Florence Copper Community Foundation
Accepts applications
Florence Copper Community Foundation is a private foundation in Florence, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,725 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$48,725
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,500
- Assets$3,076
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $37,500 the year before.
61% 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 | $28,700 | 12 | $2,801 |
| 2024 | $37,500 | 21 | $3,801 |
| 2025 | $48,725 | 22 | $3,076 |
How to apply
| Contact | Florence Copper Community Foundatio 1575 West Hunt Highway, Florence, AZ 85132 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (520) 316-3755 |
| What to submit | Information should include purpose of the grant and copy of organization's exempt status letter from IRS |
| Restrictions | Limited to pinal county Arizona |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Florence Copper Community Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 21 | $46,725 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florence Baptist Church Food Bank | Assist families to provide food to loved ones | $4,500 |
| Burawa Horse Rescue | Horse therapy for those with special needs | $4,000 |
| South Florence Fire Dept | General operational needs | $2,500 |
| Hope International Food Pantry | Provide thanksgiving dinner for 400+ families | $2,500 |
| Friends of Apache Junction | Shop with a cop inaugral event | $2,500 |
| Individual | Campaign kettle kickoff | $2,500 |
| Active Family Development Fdn | Expanding low cost access to youth ad family wellness programs | $2,225 |
| Florence Friends of Kids First Fdn | Public relations; community education; professional development | $2,000 |
| Pedro E Guerro Arts Center | Create and furnish gallery/gift shop | $2,000 |
| Future Forward Fdn | Gothic high peek greenhouse | $2,000 |
| Central Arizona College Fdn | Semi annual pinal promise celebration | $2,000 |
| Good Shepherd Horse Rescue | Veterinarian services for all horses | $2,000 |
| Friends of Pinal Pets | Spay together- surgeries to reduce over population of dogs | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Southern Arizona | Supporting pinal county pets | $2,000 |
| Central Az Regional Economic DVMT | Archive pinal experience corps; reading program with aarp | $2,000 |
| Individual | Pantry support | $2,000 |
| Casa Grande Education Fdn | Employee excellence ceremony | $2,000 |
| Casa Grande Alliance | Dignity and care grant | $2,000 |
| Individual | Project confort kids | $2,000 |
| Individual | Skousen memorial livestock show | $2,000 |
| Nourish and Nurture | Little bundles of love | $1,000 |
| The Hope Coalition | Nourish and thrive initiative | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sophie Dessart
- Lorri Rodriguez
- Mikel Smothermon
- Jessye Gentry
Questions people ask
Does Florence Copper Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Florence Copper Community Foundation give?
$48,725 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Florence Copper Community Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sophie Dessart (President), Lorri Rodriguez (Vice President), Mikel Smothermon (Secretary) and Jessye Gentry (Director).
What does Florence Copper Community Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, food and hunger and human services.