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Ingram Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Scottsdale, AZ EIN: 26-1482946 Website

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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

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

13states

Share of all 15 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

PhoenixScottsdaleChandlerAlexandriaOklahoma CityBethanyColorado SpringsCoronaDallasHillsdaleIrvinePlanoWashingtonAbileneAtokaBig ForkBozemanBriminghamDurhamGallatin Gateway

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M19 grants202040 grants202121 grants202215 grants202315 grants2024

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

Southern Nazarene University: $100KSouthern Nazarene University$100KGrand Canyon University: $100KGrand Canyon University$100KTranslational Genomics Research Institute: $100KTranslational GenomicsResearch Institute$100KWest Texas Rehab Foundation: $50KWest Texas Rehab Foundation$50KMayo Clinic: $50KMayo Clinic$50KScottsdale Artists School Inc: $25KScottsdale Artists School Inc$25KBarrow Neurological Foundation: $25KBarrow Neurological Foundation$25KPhoenix Heart Ball - American Heart Association: $20KPhoenix Heart Ball - AmericanHeart Association$20KChrist Life Ministries: $10KChrist Life Ministries$10KStephen Manley Evangelistic: $10KStephen Manley Evangelistic$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was Southern Nazarene University ($100K). Together the top 10 received $490K.

Grant Size Distribution

110 grants across all recorded years

93<$50K2$50–100K15$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 110 (85%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OKTo make christlike disciples through higher education in christ-centered community$100,000
Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZTo support private, christian education affordable to students of all socioeconomic levels.$100,000
Translational Genomics Research Institute Phoenix, AZTo 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, TXTo support the finanical assistance to treat different diagnoses for outpatient rehabilitation treatment services and hospice care.$50,000
Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, AZTo 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, AZTo 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, AZTo 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, AZTo support activities related to the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and other related diseases.$20,000
Christ Life Ministries Chandler, AZTo support promoting spiritual revival, renewal, and refreshment for individuals, pastors, and local churches.$10,000
Stephen Manley Evangelistic Lebanon, TXTo 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
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
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

  1. 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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