About Graesser Foundation
The Graesser Foundation concentrates on local Tucson-area education and community enrichment, prioritizing STEM and informal learning (university science classroom, science & engineering outreach, children’s museum) alongside support for higher education access and nonprofit leadership. Its grants also fund community cultural access (sensory-friendly orchestral concerts), veteran-focused capital work, and regional environmental education, typically through capital campaigns, program underwriting, scholarships, and event support.
Focus Areas
University and K–12 STEM learning spaces in Tucson (e.g., University of Arizona science classroom upgrades)Children’s informal learning institutions and capital campaigns (e.g., Children’s Museum Tucson)Higher-education scholarships and workforce/leadership development in Pima County (e.g., Pima Community College, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance)Regional environmental education and science outreach (e.g., Southern Arizona research & North American environmental education)Accessible community arts and cultural programming (e.g., sensory-friendly orchestra performances)
Who They Fund
K–12 students (field trip and classroom users)
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$34K
Total Assets
$813K
Total Revenue
$51K
Total Expenses
$42K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $4K and $8K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$4K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$8K
Geographic Reach
Regional5 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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