Ingram Family Foundation
The Ingram Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting Christian education and ministry, medical research and care, rehabilitation, and the arts.
Ingram Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ingram Family Foundation gave $513K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Arizona. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $513,000
- +39.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,200
- +39.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $228,175
- +7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (10 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ingram Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7600 E Doubletree Ranch Rd Ste 300, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: (602) 955-2424
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ingram Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southern Nazarene University ($100K). Together the top 10 received $475K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 110 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona, 19% to Oklahoma, 12% to Texas, and 2% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ingram Family Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 15 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $201K (2020) to $1.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $513K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK | To make christlike disciples through higher education in christ-centered community | $100,000 |
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | To support private, christian education affordable to students of all socioeconomic levels. | $100,000 |
| Translational Genomics Research Institute Phoenix, AZ | To support medical research dedicated to conducting groundbreaking research with life-changing results in the genetic components of common and complex diseases, including cancer, neurological disorders, infectious disease, and rare childhood disorders. | $100,000 |
| West Texas Rehab Foundation Abilene, TX | To support the finanical assistance to treat different diagnoses for outpatient rehabilitation treatment services and hospice care. | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, AZ | To support the vision and values to forever alter the trajectory of healthcare, ensuring high-quality, personalized care is accessible to everyone, everywhere. | $50,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation Phoenix, AZ | To support advancing cutting-edge neuroscience research, accelerating the development of innovative new treatments, and, most importantly, providing hope to patients and families living with debilitating neurological conditions. | $25,000 |
| Phoenix Heart Ball - American Heart Association Tempe, AZ | To support activities related to the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and other related diseases. | $20,000 |
| Christ Life Ministries Chandler, AZ | To support promoting spiritual revival, renewal, and refreshment for individuals, pastors, and local churches. | $10,000 |
| Stephen Manley Evangelistic Lebanon, TX | To support, invest and train up the next generation of leaders, pastors, evangelists, missionaries, and ministers. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $228,175 | $537,476 | $523,786 | $513,000 | 15 | $518,040 | $118,832 | $2,838 |
| 2023 | $212,717 | $394,069 | $372,927 | $367,000 | 15 | $371,991 | $30,748 | $2,276 |
| 2022 | $193,958 | $425,567 | $511,655 | $506,200 | 21 | $508,662 | — | $3,014 |
| 2021 | $258,942 | $1,309,817 | $1,148,490 | $1,140,350 | 40 | $1,140,350 | $165,010 | $11,019 |
| 2020 | $110,383 | $297,699 | $231,087 | $201,348 | 19 | — | $16,756 | $9,345 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ingram Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in several areas. For example, Grand Canyon University describes itself as a missional, Christ-centered university, and Southern Nazarene University states that its mission is to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ-centered community. Other recipients include medical and research organizations, a rehabilitation foundation, a Christian ministry, and an arts school.
The grantees’ own descriptions include Scottsdale Artists’ School’s commitment to community artistic enrichment and teaching fine-art fundamentals, and Chordoma Foundation’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by chordoma and lead the search for a cure.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $513,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
Among the largest grants were $100,000 each to Southern Nazarene University, Grand Canyon University, and Translational Genomics Research Institute. Other notable awards included $50,000 each to West Texas Rehab Foundation and Mayo Clinic; $25,000 each to Scottsdale Artists’ School and Barrow Neurological Foundation; and $20,000 to Phoenix Heart Ball – American Heart Association. The foundation also gave $10,000 to Chordoma Foundation and $2,000 to First Place AZ.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Keith Michael Ingram and Sheila L. Ingram as directors.
Ingram Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keith Michael Ingram
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila L. Ingram
Director
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 Ingram Family Foundation
How much does Ingram Family Foundation give each year?
Ingram Family Foundation gave $513K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $367K across 15 grants.
What is Ingram Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ingram Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $34,200, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ingram Family Foundation that year got $35K on average.
Where does Ingram Family Foundation give grants?
Ingram Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oklahoma (19%) and Texas (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (7 grants).
Does Ingram Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Ingram Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ingram Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ingram Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Southern Nazarene University ($100,000), Grand Canyon University ($100,000) and Translational Genomics Research Institute ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ingram Family Foundation?
Ingram Family Foundation reported $228K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $518K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ingram Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ingram Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ingram Family Foundation's EIN?
Ingram Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1482946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ingram 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ingram Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ingram-family-foundation-morg_207aab0f97f4404da8bd93a0c428d825
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