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This organization closed in 2025. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
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A FOR ARIZONA is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Arizona, with additional support in Maryland and California. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in applying for funding can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT EXPANDING EXCELLENCE IS OUR BEST CHANCE TO ENSURE EVERY K-12 STUDENT HAS ACCESS TO, AND BENEFITS FROM, HIGH-PERFORMING SCHOOLS AND ALL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT CAN BEST HELP THEM THRIVE.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ARIZONA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOLS INC
$2.6M
6%

EMPOWER COLLEGE PREP
$2.1M
5%

WEST-MEC ALLIANCE
$1.9M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$54K
Median 2nd year grant
$204K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to A FOR ARIZONA?
No. A FOR ARIZONA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does A FOR ARIZONA give?
A FOR ARIZONA primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, Maryland, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are A FOR ARIZONA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from A FOR ARIZONA fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $54 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does A FOR ARIZONA make each year?
In 2024, A FOR ARIZONA awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $13 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did A FOR ARIZONA fund recently?
In 2025, A FOR ARIZONA awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include ARIZONA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOLS INC, EMPOWER COLLEGE PREP, and WEST-MEC ALLIANCE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to A FOR ARIZONA?
A FOR ARIZONA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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