A volunteer-driven nonprofit committed to providing Pima County children with opportunities and resources that improve their lives through grantmaking and community fundraising.
A $800,000 commitment to renovate five laboratories and one research office at the Angel Charity for Children Wings for Genetic Research is one of the clearest signals of how Angel Charity for Children Inc funds children’s services: large, locally targeted awards tied to facilities, program expansion, and direct support for Pima County youth. The foundation also made a $768,161 grant to Youth On Their Own for a headquarters renovation in midtown Tucson, showing that capital support sits alongside programmatic giving. Angel Charity for Children Inc is a public charity with annual grants of $3,161,961 and total assets of $4,864,591 on its latest 990. Its stated purpose is to improve the lives of children in Pima County through grantmaking and community fundraising, and its recent awards reflect that scope in practice. The foundation supports medical care for children, mental health, foster care support, education, and youth development, with grants that can range from small program awards to major renovation and research-infrastructure investments. Recent beneficiaries include National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southern Arizona for school mental health presentations and Boys to Men Tucson for mentorship circles for at-risk boys.
Medical and research infrastructure is a visible part of Angel Charity for Children Inc’s portfolio. In 2024, it gave $800,000 to Steele Children’s Research Center to renovate laboratories and a research office at the Angel Charity for Children Wings for Genetic Research. Another 2024 award of $50,300 went to TMC Foundation for a neonatal intensive care unit incubator and radiant warmer bed at Tucson Medical Center. The foundation also backs youth mental health and development. In 2023, it awarded $388,000 to National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southern Arizona for mental health presentations to middle and high school students in Pima County. It gave $77,900 to Boys to Men Tucson for weekly group mentorship circles for at-risk boys. Education-focused support appears in grants such as $75,000 to Assistance League of Tucson for Operation School Bell and $63,300 to Amphi Foundation for the Educational Community Home Outreach Pilot Program at Nash Elementary.
Angel Charity for Children Inc’s recent awards cluster around a median grant size of $50,150, with a lower quartile of $25,000 and an upper quartile of $77,175. The grant list includes both major capital projects and smaller program awards, which is consistent with its mix of annual beneficiary grants, impact grants, and opportunity grants. The foundation is a public charity rather than a private family foundation, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The recent record shows repeated support within Tucson and Pima County, but the listed grants are concentrated in a single latest year set rather than showing multi-year repeat grantees in the same role.
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Most grants fall between $25K and $77K, with a median of $50K.
25th Percentile
$25K
Median
$50K
75th Percentile
$77K
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Angel Charity for Children Inc gives locally: 100% of listed grants went to recipients in Arizona, and the top giving state by count is AZ. Most awards went to Tucson organizations, including several in midtown and central Tucson, with one grant to Cortaro and one to Phoenix. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 18 grants in the United States. This pattern matches its Pima County focus and its grant programs for Tucson and Southern Arizona.
It funds nonprofits serving children and youth, with active programs for children under 18 in Pima County and broader annual beneficiary grants for Tucson and Southern Arizona. Recent awards supported mental health services, school readiness, neonatal care, research infrastructure, and youth mentorship.
The recent grant distribution centers on a p25 of $25,000, a median of $50,150, and a p75 of $77,175. The latest grants also include larger capital awards, such as an $800,000 renovation grant and a $768,161 facility renovation grant.
Its giving is local. All listed grants went to recipients in Arizona, and the recent record is concentrated in Tucson and Pima County, with additional Arizona recipients in Cortaro and Phoenix.
Yes. Recent grants include $388,000 to National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southern Arizona for mental health presentations to middle and high school students in Pima County, and $50,000 to El Rio Health Center Foundation for a Youth Mental Health Pilot Program.
Yes. The foundation gave $75,000 to Assistance League of Tucson for Operation School Bell, $63,300 to Amphi Foundation for an Educational Community Home Outreach pilot at Nash Elementary, and $50,000 to Junior Achievement of Arizona to expand JA Anywhere for low-income, diverse students.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Angel Charity for Children that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Any agency serving needs of children under the age of 18 in Pima County with a minimum of 3 years of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Grant requests must benefit a majority (51% or more) of children within Pima County.
