Teacher's Supply Closet (The Teacher's Closet)
Who can apply: District staff may access supplies; specific eligibility/process details on program page.
Connects generous hearts with the needs of our teachers and students; Ignites the power of community; Elevates the long-term success of every child, every day.
A pair of large district-wide awards to Prescott Unified School District frame the Prescott Unified School District Education Found’s recent giving: $183,125 in 2024 and $179,743 in 2025, both for various district projects. That pattern points to a funder built around school-level needs rather than a single narrow program. The foundation supports scholarships for Prescott High School seniors, classroom enhancement, teacher supplies, technology access, and teacher recruitment and retention, with grants reaching teachers, administrators, and district schools. Its work also includes in-kind support through the Teacher’s Supply Closet, which provides free classroom supplies for PUSD teachers and staff and supplies for at-risk children. Other programs recognize students directly, including Rising Stars Awards for eight graduating seniors and scholarship awards tied to post-secondary education. The foundation’s stated focus areas include K-12 education, classroom grants, teacher supplies and support, STEM and technology access, college and career readiness, and student awards and recognition. Across those programs, the common thread is support for Prescott Unified School District students and staff through project-based, local district initiatives.
Scholarships are a visible part of the foundation’s work. The PUSD Education Foundation Scholarships program awards multiple scholarships to Prescott High School seniors for two-year college, four-year college, or vocational training, including named awards such as the Dr. Kenneth and Iris Walker Scholarship and the Denise Bussart-Walker Scholarship. A separate Student Scholarships program also supports graduating Prescott Unified School District students pursuing post-secondary education. The foundation also funds classroom improvement. School Enhancement Grants provide a pool of available funding each fiscal year for projects selected by school administrative teams, with support for classroom enhancement, educational technology, STEM, and arts. In technology access, the Technology Assistance program supports classroom computers and internet hotspots for distance learning. Teacher support is another theme: the Teacher’s Supply Closet gives free supplies to teachers and staff, reducing the need for personal spending. Teacher development appears in its Teacher Recruitment and Retention Grants, including a Math Teacher Recruitment and Retention Grant listed in 2024.
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Most grants fall between $183K and $183K, with a median of $183K.
25th Percentile
$183K
Median
$183K
75th Percentile
$183K
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The foundation’s typical grant size is $183,125 at the 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile, reflecting a very concentrated distribution around a single amount. Recent giving shows a recurring relationship with Prescott Unified School District: the same recipient appears in both 2024 and 2025 with large district-project awards. The organization does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Several programs accept unsolicited requests, including scholarship programs, general grants, and innovative education grants, while some support lines such as teacher retention and student recognition are not open to unsolicited applications.
Giving is entirely local and entirely in Arizona: 100% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, AZ, and the top state by grant count is also AZ. The recent grant recipient is Prescott Unified School District in Prescott, and program descriptions repeatedly center on Prescott Unified School District and Prescott High School. Geographic references in the programs also include Yavapai County, but the funding footprint remains focused on the Prescott area.
Its programs cover scholarships for Prescott High School and other PUSD students, school enhancement grants, teacher supply support, technology assistance, teacher recruitment and retention, and student recognition. The focus areas listed include K-12 education, classroom grants, STEM and technology access, college and career readiness, and student awards.
Yes for some programs. The scholarship programs, School Enhancement Grants, PUSD Education Foundation Grants, and Innovative Education Grants are marked as accepting unsolicited requests. Teacher Recruitment and Retention Grants and Rising Stars Awards are not.
The grant-size distribution is flat at $183,125 for the 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile. Recent awards to Prescott Unified School District were $183,125 in 2024 and $179,743 in 2025.
Funding goes to Prescott Unified School District, Prescott High School students, PUSD teachers and staff, and school administrative teams within the district. The beneficiary types are district governments or administrations and local or municipal entities.
No. The geographic scope of giving is local, 100% of grants go to recipients in AZ, and the recent grant recipient country distribution is 100% US.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Unified School District | Prescott, AZ | $179,743 | 2025 | Various District Projects |
| Prescott Unified School District | Prescott, AZ | $183,125 | 2024 | Various District Projects |
| Prescott Unified School District | Prescott, AZ | $80,015 | 2023 | Various District Projects |
Prescott Unified School District
$179,743Various District Projects
Prescott Unified School District
$183,125Various District Projects
Prescott Unified School District
$80,015Various District Projects