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Shirley C Caris Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Shirley C Caris. It holds total assets of $12.2M. Annual income is reported at $3.8M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Arizona. According to available records, Shirley C Caris Family Foundation has made 95 grants totaling $2.2M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $470K and $642K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $642K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $148K, with an average award of $23K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arizona, Massachusetts, California, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$148K
Based on 24 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.
Shirley C Caris Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 95 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, MA, CA.
Shirley C Caris Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.2M across 95 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $23K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $148K.
Shirley C Caris Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Shirley C Caris Family Foundation is headquartered in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. While based in AZ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Ann Caris | PRESIDENT | $37K | $0 | $37K |
| Sherry Lynn Cowan | SECR/TREAS. | $37K | $0 | $37K |
Total Giving
$676K
Total Assets
$11.5M
Fair Market Value
$12.3M
Net Worth
$11.5M
Grants Paid
$513K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$389K
Distribution Amount
$579K
Total Grants
95
Total Giving
$2.2M
Average Grant
$23K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payson Unified SchoolsCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Payson, AZ | $140K | 2023 |
| Boston Childrens HospitalCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Boston, MA | $125K | 2023 |
| Child Crisis ArizonaCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Mesa, AZ | $50K | 2023 |
| Time Out IncCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Payson, AZ | $35K | 2023 |
| Gracie Lee Haught Memorial FundCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Payson, AZ | $30K | 2023 |
| Brownsville Western HeritageCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Payson, AZ | $20K | 2023 |
| Rim Country Arizonans For ChildrenCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Payson, AZ | $18K | 2023 |
| Barrow Neurological FoundationCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Board Of VisitorsCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Desert Botanical GardensCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Duet Partners In Health & AgingCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Arizona Humane SocietyCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Dueker Ranch IncCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Payson, AZ | $8K | 2023 |
| West Coast Equine FoundationCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Lockeford, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Special OlympicsCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Kitchen On The StreetCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Arizona Womens BoardCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Paradise Valley, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Panda-People Acting Now Discover AnCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Phoenix, AZ | $3K | 2023 |
| Romp-Range Of Motion ProjectCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Denver, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Make A Wish Metro AndCHARITABLE PROGRAM | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Urban Roots AustinCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Austin, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Explore AustinCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Austin, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Gila County Community CollegeCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Payson, AZ | $1K | 2023 |
| Changing Tides FoundationCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Oceanside, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Rbi AustinCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Austin, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Free ArtsCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Phoenix, AZ | $1K | 2023 |
| Action Against HungerCHARITABLE PROGRAM | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Tonto Rim Search And RescueCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Strawberry, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Tonto National Resource Cons DistCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Payson, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Medicine Horse CenterCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Mancos, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Gardens For HumanityCHARITABLE PROGRAM | Sedona, AZ | $4K | 2022 |
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