Grants paid by The Virginia M Ullman Foundation
EIN 86-0550097 · Phoenix, AZ · Form 990-PF, Part XV
The Virginia M Ullman Foundation of Phoenix, AZ (EIN 86-0550097) reported 76 grants paid totaling $3,560,000 to 17 recipients in tax years 2019–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$3,560,000
76 grants
Recipients
17
distinct organizations
Tax years
2019–2025
7 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14 | $430,000 | — |
| 2020 | 9 | $365,000 | — |
| 2021 | 13 | $555,000 | — |
| 2022 | 10 | $540,000 | — |
| 2023 | 11 | $545,000 | — |
| 2024 | 9 | $575,000 | — |
| 2025 | 10 | $550,000 | — |
Top recipients
The 17 recipients receiving the most from The Virginia M Ullman Foundation, by grants paid, out of 17 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Art Museum 86-0072608 | B | Phoenix, AZ | 7 | $540,000 | 2025 |
| Phoenix Zoo 86-0174843 | B | Phoenix, AZ | 7 | $460,000 | 2025 |
| Heard Museum 86-0107517 | B | Phoenix, AZ | 7 | $460,000 | 2025 |
| Asu Foundation | U | Tempe, AZ | 7 | $460,000 | 2025 |
| Desert Botanical Garden 86-0136925 | B | Phoenix, AZ | 7 | $460,000 | 2025 |
| Sandra Day O'connor Institute 26-3521510 | C | Phoenix, AZ | 7 | $300,000 | 2025 |
| Ballet Arizona 86-0367773 | C | Phoenix, AZ | 7 | $175,000 | 2025 |
| Phoenix Symphony 86-6000134 | C | Phoenix, AZ | 6 | $150,000 | 2025 |
| Therapeutic Harp Foundation 86-0993057 | B | Phoenix, AZ | 6 | $140,000 | 2025 |
| The Jordan Sterling Foundation | U | Phoenix, AZ | 3 | $110,000 | 2023 |
| Arizona Science Center 86-0390558 | B | Phoenix, AZ | 3 | $75,000 | 2021 |
| The Jordan Streling Foundation | U | Phoenix, AZ | 2 | $70,000 | 2020 |
| St Vincent Depaul | U | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $50,000 | 2025 |
| Scottsdale Arts Smoca 86-0593786 | C | Scottsdale, AZ | 2 | $45,000 | 2023 |
| Liberty Wildlife 94-2738161 | B | Phoenix, AZ | 2 | $30,000 | 2021 |
| Arizona Humane Society 86-0135567 | B | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $25,000 | 2021 |
| Histrical League Inc 86-0387514 | D | Tempe, AZ | 1 | $10,000 | 2019 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 76 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ | B | $75,000 | paid | SUPPORTING EXHIBITIONS | 202601959349100975 |
| 2025 | Asu Foundation Tempe, AZ | U | $75,000 | paid | PHASE 3 OF RESTORED COURTYARD | 202601959349100975 |
| 2025 | Desert Botanical Garden Phoenix, AZ | B | $75,000 | paid | HAZEL HARE CENTER FOR PLANT SCIENCE | 202601959349100975 |
| 2025 | Phoenix Zoo Phoenix, AZ | B | $75,000 | paid | BIG CATS OF ARIZONA EXHIBIT | 202601959349100975 |
| 2025 | Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ | B | $75,000 | paid | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS | 202601959349100975 |
| 2025 | Sandra Day O'connor Institute Phoenix, AZ | C | $50,000 | paid | YOUTH PROGRAMS | 202601959349100975 |
| 2025 | St Vincent Depaul Phoenix, AZ | U | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202601959349100975 |
| 2025 | Phoenix Symphony Phoenix, AZ | C | $25,000 | paid | MIND OVER MUSIC PROGRAM | 202601959349100975 |
| 2025 | Therapeutic Harp Foundation Phoenix, AZ | B | $25,000 | paid | ADVANCING THE MISSION | 202601959349100975 |
| 2025 | Ballet Arizona Phoenix, AZ | C | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC | 202601959349100975 |
| 2024 | Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ | B | $150,000 | paid | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS | 202511899349100906 |
| 2024 | Asu Foundation Tempe, AZ | U | $75,000 | paid | PHASE 3 OF RESTORED COURTYARD | 202511899349100906 |
| 2024 | Desert Botanical Garden Phoenix, AZ | B | $75,000 | paid | HAZEL HARE CENTER FOR PLANT SCIENCE | 202511899349100906 |
| 2024 | Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ | B | $75,000 | paid | BOB HAOZOUS EXHIBITION | 202511899349100906 |
| 2024 | Phoenix Zoo Phoenix, AZ | B | $75,000 | paid | BIG CATS OF ARIZONA EXHIBIT | 202511899349100906 |
| 2024 | Sandra Day O'connor Institute Phoenix, AZ | C | $50,000 | paid | YOUTH PROGRAMS | 202511899349100906 |
