El Dorado Foundation Inc
El Dorado Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Formed in 2013, it says it connects people with causes that matter and financially supports community programs, individuals, and other causes important to its donors.
El Dorado Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: El Dorado Foundation Inc reported $427K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $427,200 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -68.7% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $572,507
- +31.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $573,645
- -65.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $5,801
- -74.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $435,849
- -68.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to El Dorado Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 4800 N Scottsdale Rd 3850, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 624-5200
Website: https://eldoradofoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who El Dorado Foundation Inc funds
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing describes programs in Los Cabos and Baja California Sur, Mexico, including children’s rehabilitation, health and wellness services, and education.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2021) to $1.4M (2024). In 2025 it reported $427K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $572,507 | $573,645 | $435,849 | $427,200 | Total only | $5,801 |
| 2024 | $434,174 | $1,650,056 | $1,373,491 | $1,363,100 | Total only | $23,056 |
| 2023 | $156,704 | $248,195 | $288,646 | $285,500 | Total only | $2,395 |
| 2022 | $197,903 | $177,205 | $130,854 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $150,850 | $156,392 | $105,118 | $100,677 | Total only | $142 |
| 2020 | $98,304 | $411,945 | $400,237 | $163,950 | 1 | $190 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to connect people with causes that matter, including medical, educational, environmental, and arts programs, and to enrich the community through financial support for community programs, individuals, and other causes important to its donors.
Its filing describes support for Fundación Teletón México AC, which provides physical rehabilitation to children while supporting their families. The described grant supported a new rehabilitation center in Los Cabos; the filing says the facility opened in November 2025 and that over 450 children benefit from the program. The filing also describes support for Los Cabos Children’s Foundation, which says it works to improve access to health and wellness services for children and adolescents in Baja California Sur; its program directly benefited 144 children and adolescents.
Another described recipient, Por Los Niños de la Sierra AC, is characterized in the filing as a community center and school serving 77 children in vulnerable circumstances. The filing also lists grants to Cruz Roja Mexicana Los Cabos, El Dorado Foundation AC, Corazon del Niño, Club Shriner, Casa Hogar Cabo San Lucas AC, Amigos de los Niños de Cabo San Lucas AC, and Alianza para la Seguridad Alimentaria de BCS.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing lists a grant count of 0. Its program descriptions nevertheless identify support for the organizations and initiatives named above; the filing does not specify grant amounts for them. It says grantees must provide annual reports on the use of funds and whether grant objectives were achieved. Foundation staff conduct visits at least quarterly to inspect grantee activities and confirm that funds are used for their intended charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following officers and directors:
- Mark Human — President
- Angel Sainz — Treasurer
- Michael Meldman — Secretary
- Schuyler Joyner — Member
- Jay Beckman — Member
- Hector Serrato — Member
- Carlos Sugich — Member
- Mario Cabezas — Member
El Dorado Foundation Inc is led by Mark Human, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Human
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angel Sainz
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Sugich
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hector Serrato
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Beckman
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mario Cabezas
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Meldman
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Schuyler Joyner
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Micheal Meldman (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jim Gilbraith (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 El Dorado Foundation Inc
How much does El Dorado Foundation Inc give each year?
El Dorado Foundation Inc reported $427K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $1.4M in grants paid.
How large is El Dorado Foundation Inc?
El Dorado Foundation Inc reported $573K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $574K.
What does El Dorado Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to connect people with causes that matter, including medical, educational, environmental, and arts programs, and to enrich the community through financial support for community programs, individuals, and other causes important to its donors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from El Dorado Foundation Inc?
El Dorado Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check eldoradofoundation.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does El Dorado Foundation Inc make grants?
The filing describes programs in Los Cabos and Baja California Sur, Mexico, including children’s rehabilitation, health and wellness services, and education.
What is El Dorado Foundation Inc's EIN?
El Dorado Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3250790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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