EIN 86-0421476

Flinn Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
20
State
Year formed
2020
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Flinn Foundation is a privately endowed, philanthropic grantmaking organization that supports the advancement of the biosciences, the Flinn Scholars Program and the arts and culture in Arizona.
Total revenues
$32,441,807
2023
Total expenses
$13,396,379
2023
Total assets
$254,366,726
2023
Num. employees
20
2023

Program areas at Flinn Foundation

Biosciencethe Flinn Foundation supports the advancement of the biosciences by working to build Arizona as a global center for research and commercialization in the biosciences. This work is done through grantmaking and coordination of Arizona's bioscience roadmap, which is a long-term strategic plan. The roadmap's goals include forming an entrepreneurial hub; turning research into practice, developing bio-talent, promoting Arizona's convergence of research, health care and commercialization to canada and mexico, and enhancing the state's collaborative gene reputation.
Civic leadershipthe Flinn Foundation supports and administers the Arizona center for civic leadership (center), to enhance civic life in Arizona through education, engagement, and leadership programs. A primary component of the center is the flinn-brown fellowship, which aims to develop future state-level leaders through non-partisan, objective seminars on policy issues. Civex is a monthly virtual public policy seminar series emphasizing learning and discussion.
Flinn scholarsin partnership with Arizona's three public universities, the Flinn Foundation awards approximately 20 scholarships to Arizona's top high-school seniors for up to eight semesters of study at one of these three public universities. The Flinn scholarship benefits include full cost of tuition and fees, housing, meals, and study abroad.

Grants made by Flinn Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Arizona Bioindustry AssociationSupport for Entrepreneurship Program 2023$207,000
Barrow Neurological FoundationSupport for Capacity Building for Neuroscience Innovation$176,000
Foundation of Yuma Regional Medical CenterSupport for Enhancing Research Capacity$165,000
...and 36 more grants made totalling $1,901,775

Who funds Flinn Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Thomas R Brown Family FoundationSupport$300,000
Flinn FoundationSupport for 2017-2023 Scholars Travel Program$138,840

Personnel at Flinn Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Tammy McLeod, Ph.D.President and Chief Executive Officer$439,046
Stacy TuckerVice President and Chief Financial Officer$235,700
Matt EllsworthChief Administrative Officer
Stacy SullivanVice President , Communications
Anne LassenVice President , Scholarship and Education Initiatives$138,010
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Flinn Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$860,000
Investment income and dividends$1,532,637
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$29,608,660
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$440,510
Total revenues$32,441,807

Form 990s for Flinn Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-11990PFView PDF
2022-122023-11-09990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-08990PFView PDF
2020-122021-11-13990PFView PDF
2019-122021-10-19990PFView PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 27, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
October 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
April 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1802 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Metro area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
County
Maricopa County, AZ
Website URL
flinn.org/ 
Phone
(602) 744-6800
Facebook page
FlinnFoundation 
Twitter profile
@flinnfoundation 
IRS details
EIN
86-0421476
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2020
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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