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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 86-0421476

Flinn Foundation

A private foundation in Phoenix, AZ. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 111 grants and $7.7 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $7,686,206

    Grants listed
    111
    Assets, end of year
    $263,088,486

  • Tax year 2023

    $6,884,510

    Grants listed
    90
    Assets, end of year
    $254,366,726

  • Tax year 2022

    $6,788,330

    Grants listed
    86
    Assets, end of year
    $234,975,126

  • Tax year 2021

    $5,627,388

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $285,130,665

  • Tax year 2020

    $5,519,489

    Grants listed
    111
    Assets, end of year
    $255,594,065

Grants paid in 2024

111 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Arizona State University FoundationmayoTempe, AZ

    Support division for medical engineering

    $665,757
  2. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Support for 2019-2024 scholarship awards

    $643,500
  3. University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Support for 2021-2024 scholarship awards

    $552,750
  4. Maricopa County School Superintendents OfficePhoenix, AZ

    Support exploring pathways to biocience careers initiative support

    $504,000
  5. Arizona State University FoundationTempe, AZ

    Support health research data MGT PHX core

    $334,000
  6. Sri InternationalMenlo Park, CA

    Support arizona bioscience roadmap update

    $291,726
  7. Northern Arizona University FoundationFlagstaff, AZ

    Support flinn faculty fellows program to advance bioscience research

    $220,000
  8. Arizona Bioindustry AssociationPhoenix, AZ

    Support entrepreneurship program to advance biosciences

    $207,000
  9. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Support for 2024 scholars seminar

    $175,124
  10. Yuma Regional Medical Center FoundationYuma, AZ

    Support for enhancing research capacity

    $170,500
  11. Barrow Neurological FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Support capacity building for neuroscience innovation

    $162,000
  12. Creighton University School of Medicine - Phoenix CampusPhoenix, AZ

    Support for knowledge donor program

    $125,000
  13. Maricopa Community Colleges FoundationTempe, AZ

    Support for bioscience training and development laboratory

    $117,173
  14. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Support for 2020-2023 scholars travel program

    $114,125
  15. Arizona OperaPhoenix, AZ

    Support for change capital (2024-2027)

    $100,000
  16. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Support for seed grant: advancing novel RXR agonist to ind-enabling -CRCL

    $100,000
  17. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Support for seed grant: biomarkers for the dianosis of ALS patients

    $100,000
  18. Arizona Theatre CoTucson, AZ

    Support for change capital (2024-2027)

    $100,000
  19. Ballet ArizonaPhoenix, AZ

    Support for change capital (2024-2027)

    $100,000
  20. ChildsplayTempe, AZ

    Support for change capital (2024-2027)

    $100,000
  21. Mayo Clinic of ArizonaScottsdale, AZ

    Support for care program support

    $100,000
  22. Mayo Clinic of ArizonaScottsdale, AZ

    Support for care program support

    $100,000
  23. Northern Arizona University FoundationFlagstaff, AZ

    Support cares program

    $100,000
  24. Phoenix SymphonyPhoenix, AZ

    Support for change capital (2024-2027)

    $100,000
  25. Translational Genomics ResearchPhoenix, AZ

    Support for TSG follow on: development and commercialization of blood-based assays and disease monitoring

    $100,000
  26. Tucson SymphonyTucson, AZ

    Support for change capital (2024-2027)

    $100,000
  27. University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Support for 2023 TSG: enampt neutralizing monoclonal antibody as a novel treament of chorioamnionitis

    $100,000
  28. University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Support for 2023 TSG: neuroendocrine tumor surgical localization

    $100,000
  29. Greater Phoenix Economic CouncilPhoenix, AZ

    Support for bioscience staff position

    $83,000
  30. Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ

    Support for seed grant: wearable robotic gait therapy for at-home mobility

    $66,000
  31. Wolfbrown LLCDetroit, MI

    Support arts & culture program

    $57,940
  32. Teconomy PartnersColumbus, OH

    Support for phoenix bioscience core study

    $51,000
  33. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Support for seed grant: portable neurostimulation

    $50,000
  34. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Support for seed grant: biomanufacturing of encapsulated cell products

