Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation
Accepts applications
Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation is a private foundation in Willcox, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $159,480 in 75 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 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$159,480
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2024 was up from $126,126 the year before.
94% of its 2024 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 | $126,126 | 80 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $159,480 | 75 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Scholarship Committee Co Valley Tel PO Box 970, Willcox, AZ 85644-0970 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (520) 384-2231 |
| What to submit | The application information can be found at vtc.net/community/scholarships and is available during the application window which is approximately the first week in january through the last day of february. |
| Deadlines | Last day of february. |
| Restrictions | Member-patrons and family members of patrons of valley telephone cooperative, inc. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 62 | $151,016 |
| New Mexico | 11 | $14,964 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Simon School | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Graham County Search & Rescue | General assistance | $10,000 |
| NCCH Hospital Foundation | General assistance | $8,800 |
| WHS Fccla (Asl Branch) | General assistance | $7,000 |
| Charles W Leighton Jr Hospice | General assistance | $5,500 |
| Bonita Elementary School | General assistance | $5,000 |
| Valley Union High School | General assistance | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Willcox High School-Fccla | General assistance | $3,000 |
| Cochise County Fair Jr Livestock | Junior livestock program | $2,900 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Greenlee Jr Livestock Association | Junior livestock program | $2,000 |
| NCCH Scholarship Fund | General assistance | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Foundation for Rural Service | General assistance | $1,500 |
| Natural Resource Conservation Dist | General assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- David Thompson
- William Swift
- Joseph Chapin
- Eva Morin
- Mike Skiles
- Carrol Miller
- Steven Fenn
- Dan McDougal
- Alan Baker
- Mark Michaels
- Troy Judd
Questions people ask
Does Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Last day of february..
How much does Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation give?
$159,480 in tax year 2024, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Thompson (President), William Swift (Vice President), Joseph Chapin (Secretary/Treasurer Until 9/2024) and Eva Morin (Secretary/Treasurer) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Valley Telephone Cooperative Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.