Deadline: Application due Thursday, January 7th, 2027 at 6:00 pm; agency presentations February 1-2, 2027; beneficiaries announced March 3, 2027.
Who can apply: Any agency serving needs of children under the age of 18 in Pima County with a minimum of 3 years of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Grant requests must benefit a majority (51% or more) of children within Pima County.
Deadline: LOI due Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 at 6:00 pm; all applications due Thursday, January 7th, 2027 at 6:00 pm; site visits February 10, 2027; beneficiaries announced March 3, 2027.
Who can apply: Any agency serving needs of children under the age of 18 in Pima County with a minimum of 3 years of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Grant requests must benefit a majority (51% or more) of children within Pima County. A variety of children's needs are considered regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual preference, or national origin.
Deadline: 2027 cycle shown: Opportunity Grant application and Impact Grant LOI open September 29, 2026; Impact Grant LOI due October 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm; all applications due January 7, 2027 at 6:00 pm.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Museum Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Angel Charity for Children has committed $1,000,000 to fund the renovation of the newly acquired building adjacent to Children's Museum Tucson (CMT), earmarked to become the new Education Center. Three new program areas in the center will expand the museum's reach to more children in the community and increase accessibility for children from Title I schools to attend field trips, afterschool programs, arts programs, and camps. The refurbished space will also include support areas for program development, provision of supplies, and direct engagement with program participants. The main entry hall will function as a welcome center for groups upon their arrival.Children's Museum Tucson has reached capacity in their current building,and with the completion of this project, estimates they will serve an additional 40,000 children in the first year alone, and welcome 60,000 more visitors annually. |
| Arizona's Children Association | Phoenix, AZ | $75,000 | 2025 | Angel Charity awarded $75,000 to restore the position of the Crisis Clinician at the Arizona Child Advocacy Center (CAC). The Crisis Clinician is a licensed mental health professional specifically trained to support children who are victims of sexual abuse and trauma. The Crisis Clinician utilizes trauma-informed evidence-based best practices to ensure the children undergoing the investigative process for reported abuse are supported by a compassionate and specially trained professional. |
| Junior League of Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $67,600 | 2025 | Angel Charity awarded $67,600 to renovate the existing garage at the Junior League to create a year-round, permanent location for Cinderella's Closet. Cinderella's Closet provides teens with free attire, accessories, and shoes for semi-formal or formal events so they can confidently attend school events like dances, proms and award ceremonies, and personal events like weddings and quinceaneras. |
| Tucson Medical Center Foundation | Tucson, AZ | $65,000 | 2025 | Angel Charity awarded $65,000 to establish a multi-sensory room within the pediatric unit to address the needs of the neurodiverse pediatric patients. By providing this dedicated space, the pediatric patient and the care team will have the tools and environment to support the patient's sensory seeking or sensory de-escalation needs while simultaneously helping to achieve the patient's goals for health and healing. |
| Tucson Community Tennis Program | Tucson, AZ | $52,000 | 2025 | Angel Charity awarded $52,000 to expand the in-school tennis instruction program in the Sunnyside School District, increase the transportation budget for U of A field trips for the students participating in this program, install a water fountain/filling station at the Pueblo High School courts and increase the summer camp at Pueblo High School to 4 days a week and 2.5 hours daily. All programs are free, and all equipment is provided. |
| Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation | Tucson, AZ | $32,500 | 2025 | Angel Charity awarded $32,500 to provide the school based "Hocus Focus" residency program designed specifically for youth with autism. The program culminates in two autism-friendly school matinee performances plus a public "Magic on the Stage" show by Dr. Kevin Spencer, a nationally recognized leader in performance and education for youth with autism. |
