMCA | Valley of the Sun YMCA Career Connected STEM Education | $15,000 |
| Ican | ICAN: Thriving through Positive Youth Development and STEM | $15,000 |
| Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Corporation | Yuma Live History Adventures Field Trip Program | $15,000 |
| Million Dollar Teacher Project | STEM Teacher Capacity Growth Pilot: Expanding Equitable Innovation in Education | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Theodore N Geisler
- Traci Stooks-Dermer
- Monica Whiting
- Jacob Tetlow
- Michelle Ferrara
- Tina Marie Tentori
- Christopher R Bauer
Questions people ask
Does APS Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does APS Foundation Inc give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs APS Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Theodore N Geisler (Chairman and President), Traci Stooks-Dermer (Secretary), Monica Whiting (Board Member) and Jacob Tetlow (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does APS Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.