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Fiscal Year Start

Jun 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

THE FENSTER SCHOOL OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Southern Arizona. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$5M
2022
Grantees funded
9
Multi-year grantees
22%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$90K
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Bill Fenster
Board Member
B
Barbara Fenster
Board Member
A
Adam Fenster
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE FENSTER SCHOOL OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA?
No. THE FENSTER SCHOOL OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE FENSTER SCHOOL OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA give?
THE FENSTER SCHOOL OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona 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 THE FENSTER SCHOOL OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE FENSTER SCHOOL OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE FENSTER SCHOOL OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA make each year?
In 2022, THE FENSTER SCHOOL OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE FENSTER SCHOOL OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA fund recently?
In 2025, THE FENSTER SCHOOL OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHERN ARIZONA, TUCSON VALUES TEACHERS, and UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE FENSTER SCHOOL OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA?
THE FENSTER SCHOOL OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.