| Wheel Fun | Sedona, AZ | $21,000 | 2025 | Angel Charity awarded $21,000 to create six after-school Hubs serving grades 4-8 at select schools in the Amphitheater, Marana, Sahuarita, Tanque Verde and Vail School Districts beginning in the Fall 2024 Semester. Wheel Fun will provide schools with a turnkey cycling program consisting of age-appropriate mountain bikes, helmets, hydration packs, floor pump, curriculum, and training. |
| Steele Children's Research Center | Tucson, AZ | $800,000 | 2024 | Angel Charity for Children committed $800,000 to fund the renovation of five laboratories and one research office space at the Angel Charity for Children Wings for Genetic Research. The existing labs have been well-used for over 30 years and have exceeded their lifespan. With the lab renovations, the physician scientists, students, and researchers at Steele Children's Research Center will be able to conduct state-of-the art genomic sequencing for up to 1,500 children annually, enabling physicians to use genetics as a front-end diagnostic tool by providing earlier detection of a variety of diseases. |
| Angel Charity for Children Foundation | Tucson, AZ | $632,700 | 2024 | Endowment funds held in Angel Charity for Children, Inc. that the original donor agreed to move to the Foundation and as approved by the board of directors of Angel Charity for Children, Inc. were moved to the Foundation so they can manage the funds and disburse the income for charitable purposes related to Angel Charity for Children, Inc. |
| Tucson Refugee Ministry | Cortaro, AZ | $75,000 | 2024 | Angel Charity awarded $75,000 to fund programming for refugee youth which includes teen girls and boys empowerment groups, trauma care groups, youth tutoring programs, weekly elementary playdates, International Kids Summer Camp, and teen driving practice. This award will expand services to an additional 400 refugee and immigrant youth in Pima County. |
| Assistance League of Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $75,000 | 2024 | Angel Charity awarded $75,000 to increase funding to the Operation School Bell Program, which will provide new school clothes, underwear, socks, shoes, warm hoodies, backpacks, and new age-appropriate books for 750 additional students in Pima County Title I schools. |
| Amphi Foundation | Tucson, AZ | $63,300 | 2024 | Angel Charity awarded $63,300 for the creation of the Educational Community Home Outreach (ECHO) Pilot Program at Nash Elementary school located in high-need zip codes. This program is based on a successful model that provides no-cost after-school programming, enrichment and sports programs, summer academic achievement classes, and other community outreach services for elementary aged children, their siblings, and families. This program will directly benefit over 900 children in the Amphitheater Public School District. |
| Treasures 4 Educators Inc dba Treasures 4 Teachers of Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $25,000 | 2024 | Angel Charity awarded $25,000 to provide membership scholarships to 100 teachers and allow for the hiring of a part time Development Coordinator to focus on fundraising and community engagement. Angel funding will also expand the reach of the Treasures 4 Teachers Mobile Program to six Title I schools in Pima County. Teacher memberships ($35 per year) allow teachers to shop an unlimited number of times each year and select all the various supplies they need for the students in their classrooms. |
| Courtney's Courage | Tucson, AZ | $20,000 | 2024 | Angel Charity awarded $20,000 to launch the Sibling Angel Pak program at Diamond Children's Medical Center, expanding upon the previously funded Courtney's Angel Pak program. This new program will allow custom backpacks and personal items to be gifted to patient siblings from newly diagnosed pediatric oncology patients, impacting 80-100 families per year. |
| Lead Guitar | Tucson, AZ | $16,600 | 2024 | Angel Charity awarded $16,600 to update, distribute, and implement Musical Education Adaptive Curriculum in Exceptional Education classrooms in Pima County schools. This funding will also train additional staff, supply 100 Adaptive Method books and 100 Chord Buddy assistive devices to allow an additional 165 Exceptional Education students to participate. |
| Arizona Burn Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | $10,000 | 2024 | Angel Charity awarded $10,000 to produce and expand the delivery of Milo & Moxie: Smart Safety Rangers and Wildfire Prevention curriculum kits. These early childhood programs will educate 28,000 Pima County children about fire safety, burn prevention, and wildfire preparation and prevention. |
