OVERVIEW: The HS Lopez Family Foundation’s Arizona grantmaking focuses on health, education and welfare programs. Grants are limited to the Pima County area of Arizona or geographic areas in which a family board member maintains a personal interest.
IP TAKE: Organizations in the Tucson area have an advantage with this foundation, especially ones with good metrics.
PROFILE: The H.S. Lopez Family Foundation is the philanthropic vehicle of real estate mogul Humberto Lopez and family. In 1975, Lopez teamed with Glenn Toyoshima to form HSL Properties. The HS Lopez Foundation aims to “fund programs which focus on advancing education, health and welfare in our community.” Grantmaking prioritizes Pima County, Arizona and areas where board members maintain personal interest.
The HS Lopez Foundation works broadly in its areas of interest and does not name specific goals for its grantmaking in education, health and welfare. It has an accessible website with grant guidelines and application materials. Grantees include the Arizona Theatre Company, Casa Hogar Madre Conchita, the Castaneda Museum, Catholic Community Services, the Gospel Rescue Mission, La Frontera Mariachi Festival and the Pima Community College Foundation.
This funder gave away close to $300,000 in a recent year. Many of this foundation’s grants are between $1,000 and $10,000. View a list of past grantees on the funder’s granting history page. Grants are limited to the Pima County area of Arizona (the Tucson area) or geographic areas in which a family board member resides, impacts or associates. First-time grants normally don’t rise above 25 percent of the approved budget of the foundation.
The HS Lopez Family Foundation accepts unsolicited letters of inquiry from local nonprofits. Deadlines for proposals have traditionally fallen on the first of March, June, September and December 1 in the past, with notifications made between 30 to 60 days after submission. Applications may be submitted via email or regular mail. Direct general questions to the staff at 520-245-9737 or HSLFF@TheHSLopezFamilyFoundation.org.
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