    $50,000
  35. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Support for seed grant: tattoos for endoscopic imaging

    $50,000
  36. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Support for seed grant: novel therapeutic to treat antibiotic resistant bacteria

    $50,000
  37. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Support for seed grant: poc test for diagnosis of valley fever

    $50,000
  38. Barrow Neurological FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Support for capacity building for neuroscience innovation

    $50,000
  39. Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ

    Support for seed grant: sepsis DX - septic shock screening device

    $50,000
  40. University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Support for 2023 TSG: develop of novel therapy to treat copd

    $50,000
  41. University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Support for 2023 TSG: development of smart external ventricular drain

    $50,000
  42. University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Support for 2023 TSG: extremely rapid, ultrasensitive, mulitplex tests for pathogens

    $50,000
  43. University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Support for 2023 TSG: gynecological cancer and disease diagnostic

    $50,000
  44. University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Support for 2023 TSG: inhibiting scar formation and promoting skin regeneration using a topical faki

    $50,000
  45. University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Support for 2023 TSG: novel approach to eliminate opiod addiction

    $50,000
  46. University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Support for 2023 TSG: stainless pap test for cervical cancer screening

    $50,000
  47. University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Support for 2023 TSG: targeted therapy for intracranial hemorrhage

    $50,000
  48. University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Support for 2023 TSG: targeting TDP-43 for neurodegenerative diseases

    $50,000
  49. University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Support for 2023 TSG: transcranial acousticelectric imaging of deep brain stimulation

    $50,000
  50. Arizona Center for Nature ConservationPhoenix, AZ

    Initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $33,000
  51. Arizona Science CenterPhoenix, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $33,000
  52. Arizona Sonora Desert MuseumTucson, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $33,000
  53. Children's Museum of PhoenixPhoenix, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $33,000
  54. Desert Botanical GardenPhoenix, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $33,000
  55. Heard MuseumPhoenix, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health

    $33,000
  56. Mesa Arts CenterMesa, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $33,000
  57. Museum of Northern ArizonaFlagstaff, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $33,000
  58. Phoenix Art MuseumPhoenix, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $33,000
  59. Phoenix TheatrePhoenix, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $33,000
  60. Scottsdale ArtsScottsdale, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $33,000
  61. Tucson Museum of ArtTucson, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $33,000
  62. Arizona Communty FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Support az climate smart economic development fund

    $30,000
  63. Handson PhoenixMesa, AZ

    Support board matching tool to advance nonprofit organizations

    $30,000
  64. Wolfbrown LLCDetroit, MI

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health

    $28,130
  65. Technical Development CorpPeabody, MA

    Support arts & culture program

    $25,435
  66. Greater Phoenix Economic CouncilPhoenix, AZ

    Support matching grant for eda tech hub funds

    $25,000
  67. Matthew Houase Az IncChandler, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $25,000
  68. Smu DataartsPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for arizona's participation in dataarts

    $21,000
  69. Technical Assistance Partnership of ArizonaPhoenix, AZ

    Support eyes on learning

    $20,000
  70. Startup AzPhoenix, AZ

    Support freeway startup ecosystem dashboard

    $17,500
  71. Teconomy PartnersColumbus, OH

    Support boscience roadmap perfomance metrics study

    $16,880
  72. Tecomony PartnersColumbus, OH

    Support boscience roadmap perfomance metrics study

    $15,700
  73. Arizona Bioindustry AssociationPhoenix, AZ

    Support white hat conference

    $15,000
  74. American Journalism ProjectWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $12,500
  75. Honorhealth FoundationScottsdale, AZ

    Support blue zones project scottsdale

    $12,500
  76. Northern Arizona University FoundationFlagstaff, AZ

    Cher discretionary fund to advance the medical school

    $12,500
  77. Arizona Chamber FoundationScottsdale, AZ

    Support national civics bee - arizona statewide competition

    $10,000
  78. Arizona Local News FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $10,000
  79. Arizona School Counselors AssociationMesa, AZ