| Youth On Their Own | Tucson, AZ | $768,161 | 2023 | Youth On Their Own received $768,161 to fund the renovation of its recently purchased headquarters facility in midtown Tucson near the intersection of Country Club and Grant Roads. |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ | $388,000 | 2023 | National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southern Arizona received $388,000 to fund programming to offer mental health presentations to middle and high school students in Pima County. |
| Boys to Men Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $77,900 | 2023 | Boys to Men Tucson was awarded $77,900 to support a Healthy Intergenerational Masculinity initiative to provide weekly group mentorship circles, led by adult male mentors, to allow at risk boys to genuinely express themselves and share their hopes and struggles. It will serve 700 boys at 25 middle and high schools and community centers, improving their chances to succeed, and making our community safer. |
| TMC Foundation | Tucson, AZ | $50,300 | 2023 | TMC Foundation was awarded $50,300 to purchase a state-of-the-art incubator and radiant warmer bed for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Tucson Medical Center. The Giraffe Omnibed Care station has advanced technology to provide care and mimic the mother's womb while premature newborn babies grow and develop. The existing incubator bed has been used for years and needs to be replaced. |
| El Rio Health Center Foundation | Tucson, AZ | $50,000 | 2023 | El Rio Health Center Foundation was awarded $50,000 to help launch a new Youth Mental Health Pilot Program at El Rio Health, Tucson's largest provider of health services. The pandemic has escalated the need for behavioral mental health services for youth suffering from anxiety, depression, and behavior problems. The program will serve 200-300 youth ages 12-18 who lack resources to obtain treatment elsewhere. |
| Junior Achievement of Arizona | Tempe, AZ | $50,000 | 2023 | Junior Achievement of Arizona was awarded $50,000 to expand the JA Anywhere program to reach 1,400 low income, diverse students in kindergarten-12th grade, and prepare them to succeed in work and life. The program will equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to manage their money, plan for their future, and make smart academic, career and economic choices. |
| YWCA of Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ | $25,000 | 2023 | YWCA of Southern Arizona was awarded $25,000 to support the Teen Court Program by modernizing technology and supporting programming. Teen Court is a peer-led juvenile court diversion program where teen volunteers are trained to conduct hearings and sentence youth ages 12-17 that were arrested for minor crimes to restorative justice. The arrested youth avoid incarceration, and the youth volunteers receive education on the legal process. |
| Nourish | Tucson, AZ | $25,000 | 2023 | Nourish was awarded $25,000 to provide therapy and dietician services to young children with feeding challenges caused by medical problems such as prematurity, heart issues, autism, gastrointestinal difficulties, or cleft lip or palate. Seventy-five families that cannot afford the needed services or specialized therapy equipment will be helped. |
| Tucson Girls Chorus | Tucson, AZ | $10,000 | 2023 | Tucson Girls Chorus was awarded $10,000 to provide scholarships to allow low-income girls in kindergarten-12th grade to participate in choral education that fosters leadership, personal growth, and a sense of belonging regardless of abilities or socio-economic background. Through music participation in one of eleven choirs and many performances, singers boost confidence, cultivate compassion, and gain a sense of belonging that affirms their voice matters. |
Angel Charity for Children has committed $1,000,000 to fund the renovation of the newly acquired building adjacent to Children's Museum Tucson (CMT), earmarked to become the new Education Center. Three new program areas in the center will expand the museum's reach to more children in the community and increase accessibility for children from Title I schools to attend field trips, afterschool programs, arts programs, and camps. The refurbished space will also include support areas for program development, provision of supplies, and direct engagement with program participants. The main entry hall will function as a welcome center for groups upon their arrival.Children's Museum Tucson has reached capacity in their current building,and with the completion of this project, estimates they will serve an additional 40,000 children in the first year alone, and welcome 60,000 more visitors annually.
