The Karnell Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPhoenix, Arizona · EIN 20-8117573 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
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
47% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Moore Society | Chicago, IL | General assistance | $100,500 |
| Rose Community Foundation | Denver, CO | General assistance | $66,666 |
| Duke University Foundation | Durham, NC | General assistance | $50,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | Scottsdale, AZ | General fund | $38,385 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | General fund contribution for the preservation of the people of israel | $30,000 |
| Mission of Mercy | Fairfield, PA | General fund | $29,548 |
| Coelho Ranch Foundation | Greenfield, CA | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Global Outreach | University Park, FL | General fund | $10,998 |
| American Islamic Forum for Democrac | Phoenix, AZ | Promote knowledage and democracy standards | $10,000 |
| Life Choices Womens Clinic | Phoenix, AZ | General fund | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Childrens Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | General fund assistance | $10,000 |
| Djmi-Arizona Inc | Goodyear, AZ | Land purchase fund | $5,000 |
| Most Holy Trinity Church | Phoenix, AZ | Church general fund | $5,000 |
| Mens Academy | Phoenix, AZ | General fund | $5,000 |
| Harry Perkins Institute of Med Res | St Nedlands, AS | Assistance in caring for cancer patients | $1,897 |
| Society of Our Lady Trinity | Robstown, TX | General fund | $1,000 |
| San Francisco de Asis Parish | Flagstaff, AZ | General fund | $1,000 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Newman Center | Flagstaff, AZ | General fund | $1,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($116,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $517,744 | 24 |
| 2024 | $155,293 | 18 |
| 2023 | $204,649 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632319349100113
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8117573
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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