    Support counselors at annual azsca conference

    $10,000
  80. Borderlands Restoration NetworkPatagonia, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $10,000
  81. Boys to Men Tucson IncTucson, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $10,000
  82. Center for Investigative ReportingPhoenix, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $10,000
  83. Center for Future of ArizonaPhoenix, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $10,000
  84. First Place ArizonaPhoenix, AZ

    Support democracy discussion

    $10,000
  85. Honorhealth FoundationScottsdale, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $10,000
  86. Prescott CollegePrescott, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $10,000
  87. Science for All LLCTempe, AZ

    Support little STEM library project

    $10,000
  88. St Vincent de PaulPhoenix, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $10,000
  89. University of Arizona FoundationTucson, AZ

    Support poetry out loud competition

    $10,000
  90. Central Arziona Shelter ServicesPhoenix, AZ

    Support senior haven operations

    $8,500
  91. Local First Arizona FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Support for arizona economic resource center support

    $7,870
  92. NucleateBrighton, MA

    Support nucleate summit attendance

    $6,250
  93. Banner Alzheimers FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $5,000
  94. Future Farmers of America State Association and Local ChapterGlendale, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $5,000
  95. Honorhealth FoundationScottsdale, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $5,000
  96. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Support for scholar activity fund

    $4,620
  97. ArtlinkPhoenix, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $3,500
  98. Arizona School for the ArtsPhoenix, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $2,500
  99. ElevatemedScottsdale, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $2,500
  100. Technical Development CorpPeabody, MA

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $2,385
  101. Valley of the Sun United WayPhoenix, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $2,000
  102. Arizona Local News FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $1,000
  103. Barrow Neurological FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $1,000
  104. Maricopa Community Colleges FoundationTempe, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $1,000
  105. Science for All LLCTempe, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $1,000
  106. Veritas Prep AcademyPhoenix, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $1,000
  107. SarsefTucson, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $841
  108. Rosies House A Music AcademyPhoenix, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $500
  109. St Vincent de PaulPhoenix, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $500
  110. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $250
  111. First Place AzPhoenix, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $250

Approved for future payment

46 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. University of Arizona FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Support for building translational research

    $3,020,000
  2. Arizona State University FoundationTempe, AZ

    Support division for medical engineering

    $1,997,273
  3. Northern Arizona University FoundationFlagstaff, AZ

    Support flinn faculty fellows program to advance bioscience research

    $1,320,000
  4. Arizona State University FoundationTempe, AZ

    Support health research data management in phoenix core

    $331,712
  5. University of Arizona FoundationTucson, AZ

    Support for establish pharmd/msn dual degree

    $300,000
  6. Sri InternationalMenlo Park, CA

    Support arizona bioscience roadmap update

    $291,724
  7. Technical Development CorpPeabody, MA

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $263,615
  8. Maricopa County School Superintendents OfficePhoenix, AZ

    Support for exploring pathways to biocience careers initiative support

    $250,159
  9. Wolfbrown LLCDetroit, MI

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $226,436
  10. Arizona OperaPhoenix, AZ

    Support for change capital (2024-2027)

    $200,000
  11. Arizona Theatre CoTucson, AZ

    Support for change capital (2024-2027)

    $200,000
  12. Ballet ArizonaPhoenix, AZ

    Support for change capital (2024-2027)

    $200,000
  13. ChildsplayTempe, AZ

    Support for change capital (2024-2027)

    $200,000
  14. Phoenix SymphonyPhoenix, AZ

    Support for change capital (2024-2027)

    $200,000
  15. Tucson SymphonyTucson, AZ

    Support for change capital (2024-2027)

    $200,000
  16. University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Support for buffmire lecture series

    $175,000
  17. Barrow Neurological FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Support for capacity building for neuroscience innovation

    $162,000
  18. Arizona Commission on the ArtsPhoenix, AZ

    Creative communities program support (2024-2027)

    $150,000
  19. Maricopa Community Colleges FoundationTempe, AZ

    Support for bioscience training and development laboratory

    $117,173
  20. Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ

    Support for care program

    $100,000
  21. Greater Phoenix Economic CouncilPhoenix, AZ

    Support for bioscience staff position

    $83,000
  22. Arizona Center for Nature ConservationPhoenix, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $67,000
  23. Arizona Science CenterPhoenix, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health

