Helen J Urban & Thomas Nelson Urban | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 42-1441830
Foundation Overview
Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Helen J Urban & Thomas Nelson Urban has awarded 224 grants totaling $833,614 to organizations in Arizona, New Jersey and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $31,657, with a median award of $1,125.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 20 recipients (5%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 28% in Arizona and funding distributed across 17 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Arizona, funding concentrates in Phoenix (60%), Tempe (14%), Scottsdale (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 2% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Helen J Urban & Thomas Nelson Urban's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Academy | $5,000 | Blairstown, NJ, US | General | 2024 |
| American Indian College Fund | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2024 |
| Friends Of Public Radio Arizona | $2,500 | Tempe, AZ, US | Capital Campaign | 2024 |
| Opportunity International | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Colombia Campaign | 2024 |
| Scottsdale Arts | $1,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General | 2024 |
| Wilderness Society | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2024 |
| Sierra Club | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General | 2024 |
| Alpine Legal Services | $1,000 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | General | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2024 |
| National Parks Conservation Associa | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2024 |
| Maasai Girls Rescue Center | $31,480 | Clarkston, MI, US | Child Sponsorship | 2024 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2024 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2024 |
| The Trust For Public Land | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General | 2024 |
| Christ Church Aspen | $500 | Aspen, CO, US | General | 2024 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2024 |
| Musical Instrument Museum | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2024 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | $1,000 | Chamberlain, SD, US | General | 2024 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Boone, IA, US | General | 2024 |
| Teddy Karlinski Scholarships Inc | $1,000 | Carbondale, CO, US | General | 2024 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $3,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2023 |
| Blair Academy | $5,000 | Blairstown, NJ, US | General | 2023 |
| American Indian College Fund | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| Opportunity International | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Colombia Campaign | 2023 |
| Scottsdale Arts | $1,250 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General | 2023 |
| Wilderness Society | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2023 |
| Alpine Legal Services | $1,000 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Maasai Girls Rescue Center | $31,657 | Clarkston, MI, US | Child Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2023 |
| The Trust For Public Land | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| Christ Church Aspen | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| American Indian Services | $5,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General | 2023 |
| Amnesty International | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2023 |
| Friends Of Notre-dame De Paris | $250 | Etna, NH, US | General | 2023 |
| Musical Instrument Museum | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2023 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | $100 | Chamberlain, SD, US | General | 2023 |
| Joppa Village Campaign | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General | 2023 |
| Identity Sports | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2023 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $3,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2023 |
| Blair Academy | $5,000 | Blairstown, NJ, US | General | 2023 |
| American Indian College Fund | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| Opportunity International | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Colombia Campaign | 2023 |
| Scottsdale Arts | $1,250 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General | 2023 |
| Wilderness Society | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2023 |
| Alpine Legal Services | $1,000 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Maasai Girls Rescue Center | $31,657 | Clarkston, MI, US | Child Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2023 |
| The Trust For Public Land | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| Christ Church Aspen | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| American Indian Services | $5,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General | 2023 |
| Amnesty International | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2023 |
| Friends Of Notre-dame De Paris | $250 | Etna, NH, US | General | 2023 |
| Musical Instrument Museum | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2023 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | $100 | Chamberlain, SD, US | General | 2023 |
| Joppa Village Campaign | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General | 2023 |
| Identity Sports | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2023 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $3,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Blair Academy | $5,000 | Blairstown, NJ, US | General | 2022 |
| American Indian College Fund | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Friends Of Public Radio Arizona | $4,500 | Tempe, AZ, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Opportunity International | $17,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Colombia Campaign | 2022 |
| Wilderness Society | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | Prescott, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Maasai Girls Rescue Center | $24,560 | Clarkston, MI, US | Child Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| The Trust For Public Land | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Christ Church Aspen | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| American Indian Services | $5,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General | 2022 |
| Amnesty International | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| Mentor Network Charitable Foundatio | $100 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| National Alliance Of Mental Illness | $500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $3,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Blair Academy | $5,000 | Blairstown, NJ, US | General | 2022 |
| American Indian College Fund | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Friends Of Public Radio Arizona | $4,500 | Tempe, AZ, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Opportunity International | $17,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Colombia Campaign | 2022 |
| Wilderness Society | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | Prescott, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Maasai Girls Rescue Center | $24,560 | Clarkston, MI, US | Child Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| The Trust For Public Land | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Christ Church Aspen | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| American Indian Services | $5,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General | 2022 |
| Amnesty International | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| Mentor Network Charitable Foundatio | $100 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| National Alliance Of Mental Illness | $500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $3,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Blair Academy | $5,000 | Blairstown, NJ, US | General | 2022 |
| American Indian College Fund | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| Friends Of Public Radio Arizona | $4,500 | Tempe, AZ, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Opportunity International | $17,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Colombia Campaign | 2022 |
| Wilderness Society | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | Prescott, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Maasai Girls Rescue Center | $24,560 | Clarkston, MI, US | Child Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| The Trust For Public Land | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Christ Church Aspen | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General | 2022 |