| 2024 | Ballet Arizona Phoenix, AZ | C | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC | 202511899349100906 |
| 2024 | Phoenix Symphony Phoenix, AZ | C | $25,000 | paid | MIND OVER MUSIC PROGRAM | 202511899349100906 |
| 2024 | Therapeutic Harp Foundation Phoenix, AZ | B | $25,000 | paid | LEGACY PLAN PROGRAM | 202511899349100906 |
| 2023 | Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ | B | $75,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202412489349100411 |
| 2023 | Desert Botanical Garden Phoenix, AZ | B | $75,000 | paid | HAZEL HARE CENTER FOR PLANT SCIENCE | 202412489349100411 |
| 2023 | Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ | B | $75,000 | paid | INFRASTRUCTURE - FASHION GALLERY | 202412489349100411 |
| 2023 | Asu Foundation Tempe, AZ | U | $75,000 | paid | PHASE 3 OF RESTORED COURTYARD | 202412489349100411 |
| 2023 | Phoenix Zoo Phoenix, AZ | B | $75,000 | paid | BIG CATS OF ARIZONA EXHIBIT | 202412489349100411 |
| 2023 | Sandra Day O'connor Institute Phoenix, AZ | C | $45,000 | paid | SUPPORT CIVICS EDUCATION | 202412489349100411 |
| 2023 | Ballet Arizona Phoenix, AZ | C | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC | 202412489349100411 |
| 2023 | The Jordan Sterling Foundation Phoenix, AZ | U | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202412489349100411 |
| 2023 | Scottsdale Arts Smoca Scottsdale, AZ | C | $25,000 | paid | 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION | 202412489349100411 |
| 2023 | Therapeutic Harp Foundation Phoenix, AZ | B | $25,000 | paid | LEGACY PLAN PROGRAM | 202412489349100411 |
| 2023 | Phoenix Symphony Phoenix, AZ | C | $25,000 | paid | MIND OVER MUSIC PROGRAM | 202412489349100411 |
| 2022 | Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ | B | $75,000 | paid | HE'E NALU: ART LEGACY | 202302179349100400 |
| 2022 | Phoenix Zoo Phoenix, AZ | B | $75,000 | paid | BIG CATS OF ARIZONA HABITAT | 202302179349100400 |
| 2022 | Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ | B | $75,000 | paid | FASHION COLLECTION FEATURING G BEENE | 202302179349100400 |
| 2022 | Asu Foundation Tempe, AZ | U | $75,000 | paid | PHASE 3 OF RESTORED COURTYARD | 202302179349100400 |
| 2022 | Desert Botanical Garden Phoenix, AZ | B | $75,000 | paid | HAZEL HARE CENTER FOR PLANT SCIENCE | 202302179349100400 |
| 2022 | The Jordan Sterling Foundation Phoenix, AZ | U | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202302179349100400 |
| 2022 | Sandra Day O'connor Institute Phoenix, AZ | C | $45,000 | paid | CIVICS FOR LIFE INITIATIVE | 202302179349100400 |
| 2022 | Phoenix Symphony Phoenix, AZ | C | $25,000 | paid | MIND OF MUSIC PROGRAM | 202302179349100400 |
| 2022 | Ballet Arizona Phoenix, AZ | C | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC 2022-2023 SEASON | 202302179349100400 |
| 2022 | Therapeutic Harp Foundation Phoenix, AZ | B | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202302179349100400 |
| 2021 | Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ | B | $90,000 | paid | RESTORATION OF PHILIP C CURTIS COLL | 202222289349100817 |
| 2021 | Asu Foundation Tempe, AZ | U | $60,000 | paid | PHASE 1 OF RESTORED COURTYARD | 202222289349100817 |
| 2021 | Desert Botanical Garden Phoenix, AZ | B | $60,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202222289349100817 |
| 2021 | Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ | B | $60,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202222289349100817 |
| 2021 | Phoenix Zoo Phoenix, AZ | B | $60,000 | paid | PRIDE CAMPAIGN | 202222289349100817 |
| 2021 | Sandra Day O'connor Institute Phoenix, AZ | C | $50,000 | paid | FOUNDING VISIONARY | 202222289349100817 |
| 2021 | The Jordan Sterling Foundation Phoenix, AZ | U | $35,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202222289349100817 |
| 2021 | Arizona Humane Society Phoenix, AZ | B | $25,000 | paid | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 202222289349100817 |
| 2021 | Therapeutic Harp Foundation Phoenix, AZ | B | $25,000 | paid | 20TH ANNIVERSARY | 202222289349100817 |
