Grants paid by Twiford Foundation
EIN 86-0938381 · Phoenix, AZ · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20
Twiford Foundation of Phoenix, AZ (EIN 86-0938381) reported 59 grants paid totaling $1,490,000 to 34 recipients in tax years 2020–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$1,490,000
59 grants
Recipients
34
distinct organizations
Tax years
2020–2025
6 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | $53,000 | — |
| 2021 | 5 | $90,000 | — |
| 2022 | 5 | $132,500 | — |
| 2023 | 6 | $196,300 | — |
| 2024 | 8 | $230,000 | — |
| 2025 | 31 | $788,200 | — |
Top recipients
The 34 recipients receiving the most from Twiford Foundation, by grants paid, out of 34 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan School of Music 13-1656667 | B | New York, NY | 6 | $240,000 | 2025 |
| The Phoenix Zoo 86-0174843 | B | Phoenix, AZ | 5 | $198,000 | 2025 |
| The UCLA Foundation 95-2250801 | B | Los Angeles, CA | 5 | $195,000 | 2025 |
| Rosie's House | U | Phoenix, AZ | 5 | $115,000 | 2025 |
| Madison Education Foundation 43-2001702 | B | Madison, NJ | 3 | $70,300 | 2025 |
| Banner Health Foundation 94-2545356 | C | Phoenix, AZ | 4 | $60,000 | 2025 |
| Children First Foundation 36-4742470 | C | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $60,000 | 2025 |
| Jewish Free Loan | U | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | $50,000 | 2025 |
| Musical Instrument Museum 16-1743588 | B | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $50,000 | 2025 |
| Act One 45-3560706 | C | Phoenix, AZ | 3 | $27,500 | 2025 |
| Audobon Sw of National Audubon | U | Sante Fe, NM | 1 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| Southwest Indian Foundation 85-0203522 | B | Gallup, NM | 1 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| Exit 12 Dance Company 83-2270566 | B | New York, NY | 1 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| Desert Botanical Garden 86-0136925 | B | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| Ballet Arizona 86-0367773 | C | Chandler, AZ | 1 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| Anti-Defamation League 13-1818723 | B | New York, NY | 1 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| Madison Education Foundation | U | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $25,000 | 2021 |
| Phoenix Symphony 86-6000134 | C | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| Phoenix Public Library Foundation 86-0835463 | B | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| Phoenix Children's Chorus 90-0470136 | B | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $20,000 | 2025 |
| Gabriel's Angels | U | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $20,000 | 2025 |
| Barrio Bookmobile | U | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $17,200 | 2025 |
| Sandra Day O'connor Institute 26-3521510 | C | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $15,000 | 2025 |
| Free Arts of Arizona 86-0739613 | B | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $15,000 | 2025 |
| Valley Youth Theatre | U | Port Orange, FL | 1 | $15,000 | 2025 |
| Camp Catanese 81-3263828 | C | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $15,000 | 2025 |
| Musicnova 11-3682567 | D | Phoenix, AZ | 2 | $15,000 | 2025 |
| UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music | U | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $15,000 | 2020 |
| Friends of Public Radio Az 01-0579687 | C | Tempe, AZ | 1 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Phoenix Indian Center 86-6006566 | B | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Young Arts Arizona Ltd 86-0933814 | C | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Imprints of Honor 26-4572636 | B | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Xico Inc 20-4225234 | C | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Veritas Preparatory Academy 05-0527441 | C | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $2,000 | 2020 |
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 59 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Phoenix Zoo Phoenix, AZ | B | $61,000 | paid | SECRETARY BIRD HABITAT/ SECRETARY BIRD BALANCE - CURASSOW FEED | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Children First Foundation Phoenix, AZ | C | $60,000 | paid | ART TEACHER FOR TITLE 1 / ART SUPPLIES | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Jewish Free Loan Scottsdale, AZ | U | $50,000 | paid | JFL EDUCATION PROGRAM | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | B | $50,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Manhattan School of Music New York, NY | B | $50,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Musical Instrument Museum Phoenix, AZ | B | $50,000 | paid | FIELD TRIPS/MEMORY CARE | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Rosie's House Phoenix, AZ | U | $35,000 | paid | MIND OVER MATTER CAMPAIGN/ MARIACHI AND SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Phoenix Symphony Phoenix, AZ | C | $25,000 | paid | HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Audobon Sw of National Audubon Sante Fe, NM | U | $25,000 | paid | BURROWING OWLS | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Ballet Arizona Chandler, AZ | C | $25,000 | paid | EROICA BALLET | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Desert Botanical Garden Phoenix, AZ | B | $25,000 | paid | EROICA BALLET | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Phoenix Public Library Foundation Phoenix, AZ | B | $25,000 | paid | EMERGING READERS PROJECT | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | B | $25,000 | paid | 2026 RISING ABOVE CONFERENCE | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Southwest Indian Foundation Gallup, NM | B | $25,000 | paid | TWIFORD SCHOLARSHIP | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Exit 12 Dance Company New York, NY | B | $25,000 | paid | STORIES OF WAR | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Madison Education Foundation Madison, NJ | B | $20,000 | paid | MADISON DISTRICT ARTS FUNDING | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Phoenix Children's Chorus Phoenix, AZ | B | $20,000 | paid | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Gabriel's Angels Phoenix, AZ | U | $20,000 | paid | ABC'S READING PROGRAM | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Banner Health Foundation Phoenix, AZ | C | $20,000 | paid | SOPHIE PLACE PROJECT | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Barrio Bookmobile Phoenix, AZ | U | $17,200 | paid | BOOKMOBILE VEHICLE UPGRADES/ BOOKMOBILE EXPENSES | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Free Arts of Arizona Phoenix, AZ | B | $15,000 | paid | RESILITENT ROOTS PROGRAM | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Sandra Day O'connor Institute Phoenix, AZ | C | $15,000 | paid | CAMP O'CONNOR | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Valley Youth Theatre Port Orange, FL | U | $15,000 | paid | LITERACY AND THE ARTS | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Camp Catanese Phoenix, AZ | C | $15,000 | paid | CAMP CATANESE | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Act One Phoenix, AZ | C | $15,000 | paid | FIELD TRIPS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Young Arts Arizona Ltd Phoenix, AZ | C | $10,000 | paid | ART OF INNER FREEDOM | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Musicnova Phoenix, AZ | D | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Phoenix Indian Center Phoenix, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | YOUTH PROGRAMMING | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Xico Inc Phoenix, AZ | C | $10,000 | paid | INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Imprints of Honor Phoenix, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | AFTER SCHOOL CHARACTER AND CIVICS | 202621329349102832 |
| 2025 | Friends of Public Radio Az Tempe, AZ | C | $10,000 | paid | SPOT 127 WORKSHOP | 202621329349102832 |
| 2024 | The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | B | $50,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 202511339349103791 |
| 2024 | The Phoenix Zoo Phoenix, AZ | B | $50,000 | paid | SECRETARY BIRD HABITAT | 202511339349103791 |
| 2024 | Manhattan School of Music New York, NY | B | $50,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND | 202511339349103791 |
| 2024 | Rosie's House Phoenix, AZ | U | $25,000 | paid | MIND OVER MUSIC CAMPAIGN/SUMMER CAMP | 202511339349103791 |
| 2024 | Madison Education Foundation Madison, NJ | B | $25,000 | paid | PROJECTOR | 202511339349103791 |
| 2024 | Banner Health Foundation Phoenix, AZ | C | $15,000 | paid | SOPHIE PLACE PROJECT | 202511339349103791 |
| 2024 | Act One Phoenix, AZ | C | $10,000 | paid | FIELD TRIP FUNDING | 202511339349103791 |
| 2024 | Musicnova Phoenix, AZ | D | $5,000 | paid | STUDENT PROGRAMMING | 202511339349103791 |
| 2023 | The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | B | $65,000 | paid | INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE FUND | 202421779349100432 |
| 2023 | Manhattan School of Music New York, NY | B | $40,000 | paid | L. JOHN TWIFORD VIOLIN SCHOLARSHIP & GLEN K. TWIFORD PIANO SCHOLARSHIP | 202421779349100432 |
| 2023 | The Phoenix Zoo Phoenix, AZ | B | $38,500 | paid | BLUE BILLED CURASSOW FUND & AFRICAN VULTURE EXHIBIT | 202421779349100432 |
| 2023 | Madison Education Foundation Madison, NJ | B | $25,300 | paid | STANDS/LIGHTS | 202421779349100432 |
| 2023 | Rosie's House Phoenix, AZ | U | $25,000 | paid | MIND OVER MUSIC CAMPAIGN & SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AFTERSCHOOL | 202421779349100432 |
| 2023 | Act One Phoenix, AZ | C | $2,500 | paid | FIELD TRIP FUNDING | 202421779349100432 |
| 2022 | The Phoenix Zoo Phoenix, AZ | B | $42,500 | paid | BLUE BILLED CURASSOW FUND & AFRICAN VULTURE EXHIBIT | 202331319349103728 |
| 2022 | Manhattan School of Music New York, NY | B | $40,000 | paid | L. JOHN TWIFORD VIOLIN SCHOLARSHIP & GLEN K. TWIFORD PIANO SCHOLARSHIP | 202331319349103728 |
| 2022 | Rosie's House Phoenix, AZ | U | $20,000 | paid | MIND OVER MUSIC CAMPAIGN & SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AFTERSCHOOL | 202331319349103728 |
| 2022 | The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | B | $15,000 | paid | INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE FUND | 202331319349103728 |
| 2022 | Banner Health Foundation Phoenix, AZ | C | $15,000 | paid | BANNER HOSPICE MUSIC THERAPY | 202331319349103728 |
| 2021 | Manhattan School of Music New York, NY | B | $30,000 | paid | L. JOHN TWIFORD VIOLIN SCHOLARSHIP & GLEN K. TWIFORD PIANO SCHOLARSHIP | 202201879349100015 |
| 2021 | Madison Education Foundation Phoenix, AZ | U | $25,000 | paid | MAD FINE ARTS CENTER MAINTENANCE | 202201879349100015 |
| 2021 | The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | B | $15,000 | paid | INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE FUND | 202201879349100015 |
| 2021 | Rosie's House Phoenix, AZ | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202201879349100015 |
| 2021 | Banner Health Foundation Phoenix, AZ | C | $10,000 | paid | BANNER HOSPICE MUSIC THERAPY | 202201879349100015 |
| 2020 | Manhattan School of Music New York, NY | B | $30,000 | paid | L. JOHN TWIFORD VIOLIN SCHOLARSHIP & GLEN K. TWIFORD PIANO SCHOLARSHIP | 202123159349102072 |
| 2020 | UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Los Angeles, CA | U | $15,000 | paid | INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE FUND | 202123159349102072 |
| 2020 | The Phoenix Zoo Phoenix, AZ | B | $6,000 | paid | FOOD FOR CURASSOW & OTHER BIRD MAINTENANCE | 202123159349102072 |
| 2020 | Veritas Preparatory Academy Phoenix, AZ | C | $2,000 | paid | LUND CENTER PROJECTS | 202123159349102072 |
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 | 2025v4.1 | 202621329349102832 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.1 | 202511339349103791 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202421779349100432 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202331319349103728 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202201879349100015 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202123159349102072 |
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/860938381.json.
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