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Pharos Foundation is a private corporation based in JACKSON, WY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. It holds total assets of $31.6M. Annual income is reported at $38.1M. Total assets have grown from $5M in 2012 to $31.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Arizona and Wyoming. According to available records, Pharos Foundation has made 105 grants totaling $15.1M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $3.7M in 2020 to $11.4M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $2M, with an average award of $144K. The foundation has supported 62 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arizona, Oregon, District of Columbia, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$81K
Largest Grant
$1.1M
Based on 45 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Pharos Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 105 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, OR, DC.
Pharos Foundation has distributed a total of $15.1M across 105 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $144K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $2M.
The application deadline is DECEMBER 31. Education.
Pharos Foundation is headquartered in JACKSON, WY. While based in WY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George R Harris | PRESIDENT | $230K | $0 | $230K |
| Phoebe Moffat | SECRETARY | $45K | $0 | $45K |
| Suzanne Harris | TREASURER | $45K | $0 | $45K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$31.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$31.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
105
Total Giving
$15.1M
Average Grant
$144K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
62
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1.5M | 2022 |
| City FundGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Beaverton, OR | $2M | 2022 |
| Arizona LeadsGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $500K | 2022 |
| Phoenix Union High School Dist 210GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $455K | 2022 |
| All In EducationGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Corona, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Greater Phoenix Chamber FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $250K | 2022 |
| Kipp New JerseyGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Newark, NJ | $250K | 2022 |
| Aliento Education FundGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Gilbert, AZ | $150K | 2022 |
| Arizona Latino Leaders In EducationGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $125K | 2022 |
| Freedom Works FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| Arizona Community FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $25K | 2022 |
| Children'S Learning CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Jackson, WY | $20K | 2022 |
| Grand Teton Music FestivalGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Jackson, WY | $15K | 2022 |
| St Mary'S Food BankGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Teach For America - PhoenixGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Teton Youth & Family ServicesGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Jackson, WY | $10K | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Dreamers ProjectGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $10K | 2022 |
| Mayo ClinicGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Scottsdale, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Palmetto Promise InstituteGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Columbia, SC | $10K | 2022 |
| Isac Amaya FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Desert Botanical GardenGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Hoover InstitutionGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Stanford, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Indian SchoolGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $10K | 2022 |
| Be A Leader FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $8K | 2022 |
| Education Forward ArizonaGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| KbachGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | Tempe, AZ | $5K | 2022 |