Finks Foundation
Finks Foundation is a private foundation, based in PHOENIX, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $210K. Net investment income was $96K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
-5.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$210K
-8.7% YoY
Grant Count
4
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$53K
-54.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Finks Foundation reported a distributable amount of $180K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Finks Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Finks Foundation is a private foundation, based in PHOENIX, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $210K. Net investment income was $96K.
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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 | $2,915,616 | $3,077,902 | $1,173,842 |
| Revenue | $120,345 | $2,172,926 | $108,026 |
| Expenses | $282,631 | $268,866 | $150,393 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $217,675 | $236,160 | $124,100 |
| Net Investment Income | $95,992 | $2,146,488 | $86,072 |
| Distributable Amount | $179,858 | $136,043 | $168,055 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lost Sheep Ranch ($100,000), Central Arizona Shelter Services ($50,000), Umom New Day Centers ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YORKIE LUV RESCUE INC GOODYEAR, AZ | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CENTRAL ARIZONA SHELTER SERVICES PHOENIX, AZ | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| LOST SHEEP RANCH DOUGLAS, AZ | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| UMOM NEW DAY CENTERS PHOENIX, AZ | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA FINKS | President | 1 | — |
| Virginia B Baker | VP, Sec, Treas | 5 | $7,675 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Finks Foundation?
As of 2024, Finks Foundation holds $2.9M in total assets with $120K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $210K in 2024.
Where does Finks Foundation operate?
Finks Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona.
What size grants does Finks Foundation award?
In 2024, Finks Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $210K — an average of about $53K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Finks Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Finks Foundation reported a distributable amount of $180K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Finks Foundation's EIN?
Finks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0518997. 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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