Helen J Urban & Thomas Nelson Urban Charitable Foundation II
Preselected recipients only
Helen J Urban & Thomas Nelson Urban Charitable Foundation II is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $82,420 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $14,320. 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$82,420
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$14,320
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,480 the year before.
40% 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 | $78,257 | 21 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $70,480 | 20 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $82,420 | 28 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Helen J Urban & Thomas Nelson Urban Charitable Foundation II 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 Helen J Urban & Thomas Nelson Urban Charitable Foundation II funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 9 | $17,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $14,320 |
| Colorado | 2 | $12,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 3 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maasai Girls Rescue Center | Child sponsorship | $14,320 |
| American Indian College Fund | General | $10,000 |
| Opportunity International | Colombia campaign | $10,000 |
| Blair Academy | General | $5,000 |
| American Indian Services | General | $5,000 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | General | $3,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | General | $3,000 |
| Friends of Public Radio Arizona | Capital campaign | $2,500 |
| St Barnabas Episcopal Church | General | $2,500 |
| Individual | General | $2,500 |
| The Salvation Army | General | $2,000 |
| Individual | General | $2,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Associa | General | $2,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | General | $2,000 |
| Christ Church Aspen | General | $2,000 |
| Amnesty International | General | $2,000 |
| National Alliance of Mental Illness | General | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | General | $2,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Wilderness Society | General | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club | General | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General | $1,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Musical Instrument Museum | General | $1,000 |
| Covenant House | General | $1,000 |
| Folds of Honor | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of Pinnacle Peak Park | General | $500 |
| Charity Navigator | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel J Martineau
- Eleanor S Martineau
Questions people ask
Does Helen J Urban & Thomas Nelson Urban Charitable Foundation II accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helen J Urban & Thomas Nelson Urban Charitable Foundation II give?
$82,420 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Helen J Urban & Thomas Nelson Urban Charitable Foundation II?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel J Martineau (Trustee) and Eleanor S Martineau (Trustee).
What does Helen J Urban & Thomas Nelson Urban Charitable Foundation II fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and faith communities.