Pivotal Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-3959093
Foundation Overview
Based in Phoenix, AZ, Pivotal Foundation has awarded 294 grants totaling $18,108,050 to organizations in Arizona, District of Columbia and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $7,610,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$18,108,050
Total Assets
$81,685,457
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
49
Median Grant
$25,000
% Median Grant Growth
+10%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 29%
14 of 49 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Arizona
58% of grants are awarded in Arizona, with additional funding distributed across 16 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Arizona, funding concentrates in Phoenix (77%), Scottsdale (15%), Tempe (5%).
Funding Trajectory
+143%
Strong 143% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Pivotal Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Victory's Legacy Inc | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| American Diabetes Association Inc | $500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| American Ideas Institute (The American Conservative) | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Arizona Science Center | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | $118,500 | Tempe, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Association For Promotion Of Jewish Secularism (Jewish Currents) | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Baller Dream Foundation | $3,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Ballet Arizona | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Brophy College Prep | $28,625 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Carnegie Endowment For Int'l Peace | $100,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Center For Rights Of Abused Children | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Children In Need Foundation (The Active 20-30 Club Of Phoenix) | $6,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Defense Priorities Foundation | $100,000 | Arlington, VA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Farhang Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Grace Sober Living Foundation | $10,000 | Glendale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Greater Phoenix Economic Council | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Heard Museum | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | $25,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Iranian Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Los Gatos, CA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| J Street Education Fund | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| John Hopkins University | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Make A Wish Foundation Of Arizona Inc | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| National Iranian American Council | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Pars Equality Center | $75,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Phoenix Art Museum | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Promontory Foundation | $35,900 | Park City, UT, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Sandra Day O'connor Institute | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| The Quincy Institute | $300,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Uli Foundation | $19,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Xico Inc Arte Y Cultura | $3,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior University (Hoover) | $10,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Career Concepts For Youth | $4,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Center For Renewing America | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Central Arizona Shelter Services Inc | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Codeorg | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Fresh Start Womens Foundation | $55,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Ia-100 Inc | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Institute Of International Education Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| International Crisis Group | $200,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Khan Academy Inc | $200,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| March To The Top - Africa | $10,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| National Kidney Foundation Of Arizona | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Swift Youth Foundation | $25,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| The Board Of Visitors | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Henry L Stimson Center | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Alex Victory's Legacy Inc | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| All Saints Episcopal Day School | $11,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| American Diabetes Association Inc | $500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| American Ideas Institute (The American Conservative) | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Arizona Interfaith Movement | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Arizona Persian Cultural Center | $20,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | $130,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Atlantic Council Of The United States Inc | $100,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Baller Dream Foundation | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Ballet Arizona | $100,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Banner Health Foundation | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | $131,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Arizona | $1,560 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Brophy College Prep | $100,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Carnegie Endowment For Int'l Peace | $100,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Defense Priorities Foundation | $100,000 | Arlington, VA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Farhang Foundation | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $5,000 | Coon Rapids, MN, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Grace Sober Living Foundation | $6,000 | Glendale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Greater Phoenix Economic Council | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Heard Museum | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | $50,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Iranian Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Los Gatos, CA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| J Street Education Fund | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Association For Promotion Of Jewish Secularism (Jewish Currents) | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| John Hopkins University | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Make A Wish Foundation Of Arizona Inc | $7,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation (Toys For Tots) | $5,000 | Triangle, VA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| National Iranian American Council | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Pars Equality Center | $75,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Per Scholas Inc | $100 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Phoenix Art Museum | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Promontory Foundation | $17,500 | Park City, UT, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Sandra Day O'connor Institute | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | $68,036 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Center For Rights Of Abused Children | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Quincy Institute | $125,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Uli Foundation | $1,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Unicef Usa Impact Fund For Children Inc | $500 | New York, NY, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| United States Soccer Federation Inc | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Vox Populi Foundation | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Xico Inc Arte Y Cultura | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Alex Victory's Legacy Inc | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| All Saints Episcopal Day School | $11,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| American Diabetes Association Inc | $500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| American Ideas Institute (The American Conservative) | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Arizona Interfaith Movement | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Arizona Persian Cultural Center | $20,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | $130,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Atlantic Council Of The United States Inc | $100,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Baller Dream Foundation | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Ballet Arizona | $100,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Banner Health Foundation | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | $131,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Arizona | $1,560 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Brophy College Prep | $100,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Carnegie Endowment For Int'l Peace | $100,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Defense Priorities Foundation | $100,000 | Arlington, VA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Farhang Foundation | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $5,000 | Coon Rapids, MN, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Grace Sober Living Foundation | $6,000 | Glendale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Greater Phoenix Economic Council | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Heard Museum | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | $50,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Iranian Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Los Gatos, CA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| J Street Education Fund | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Association For Promotion Of Jewish Secularism (Jewish Currents) | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| John Hopkins University | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Make A Wish Foundation Of Arizona Inc | $7,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation (Toys For Tots) | $5,000 | Triangle, VA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| National Iranian American Council | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Pars Equality Center | $75,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Per Scholas Inc | $100 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Phoenix Art Museum | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Promontory Foundation | $17,500 | Park City, UT, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Sandra Day O'connor Institute | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | $68,036 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Center