Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat
Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat is a public charity based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Formed in 2004, it supports scholarship awards for employees and dependents of VI at Grayhawk, with awards paid directly to educational institutions. Its 2025 filing also reports grants to nonprofit organizations to enhance quality of life in the Phoenix area.
Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat at a glance
In short: Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat gave $310K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Arizona. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $310,086
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,380
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,381
- Total assets
- $1,427,092
- +10.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (80% 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 Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat
- Contact
Mailing address: 7501 E Thompson Peak Pkwy Ste 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85255-8540
Phone: (480) 659-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arizona State University ($154K). Together the top 10 received $251K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($56,677), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 53 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona; the remaining reported shares went to an individual recipient (6%), an individual recipient (5%), Virginia (5%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $324K (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $310K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | Scholarship Support | $153,581 |
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship Support | $21,441 |
| Strata Tech Education Group Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship Support | $19,464 |
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $56,677 |
| University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship Support | $14,059 |
| Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ | Scholarship Support | $8,979 |
| Gateway Community College Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship Support | $7,782 |
| Virginia Tech University Blacksburg, VA | Scholarship Support | $7,107 |
| Pace University Pleasantville, NY | Scholarship Support | $6,568 |
| Walden University Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship Support | $6,540 |
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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 | $1,427,092 | $387,385 | $357,995 | $310,086 | 16 | $44,705 |
| 2024 | $1,287,516 | $343,150 | $350,525 | $324,001 | 15 | $52,017 |
| 2023 | $1,251,356 | $378,208 | $225,594 | $200,121 | 10 | $31,954 |
| 2022 | $1,017,436 | $316,575 | $307,897 | $267,267 | 12 | $28,675 |
| 2021 | $1,179,641 | $325,303 | $282,370 | — | — | $62,336 |
| 2020 | $1,093,112 | $287,262 | $263,376 | $240,284 | 11 | $22,401 |
| 2019 | $1,023,287 | $318,134 | $245,255 | $2,500 | Total only | $34,975 |
"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 organization’s stated mission is to provide scholarship awards for employees and dependents of VI at Grayhawk and to make grants to nonprofit organizations to enhance quality of life in the Phoenix area. Its 2025 filing describes grants to post-secondary institutions for 65 academic scholarship awards to 32 students pursuing a variety of degrees and certificate programs.
The recipients include universities and community colleges. Arizona State University describes its mission as advancing the university and enriching the lives of alumni, students, and friends. Grand Canyon University describes itself as a missional, Christ-centered university focused on academic excellence and serving others. Pace University says it educates students to become “thinking professionals” and leaders who positively impact society.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $310,086. Grants ranged from $2,680 to $153,581, with a median of $8,380. All listed grant purposes were scholarship support.
The largest reported grants included $153,581 to Arizona State University, $21,441 to Grand Canyon University, $19,464 to an individual recipient Education Group, $18,997 to an individual recipient A&T State University, $14,216 to an individual recipient City University, and $14,059 to the University of Phoenix. The foundation also reported $6,568 to Pace University.
The filing says the foundation’s documents are available to the public at its premises by scheduled appointment. It does not describe an application process, required materials, or applicant restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marilyn Slovak as president and director; Bob Cappel as vice-president and director; Roz Gallup as treasurer and director; and Liesel Nolan as secretary and director. Other directors listed are Ellie Fields, Roger Pelham, Carolyn Holden, Rod Houston, Paul Rauschelbach, and Joan Kasle.
Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat is led by Marilyn Slovak, President & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marilyn Slovak
President & Director
Director → Presidentdirector, 2024
Presidentdirector → President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roz Gallup
Treasurer & Director
Assistant Treasurerdirector → Treasurerdirector, 2021
Treasurerdirector → Treasurer & Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louise Thoreson
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Pelham
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellie Fields
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Cappel
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice Presidentdirector, 2023
Vice Presidentdirector → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Loftus
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Holden
Director
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liesel Nolan
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Rauschelbach
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rod Houston
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Kasle
Director
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Obst
Director
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Gaylord
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Michael Helminski
Director
New on the 2025 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Barrett
Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Steve Pakula (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Marilyn Harrer (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Smith (2023–2024) — Secretarydirector
- Former: James Urban (2021–2023) — Presidentdirector
- Former: Liz Kendall (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Arlene Miller (2023) — Director
- Former: Eileen Hackenyos (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Ruth Freeman (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Steve Morgan (2019–2022) — Presidentdirector
- Former: Leisel Nolan (2022) — Secretarydirector
- Former: Ralph Lipert (2022) — Vice Presidentdirector
- Former: Eliza Kendall (2019–2021) — Presidentdirector
- Former: Thomas Latendresse (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Bernie Johnson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Linda Poole (2020–2021) — Secretarydirector
- Former: Tom Ensign (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tormey Ward (2019–2020) — Treasurerdirector
- Former: Jim Urban (2020) — Director
- Former: Carol Burdick (2019) — Vice Presidentdirector
- Former: David Bell (2019) — Director
- Former: Dick Blazer (2019) — Director
- Former: Edie Randall (2019) — Secretarydirector
- Former: Jane McGrath (2019) — Director
- Former: Joan Chase (2019) — Director
- Former: Lucinda Waters (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat
How much does Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat give each year?
Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat gave $310K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $324K across 15 grants.
What is Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat's typical grant size?
Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat's median grant in 2025 was $8,381, and its average grant was $19,380, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat that year got $9K on average.
Where does Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat give grants?
Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat gives mostly in Arizona: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (5 grants).
Does Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Support" (16 grants).
Who are Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat's largest grantees?
Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat's largest 2025 grantees include Arizona State University ($153,581), Grand Canyon University ($21,441) and Strata Tech Education Group ($19,464), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($56,677), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat?
Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $387K.
What does Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide scholarship awards for employees and dependents of VI at Grayhawk and to make grants to nonprofit organizations to enhance quality of life in the Phoenix area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat?
Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat's EIN?
Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0643508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 25, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/grayhawk-classic-residents-foundat-morg_28cbfe8f19aa4187ab385173ca26c3c1
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