Arizona Eastern Star Foundation

Invitation Only

Phoenix, Arizona · EIN 86-0131598 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$195K

Organizations funded24

Typical grant$3,000

Total assets$3.3M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.

From the return

How to apply

On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

Education24
Arts & Culture2
Food Assistance2
Housing2
Human Services2
Children & Youth1

Where it gives

29% of grants went outside Arizona.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Carsdisabled American Veterans	San Diego, CA	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$44,200
Arizona Food Bank Network	Phoenix, AZ	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$10,000
Meals on Wheels Bullhead City	Bullhead City, AZ	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$8,000
Matthew 25 Prison Ministry Inc	Mesa, AZ	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$7,000
Daughters of the Nile Foundation	Albuquerque, NM	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$5,000
Amaranth Diabetes Foundation	Woodbine, GA	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$5,000
Prescott Area Shelter Services	Prescott, AZ	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$5,000
Power Paws Assistance Dogs Inc	Scottsdale, AZ	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$5,000
Break the Cycle Jam 35 Inc	Sierra Vista, AZ	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$5,000
All on Board	Scottsdale, AZ	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$3,500
Veterans Helping Veterans Inc	Payson, AZ	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$3,000
Southern Az Center Against Sexual a	Tucson, AZ	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$3,000
Help in Healing Home Foundation	Phoenix, AZ	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$3,000
Family First Care Center Diaper	Oracle, AZ	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$2,500
Time Out Inc	Payson, AZ	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$2,500
Rob Morris Home Foundation Inc	LA Grange, KY	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$2,000
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Az	Phoenix, AZ	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$2,000
Bread of Life Missions Inc	Camp Verde, AZ	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$2,000
Corrections in the Community	Fort Mohave, AZ	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$2,000
Society of St Stephens	Las Vegas, NV	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$2,000
American Cancer Society	Hagerstown, MD	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$1,000
Northland Family Help Center	Flagstaff, AZ	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$100
Shriners Hospital for Children	Ranson, WV	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$100
American Diabetes Association	Phoenix, AZ	Provide funding to support the general operations of the recipient, including assistance to the indigent population, support of research…	$100

The return also lists 18 grants to individuals ($71,742). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2025	$194,742	42
2024	$130,000	33
2023	$163,500	36

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600559349100410
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0131598
Profile updated Nov 5, 2026

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