| 2021 | Phoenix Symphony Phoenix, AZ | C | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202222289349100817 |
| 2021 | Ballet Arizona Phoenix, AZ | C | $25,000 | paid | SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC 2021-2022 SEASON | 202222289349100817 |
| 2021 | Arizona Science Center Phoenix, AZ | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202222289349100817 |
| 2021 | Liberty Wildlife Phoenix, AZ | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202222289349100817 |
| 2020 | Desert Botanical Garden Phoenix, AZ | B | $50,000 | paid | THE SAGUARO INITIATIVE | 202142469349100309 |
| 2020 | Phoenix Zoo Phoenix, AZ | B | $50,000 | paid | 2ND INSTALLMENT PRIDE CAMPAIGN | 202142469349100309 |
| 2020 | Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ | B | $50,000 | paid | FASHION EXHIBIT | 202142469349100309 |
| 2020 | Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ | B | $50,000 | paid | PAT PRUITT: JEWELRY AND METALWORK EX | 202142469349100309 |
| 2020 | Asu Foundation Tempe, AZ | U | $50,000 | paid | PHASE 1 RESTORED AND REVITALIZED COU | 202142469349100309 |
| 2020 | The Jordan Streling Foundation Phoenix, AZ | U | $35,000 | paid | 2020 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AT THORACIC | 202142469349100309 |
| 2020 | Sandra Day O'connor Institute Phoenix, AZ | C | $30,000 | paid | 2020 EMERGING LEADERS NETWORK | 202142469349100309 |
| 2020 | Arizona Science Center Phoenix, AZ | B | $25,000 | paid | FOCUSED FIELD TRIPS | 202142469349100309 |
| 2020 | Ballet Arizona Phoenix, AZ | C | $25,000 | paid | LIVE MUSIC FOR THE 2019-2020 SEASON | 202142469349100309 |
| 2019 | Desert Botanical Garden Phoenix, AZ | B | $50,000 | paid | THE SAGUARO INITIATIVE | 202122469349100307 |
| 2019 | Asu Foundation Tempe, AZ | U | $50,000 | paid | PHASE 1 RESTORED AND REVITALIZED COU | 202122469349100307 |
| 2019 | Phoenix Zoo Phoenix, AZ | B | $50,000 | paid | 2ND INSTALLMENT PRIDE CAMPAIGN | 202122469349100307 |
| 2019 | Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ | B | $50,000 | paid | PAT PRUITT: JEWELRY AND METALWORK EX | 202122469349100307 |
| 2019 | The Jordan Streling Foundation Phoenix, AZ | U | $35,000 | paid | 2020 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AT THORACIC | 202122469349100307 |
| 2019 | Sandra Day O'connor Institute Phoenix, AZ | C | $30,000 | paid | 2020 EMERGING LEADERS NETWORK | 202122469349100307 |
| 2019 | Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ | B | $25,000 | paid | FASHION EXHIBIT | 202122469349100307 |
| 2019 | Phoenix Symphony Phoenix, AZ | C | $25,000 | paid | MIND OVER MUSIC 2019-2020 | 202122469349100307 |
| 2019 | Arizona Science Center Phoenix, AZ | B | $25,000 | paid | FOCUSED FIELD TRIPS | 202122469349100307 |
| 2019 | Ballet Arizona Phoenix, AZ | C | $25,000 | paid | LIVE MUSIC FOR THE 2019-2020 SEASON | 202122469349100307 |
| 2019 | Scottsdale Arts Scottsdale, AZ | B | $20,000 | paid | 2019 STARRY NIGHT GALA | 202122469349100307 |
| 2019 | Therapeutic Harp Foundation Phoenix, AZ | B | $20,000 | paid | HONOR THE MEMORY OF VIRGINIA ULLMAN | 202122469349100307 |
| 2019 | Liberty Wildlife Phoenix, AZ | B | $15,000 | paid | 2019-2020 REHABILITATION, EDUCATION | 202122469349100307 |
| 2019 | Histrical League Inc Tempe, AZ | D | $10,000 | paid | 2019 ARIZONA HISTORYMAKERS EXHIBIT | 202122469349100307 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-12-31 | not stated | 2025v4.0 | 202601959349100975 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.0 | 202511899349100906 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.0 | 202412489349100411 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202302179349100400 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.0 | 202222289349100817 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.0 | 202142469349100309 |
| 990PF | 2019 | 2019-12-31 | not stated | 2019v5.0 | 202122469349100307 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/860550097.json.
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