Henry Family Foundation
The Henry Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return: the foundation elected to terminate its private foundation status by liquidating its remaining assets to public charities during that tax year. It appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Henry Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Henry Family Foundation gave $245K across 18 grants in 2023 (avg $14K), mostly in Arizona. 29% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $244,500
- +27.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 18
- -14.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $13,583
- +48.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (74% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Henry Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its final filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9824 North Azure Court 5, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Phone: (480) 718-9586
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henry Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Grand Canyon Conservancy ($100K). Together the top 10 received $237K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 78 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona, 15% to Massachusetts, 4% each to Connecticut and California, and 1% to New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Henry Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 71% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 715% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $245K (2023). In 2023 it made 18 grants totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon Conservancy Grand Canyon, AZ | General | $100,000 |
| Fountain Hills Theater Fountain Hills, AZ | General | $25,000 |
| Arizona Musicfest Scottsdale, AZ | General | $25,000 |
| Southwest Wildlife Conservation Ctr Scottsdale, AZ | General | $25,000 |
| Harvard Business School Boston, MA | General | $25,000 |
| The Thacher School Ojai, CA | General | $11,000 |
| Miss Porter's School Farmington, CT | General | $10,000 |
| Wheaton College Norton, MA | Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | Nu Epsilon Zeta Alumni STEM Fund | $5,000 |
| Extended Hands Food Bank Fountain Hills, AZ | General | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets were not provided for 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $14,588 | $252,340 | $244,500 | 18 | $251,076 | $13,324 | $5,670 |
| 2022 | $237,752 | $24,275 | $197,709 | $192,500 | 21 | $194,716 | $22,112 | $14,964 |
| 2021 | $410,978 | $78,861 | $217,829 | $209,500 | 21 | $212,844 | $74,623 | $28,580 |
| 2020 | $550,862 | $58,537 | $35,072 | $30,000 | 18 | — | $53,718 | $28,828 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural groups, schools and colleges, a food bank, and a conservation organization.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Grand Canyon Conservancy says it works to inspire support for the Grand Canyon’s natural and cultural wonder. Fountain Hills Theater says it engages audiences through performing arts and supports youth artists. Extended Hands Food Bank says it procures and distributes food to below-income residents in Fountain Hills, the Fort McDowell reservation, and Northeast Phoenix. The Thacher School describes itself as a college-preparatory boarding high school, and Miss Porter’s School says it educates young women to become global citizens.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $244,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. The filing states that these were cash distributions of net assets as part of the foundation’s liquidation.
The largest grants included $100,000 to Grand Canyon Conservancy; $25,000 each to Fountain Hills Theater, Arizona Musicfest, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, and Harvard Business School; $11,000 to The Thacher School; and $10,000 to Miss Porter’s School. Other reported grants included $5,000 to Wheaton College for a scholarship fund, $5,000 to Northeastern University for its NU Epsilon Zeta Alumni STEM Fund, and $5,000 to Extended Hands Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Allen A. Henry II as Secretary/Treasurer and Sheila L. Henry as President.
Henry Family Foundation is led by Sheila L. Henry, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Sheila L. Henry
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen A. Henry II
Secretary
Secretarytreasurer → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Henry Family Foundation
How much does Henry Family Foundation give each year?
Henry Family Foundation gave $245K across 18 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $193K across 21 grants.
What is Henry Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Henry Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,583, across 18 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Henry Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Henry Family Foundation give grants?
Henry Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants), Fountain Hills, AZ (2 grants) and Norton, MA (2 grants).
Does Henry Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of Henry Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Henry Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Henry Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Grand Canyon Conservancy ($100,000), Fountain Hills Theater ($25,000) and Arizona Musicfest ($25,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Henry Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural groups, schools and colleges, a food bank, and a conservation organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its final filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Henry Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Henry Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Henry Family Foundation's EIN?
Henry Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0516848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Henry Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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 2020–2023
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