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AZ · EIN 956010290 · $32K rev · grantmaker · advocacy · twifordfoundation.org
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Twiford Foundation supports the sustainability of humanities and cultural arts education, primarily in Arizona. The foundation provides funding to organizations that deliver arts enrichment programs to diverse communities, with a focus on fostering personal and community connections through artistic expression. Its grantmaking targets initiatives in music, visual arts, literature, and cultural experiences for all age groups.

activities · 5

what they do

direct service · 5
  • Supports arts and cultural access programs Artist Support Programs
    Provides funding to organizations offering public access to arts and cultural experiences, including music, dance, and museum programs for underserved or vulnerable populations. Examples include support for Ballet Arizona's EROICA program, Free Arts' Resilient Roots Program, and the Musical Instruments Museum's Memory Care and Music Program.
  • Supports community music and public performance events Youth Music Access Programs
    Funds public music performances and instrument access initiatives, including support for the Salt River Brass Band at Luminaria and the Twiford Violin Maintenance Fund and scholarship at UCLA.
  • Supports educational enrichment initiatives Support for School-Based Enrichment and Ancillary Programs
    Funds programs that enhance educational opportunities for youth, including school field trips and arts-integrated learning. Specifically supports Act One's public school field trips and the Madison Center for the Arts via the Madison Education Foundation.
  • Supports health and wellness programs through the arts Music Instrument Donation for Therapy & Youth Programs
    Funds music therapy and wellness initiatives that integrate the arts into health services, including the Pediatric Music Therapy Program via the Banner Health Foundation and The Phoenix Symphony's Health and Wellness Program.
  • Supports wildlife and environmental conservation projects Conservation Advocacy & Land Protection
    Provides funding for conservation efforts focused on native species and habitats, including support for the Rio Salado Burrowing Owl Project through Audubon Southwest and the Phoenix Zoo's Blue Billed Curassow Exhibit.
strategies · 1

how they think

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named programs · 8

what they call their work

Act One: Public School Field Trips
Funds field trips for public school students to cultural institutions to increase access to arts education.
Ballet Arizona: EROICA
Funds a ballet performance and outreach initiative connecting classical dance with community audiences.
Barrio Bookmobile: Bookmobile Upgrades
Funds improvements to mobile library services that promote literacy and access to books in underserved neighborhoods.
Free Arts: Resilient Roots Program
Supports trauma-informed arts programs for children, pairing creative expression with mentorship.
Madison Education Foundation: Madison Center for the Arts
Supports a dedicated arts facility for student performances and community cultural events.
Musical Instruments Museum: Memory Care and Music Program
Supports music-based programs for adults with memory loss to stimulate cognitive function and emotional well-being.
The Phoenix Symphony: Health and Wellness Program
Funds music therapy and wellness initiatives using symphonic music to support mental and physical health.
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music: Twiford Violin Maintenance Fund and scholarship
Provides support for instrument maintenance and student scholarships in music education.
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • AZ Desert Botanical Gardens Partner — Supported for the Salt River Brass Band at Luminaria.
  • Act One Partner — Supported for public school field trips.
  • Audubon Southwest of National Audubon Partner — Supported for the Rio Salado Burrowing Owl Project.
  • Ballet Arizona Partner — Supported for its EROICA program.
  • Banner Health Foundation Partner — Supported for its Pediatric Music Therapy Program.
  • Barrio Bookmobile Partner — Supported for Bookmobile Upgrades.
  • Free Arts Partner — Supported for its Resilient Roots Program.
  • Madison Education Foundation Partner — Supported for the Madison Center for the Arts.
  • Musical Instruments Museum Partner — Supported for its Memory Care and Music Program.
  • Phoenix Zoo Partner — Supported for its Blue Billed Curassow Exhibit.
  • Rosie’s House Partner — Supported for its Mind over Music Campaign.
  • The Phoenix Symphony Partner — Supported for its Health and Wellness Program.
  • UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Partner — Supported for the Twiford Violin Maintenance Fund and scholarship.