Arizala Foundation
The Arizala Foundation is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It provides monetary grants to individuals and organizations to help address immediate needs and urgent obstacles.
Arizala Foundation at a glance
In short: Arizala Foundation gave $120K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $119,815
- +31.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,209
- +25.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $20,071
- +124.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Arizala Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the website has an application to become an Advocate and a grant pre-application for Advocates. The website says prospective Advocates without a direct link to the foundation can submit an Advocate application.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Arizala Foundation
Mailing address: 1821 Oneida Pl, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 945-5575
Email: info@arizalafoundation.org
Website: https://www.arizalafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arizala Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aminex Therapeutics ($33K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($16,821), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 114 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states; the largest shares of grant dollars went to Washington (53%), Michigan (14%), New York (10%), Arizona (6%), and Alabama (5%). These figures describe the listed 2025 grants and do not establish a geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Arizala Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2021) to $120K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aminex Therapeutics Kenmore, WA | Cancer Research | $33,088 |
| Hernan Castro Tucson, AZ | Legal Fees | $7,500 |
| Amanda Bennett Redmond, WA | Rent Expenses | $6,000 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $16,821 |
| Susana Salazar Guaguluque Ypsilanti, MI | To Purchase a Vehicle | $5,500 |
| Adriana Espino Seattle, WA | Bank Collections & Living Expenses | $5,496 |
| Mary Buchanan Ypsilanti, MI | House Cleaning, Food, Living Expense | $5,000 |
| Jordan Graves Bellingham, WA | Rent Payments | $5,000 |
| Jherica Stearns-Colon Des Moines, WA | Rent to Prevent Eviction | $5,000 |
| Chandan Brown Middle Groove, NY | Car Loan Payments | $4,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,071 | $416,470 | $224,488 | $119,815 | 23 | $119,815 | $172,144 | — |
| 2024 | $8,941 | $305,917 | $190,348 | $91,029 | 22 | $91,029 | $116,022 | — |
| 2023 | $9,027 | $321,723 | $161,345 | $65,740 | 21 | $65,740 | $85,223 | — |
| 2022 | $46,112 | $67,202 | $166,878 | $111,547 | 33 | $111,547 | $34,721 | $1,773 |
| 2021 | $93,015 | $167,722 | $66,936 | $64,188 | 15 | $64,188 | $5,062 | $905 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it aims to fill gaps when barriers such as red tape or delays prevent immediate needs from being met. Its website gives examples including reliable transportation, medical bills, and preventing eviction, and describes its mission as deconstructing shame and stigma associated with money.
The foundation’s grantmaking is advocate-led. An Advocate applies on behalf of someone they know and explains the person’s circumstances and need. The foundation’s website says grants are “no strings attached.”
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 23 grants totaling $119,815. Grant amounts ranged from $450 to $33,088, with a median of $4,000. The foundation’s website says it typically awards grants of $500–$5,000, while accepting applications for any size grant.
The largest 2025 grant listed was $33,088 to Aminex Therapeutics for cancer research. Other listed awards included $7,500 for legal fees, $6,000 for rent expenses, and $5,683 for college tuition. Individual recipients also received grants for expenses including housing, medical needs, transportation, and living costs.
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists no deadlines or restrictions on awards. The website says an Advocate first submits a pre-application; the foundation then contacts the Advocate by phone or email to discuss the situation. Pre-applications and applications are processed within 15 days of receipt, and approved grants are mailed within five business days. A recipient cannot apply for themselves, and an Advocate must apply for someone outside their household. The website says Advocates need a personal or professional connection to the recipient and a link to the foundation or one of its team members.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Heidi Showman as President/CE, Scott Arizala as Treasurer/CF, and Andy Arizala as Secretary/CO. The foundation’s website identifies Heidi Arizala Showman as Executive Director and Andy Arizala as Director of Operations.
Arizala Foundation is led by Heidi Showman, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heidi Showman
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Scott Arizala
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
$75K (2023) → $96K (2025)
Andy Arizala
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $96K, to Scott Arizala (Treasurer/CF).
Frequently asked questions about Arizala Foundation
How much does Arizala Foundation give each year?
Arizala Foundation gave $120K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $91K across 22 grants.
What is Arizala Foundation's typical grant size?
Arizala Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,209, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arizala Foundation give grants?
Arizala Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (14%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ypsilanti, MI (3 grants), Middle Groove, NY (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Arizala Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Arizala Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Arizala Foundation's largest grantees?
Arizala Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Aminex Therapeutics ($33,088), Hernan Castro ($7,500) and Amanda Bennett ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($16,821), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arizala Foundation?
Arizala Foundation reported $20K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $416K.
What does Arizala Foundation fund?
The foundation says it aims to fill gaps when barriers such as red tape or delays prevent immediate needs from being met. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arizala Foundation?
The filing says the website has an application to become an Advocate and a grant pre-application for Advocates. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arizala Foundation's EIN?
Arizala Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2179654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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