| American Indian Services | $5,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General | 2022 |
| Amnesty International | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| Mentor Network Charitable Foundatio | $100 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| National Alliance Of Mental Illness | $500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2022 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2021 |
| Blair Academy | $5,000 | Blairstown, NJ, US | General | 2021 |
| American Indian College Fund | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2021 |
| Friends Of Public Radio Arizona | $10,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Opportunity International | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Colombia Campaign | 2021 |
| Sierra Club | $4,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General | 2021 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2021 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | $1,500 | Aspen, CO, US | General | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Prescott, AZ, US | General | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,500 | Americus, GA, US | General | 2021 |
| Maasai Girls Rescue Center | $15,570 | Clarkston, MI, US | Child Sponsorship | 2021 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2021 |
| The Trust For Public Land | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General | 2021 |
| Amnesty International | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| Michael J Fox Parkinson's Research | $2,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General | 2021 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2021 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2020 |
| Blair Academy | $10,000 | Blairstown, NJ, US | General | 2020 |
| American Indian College Fund | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2020 |
| Friends Of Public Radio Arizona | $2,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | General | 2020 |
| Opportunity International | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2020 |
| Wilderness Society | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2020 |
| Sierra Club | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General | 2020 |
| National Geographic Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2020 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Earth | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2020 |
| Friends Of Pinnacle Peak Park | $250 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | Prescott, AZ, US | General | 2020 |
| National Parks Conservation Associa | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | General | 2020 |
| Maasai Girls Rescue Center | $20,400 | Clarkston, MI, US | Child Sponsorship | 2020 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2020 |
| Wind Walkers | $1,000 | Carbondale, CO, US | General | 2020 |
| Human Rights Watch | $500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| American Indian Services | $5,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General | 2020 |
| Ascendigo Autism Services | $1,000 | Carbondale, CO, US | General | 2020 |
| Amnesty International | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| Michael J Fox Parkinson's Research | $2,500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General | 2020 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $4,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2019 |
| Blair Academy | $10,000 | Blairstown, NJ, US | General | 2019 |
| American Indian College Fund | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2019 |
| Friends Of Public Radio Arizona | $5,500 | Tempe, AZ, US | General | 2019 |
| Opportunity International | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2019 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2019 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Prescott, AZ, US | General | 2019 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2019 |
| National Parks Conservation Associa | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2019 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,500 | Americus, GA, US | General | 2019 |
| Maasai Girls Rescue Center | $5,000 | Clarkston, MI, US | Child Sponsorship | 2019 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2019 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | $480 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2019 |
| World Central Kitchen | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2019 |
| The Trust For Public Land | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General | 2019 |
| Sunrise Day Camps Association | $1,000 | Oceanside, NY, US | General | 2019 |
| Christ Church Aspen | $1,500 | Aspen, CO, US | General | 2019 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $4,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2018 |
| Blair Academy | $10,000 | Blairstown, NJ, US | General | 2018 |
| American Indian College Fund | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2018 |
| Friends Of Public Radio Arizona | $4,500 | Tempe, AZ, US | General | 2018 |
| Opportunity International | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2018 |
| Scottsdale Arts | $1,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General | 2018 |
| Wilderness Society | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Sierra Club | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General | 2018 |
| National Geographic Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Nature Conservancy | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | General | 2018 |
| Alpine Legal Services | $1,000 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | General | 2018 |
| Nathan Jones Memorial Trust Fund | $5,000 | Kirkland, WA, US | General | 2018 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Sigma Phi Educational Foundation | $250 | Tucson, AZ, US | General | 2018 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Friends Of The Earth | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Breast Cancer Foundation - Susan G | $1,500 | Dallas, TX, US | General | 2018 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General | 2018 |
| St Barnabas Episcopal Church | $1,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General | 2018 |
| Friends Of Pinnacle Peak Park | $500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | Prescott, AZ, US | General | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| National Parks Conservation Associa | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $3,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| Blair Academy | $5,000 | Blairstown, NJ, US | General | 2017 |
| American Indian College Fund | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General | 2017 |
| Brookmeade Community Foundation | $1,000 | Rhinebeck, NY, US | General | 2017 |
| Kbaqkjzz | $3,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | General | 2017 |
| Operation Smile | $5,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General | 2017 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $3,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General | 2017 |
| Charlotte Maxwell Clinic | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General | 2017 |
| Opportunity International | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2017 |
| Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation | $1,000 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | General | 2017 |
| Scottsdale Arts | $1,250 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General | 2017 |
| Wilderness Society | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| Sierra Club | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General | 2017 |
| Massai Girls Co Friends For African | $2,640 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General | 2017 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2017 |
| National Geographic Foundation | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| Nature Conservancy | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | General | 2017 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Helen J Urban & Thomas Nelson Urban as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 42-1441830 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 8486 N 84TH PL Scottsdale, AZ 85258-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Helen J Urban & Thomas Nelson Urban's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Daniel J Martineau |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Eleanor S Martineau |
Forms 990-PF
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