Fountain Hills Community Foundation Inc
Fountain Hills Community Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Fountain Hills, Arizona. It supports nonprofit organizations in Fountain Hills and surrounding communities, with a mission of building a legacy in the area and improving the lives of youth, seniors, families, and the community.
Fountain Hills Community Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $483,400
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $148,238
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $37,880
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $123,977
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fountain Hills Community Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s grant process describes annual awards to nonprofit groups and a possible annual Key Community Project involving a significant shared fundraising effort with one or more local organizations. Details for the 2027 grant process are expected to be available in Spring 2027. The foundation says it receives grant applications for new and ongoing projects; no specific application materials or restrictions are stated here.
- Review Cycle
- The listed January 31, 2026 deadline is a past cycle.
- Deadline
- The listed January 31, 2026 deadline is a past cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 20104, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
Phone: (480) 390-7255
Website: https://fountainhillsgives.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fountain Hills Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies Fountain Hills and surrounding communities in Arizona as its service area. Its website describes its grant recipients as local organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 22 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scot Fountain Hills, AZ | Education | $5,000 |
| Golden Eagle Education Fountain Hills, AZ | Scholarships for kids | $5,000 |
| Extended Hands Food Bank Fountain Hills, AZ | Food for needy | $5,000 |
| FH Sunset Kiwanis Fountain Hills, AZ | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Noon Kiwanis Club Fountain Hills, AZ | Education | $2,000 |
| Senior Services Inc Fountain Hills, AZ | Assistance for seniors | $1,200 |
| FH Dark Sky FHCCA Fountain Hills, AZ | Scholarships | $500 |
| FH Soccer Club Fountain Hills, AZ | Equipment for kids | $500 |
| Fountain Hills Theater Fountain Hills, AZ | Classes for kids | $500 |
| FH Youth Substance Abuse Fountain Hills, AZ | Education | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $483,400 | $148,238 | $123,977 | — | — | $37,880 |
| 2023 | $459,139 | $172,077 | $107,542 | — | — | $40,136 |
| 2022 | $394,604 | $134,506 | $115,123 | — | — | $4,593 |
| 2021 | $430,511 | $192,903 | $72,520 | — | — | $11,338 |
| 2020 | $299,400 | $96,560 | $50,281 | $26,450 | 22 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “Building a Legacy in Fountain Hills and the surrounding communities.” It invests in nonprofit organizations whose work improves the lives of youth, seniors, families, and the community. Its stated areas include educational, cultural, and humanitarian organizations and projects, as well as programs for older persons and community building.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate this range. Extended Hands Food Bank describes its mission as establishing a food-procurement and distribution network serving lower-income residents in Fountain Hills, the Fort McDowell reservation, and the northeast Phoenix valley. Fountain Hills Theater says it engages and entertains audiences through performing arts and trains and supports young people as future artists. Foster Your Future describes supporting young adults who have aged out of foster care with education, vocational training, housing, and employment-related assistance. Fearless Kitty Rescue describes its work as rescuing homeless cats and kittens and placing them in permanent homes.
Grantmaking
The foundation’s website reports that 22 local organizations received slightly more than $66,000 in 2024 grants. The awards were presented at a ceremony on October 3, 2024. In 2023, the foundation reported providing more than $60,000 to 30 local nonprofits. Its website says the 2024 Gifting Committee reviewed more than 40 requests and recommended awards to the board. The IRS filing data lists a grant count of zero for both 2024 and 2023.
The website’s 2024 recipients included Bob’s Bikes, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale McKee Branch, Encore for More, Extended Hands Food Bank, Fountain Hills Friends of the Library, Golden Eagle Education Foundation, Fountain Hills Little League, Fountain Hills Theater, Junior Achievement, Reigning Grace Ranch, and Society of St. Vincent de Paul, among others. Individual 2024 award amounts are not specified in the available information. For 2020, the listed awards include $5,000 to Extended Hands Food Bank, $500 to Fountain Hills Theater, and $250 each to Foster Your Future and Fearless Kitty Rescue. The program information also lists awards of $40,000 in 2021 and $49,125 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dori Wittrig as President-Director; Mark Dalton as Treasurer-Director; Sandi McGee as Secretary-Director; and Helen Whatmough as Vice-President-Director. The other directors listed are Stephen Hoffman, Anita Glenister, Bernie Hoenle, Bill Pape, Nicole Perkins, and Siobhan Doherty.
Fountain Hills Community Foundation Inc is led by Dori Wittrig, President-Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dori Wittrig
President-Director
President → President-Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Pape
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Dalton
Treasurer-Director
Treasurer → Treasurer-Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Perkins
Director
Vice President → Vice President-Director, 2021
Vice President-Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Siobhan Doherty
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernie Hoenle
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandi McGee
Secretary-Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anita Glenister
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant Smith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Ewald
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Lamar
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Whatmough
Vice President-Director
Director → Vice President-Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Debbie Clason (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: William Myhr (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Barb Hansen (2023) — Director
- Former: Lee Holmes (2023) — Director
- Former: Theresa Conti (2023) — Director
- Former: Debbie Skehen (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark Daniels (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Natalie Varela (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Elenor Holmes (2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Pameditis (2022) — Director
- Former: Jenny Willigrod (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Maroon (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard Holper (2021) — Director
- Former: Bill Myhr (2020) — Director
- Former: Clayton Corey (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Fountain Hills Community Foundation Inc
How large is Fountain Hills Community Foundation Inc?
Fountain Hills Community Foundation Inc reported $483K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $148K.
What does Fountain Hills Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is “Building a Legacy in Fountain Hills and the surrounding communities.” It invests in nonprofit organizations whose work improves the lives of youth, seniors, families, and the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fountain Hills Community Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s grant process describes annual awards to nonprofit groups and a possible annual Key Community Project involving a significant shared fundraising effort with one or more local organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Fountain Hills Community Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation identifies Fountain Hills and surrounding communities in Arizona as its service area. Its website describes its grant recipients as local organizations.
What is Fountain Hills Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fountain Hills Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0800268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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