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PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 956010290 · Form 990PF · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · twifordfoundation.org
revenue
$32K
expenses
$11K
net assets
$552K
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

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.

named programs · 8 · from sources

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.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Music Therapy and Personalized Playlists 2 activities
    • Grants to health-related music therapy programs
      Supports music therapy initiatives with health and wellness goals, including the Pediatric Music Therapy Program funded through the Banner Health Foundation.
    • Supports health and wellness programs through the arts
      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.
  • Student Enrichment Program Funding 2 activities
    • Grants to youth and education programs
      Funds educational and enrichment initiatives for children and youth, including school field trips, music therapy, and literacy programs. Supported programs include Act One's public school field trips, Free Arts' Resilient Roots Program, and the Madison Center for the Arts via the Madison Education Foundation.
    • Supports educational enrichment initiatives
      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.
  • Land Acquisition and Permanent Protection 1 activity
    • Grants to environmental and animal conservation projects
      Supports conservation and wildlife initiatives, including exhibits and habitat protection efforts. Examples include the Phoenix Zoo's Blue Billed Curassow Exhibit and the Rio Salado Burrowing Owl Project through Audubon Southwest.
  • Instrument Loan Program 1 activity
    • Supports community music and public performance events
      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.
  • Land Acquisition and Preserve Management 1 activity
    • Supports wildlife and environmental conservation projects
      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.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Grants for community and mobile outreach enhancements
      Funds infrastructure improvements for community-based outreach services, such as bookmobile upgrades for the Barrio Bookmobile, to expand access to cultural and educational resources.
    • Grants to arts and cultural programs
      Provides financial support to a range of arts and cultural initiatives, including music education, museum programs, performing arts, and public art events across Arizona. Examples include support for Ballet Arizona's EROICA program, the Musical Instruments Museum's Memory Care and Music Program, and the Salt River Brass Band at Luminaria.
    • Supports arts and cultural access 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.
financials · form 990PF · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$32K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$14K43%
Other revenue$18K
expenses
Total expenses$11K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$10K
Grants paid out$26K
balance sheet
Total assets$552K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$552K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MUFG UNION BANK N A TRUSTEE 20 $10K
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.