Idealistic Cause Foundation

MESA, AZ EIN: 87-3468516

Idealistic Cause Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MESA, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 26 grants totaling $482K. Net investment income was $742K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.7M

+20.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$482K

+15.6% YoY

Grant Count

26

-3.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

+20.0% YoY

About Idealistic Cause Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Idealistic Cause Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MESA, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 26 grants totaling $482K. Net investment income was $742K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Cities

AjoChandlerDoylestownForneyGilbertGlendaleMarquetteMesaPeoriaPhoenixQueen CreekSandyScarsdaleScottsdaleSun CitySurpriseYuma

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$5M$7M$9M2021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$9,735,344$8,071,048$8,108,428
Revenue$760,401$351,764$8,507,365
Expenses$500,050$432,902$393,869
Qualifying Distributions$482,000$417,000$380,000
Net Investment Income$742,351$335,862$65,796
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$121K$241K$362K$482K0 grants202116 grants202227 grants202326 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

AJO CENTER FOR SUSTAINAB…$50KJOSES CLOSET$30KJUSTA CENTER$25KEVES PLACE$25KTREMBLE CLEFS OF ARIZONA$20KTHE DIAPER BANK OF CENTR…$20KARIZONA WOMEN'S RECOVERY…$20KZEBS WISH EQUINE SANCTUARY$20KARIZONA HELPING HANDS$20KWASTE NOT$20K

Grant Size Distribution

69 grants across all recorded years

66<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ajo Center for Sustainable Agricult ($50,000), Joses Closet ($30,000), Justa Center ($25,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
JOSES CLOSET MESA, AZSUPPORT FOSTER CHILDREN$30,000
ASTER AGING INC MESA, AZSENIOR CENTERS IN MESA, ARIZONA$10,000
ARIZONA RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY GLENDALE, AZGUIDED TOURS AT STATE CAPITAL$10,000
JUSTA CENTER PHOENIX, AZRESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS$25,000
TREMBLE CLEFS OF ARIZONA SUN CITY, AZMUSIC PROGRAMS FOR THE ELDERLY AND THOSE SUFFERING FROM PARKINSONS$20,000
ANDRE HOUSE PHOENIX, AZMEALS AND ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS$14,000
ALTERED TAILS BARNHART CLINIC PHOENIX, AZLOW COST SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC$15,000
THE DIAPER BANK OF CENTRAL ARIZONA PHOENIX, AZDIAPER CHARITY$20,000
GABRIELS ANGELS PHOENIX, AZPET THERAPY FOR AT RISK YOUTH$5,000
ARIZONA WOMEN'S RECOVERY CENTER PHOENIX, AZADDICTION RECOVERY$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
EMILY M CASSADAYPRESIDENT/SEC2

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idealistic Cause Foundation?

Idealistic Cause Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MESA, AZ. It holds $9.7M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Idealistic Cause Foundation?

As of 2024, Idealistic Cause Foundation holds $9.7M in total assets with $760K in annual revenue. It awarded 26 grants totaling $482K in 2024.

Where does Idealistic Cause Foundation operate?

Idealistic Cause Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas.

What size grants does Idealistic Cause Foundation award?

In 2024, Idealistic Cause Foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $482K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Idealistic Cause Foundation's EIN?

Idealistic Cause Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3468516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

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

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