Lisherness Foundation
Invitation Onlyphoenix, Arizona · EIN 27-1503658 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$72K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $7,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Food Bank | Phoenix, AZ | Support | $12,000 |
| Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Support | $12,000 |
| Iranian American Society of AZ | Scottsdale, AZ | Support | $11,000 |
| The Simpatico Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Support | $7,000 |
| New School for the Arts | Tempe, AZ | Support | $5,000 |
| Arizona Dance Coalition Inc | Mesa, AZ | Support | $5,000 |
| ASU Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Support | $5,000 |
| Ballet Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | Support | $4,000 |
| American Heart Association | Tempe, AZ | Support | $3,750 |
| Child Crisis Center | Mesa, AZ | Support | $3,500 |
| Scottsdale Center for the Arts | Scottsdale, AZ | Support | $3,000 |
| Phoenix World Art Collective | Phoenix, AZ | Support | $600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,850 | 12 |
| 2023 | $55,100 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513149349103156
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1503658
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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