Articulture Institute Inc
Articulture Institute Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $548K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.2M. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Articulture Institute Inc at a glance
In short: Articulture Institute Inc gave $3.2M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3.2M), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,247,447
- +9178.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,247,447
- +18456.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,247,447
- Total assets
- $548,476
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Articulture Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Kempner Institute for Sustainable Living Education ($3.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 16 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Articulture Institute Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2024) to $3.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Kempner Institute for Sustainable Living Education Mayer, AZ | Support Nonprofit Mission | $3,247,447 |
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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 | $548,476 | $4,358,061 | $3,255,648 | $3,247,447 | 1 | $3,249,702 | $1,070,488 | $11,637 |
| 2024 | $518,758 | $52,783 | $56,318 | $35,000 | 2 | $47,372 | $47,697 | $25,948 |
| 2023 | $493,721 | $-9,769 | $159,465 | $150,000 | 13 | $153,648 | $3,561 | $28,078 |
| 2022 | $554,758 | $17,086 | $5,791 | — | — | — | $9,431 | $29,238 |
| 2021 | $631,741 | $12,996 | $7,690 | — | — | $2,100 | $5,413 | $27,930 |
| 2020 | $519,493 | $44,247 | $1,205 | — | — | — | $44,247 | — |
| 2019 | $484,451 | $13,256 | $1,200 | — | — | — | $13,256 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Articulture Institute Inc reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Articulture Institute Inc is led by Alan H. Kempner III, President, Treasurer & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan H. Kempner III
President, Treasurer & Director
President Treasurer Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia L. Kempner
Vice President & Director
Vice President Director → Vice President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Articulture Institute Inc
How much does Articulture Institute Inc give each year?
Articulture Institute Inc gave $3.2M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
How large is Articulture Institute Inc?
Articulture Institute Inc reported $548K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Articulture Institute Inc?
Articulture Institute Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Scottsdale, AZ. It holds $548K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Articulture Institute Inc operate?
Articulture Institute Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, New York, Texas, Virginia.
What is Articulture Institute Inc's EIN?
Articulture Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0894971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 February 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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