Pivotal Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhoenix, Arizona · EIN 20-3959093 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.7M
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$92.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
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
39% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quincy Institute | Washington DC, DC | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $310,000 |
| Khan Academy Inc | Mountain View, CA | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $200,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $135,500 |
| Ballet Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $130,000 |
| Association for Promotion of Jewish Secularism (Jewish Currents) | Brooklyn, NY | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Carnegie Endowment for Int'l Peace | Washington DC, DC | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Center for the Future of Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Defense Priorities Foundation | Arlington, VA | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Fresh Start Women's Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| International Crisis Group | Washington, DC | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| John Hopkins University | Washington, DC | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Phoenix Art Museum | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| The Henry L Stimson Center | Washington, DC | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| The Society of St Vincent de Paul | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Tempe, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $63,764 |
| Pars Equality Center | Menlo Park, CA | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $55,000 |
| Codeorg | Seattle, WA | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Paaia Fund | Washington, DC | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Sandra Day O'connor Institute | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Greater Phoenix Economic Council | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $37,500 |
| African Parks | Washington, DC | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Center for the Rights of Abused Children | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Farhang Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Swift Youth Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Brophy College Prep | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $23,877 |
| Promontory Foundation | Park City, UT | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $16,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CT | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $12,500 |
| Alex Victory's Legacy Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Arizona Costume Institute (Phoenix Art Museum) | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Banner Health Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Camp Cantanese Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Grand Canyon Council | Scottsdale, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Iranian Scholarship Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Mother's Grace | Scottsdale, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| The Integrity Project Co | Scottsdale, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Xico Arte Y Cultura | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Barrow Women's Board | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Central Arizona Shelter Services | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Executive Council Charities | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Phoenix Gospel Mission Dba Phoenix Rescue Mission | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Ccy Inc | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $4,000 |
| Baller Dream Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
| Buildon | Stamford, CT | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| Dignity Grows | Hartford, CT | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| Mach 1 Sports | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| Phoenix Active 20-30 Children's Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,624 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,703,765 | 53 |
| 2023 | $2,163,525 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349104514
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3959093
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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