Shirley C Caris Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyScottsdale, Arizona · EIN 86-0965394 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$549K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$14.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $35,000.
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.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payson Unified Schools | Payson, AZ | Charitable program | $155,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Boston, MA | Charitable program | $125,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable program | $50,000 |
| Child Crisis Arizona | Mesa, AZ | Charitable program | $50,000 |
| Time Out Inc | Payson, AZ | Charitable program | $35,000 |
| Rvn3 Foundation Inc | Payson, AZ | Charitable program | $30,000 |
| Fostering Families Az | Surprise, AZ | Charitable program | $25,000 |
| Brownsville Western Heritage | Payson, AZ | Charitable program | $15,000 |
| Gila County Community College | Payson, AZ | Charitable program | $15,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable program | $10,000 |
| Board of Visitors | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable program | $10,000 |
| Dueker Ranch Inc | Payson, AZ | Charitable program | $8,000 |
| West Coast Equine Foundation | Lockeford, CA | Charitable program | $7,000 |
| Arizona Womens Board | Paradise Valley, AZ | Charitable program | $5,000 |
| Kitchen on the Street | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable program | $5,000 |
| Desert Botanical Gardens | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable program | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $549,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $525,835 | 26 |
| 2023 | $512,700 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610949349100001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0965394
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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