House of Giving

Private foundation · Grantmaker Scottsdale, AZ EIN: 86-1042585

House of Giving is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $66K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K.

Key facts about House of Giving

In short: House of Giving gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
86-1042585
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$3,000
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$3,000
Median grant
$3,000
Total assets
$66,468
Primary geography
Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$66K

+7.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$3K

Grant Count

1

Avg Grant Size

$3K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, House of Giving reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How House of Giving gives

  • In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

PhoenixScottsdale

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 1 grant2022 0 grants2023 1 grant2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $61K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

City Help Inc of Phoenix: $3KCity Help Inc of Phoenix$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was City Help Inc of Phoenix ($3K).

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
City Help Inc of Phoenix Phoenix, AZHousing$3,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
$0$25K$50K$75K$100K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$66,468$62,042$60,023
Revenue$25,964$18,408$86,429
Expenses$21,538$16,389$82,933
Qualifying Distributions$21,538$16,389$82,933
Distributable Amount$1,515$1,357$1,221

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

House of Giving is led by Michael R. Ellison, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Michael R. Ellison

    President

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Blaine Oelkers

    Director

    Board Member → Director, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom Obey

    Director

    Board Member → Director, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom Trexler

    Director

    Board Member → Director, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Annie Ellison

    Vice President & Fundrais

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Judy Beal

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Allen Esquire

    Statutory Ag

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve Malina

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

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 House of Giving

How much does House of Giving give each year?

House of Giving gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is House of Giving?

House of Giving reported $66K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is House of Giving?

House of Giving is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Scottsdale, AZ. It holds $66K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does House of Giving operate?

House of Giving has awarded grants in Arizona.

What is House of Giving's EIN?

House of Giving's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1042585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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