Ross and Patty McCallister Foundation
Accepts applications
Ross and Patty McCallister Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $451,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$451,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$442,452
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $518,900 the year before.
25% 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 | $518,900 | 32 | $415,757 |
| 2024 | $451,000 | 28 | $442,452 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ross Patty McCallister 2910 N Swan Ste 204, Tucson, AZ 85712 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (520) 790-8100 |
| What to submit | No specified form |
| Restrictions | Organizations qualifying under section 501(c)(3) which promote education, health and medical research and advancement, and community programs. |
What Ross and Patty McCallister Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 18 | $345,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $35,000 |
| Nevada | 2 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 3 | $11,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Arizona Foundation | Program support | $100,000 |
| The Catholic University of America - Tucson | Program support | $76,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Arizona Chapter | Cystic fibrosis research | $50,000 |
| Arizona Center for Autism | Program support | $25,000 |
| BPS Foundation | Program support | $25,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Program support | $20,000 |
| YMCA of Southern Arizona | Program support | $16,000 |
| Minnie's Food Pantry | Program support | $15,000 |
| Flagstaff Family Food Center | Program support | $10,000 |
| Katy Christian Ministries | Program support | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Community Food Bank of Southern Az | Program support | $10,000 |
| Three Square | Program support | $10,000 |
| Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus | Program support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Tucson & Southern Arizona | Program support | $10,000 |
| El Ranchito de Los Ninos Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Imago Dei Middle School | Program support | $5,000 |
| Make Way for Books | Program support | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Program support | $5,000 |
| Sister Jose Women Center | Program support | $5,000 |
| The Foster Alliance | Program support | $5,000 |
| Tu Nidito Children and Family Services Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc | Program support | $4,000 |
| Undue Medical Debts | Program support | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society - Az | Program support | $1,000 |
| Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum | Program support | $1,000 |
| Tucson Botanical Gardens | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ross McCallister
- Patty McCallister
- Amanda Tronsdal
- Anna McCallister Nichols
Questions people ask
Does Ross and Patty McCallister Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ross and Patty McCallister Foundation give?
$451,000 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ross and Patty McCallister Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ross McCallister (Director/President/Treasurer), Patty McCallister (Director/Vice-President/Secretary), Amanda Tronsdal (Director) and Anna McCallister Nichols (Director).
What does Ross and Patty McCallister Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.