The Evo and Ora Deconcini and Thu Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Evo and Ora Deconcini and Thu Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $30,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $3,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$30,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$614,756
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $75,000 the year before.
18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $31,000 | 35 | $560,326 |
| 2023 | $75,000 | 38 | $650,130 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 33 | $614,756 |
How to apply
The Evo and Ora Deconcini and Thu Family Foundation 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 The Evo and Ora Deconcini and Thu Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 16 | $17,250 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $1,500 |
| New York | 2 | $1,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $750 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Biological Diversity | Secure a future for all species | $3,500 |
| Barry Goldwater Scholarship | Provide funding for those who intend to pursue research careers | $2,500 |
| Grace St Paul's Episcopal Church | Religious operating funds | $2,500 |
| More Than A Bed | Christian resource center for children in arizona foster, kinship, adoptive and congregate care | $1,500 |
| Sonoran Institute | Protect land and people of western north america | $1,500 |
| University of Arizona College of Law Fund | Support the james e. Rogers college of law academic programs | $1,500 |
| Florence Project | Prevent cruelty to children & animals | $1,000 |
| Gifford's Law Center | Fighting to draft, enact, and defend the laws, policies, and programs proven to save lives from gun violence | $1,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | Protect wildlife habitat, parks, historic sites, working forests & farms | $1,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Educational funds | $1,000 |
| University of South Dakota Foundation | Educational scholarships | $1,000 |
| Chrysalis | Finding broad-based solutions to prevent domestic abuse | $750 |
| Malaria No More | Fueling the fight to end malaria | $750 |
| No Kid Hungry Foundation | End child hunger | $750 |
| San Diego Humane Society | Inspire compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people | $750 |
| Asu Foundation - the Center for Correctional Solutions | Create a just and fair approach to corrections | $500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Tucson | Youth assitance | $500 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Distribute food to insecure individuals in central texas | $500 |
| Community Food Bank | Feed those living in poverty | $500 |
| Cornell University Prison Education Program | Support incarcerated persons' academic ambitions | $500 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Challenge racial and economic injustice, fight poverty and end mass incarceration and excessive punshiment | $500 |
| Friends of Pacc | Support pima animal care center and enhance efforts to save the lives of pets in need | $500 |
| Gold Ribbon Rescue | Sheltering, rehabilitation, and placement of golden retreivers in permanent homes | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Tucson | Build houses for low-income families | $500 |
| Hetrick-Martin Institute | Protect the interest of lgbtq youth | $500 |
| Holt International | Expressing gods compassion for children through adoption | $500 |
| Horizons Greater Washington | Prepare students from under-resourced communities to succeed | $500 |
| Ican Shine | Provide learning opportunities in recreational activities for individuals with disabilities | $500 |
| Invisible Theatre | Community not-for-profit theatre | $500 |
| National Womens Tennis Organization | Foster national and international amateur tennis competition | $500 |
| Patronato San Xavier | Fund and direct ethical conservation, conduct scientific research of historical landmark | $500 |
| Sister Jose Women's Center | Aid homeless and poverty-stricken women | $500 |
| Sudanese American Physicians Association | Empowering suanese healthcare professionals in the u.s and providing humanitarian aid in sudan | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- M Danielle Thu
- David Deconcini
- Dino Deconcini
- Dennis Deconcini
- Patrick Deconcini
- Eric Thu
Questions people ask
Does The Evo and Ora Deconcini and Thu Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Evo and Ora Deconcini and Thu Family Foundation give?
$30,000 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Evo and Ora Deconcini and Thu Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists M Danielle Thu (President/Trustee), David Deconcini (Secretary/Trustee), Dino Deconcini (Vice President/Trustee) and Dennis Deconcini (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Evo and Ora Deconcini and Thu Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.