Executive Council Charities
Executive Council Charities is a Phoenix, Arizona-based public charity that provides grants to programs and nonprofit organizations helping young people in Arizona overcome adversity and reach their full potential. It raises funds through signature events and the Support Arizona Youth annual campaign.
Executive Council Charities at a glance
In short: Executive Council Charities gave $1.9M across 69 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Arizona. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,929,589
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 69
- +23.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,965
- -26.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,581
- Total assets
- $644,626
- +8.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (16 of 69, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Executive Council Charities
- Contact
Mailing address: 4114 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Phone: (480) 420-3270
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Executive Council Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was OCJ Kids ($187K). Together the top 10 received $908K.
Grant Size Distribution
282 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 230 grants of 282 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission focuses on youth in Arizona. In 2025, 99% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 1% to recipients in Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Executive Council Charities open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 69 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2020) to $2.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 69 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OCJ Kids Phoenix, AZ | Youth Programs | $186,813 |
| Child Crisis Center Mesa, AZ | Youth Programs | $161,430 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Scottsdale Inc Scottsdale, AZ | Youth Programs | $100,000 |
| Harvest Compassion Center Phoenix, AZ | Youth Programs | $92,108 |
| Special Olympics Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Youth Programs | $80,177 |
| Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children Scottsdale, AZ | Youth Programs | $73,622 |
| New Pathways for Youth Phoenix, AZ | Youth Programs | $63,739 |
| Elevate Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | Youth Programs | $58,142 |
| Fostering Heroes Foundation Glendale, AZ | Youth Programs | $47,762 |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Youth Programs | $44,554 |
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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 | $644,626 | $2,754,482 | $2,729,341 | $1,929,589 | 69 | $21,230 |
| 2024 | $594,542 | $2,941,526 | $2,910,118 | $2,128,398 | 56 | $919 |
| 2023 | $569,561 | $2,629,328 | $2,784,356 | $2,225,123 | 57 | $41 |
| 2022 | $766,815 | $2,920,808 | $2,803,712 | $2,194,232 | 52 | $4 |
| 2021 | $630,003 | $2,300,902 | $2,360,945 | $1,937,835 | 48 | $7 |
| 2020 | $681,175 | $2,403,809 | $2,334,854 | $1,869,421 | 52 | $98 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to raise funds through signature events and an annual campaign, then provide grants to programs and nonprofit organizations focused on helping youth in Arizona overcome obstacles and reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Its 2024 filing says its general grants program distributed funds to nonprofit and tribal organizations serving youth. Examples among its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of work supported: OCJ KIDS says it works for foster and at-risk children; Special Olympics Arizona says it provides year-round sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities; and Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children says it provides social, emotional, and financial support to families managing pediatric cancer. New Pathways for Youth describes its work as helping young people and their families flourish through support, stability, and skills.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Executive Council Charities reported 69 grants totaling $1,929,589. Grants ranged from $5,125 to $186,813, with a median of $16,581.
The largest reported grants included $186,813 to OCJ KIDS, $161,430 to Child Crisis Center, $100,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Scottsdale Inc., $92,108 to Harvest Compassion Center, and $80,177 to Special Olympics Arizona. Each was listed with the purpose “YOUTH PROGRAMS.” Other notable grants included $73,622 to Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children, $63,739 to New Pathways for Youth, and $58,142 to Elevate Phoenix.
The 2024 filing describes a process in which prospective grantees must meet specific criteria, request funding for youth programs that fit the mission, and submit qualifying documents such as a 501(c)(3) determination letter, financial statements, and Forms 990. After a grant period, grantees must submit a report summarizing and verifying the use of funds and the funded program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The website lists the following members of the 2025–2026 Executive Council Charities board: Alex Kienle, chairman; Matt Campbell; David Feiler; Dane K. Fernandes; Justin Hodge; Greg Hoyt; Brent Mallonee; Cory Shepard; Dan Siddall; and Tyler Stamets.
The 2025 filing lists Brent Mallonee as chairman, Dan Siddall as treasurer, and Jared Langenhuizen, Casey Strunk, Regan Amato, Dane Fernandes, Kevin Miller, Matt Campbell, Cory Shepard, and David Feiler as directors.
Executive Council Charities is led by Matthew Davis, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew Davis
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$51K (2021) → $165K (2025)
Brent Mallonee
Chairman
Director → President Elect, 2022
President Elect → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casey Strunk
Director
President → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dane Fernandes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jared Langenhuizen
Director
Chairman of the Board → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regan Amato
Director
President Elect → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cory Shephard
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Feiler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Campbell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Siddall
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Armand Slason II (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Josh Rodgers (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Chris Marshall (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: John Richter (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Anthony Francisco (2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Gnirk (2020) — Director
- Former: Ross Steckelberg (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $165K, to Matthew Davis (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Executive Council Charities
How much does Executive Council Charities give each year?
Executive Council Charities gave $1.9M across 69 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.1M across 56 grants.
What is Executive Council Charities's typical grant size?
Executive Council Charities's median grant in 2025 was $16,581, and its average grant was $27,965, across 69 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Executive Council Charities that year got $19K on average.
Where does Executive Council Charities give grants?
Executive Council Charities gives mostly in Arizona: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (40 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (10 grants), Mesa, AZ (4 grants) and Glendale, AZ (4 grants).
Does Executive Council Charities give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 69 grants with a stated purpose on Executive Council Charities's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Programs" (69 grants).
Who are Executive Council Charities's largest grantees?
Executive Council Charities's largest 2025 grantees include OCJ Kids ($186,813), Child Crisis Center ($161,430) and Boys & Girls Clubs of Scottsdale Inc ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Executive Council Charities?
Executive Council Charities reported $645K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What does Executive Council Charities fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to raise funds through signature events and an annual campaign, then provide grants to programs and nonprofit organizations focused on helping youth in Arizona overcome obstacles and reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Executive Council Charities?
Executive Council Charities has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Executive Council Charities's EIN?
Executive Council Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3923417. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Executive Council Charities funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/executive-council-charities-morg_be96ff2835684a808ab09928284ceda0
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