Diamond Cutter Classics
Translation, preservation, and dissemination of ancient wisdom into the modern world in a way that is relevant, accessible, and accurate.
Diamond Cutter Classics at a glance
In short: Diamond Cutter Classics gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,936
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $7,936
- Median grant
- $7,936
- Total assets
- $574,751
- +335.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Diamond Cutter Classics funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Asian Legacy Library US Inc ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Legacy Library US Inc Sedona, AZ | General Support | $7,936 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $574,751 | $1,142,220 | $702,844 | $7,936 | 1 |
| 2023 | $132,018 | $273,905 | $363,728 | — | — |
| 2022 | $225,687 | $329,637 | $268,091 | — | — |
| 2021 | $168,163 | $303,115 | $144,014 | — | — |
About Diamond Cutter Classics
Based on IRS filings
Diamond Cutter Classics is a public charity focused on religion, based in Sedona, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $575K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Diamond Cutter Classics is led by Nicholas Lashaw, President on every filing since 2021; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicholas Lashaw
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $68K (2024)
Benjamin Kramer
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$33K (2021) → $75K (2024)
Michael Roach
Vice President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $62K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $75K, to Benjamin Kramer (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Diamond Cutter Classics
How much does Diamond Cutter Classics give each year?
Diamond Cutter Classics gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Diamond Cutter Classics?
Diamond Cutter Classics reported $575K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Diamond Cutter Classics?
Diamond Cutter Classics is a public charity focused on religion, based in Sedona, AZ. It holds $575K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Diamond Cutter Classics operate?
Diamond Cutter Classics has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Diamond Cutter Classics's EIN?
Diamond Cutter Classics's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1222674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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