Michael and Carmen Duffek Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAnthem, Arizona · EIN 51-0619630 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20 and $500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CARMEN DUFFEK |
|---|---|
| Address | 42313 N Long Cove Way, Anthem AZ 85086 |
| Phone | 6236934019 |
| merlot101@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION WITH APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS MADE TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AS DEFINED IN IRC 501 C 3 |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heard Museum | Phoenix, AZ | Support programs | $7,200 |
| Museum of New Mexico Foundation | Phoenix, NM | Support programs | $6,828 |
| Foothills Food Bank | Cave Creek, AZ | Support programs | $850 |
| Central Nebraska Humane Society | Grand Island, NE | Support programs | $500 |
| Anthem Rotary | Anthem, AZ | Support programs | $140 |
| School for Advanced Research | Santa Fe, NM | Support programs | $120 |
| Lightning Boy Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | Support programs | $100 |
| Stuhr Museum | Grand Island, NE | Support programs | $100 |
| First Presbyterian Church Santa Fe | Santa Fe, NM | Support programs | $25 |
| Santa Fe Botanical Garden | Santa Fe, NM | Support programs | $20 |
| Kitchen Angels | Santa Fe, NM | Support programs | $11 |
| Wheelwright Museum | Santa Fe, NM | Support programs | $10 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,904 | 12 |
| 2024 | $30,936 | 19 |
| 2023 | $24,038 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640509349100504
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0619630
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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