Angel Charity awarded $75,000 to restore the position of the Crisis Clinician at the Arizona Child Advocacy Center (CAC). The Crisis Clinician is a licensed mental health professional specifically trained to support children who are victims of sexual abuse and trauma. The Crisis Clinician utilizes trauma-informed evidence-based best practices to ensure the children undergoing the investigative process for reported abuse are supported by a compassionate and specially trained professional.
Junior League of Tucson
$67,600Angel Charity awarded $67,600 to renovate the existing garage at the Junior League to create a year-round, permanent location for Cinderella's Closet. Cinderella's Closet provides teens with free attire, accessories, and shoes for semi-formal or formal events so they can confidently attend school events like dances, proms and award ceremonies, and personal events like weddings and quinceaneras.
Angel Charity awarded $65,000 to establish a multi-sensory room within the pediatric unit to address the needs of the neurodiverse pediatric patients. By providing this dedicated space, the pediatric patient and the care team will have the tools and environment to support the patient's sensory seeking or sensory de-escalation needs while simultaneously helping to achieve the patient's goals for health and healing.
Tucson Community Tennis Program
$52,000Angel Charity awarded $52,000 to expand the in-school tennis instruction program in the Sunnyside School District, increase the transportation budget for U of A field trips for the students participating in this program, install a water fountain/filling station at the Pueblo High School courts and increase the summer camp at Pueblo High School to 4 days a week and 2.5 hours daily. All programs are free, and all equipment is provided.
Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation
$32,500Angel Charity awarded $32,500 to provide the school based "Hocus Focus" residency program designed specifically for youth with autism. The program culminates in two autism-friendly school matinee performances plus a public "Magic on the Stage" show by Dr. Kevin Spencer, a nationally recognized leader in performance and education for youth with autism.
Angel Charity awarded $21,000 to create six after-school Hubs serving grades 4-8 at select schools in the Amphitheater, Marana, Sahuarita, Tanque Verde and Vail School Districts beginning in the Fall 2024 Semester. Wheel Fun will provide schools with a turnkey cycling program consisting of age-appropriate mountain bikes, helmets, hydration packs, floor pump, curriculum, and training.
Steele Children's Research Center
$800,000Angel Charity for Children committed $800,000 to fund the renovation of five laboratories and one research office space at the Angel Charity for Children Wings for Genetic Research. The existing labs have been well-used for over 30 years and have exceeded their lifespan. With the lab renovations, the physician scientists, students, and researchers at Steele Children's Research Center will be able to conduct state-of-the art genomic sequencing for up to 1,500 children annually, enabling physicians to use genetics as a front-end diagnostic tool by providing earlier detection of a variety of diseases.
Angel Charity for Children Foundation
$632,700Endowment funds held in Angel Charity for Children, Inc. that the original donor agreed to move to the Foundation and as approved by the board of directors of Angel Charity for Children, Inc. were moved to the Foundation so they can manage the funds and disburse the income for charitable purposes related to Angel Charity for Children, Inc.
Tucson Refugee Ministry
$75,000Angel Charity awarded $75,000 to fund programming for refugee youth which includes teen girls and boys empowerment groups, trauma care groups, youth tutoring programs, weekly elementary playdates, International Kids Summer Camp, and teen driving practice. This award will expand services to an additional 400 refugee and immigrant youth in Pima County.
Assistance League of Tucson
$75,000Angel Charity awarded $75,000 to increase funding to the Operation School Bell Program, which will provide new school clothes, underwear, socks, shoes, warm hoodies, backpacks, and new age-appropriate books for 750 additional students in Pima County Title I schools.
Amphi Foundation
$63,300Angel Charity awarded $63,300 for the creation of the Educational Community Home Outreach (ECHO) Pilot Program at Nash Elementary school located in high-need zip codes. This program is based on a successful model that provides no-cost after-school programming, enrichment and sports programs, summer academic achievement classes, and other community outreach services for elementary aged children, their siblings, and families. This program will directly benefit over 900 children in the Amphitheater Public School District.
