Makers Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCave Creek, Arizona · EIN 81-4787702 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Jackson | Scottsdale, AZ | Cars n cones donation | $5,943 |
| Dubois County 4-H Council | Jasper, IN | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Keith Winn | Cave Creek, AZ | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Dave & Diane Schnell | Cave Creek, AZ | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| John Merder | Cave Creek, AZ | Charitable donation | $3,997 |
| Special Olympics Dubois County | Jasper, IN | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Dubois County Museum | Jasper, IN | Charitable donation | $250 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,440 | 8 |
| 2024 | $30,117 | 13 |
| 2023 | $32,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612599349100106
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4787702
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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