Arizona Cardinals Foundation
The Arizona Cardinals Foundation is a public charity based in Phoenix, Arizona. Launched in 2025 as the successor to Cardinals Charities, it serves as the central hub for the Arizona Cardinals’ charitable giving and focuses on supporting Arizona’s special needs community, particularly people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs).
Arizona Cardinals Foundation at a glance
In short: Arizona Cardinals Foundation gave $768K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $154K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $767,543
- +210.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -73.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $153,509
- +1080.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $4,702,718
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Arizona Cardinals Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 888, Phoenix, AZ 85001-0888
Phone: (602) 379-0101
Website: https://azcardinals.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Arizona Cardinals Foundation
Who Arizona Cardinals Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Close up Foundation ($623K). Together the top 5 received $768K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 109 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated focus is Arizona’s special needs community. Its four cornerstone beneficiaries and the organizations receiving Cardinals Climb funds are described as serving or operating in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Arizona Cardinals Foundation gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $247K (2024) to $1.6M (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $768K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Close up Foundation Arlington, VA | General Support | $622,543 |
| Dignity Health Foundation - East Valley Chandler, AZ | General Support | $65,000 |
| George Washington Carver Museum Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $50,000 |
| St Joseph's Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $15,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,702,718 | $1,674,770 | $1,093,856 | $767,543 | 5 | — |
| 2024 | $4,471,921 | $2,134,687 | $2,399,013 | $247,000 | 19 | $11,034 |
| 2023 | $4,232,673 | $1,789,256 | $1,401,744 | $307,000 | 22 | $3,756 |
| 2022 | $3,804,266 | $2,018,788 | $1,683,530 | $1,131,895 | 33 | $21 |
| 2021 | $2,992,404 | $1,422,284 | $2,640,844 | $1,637,500 | 30 | $424 |
| 2020 | $4,003,963 | $1,953,953 | $1,639,962 | $735,500 | 50 | $3,783 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s 2024 filing states that its purpose is to raise and distribute funds to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. It says it primarily grants to organizations promoting education and medical research and assisting families, including low-income families and children. The filing also describes grant distributions as supporting organizations that promote education, civic engagement, and health care, and alleviate poverty.
The Foundation’s current stated focus is Arizona’s special needs community. It has made three-year commitments to four cornerstone beneficiaries: Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC), Barrow Neurological Foundation, Special Olympics Arizona, and Treasure House. The Foundation says these commitments support new and innovative programs intended to expand services, promote inclusion, and create equal opportunities for people with IDDs.
Examples of supported organizations’ stated missions illustrate the range of grantees. Treasure House says it provides a place for young adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities to participate in their community, achieve independence, and realize their potential. Barrow Neurological Foundation says it supports Barrow Neurological Institute. Other 2024 recipients include Chicanos Por La Causa, which says it drives economic and political empowerment, and Hope Ignites Phoenix, which says it helps low-income, first-generation youth pursue college and career goals.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing reports 19 grants totaling $247,000, an average of $13,000 per grant. The 2023 filing reports 22 grants totaling $307,000. The 2025 filing reports no grants. Among the listed 2024 grants were $20,000 to Barrow Neurological Foundation, $13,000 to Chicanos Por La Causa, and $10,000 each to Treasure House, Hope Ignites Phoenix, Dignity Health Foundation East Valley, Arizona Educational Foundation, A New Leaf, and Dress for Success Phoenix. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 5 grants totaling $767,543.
In May 2026, the Cardinals announced that $2 million raised through the inaugural Cardinals Climb would be distributed to 60 Arizona organizations supporting people with IDDs. The four cornerstone beneficiaries were among the recipients.
A Cardinals Community Grant listing describes annual awards made in response to applications from qualified 501(c)(3) organizations whose goals and programs meet its stated mission. It says funding is limited to the success of Cardinals Charities’ fundraising during the year. The listing identifies the program as active; it does not provide a deadline or specify application materials.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Foundation’s 2025 launch announcement names Bob Hamer as its executive director and Michael Bidwill as the Cardinals’ owner. The 2025 filing lists Michael J. Bidwill as a director, Stefanie Meade as chief financial officer, and Gregory T. Lee as treasurer/assistant secretary, with Lee’s term ending in May 2024.
Arizona Cardinals Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael J. Bidwill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stefanie Meade
Chief Finanical Officer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gregory T. Lee (2020–2025) — Treasurer & Assistant Secretary · Filing note: Ended May 2024
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arizona Cardinals Foundation
How much does Arizona Cardinals Foundation give each year?
Arizona Cardinals Foundation gave $768K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $247K across 19 grants.
What is Arizona Cardinals Foundation's typical grant size?
Arizona Cardinals Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $153,509, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Arizona Cardinals Foundation give grants?
Arizona Cardinals Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (3 grants).
Does Arizona Cardinals Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arizona Cardinals Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Arizona Cardinals Foundation's largest grantees?
Arizona Cardinals Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Close up Foundation ($622,543), Dignity Health Foundation - East Valley ($65,000) and George Washington Carver Museum ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arizona Cardinals Foundation?
Arizona Cardinals Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What does Arizona Cardinals Foundation fund?
The organization’s 2024 filing states that its purpose is to raise and distribute funds to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. It says it primarily grants to organizations promoting education and medical research and assisting families, including low-income families and children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arizona Cardinals Foundation?
Arizona Cardinals Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check azcardinals.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Arizona Cardinals Foundation's EIN?
Arizona Cardinals Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0653587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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