Fred & Christine Armstrong Foundation
Accepts applications
Fred & Christine Armstrong Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $452,000 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$452,000
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$8.9 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $450,000 the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $450,000 | 40 | $8.1 million |
| 2023 | $450,000 | 44 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $452,000 | 43 | $8.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen K Frey PO Box 12867, Tucson, AZ 85732 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (520) 275-5172 |
| What to submit | Specific amount requested, intended use of the grant, current financial statements, current budget, exemption letter, and any other pertinent data. |
| Deadlines | March 1 of each year. |
| Restrictions | None, except that consideration will be given to those charities funded by the armstrong family in the past. |
What Fred & Christine Armstrong Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 37 | $408,400 |
| Texas | 6 | $43,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Luke's in the Desert Inc | Senior housing for low income elderly | $25,000 |
| University of Az Foundationarthritis Research Program | Arthritis research, treatment | $22,800 |
| Community Food Bank Inc | Food assistance for the hungry in pima county | $20,000 |
| Mobile Meals of Tucson Inc | Deliver special diet meals to homebound | $20,000 |
| Youth on Their Own (Yoto) | Dropout prevention, youth ages 8-22, homeless/near homeless | $18,000 |
| Community Home Repair Projects of Arizona | Assist disadvantaged of pima county by providing free home repair service | $15,000 |
| Our Family Services Inc New Beginnings Program | Various services for homeless families | $15,000 |
| Primavera Foundation Inc | Programs and services for homeless and impoverished | $15,000 |
| Tucson Symphony Society | Provide music appreciation to the community | $15,000 |
| Arizona's Children Association | Assist needy children and families | $14,800 |
| American National Red Cross Southern Arizona Chapter | Local disaster services for children and families | $13,800 |
| Casa de Los Ninos Inc | Child abuse/neglect prevention-family stability promotion | $12,000 |
| Tu Niditio Children & Family Services | Support for seriously ill and grieving children | $12,000 |
| Beads of Courage | Provide programs for children coping with serious illness | $10,000 |
| Casa of Harrison County | To find a safe and permanent home for abused and neglected children | $10,000 |
| Courtney's Courage | Support financial needs for pediatric cancer patients and families | $10,000 |
| Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona | Provide diapers for needy children and adults | $10,000 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission | Provide food, shelter and help programs to the homeless | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Sothern Arizona | Provide animals at convalescent homes, hospices, etc | $10,000 |
| Marshall Symphony Society | Provide music appreciation to the community | $10,000 |
| Springboard Home DBA Teen Challenge | Teen recovery program | $10,000 |
| Square & Compass Children's Clinic | Assist low income children's medical needs | $10,000 |
| Candelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern Az | Provide multiple needs to low income families, children affected by cancer | $9,800 |
| Educational Enrichment Foundation | Direct student support for low income programming | $9,800 |
| Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum | Education of sonoran desert wildlife, flora, and sealife | $9,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson | Youth mentoring program | $9,000 |
| Tucson Children's Museum Inc | Education and activities for low income children | $9,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services | Provide transportation to seniors and convalescing adults | $8,000 |
| Marshall Regional Arts Council | Provide art appreciation to the community | $8,000 |
| Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (Trot) | Provide equine activities for disabled children | $7,500 |
| Ballet Arts Foundation | Educate, support, and advance the art of dance | $7,000 |
| Catalina High School Foundation | Provide needed school resources for library and business school | $7,000 |
| Izi Azi Foundation Felicia's Farm | Provide produce and eggs to casa maria soup kitchen for low income and homeless | $7,000 |
| Arizona Opera Company | Provide music appreciation to the community | $6,800 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Tucson | Club house music program | $6,000 |
| Literacy Connects | Support programs for literacy improvement in low-income youth | $6,000 |
| Handi-Dogs Inc | Teach disabled to train assistance dogs | $5,800 |
| Harrison County Historical Society Inc | Preserve historic harrison county texas history | $5,800 |
| Imago Dei Middle School | Support for boys to men and glow, idle school mentoring program | $5,000 |
| Project String Power Inc | Providing music opportunities for youth and adults | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred E Armstrong Jr
- Karen K Frey
- Zachary Armstrong
- Cory M Armstrong
- Traci A Hollis
Questions people ask
Does Fred & Christine Armstrong Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1 of each year.
How much does Fred & Christine Armstrong Foundation give?
$452,000 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Fred & Christine Armstrong Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Fred E Armstrong Jr (Director/Vice-President), Karen K Frey (Director/President/Treasurer), Zachary Armstrong (Director) and Cory M Armstrong (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Fred & Christine Armstrong Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and arts and culture.