Southwest Foundation for Education
Preselected recipients only
Southwest Foundation for Education is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $277,489 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $15,500 and the largest $56,689. 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$277,489
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$15,500
- Largest grant$56,689
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2024 was down from $320,075 the year before.
86% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $315,653 | 31 | $6.6 million |
| 2023 | $320,075 | 27 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $277,489 | 14 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
Southwest Foundation for Education 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 Southwest Foundation for Education funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 14 | $277,489 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Arizona Tucson Az | Education general support | $56,689 |
| Patronato San Xavier | Conservation general support | $50,000 |
| Tucson Botanical Gardens Tucson Az | Historic preservation exhibit | $24,000 |
| Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation | Performance general support | $20,000 |
| George Phar Legler Society Inc | Community general support | $20,000 |
| Naco Heritage Alliance | Heritage general support | $20,000 |
| Tucson Amateur Astronomy | Science general support | $16,000 |
| Museum of Northern Arizona | Heritage festival arts/culture | $15,000 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Community access program | $13,000 |
| Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage | Heritage/culture | $11,800 |
| Childrens Museum Tucson | History general purpose | $10,000 |
| Tucson Youth Music Center | Education general purpose | $10,000 |
| Los Descendientes del Presidio de T | Preservation fund | $7,500 |
| Impact Cinema | General support | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Augustus Gardner
Questions people ask
Does Southwest Foundation for Education accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Southwest Foundation for Education give?
$277,489 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $15,500.
Who runs Southwest Foundation for Education?
Its 2024 filing lists Augustus Gardner (Trustee).
What does Southwest Foundation for Education fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.