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Flinn Foundation

Phoenix, Arizona  ·  EIN 860421476  ·  Private foundation

Flinn Foundation is a Arizona-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.5M in annual giving against $255.6M in assets. This page documents the 394 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Flinn Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$255.6M
Total assets
394
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Flinn Foundation funds

Flinn Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, economic development, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental HealthSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include older adults.

older adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Flinn Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Ua College of Medicine Phoenix
BUILDING TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
Phoenix, AZ$1.0M2022
Arizona State University
2017-2022 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Tempe, AZ$676K2022
Asu Foundation for New Amer University
SUPPORT FOR DIVISION FOR MEDICAL ENGINEERING
Tempe, AZ$666K2023
Arizona State University Foundationmayo
SUPPORT DIVISION FOR MEDICAL ENGINEERING
Tempe, AZ$666K2024
Arizona State University
SUPPORT FOR 2019-2024 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Tempe, AZ$644K2024
University of Arizona
SUPPORT FOR 2019-2023 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Tucson, AZ$610K2023
Arizona State University
SUPPORT FOR 2017-2023 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Tempe, AZ$602K2023
University of Arizona
SUPPORT FOR 2021-2024 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Tucson, AZ$553K2024
Ua College of Medicine Phoenix
CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM
Phoenix, AZ$515K2022
Maricopa County School Superintendents Office
SUPPORT EXPLORING PATHWAYS TO BIOCIENCE CAREERS INITIATIVE SUPPORT
Phoenix, AZ$504K2024
Ua College of Medicine Phoenix
CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM
Phoenix, AZ$500K2020
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
ESTABLISH PHARMD/MSN DUAL DEGREE
Tucson, AZ$500K2020
University of Arizona
2019-2022 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Tucson, AZ$495K2022
University of Arizona Health Science
SUPPORT FOR CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOLLOW ON
Tucson, AZ$485K2023
Arizona State University
SUPPORT FOR HEALTH RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT IN PHOENIX BIO CORE
Tempe, AZ$334K2023

Flinn Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$5.4M
2022$6.8M
2023$6.9M
2024$7.6M

How to apply for funding from Flinn Foundation

Flinn Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at flinn.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Flinn Foundation

Does Flinn Foundation accept grant applications?
Flinn Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Flinn Foundation fund?
Flinn Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Ua College of Medicine Phoenix, Arizona State University, Asu Foundation for New Amer University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Flinn Foundation give in grants?
Flinn Foundation reported $5.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $26.7M over 394 grants.
Where is Flinn Foundation located?
Flinn Foundation is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 860421476.
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About this profile. This page is built from Flinn Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Flinn Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.