Ingram Family Foundation
The Ingram Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its website describes a mission centered on thoughtful analysis, dialogue, and action to advance a more prosperous and equitable future for the Black community.
Key facts about Ingram Family Foundation
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.
- EIN
- 26-1482946
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $513,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- Average grant
- $34,200
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (10 of 15, 2024)
- Total assets
- $228,175
- Primary geography
- Arizona (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$228K
+7.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$513K
+39.8% YoY
Grant Count
15
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
+39.8% YoY
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.
Is Ingram Family Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 15 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote thoughtful analysis, discussions, and actions that change present-day existence, striving for “sovereign equality.” Its stated vision is for the Black community to pursue a more prosperous and equitable future through active involvement in addressing economic and social issues. The website highlights education, economic opportunity, health, and social justice, and describes supporting community activities and sponsoring forums and advocacy opportunities.
The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Grand Canyon University describes itself as a Christ-centered university that equips students through academic excellence; Southern Nazarene University states that its mission is to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ-centered community. Scottsdale Artists’ School says it provides fine-art instruction to artists and aspiring artists of all ages. The Chordoma Foundation says its mission is to improve the lives of people affected by chordoma and lead the search for a cure. Barrow Neurological Foundation supports Barrow Neurological Institute, according to its description.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave **$513,000 through 15 grants**. Awards ranged from **$1,000 to $100,000**, with a median grant of **$20,000**.
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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 all 15 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
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.
Grant Insights
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 $490K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 110 (85%).
Giving History
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 |
| Scottsdale Artists School Inc Scottsdale, AZ | To support christian educators in developing students who know jesus christ as their personal savior, live like him, and prepare academically, physically, socially, and spiritually to make a difference in the world. | $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 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $228,175 | $537,476 | $523,786 | $513,000 |
| 2023 | $212,717 | $394,069 | $372,927 | $367,000 |
| 2022 | $193,958 | $425,567 | $511,655 | $506,200 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $228,175 | $212,717 | $193,958 |
| Revenue | $537,476 | $394,069 | $425,567 |
| Expenses | $523,786 | $372,927 | $511,655 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $518,040 | $371,991 | $508,662 |
| Net Investment Income | $118,832 | $30,748 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $2,838 | $2,276 | $3,014 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 7600 E Doubletree Ranch Rd Ste 300, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: (602) 955-2424
Website: https://ingramfamilyfoundation.org
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) and Scottsdale, AZ (2 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. 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?
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote thoughtful analysis, discussions, and actions that change present-day existence, striving for “sovereign equality.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ingram Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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