For Rights Of Abused Children | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Quincy Institute | $125,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Uli Foundation | $1,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Unicef Usa Impact Fund For Children Inc | $500 | New York, NY, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| United States Soccer Federation Inc | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Vox Populi Foundation | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Xico Inc Arte Y Cultura | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| All Saints Episcopal Day School | $500,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| American Ideas Institute (the American Conservative) | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Arizona Science Center | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | $7,610,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Atlantic Council Of The United States Inc | $100,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Ballet Arizona | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | $125,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Defense Priorities Foundation | $100,000 | Arlington, VA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Farhang Foundation | $26,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $2,000 | Coon Rapids, MN, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Greater Phoenix Economic Council | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Heard Museum | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Ia-100 Inc | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| J Street Education Fund | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| John Hopkins University | $70,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| National Iranian American Council | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Pars Equality Center | $50,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Promontory Foundation | $15,000 | Park City, UT, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Quincy Institute For Responsible Statecraft | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Razi Health Foundation | $35,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Scottsdale Museum Of The West Inc | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| The Lukemia & Lymphoma Society | $250 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation (toys For Tots) | $2,000 | Triangle, VA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Uli Foundation | $17,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| World Entrepreneurs Network | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Xico Inc Arte Y Cultura | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Trellis | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Two Chairs Inc | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Andrew Mcdonough B Positive Foundation | $750 | Wilmington, DE, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Aspiring Youth Academy | $2,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Brophy College Prep | $26,250 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Iranian American Society Of Arizona | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| The Phoenix Theatre Company | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| International Rescue Committee | $1,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| O'connor House | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Harvard University (society Of Fellows) | $50,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Sanford Health Foundation | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch | $500 | Minot, ND, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Children In Need Foundation (the Active 20-30 Club Of Phoenix) | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $100,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | For The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| All Saints Episcopal Day School | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Arizona Science Center | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | $280,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Ballet Arizona | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | $151,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Children In Need Foundation | $3,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Defense Priorities Foundation | $100,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Ellis Island Honors Society | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Farhang Foundation | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $1,000 | Coon Rapids, MN, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Greater Phoenix Economic Council | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Heard Museum | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Iranian Scholarship Foundation | $41,482 | Los Gatos, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| J Street Education Fund | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| John Hopkins University | $30,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Mcso Memorial Fund | $500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| National Iranian American Council | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Niosha International Conservatory Of Arts | $5,000 | San Hose, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Pars Equality Center | $50,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Phoenix Art Museum | $500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Promontory Foundation | $10,000 | Park City, UT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Razi Health Foundation | $75,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Sandra O'connor Institute | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Scottsdale Museum Of The West Inc | $10,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Aspen Institute | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Quincy Institute For Responsible Statecraft | $125,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Toys For Tots | $1,000 | Triangle, VA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Xico Inc Arte Y Cultura | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Andre House Of Arizona | $50 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Atlantic Council Of The United States Inc | $100,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Mayo Clinic | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| All Saints Episcopal Day School | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Arizona Interfaith Movement | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Arizona Science Center | $19,700 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | $96,024 | Tempe, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | $101,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Center For The Future Of Arizona | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| East West Institute | $110,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Farhang Foundation | $5,000 | Torrance, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $2,000 | Coon Rapids, MN, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Ia-100 Inc | $26,500 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Mother's Grace | $500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| National Iranian American Council | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Pars Equality Center | $57,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Phoenix Art Museum | $59,750 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Sandra O'connor Institute | $13,750 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Tgen Foundation | $500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Toys For Tots | $2,000 | Triangle, VA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Uli Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitbale | 2017 |
| Xico Inc Arte Y Cultura | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Scottsdale Museum Of The West Inc | $2,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Florence Crittenton | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| 100 Club Of Arizona | $160 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Ballet Arizona | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation | $1,500 | Newry, ME, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| The University Of Arizona Foundation | $2,500 | Tucson, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Ryan House | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
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| The Aspen Institute | $116,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Teen Lifeline Inc | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
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| Heard Museum | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
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| The Midnight Mission | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
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| Refugees International | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| All Saints Episcopal Day School | $6,200 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Arizona Interfaith Movement | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Pars Equality Center | $79,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Arizona Humane Society | $1,750 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Sandra O'connor Institute | $20,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2016 |
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| Barrow Neurological Foundation | $102,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | $197,500 | Tempe, AZ, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Troop 648 | $200 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| East West Institute | $110,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
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| March To The Top Africa | $10,000 | Malibu, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Joan R Lincoln Endowed Prof In Ceramics (asu) | $2,500 | Tempe, AZ, US | Charitable | 2016 |
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| Uc Regents | $10,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Envision Therapeutic Horsemanship | $200 | Paradise Valley, AZ, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Homeward Bound | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $2,500 | Coon Rapids, MN, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2016 |
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| Mother's Grace | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Charitable | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-3959093 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3200 E CAMELBACK ROAD 295 Phoenix, AZ 85018-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Pivotal Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director And President | F Francis Najafi |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Richard Garner |
| Secretary | Jackie Reed |
Forms 990-PF
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