Cunningham Foundation
Cunningham Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $538K. Net investment income was $75K.
Cunningham Foundation at a glance
In short: Cunningham Foundation gave $538K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $538,153
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- Average grant
- $59,795
- Median grant
- $64,100
- Total assets
- $2,468,698
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cunningham Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Valleywise Health Foundation ($111K). Together the top 9 received $538K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $538K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valleywise Health Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $110,546 |
| Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors Kentwood, MI | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Alias Ann Ruch Burn Foundation San Francisco, CA | Charitablr | $80,000 |
| Burn Institute San Diego, CA | Charitable | $70,748 |
| Arizona Burn Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $64,100 |
| Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Saving Amy Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $46,062 |
| The World Is Alive Church Beaufort, SC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Charitable Contributions Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $6,697 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,468,698 | — | $606,625 | $538,153 | 9 | $75,323 | — |
| 2023 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | — | — | — | — | $27,998 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cunningham Foundation is led by Rory Cunningham, President & Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rory Cunningham
President & Chairman
President & Chair → President & Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$48K (2024)
Joe Cunningham
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Cunningham
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Matt Cunningham (2023) — Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $48K, to Rory Cunningham (President/Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about Cunningham Foundation
How much does Cunningham Foundation give each year?
Cunningham Foundation gave $538K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is Cunningham Foundation's typical grant size?
Cunningham Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $64,100, and its average grant was $59,795, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Cunningham Foundation give grants?
Cunningham Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (28%) and Michigan (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (5 grants).
Does Cunningham Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Cunningham Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are Cunningham Foundation's largest grantees?
Cunningham Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Valleywise Health Foundation ($110,546), Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors ($100,000) and Alias Ann Ruch Burn Foundation ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cunningham Foundation?
Cunningham Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is Cunningham Foundation?
Cunningham Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Cunningham Foundation's EIN?
Cunningham Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3859154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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