Arizona Grantmakers Forum
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Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$818K
+717.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$818K
+717.5% YoY
About Arizona Grantmakers Forum
Based on IRS filings
Arizona Grantmakers Forum is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PHOENIX, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grants totaling $818K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $886,067 | $1,004,566 |
| Revenue | $309,042 | $375,484 | $368,740 |
| Expenses | $1,070,776 | $509,215 | $752,323 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,996 | $25,534 | $10,406 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits ($817,536).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits Phoenix, AZ | Merger Dissolution | $817,536 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURIE LILES | CHIEF PUBLIC POLICY OFFICER | 40 | $84,675 |
| ELIZABETH BARKER ALVAREZ | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| WENDY ERICA WERDEN | VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| MESHA DAVIS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 3 | — |
| MATT ELLSWORTH | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| JOHN AMOROSO | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MARIA ECHEVESTE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MARGARET HEPBURN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| TERRY HINES | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MARCUS JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ANDREA MORENO | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| GLENN WIKE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arizona Grantmakers Forum?
Arizona Grantmakers Forum is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PHOENIX, AZ. It holds — in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Arizona Grantmakers Forum operate?
Arizona Grantmakers Forum has awarded grants in Arizona.
What size grants does Arizona Grantmakers Forum award?
In 2022, Arizona Grantmakers Forum awarded 1 grants totaling $818K — an average of about $818K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Arizona Grantmakers Forum's EIN?
Arizona Grantmakers Forum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1040394. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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