The Surplus Line Association of Arizona Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Surplus Line Association of Arizona Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.0 million in 53 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $450,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.0 million
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$450,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.1 million | 37 | $7.4 million |
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 37 | $8.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 43 | $9.0 million |
| 2025 | $3.0 million | 53 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
The Surplus Line Association of Arizona 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 Surplus Line Association of Arizona Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 42 | $2.1 million |
| Missouri | 1 | $450,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $200,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $150,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wsia Education Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $450,000 |
| Insurance Training and Education Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Community Food Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Paz de Cristo Community Center | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| St Marys Food Bank Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Kitchen on the Street Inc | General & Unrestricted | $175,000 |
| Waste Not Inc | General & Unrestricted | $175,000 |
| Andre House of Arizona Inc | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | Desert Mission-Sunnyslope | $150,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank NFP Inc | Arizona Food Bank Operations | $150,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | California wild fire Fund | $100,000 |
| Yuma Community Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| 100 Club of Arizona | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | Desert Mission Food Bank | $50,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank NFP Inc | AZ Food Bank | $50,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Central Texas Flooding Fund | $50,000 |
| Gompers | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Arizona Humane Society | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Gila Community Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Oral Educational Opportunities for the Hearing Imp | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Sojourner Center | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management Students Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Camelback Kiwanis Memorial Fund | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Arizona Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| New City Barrio Nuevo Phoenix | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Not My Kid Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Plus Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| 180 PSM | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| ABILITY360 Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Act One | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Aid to Women Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Arizona Art Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Autism Society of Greater Phoenix | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Diocesan Council for the Society of St Vincent de | The Virginia G Piper Medical Clinic | $10,000 |
| Ebony House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marc Adler
- Scott Culler
- Edward C Dresselhuys
- Terri Edwards
- Lanny Hair
- Erick L Johnson CPCU
- Konnie Keaschall-Kiser
- James Mann
- Teresa Quale
- J Scott Wede
- Michelle Wilkinson
Questions people ask
Does The Surplus Line Association of Arizona Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Surplus Line Association of Arizona Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Surplus Line Association of Arizona Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marc Adler (Trustee, VP), Scott Culler (Trustee), Edward C Dresselhuys (Trustee, EXEC DIR) and Terri Edwards (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Surplus Line Association of Arizona Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and community development.