Treasures 4 Educators Inc dba Treasures 4 Teachers of Tucson
$25,000Angel Charity awarded $25,000 to provide membership scholarships to 100 teachers and allow for the hiring of a part time Development Coordinator to focus on fundraising and community engagement. Angel funding will also expand the reach of the Treasures 4 Teachers Mobile Program to six Title I schools in Pima County. Teacher memberships ($35 per year) allow teachers to shop an unlimited number of times each year and select all the various supplies they need for the students in their classrooms.
Courtney's Courage
$20,000Angel Charity awarded $20,000 to launch the Sibling Angel Pak program at Diamond Children's Medical Center, expanding upon the previously funded Courtney's Angel Pak program. This new program will allow custom backpacks and personal items to be gifted to patient siblings from newly diagnosed pediatric oncology patients, impacting 80-100 families per year.
Angel Charity awarded $16,600 to update, distribute, and implement Musical Education Adaptive Curriculum in Exceptional Education classrooms in Pima County schools. This funding will also train additional staff, supply 100 Adaptive Method books and 100 Chord Buddy assistive devices to allow an additional 165 Exceptional Education students to participate.
Angel Charity awarded $10,000 to produce and expand the delivery of Milo & Moxie: Smart Safety Rangers and Wildfire Prevention curriculum kits. These early childhood programs will educate 28,000 Pima County children about fire safety, burn prevention, and wildfire preparation and prevention.
Youth On Their Own received $768,161 to fund the renovation of its recently purchased headquarters facility in midtown Tucson near the intersection of Country Club and Grant Roads.
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southern Arizona
$388,000National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southern Arizona received $388,000 to fund programming to offer mental health presentations to middle and high school students in Pima County.
Boys to Men Tucson was awarded $77,900 to support a Healthy Intergenerational Masculinity initiative to provide weekly group mentorship circles, led by adult male mentors, to allow at risk boys to genuinely express themselves and share their hopes and struggles. It will serve 700 boys at 25 middle and high schools and community centers, improving their chances to succeed, and making our community safer.
TMC Foundation was awarded $50,300 to purchase a state-of-the-art incubator and radiant warmer bed for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Tucson Medical Center. The Giraffe Omnibed Care station has advanced technology to provide care and mimic the mother's womb while premature newborn babies grow and develop. The existing incubator bed has been used for years and needs to be replaced.
El Rio Health Center Foundation was awarded $50,000 to help launch a new Youth Mental Health Pilot Program at El Rio Health, Tucson's largest provider of health services. The pandemic has escalated the need for behavioral mental health services for youth suffering from anxiety, depression, and behavior problems. The program will serve 200-300 youth ages 12-18 who lack resources to obtain treatment elsewhere.
Junior Achievement of Arizona was awarded $50,000 to expand the JA Anywhere program to reach 1,400 low income, diverse students in kindergarten-12th grade, and prepare them to succeed in work and life. The program will equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to manage their money, plan for their future, and make smart academic, career and economic choices.
YWCA of Southern Arizona was awarded $25,000 to support the Teen Court Program by modernizing technology and supporting programming. Teen Court is a peer-led juvenile court diversion program where teen volunteers are trained to conduct hearings and sentence youth ages 12-17 that were arrested for minor crimes to restorative justice. The arrested youth avoid incarceration, and the youth volunteers receive education on the legal process.
Nourish
$25,000Nourish was awarded $25,000 to provide therapy and dietician services to young children with feeding challenges caused by medical problems such as prematurity, heart issues, autism, gastrointestinal difficulties, or cleft lip or palate. Seventy-five families that cannot afford the needed services or specialized therapy equipment will be helped.
Tucson Girls Chorus
$10,000Tucson Girls Chorus was awarded $10,000 to provide scholarships to allow low-income girls in kindergarten-12th grade to participate in choral education that fosters leadership, personal growth, and a sense of belonging regardless of abilities or socio-economic background. Through music participation in one of eleven choirs and many performances, singers boost confidence, cultivate compassion, and gain a sense of belonging that affirms their voice matters.
