Aps Foundation Inc

EIN 95-3735903 · AZ

Invitation only Typical grant ~$40K Funds in AZ, CO, OH +4
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Aps Foundation Inc based in AZ paid 43 grants totaling $2.3M to 39 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $300K, with a median of $40K. Its largest recipients included Society of St Vincent de Paul, The Phoenix Theatre Company, and Northern Arizona University Foundation Inc. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$48,225,414
Giving (latest yr)
$2,259,225
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
43
Median grant
$40K
Recipients
39
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
7
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Society of St Vincent de Paul$300,000
  • The Phoenix Theatre Company$250,000
  • Northern Arizona University Foundation Inc$150,000
  • ASU Foundation For A New American University$106,500
  • The University of Arizona Foundation$105,000

Where grants went

  • Arizona$1,923,225 · 36 grants
  • Colorado$100,000 · 1 grant
  • Ohio$100,000 · 2 grants
  • Massachusetts$50,000 · 1 grant
  • California$40,000 · 1 grant
  • Utah$26,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (43)

Society of St Vincent de Paul
Phoenix, AZ
Eviction-Prevention, Emergency & Transitional Housing Programs`
$300,000
The Phoenix Theatre Company
Phoenix, AZ
Centennial Capital Campaign Project
$250,000
American Indian College Fund
Denver, CO
Arizona Public Service Foundation Navajo Scholars Program
$100,000
Arizona Educational Foundation Inc
Phoenix, AZ
The Teacher Pipeline Project
$100,000
Tempe Community Action Agency Inc
Tempe, AZ
Building Resilience Program Expansion and Capital Campaign
$100,000
The Salvation Army Southwest Division
Phoenix, AZ
Cooling and Hydration Stations
$100,000
ASU Foundation for a New American University
Tempe, AZ
Immersive Robotics for All (IR4All): Accessible Student and Teacher Training
$88,883
Northern Arizona University Foundation Inc
Flagstaff, AZ
PITAS (Preparing Indigenous Teachers for Arizona Schools) Program
$80,000
ASU Foundation For A New American University
Tempe, AZ
Joaquin Bustoz Math-Science Honors Program (JBMSHP) at Arizona State University
$71,500
Northern Arizona University Foundation Inc
Flagstaff, AZ
Let's Talk Code
$70,000
The University of Arizona Foundation
Tucson, AZ
STAR Lab: Students Taking Advantage of Research
$55,000
University of Arizona Foundation
Tucson, AZ
Getting REAL (Re-Engaging Aspirational Learners)
$50,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Aps Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Aps Foundation Inc reported 43 itemized grants totaling $2.3M. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $300K (median $40K).

Recent recipients include Society of St Vincent de Paul, The Phoenix Theatre Company, Northern Arizona University Foundation Inc, among 39 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Aps Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Arizona, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Aps Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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