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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-3959093

Pivotal Foundation

A private foundation in Phoenix, AZ. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 53 grants and $2.7 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,703,765

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $92,488,285

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,163,525

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $81,685,457

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,890,196

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $59,532,605

  • Tax year 2021

    $9,315,750

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $29,461,930

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,216,032

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $14,927,338

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,097,871

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $13,548,529

Grants paid in 2024

53 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Quincy InstituteWashington DC, DC

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $310,000
  2. Khan Academy IncMountain View, CA

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $200,000
  3. Barrow Neurological FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $135,500
  4. Ballet ArizonaPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $130,000
  5. Association for Promotion of Jewish Secularism (jewish Currents)Brooklyn, NY

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $100,000
  6. Carnegie Endowment for Int'l PeaceWashington DC, DC

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $100,000
  7. Cato InstituteWashington, DC

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $100,000
  8. Center for the Future of ArizonaPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $100,000
  9. Defense Priorities FoundationArlington, VA

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $100,000
  10. Fresh Start Women's FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $100,000
  11. International Crisis GroupWashington, DC

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $100,000
  12. J Street Education FundWashington, DC

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $100,000
  13. John Hopkins UniversityWashington, DC

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $100,000
  14. Phoenix Art MuseumPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $100,000
  15. The Henry L Stimson CenterWashington, DC

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $100,000
  16. The Society of St Vincent de PaulPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $100,000
  17. Arizona State University FoundationTempe, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $63,764
  18. Pars Equality CenterSan Jose, CA

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $55,000
  19. CodeorgSeattle, WA

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $50,000
  20. Honorhealth FoundationScottsdale, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $50,000
  21. Paaia FundWashington, DC

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $50,000
  22. Sandra Day O'Connor InstitutePhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $50,000
  23. The Aspen InstituteWashington, DC

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $50,000
  24. Greater Phoenix Economic CouncilPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $37,500
  25. African ParksWashington, DC

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $25,000
  26. Center for the Rights of Abused ChildrenPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $25,000
  27. Farhang FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $25,000
  28. Swift Youth FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $25,000
  29. Valleywise Health FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $25,000
  30. Brophy College PrepPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $23,877
  31. Promontory FoundationPark City, UT

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $16,000
  32. Stanford UniversityStanford, CA

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $15,000
  33. Phoenix Children's HospitalPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $12,500
  34. Alex Victory's Legacy IncScottsdale, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $10,000
  35. Arizona Costume Institute (phoenix Art Museum)Phoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $10,000
  36. Banner Health FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $10,000
  37. Camp Cantanese FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $10,000
  38. Grand Canyon CouncilScottsdale, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $10,000
  39. Iranian Scholarship FoundationMenlo Park, CA

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $10,000
  40. Mother's GraceScottsdale, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $10,000
  41. The Integrity Project CoScottsdale, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $10,000
  42. Xico Arte Y CulturaPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $10,000
  43. Barrow Women's BoardPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $5,000
  44. Central Arizona Shelter ServicesPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $5,000
  45. Executive Council CharitiesPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $5,000
  46. Phoenix Gospel Mission DBA Phoenix Rescue MissionPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $5,000
  47. St Mary's Food BankPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $5,000
  48. Ccy IncPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $4,000
  49. Baller Dream FoundationScottsdale, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $3,000
  50. BuildonStamford, CT

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $2,000
  51. Dignity GrowsHartford, CT

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $2,000
  52. Mach 1 SportsPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $2,000
  53. Phoenix Active 20-30 Children's FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $1,624

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education5 grants $338,76418% of the total
  2. Arts and culture3 grants $280,00015% of the total
  3. Health6 grants $236,00013% of the total
  4. Human services5 grants $222,00012% of the total
  5. International aid3 grants $202,00011% of the total
  6. Community development3 grants $187,50010% of the total
  7. 8 other causes10 grants $383,00021% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Arizona32 grants $1,093,765
  2. District of Columbia10 grants $1,035,000
  3. California4 grants $290,000
  4. New York1 grant $100,000
  5. Virginia1 grant $100,000
  6. Washington1 grant $50,000
  7. Connecticut3 grants $19,000
  8. Utah1 grant $16,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • F Francis NajafiDIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Richard GarnerTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jackie ReedSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0

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