Margaret E Mooney Foundation
Accepts applications
Margaret E Mooney Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $230,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.7 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$230,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$36.7 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
14% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 10 | $39.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 9 | $36.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 7 | $36.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tucson Foundations Co Linda Lohse 2440 E Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85718-6008 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (520) 791-3939 |
| What to submit | Applications should include a copy of the IRS determination letter, a brief description of the organization's activities, along with a copy of the current budget. The foundation does not require the completion of a specific form. |
| Restrictions | There are no specific restrictions, but the foundation gives preference to charities located in southern Arizona. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Margaret E Mooney Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 7 | $1.7 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| El Rio Health Center Foundation | Health facility capital funds | $500,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Azpm - building bridges campaign | $500,000 |
| Literacy Connects | Endowment | $250,000 |
| Children's Museum Tucson | Capital campaign | $230,000 |
| United Way of Tucson and So Az | C2c partnership - cradle to career | $175,000 |
| Arizona Theater Company | General operating - unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Arizona Opera Company | General operating - unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Lohse
- Patricia Lohse
- Robert Lohse
Questions people ask
Does Margaret E Mooney Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Margaret E Mooney Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $230,000.
Who runs Margaret E Mooney Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Lohse (President), Patricia Lohse (Vice President) and Robert Lohse (Secr. Treas.).
What does Margaret E Mooney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.