Desert Financial Foundation
TO PROMOTE THE FINANCIAL HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS TO NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS, AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+3.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
Grant Count
11
Avg Grant Size
$105K
About Desert Financial Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Desert Financial Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PHOENIX, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $1.2M.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,128,647 | $1,086,045 | $336,167 |
| Revenue | $1,181,914 | $1,104,190 | $1,090,189 |
| Expenses | $1,236,633 | $1,096,914 | $1,032,401 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Desert Financial Foundation
Adult Learners Scholarship
DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION
Amount
$3,000 - $5,000
Deadline
April 30, 2027
Community Service Scholarship
DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION
Amount
$3,000 - $5,000
Deadline
April 30, 2027
Desert Financial Foundation Nonprofit Grants
DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION
Amount
$7,500 - $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation ($791,423), Arizona State University ($159,000), University of Arizona ($47,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY TEMPE, AZ | SCHOLARSHIPS | $159,000 |
| COCONINO COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION FLAGSTAFF, AZ | SCHOLARSHIPS | $15,750 |
| EAST VALLEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC MESA, AZ | SCHOLARSHIPS | $15,000 |
| EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY PRESCOTT, AZ | SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,500 |
| GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY PHOENIX, AZ | SCHOLARSHIPS | $33,000 |
| MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES MESA, AZ | SCHOLARSHIPS | $28,000 |
| NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY FLAGSTAFF, AZ | SCHOLARSHIPS | $27,505 |
| PHOENIX CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION PHOENIX, AZ | 2024 PHOENIX CHILDREN'S FUNDRAISING | $791,423 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA TUCSON, AZ | SCHOLARSHIPS | $47,000 |
| WEST-MEC DISTRICT NO 402 GLENDALE, AZ | SCHOLARSHIPS | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHLEEN GRAHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANET BIOLETTO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY MESHEY | CEO | 2 | — |
| JUSTIN CROWDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RONDLE AMSTUTZ | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| SARA REGAN | DIRECTOR (LEFT 4/2024) | 1 | — |
| SUSAN FRANK | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| THOMAS MARLOWE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| COURTNEY HEMPHILL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACKIE L BIGGS JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARLISSA WRIGHT | VP/EXEC DIR DF FOUNDATION | 11.92 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Financial Foundation?
Desert Financial Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PHOENIX, AZ. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Desert Financial Foundation?
As of 2024, Desert Financial Foundation holds $1.1M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $1.2M in 2024.
Where does Desert Financial Foundation operate?
Desert Financial Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona.
What size grants does Desert Financial Foundation award?
In 2024, Desert Financial Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $105K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Desert Financial Foundation's EIN?
Desert Financial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1028132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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