Ashton Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Ashton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $55,800 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $4,600 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$55,800
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$4,600
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $50,100 the year before.
27% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,100 | 19 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $55,800 | 15 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cindy Ashton President PO Box 27304, Tucson, AZ 85711 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (520) 241-9040 |
| What to submit | No prescribed form, applicants must furnish evidence of section 501(c)(3) status |
What Ashton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 15 | $55,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| El Rio Health Center Foundation | Unrestricted general funding | $10,000 |
| Salpointe Catholic High School Scholarship | Unrestricted general funding | $5,000 |
| Tucson Wildlife Center | Unrestricted general funding | $5,000 |
| Youth on Their Own | Unrestricted general funding | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Unrestricted general funding | $4,600 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission | Unrestricted general funding | $4,600 |
| The Humane Society | Unrestricted general funding | $4,600 |
| United Way of Tucson | Unrestricted general funding | $4,600 |
| Arizona Daily Star Sportman's Fund | Unrestricted general funding | $3,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Unrestricted general funding | $2,400 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Unrestricted general funding | $2,000 |
| Easterseals Blake Foundation | Unrestricted general funding | $1,500 |
| Pinetop Country Club Employee Scholarship | Unrestricted general funding | $1,500 |
| Gootter-Jensen Foundation | Unrestricted general funding | $1,000 |
| Tu Nidito Children & Family Services | Unrestricted general funding | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cindy Ashton
- Lawrence Ashton
- Harold Ashton
Questions people ask
Does Ashton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ashton Family Foundation give?
$55,800 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $4,600.
Who runs Ashton Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cindy Ashton (President), Lawrence Ashton (Vice President) and Harold Ashton (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Ashton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and faith communities.