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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 92-0483609

Cu West Cares Inc

A private foundation in Phoenix, AZ. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 50 grants and $142,971 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

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

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $142,971

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $108,475

  • Tax year 2024

    $122,507

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $129,062

  • Tax year 2023

    $94,309

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $26,110

  • Tax year 2022

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $0

Grants paid in 2025

50 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Glendale Elementary School DistrictGlendale, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $15,721
  2. Maricopa Community Colleges FoundationGlendale, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $11,200
  3. Gowest FoundationSeatac, WA

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $10,000
  4. The Fetch FoundationCave Creek, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $9,583
  5. Ocj KidsPhoenix, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $9,095
  6. The Arizona Pet ProjectPhoenix, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $8,658
  7. Halo Animal RescuePhoenix, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $7,929
  8. The West Valley Mavericks Foundation IncGoodyear, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $5,000
  9. Mariah's MiracleGoodyear, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $4,500
  10. Arizona Council on Economic EducationPhoenix, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $3,000
  11. Sun City Area Interfaith Services IncSurprise, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $3,000
  12. Veterans Medical LeadershipGlendale, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $3,000
  13. Dragonslayers Booster ClubLuke Afb, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $2,500
  14. Gift of Adoption Fund IncNorthbrook, IL

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $2,500
  15. Leadership WestGoodyear, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $2,500
  16. Mujer IncPhoenix, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $2,500
  17. Solid Rock Foundation IncGoodyear, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $2,500
  18. The Rosa Foundation IncPrescott Valley, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $2,500
  19. Valley of the Sun ChapterMesa, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $2,500
  20. West-Mec AllianceGlendale, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $2,500
  21. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Natalie eberenz- 12364889054 scholarship winner

    $2,000
  22. Cal Poly State UniversitySan Luis Obispo, CA

    Ava sims -XXX-XX-XXXX scholarship winner

    $2,000
  23. Glendale Community CollegeGlendale, AZ

    Liana vargas- 36861328 scholarship winner

    $2,000
  24. Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ

    Jenna linde - 6414662 scholarship winner

    $2,000
  25. Pendergast Elementary Community FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $2,000
  26. Uba Office of UndergraduateBirmingham, AL

    Caleb williams- b01755578 scholarship winner

    $2,000
  27. Luke Air Force Base Top 3 CouncilLuke Afb, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $1,500
  28. Verde Valley Fair AssociationCottonwood, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $1,385
  29. Kiwanis Club of GlendaleGlendale, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $1,150
  30. Prescott YMCAPrescott, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $1,150
  31. 944 Chiefs GroupLuke Afb, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $1,000
  32. Glendale Fop Lodge 12 CharitiesGlendale, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $1,000
  33. Luke Elementary SchoolGlendale, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $1,000
  34. Old Town MissionCottonwood, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $1,000
  35. Ryan HousePhoenix, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $1,000
  36. Soldiers Best FriendPeoria, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $1,000
  37. Sounds of AutismGoodyear, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $1,000
  38. St Mary's Food BankPhoenix, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $1,000
  39. West Valley FoundationGlendale, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $1,000
  40. Wham Art AssociationSurprise, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $1,000
  41. Jazmines JourneyPhoenix, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $600
  42. Agua Fria Food and Clothing BankAvondale, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $500
  43. Air Force Sargents Assoc Chap 1260Glendale, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $500
  44. American Cancer SocietyMesa, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $500
  45. Centennial PackbackersPeoria, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $500
  46. Fighter Country FoundationGoodyear, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $500
  47. First Page Non-ProfitPeoria, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $500
  48. Steps to Recovery HomesCottonwood, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $500
  49. Western Sports FoundationEagle, ID

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $500
  50. Zuris Circle My Beautiful CirclePeoria, AZ

    To support our foundation mission statement

    $500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services12 grants $31,09541% of the total
  2. Animals2 grants $18,24124% of the total
  3. Public affairs3 grants $6,5009% of the total
  4. Education3 grants $6,0008% of the total
  5. Health2 grants $5,5007% of the total
  6. Arts and culture3 grants $4,1005% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $3,5005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Arizona45 grants $125,971
  2. Washington1 grant $10,000
  3. Illinois1 grant $2,500
  4. Alabama1 grant $2,000
  5. California1 grant $2,000
  6. Colorado1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

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

  • Karen RochCHAIRMAN Hours 2Pay $0
  • Ryan O'ConnorVICE CHAIRMAN Hours 2Pay $0
  • Jaime BurtSECRETARY Hours 2Pay $0
  • Ning DuongDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Kelly PoldoskiTREASURER Hours 2Pay $0

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