    $67,000
  24. Arizona-Sonoran Desert MuseumTucson, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $67,000
  25. Children's Museum of PhoenixPhoenix, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $67,000
  26. Desert Botanical GardenPhoenix, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $67,000
  27. Heard MuseumPhoenix, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $67,000
  28. Mesa Arts CenterMesa, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $67,000
  29. Museum of Northern ArizonaFlagstaff, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $67,000
  30. Phoenix Art MuseumPhoenix, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $67,000
  31. Phoenix TheatrePhoenix, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $67,000
  32. Scottsdale ArtsScottsdale, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $67,000
  33. Tucson Museum of ArtTucson, AZ

    Support for initiative for financial and creative health (2024-2027)

    $67,000
  34. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Support for seed grant: bioactive dressing for diabetic wounds

    $50,000
  35. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Support for seed grant: tattoos for endoscopic imaging

    $50,000
  36. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Support for seed grant: novel therapeutic to treat antibiotic resistant bacteria

    $50,000
  37. University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Support for seed grant:evelopment of smart external ventricular drain

    $50,000
  38. University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Support for seed grant: extremely rapid, ultrasensitive, mulitplex tests for pathogens

    $50,000
  39. University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Support for seed grant:stainless pap test for cervical cancer screening

    $50,000
  40. Smu DataartsPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for arizona's participation in dataarts

    $42,000
  41. Arizona Commission on the ArtsPhoenix, AZ

    Support for smu dataarts data liason

    $20,000
  42. Teconomy PartnersColumbus, OH

    Support for boscience roadmap perfomance metrics study

    $15,700
  43. Startup AzPhoenix, AZ

    Support freeway startup ecosystem dashboard

    $15,000
  44. American Journalism ProjectWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $12,500
  45. Arizona Commission on the ArtsPhoenix, AZ

    Support for smu dataarts data liason

    $6,000
  46. Center for Future of ArizonaPhoenix, AZ

    Support for general operating support

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education9 grants $739,84130% of the total
  2. Arts and culture12 grants $509,50021% of the total
  3. Health10 grants $436,25018% of the total
  4. Community development8 grants $375,69015% of the total
  5. Science and technology1 grant $291,72612% of the total
  6. Environment2 grants $43,0002% of the total
  7. 5 other causes6 grants $56,2502% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Arizona100 grants $7,157,260
  2. California1 grant $291,726
  3. Michigan2 grants $86,070
  4. Ohio3 grants $83,580
  5. Massachusetts3 grants $34,070
  6. Pennsylvania1 grant $21,000
  7. District of Columbia1 grant $12,500

Officers, directors and trustees

16 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Julie BaldwinDIRECTOR Hours 2.5Pay $30,000
  • Drew M BrownDIRECTOR Hours 2.5Pay $30,000
  • Chris CamachoDIRECTOR (START 3/24) Hours 2.5Pay $30,000
  • Richard J Caselli MDDIRECTOR Hours 2.5Pay $30,000
  • David J GullenCHAIRMAN (LEFT 3/24) Hours 2.5Pay $7,500
  • Heidi JannengaSECRETARY Hours 2.5Pay $30,000
  • Adam GoodmanDIRECTOR (START 3/24) Hours 2.5Pay $30,000
  • Shaun A KirkpatrickDIRECTOR Hours 2.5Pay $30,000
  • Rosellen PappVICE CHAIR & TREASURER Hours 2.5Pay $32,000
  • Eric Reiman MDCHAIRMAN Hours 4Pay $42,500
  • Alpa Shah MDDIRECTOR Hours 2.5Pay $30,000
  • Steven M WheelerVICE CHAIR (LEFT 3/24) Hours 2.3Pay $7,500
  • Tammy McLeodPRESIDENT & CEO/ASST SECRETARY Hours 45Pay $482,648
  • Stacy L TuckerCFO/ASST TREASURER Hours 45Pay $262,570
  • Cameron BlackDIRECTOR (INVESTMENT COMM) Hours 2.3Pay $6,000
  • W Scott RobertsonDIRECTOR (INVESTMENT COMM) Hours 2.3Pay $6,000

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