Isa Foundation
ISA Foundation was a public charity based in Gilbert, Arizona, that directed grants to qualified nonprofits. Its 2023 IRS return is marked final, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Isa Foundation at a glance
In short: Isa Foundation gave $984K across 12 grants in 2023 (avg $82K), mostly in Georgia. 33% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $984,088
- +50.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $82,007
- +63.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $48,026
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (61% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Isa Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 155 E Rivulon Blvd, Gilbert, AZ 85297
Phone: (877) 877-8111
Website: https://isafoundation.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Isa Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Serv ($598K). Together the top 10 received $964K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 108 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation described its mission as global. Its 2023 grants went to recipients in multiple states; 61% of grant dollars went to Georgia, 11% to California, 10% to Texas, 7% to Arizona, and 5% to Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Isa Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $112K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $50K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $654K (2022) to $1.8M (2020). In 2023 it made 12 grants totaling $984K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Serv Canton, GA | Wellness Education | $598,036 |
| Attitude Is Everything Foundation Chandler, AZ | Wellness Education | $50,000 |
| Common Threads Austin, TX | Nutrition Education | $50,000 |
| Disaster Services Corporation - Society of St Vincent De Paul USA Irving, TX | Disaster Relief | $50,000 |
| Embody Santa Rosa, CA | Wellness Education | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation Honolulu, HI | Disaster Relief | $50,000 |
| Unstoppable Foundation Culver City, CA | Wellness Education | $46,052 |
| One for Health Mendota Heights, MN | Wellness Education | $35,000 |
| Esperanca Phoenix, AZ | Esperanca | $20,000 |
| US Track & Field Foundation Indianpolis, IN | Wellness Education | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing states that contributions from the board of directors included approximately $0 in 2023 and $163,000 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $286,737 | $984,158 | $984,088 | 12 | $25,363 |
| 2022 | $734,921 | $694,045 | $654,667 | $653,603 | 13 | $6,606 |
| 2021 | $705,543 | $701,098 | $1,169,005 | $1,123,652 | 30 | $2,079 |
| 2020 | $1,218,970 | $1,099,027 | $1,835,131 | $1,811,658 | 53 | $6,401 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission was to create sustainable global impact through volunteer efforts and charitable contributions focused on healthy nutrition and support for underserved children, wellness education for all, aid for people affected by natural disasters, and the pursuit of equality. Its website describes these areas as healthy nutrition and support for children, wellness education, natural-disaster aid, and equality.
The foundation said its primary activity was directing funds to qualified nonprofits working in those areas. Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of its awards: SERV International described work providing food, water, shelter, and other assistance through global programs; Common Threads described improving community health through nutrition and food; and the Disaster Services Corporation of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA described services for families and communities affected by natural and manmade disasters. The Unstoppable Foundation described a mission to support children’s education and help families thrive, while Advance Community described building health in under-resourced communities.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $984,088. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $598,036, with a median of $48,026.
The largest award was $598,036 to SERV International for wellness education. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Attitude Is Everything Foundation for wellness education, Common Threads for nutrition education, the Disaster Services Corporation of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA for disaster relief, Embody for wellness education, and Hawaii Community Foundation for disaster relief. Additional awards included $46,052 to Unstoppable Foundation for wellness education and $35,000 to One for Health for wellness education.
The foundation stated that it began awarding grants in 2019. Its filing says grant agreements are signed before the initial payment and regular reports are required to show how funding is used. No application instructions or statement about unsolicited requests is provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing listed Kathy Coover, Jim Coover, and Erik Coover as directors; Sharron Walsh as president; Tim Jones and Gil Davila as treasurers; and Jason Ahlmann as secretary. The filing states that the directors and officers were employed by Isagenix International, LLC, and that Jim and Kathy Coover are married and Erik Coover is their son.
Isa Foundation is led by Sharron Walsh, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Sharron Walsh
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik Coover
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Coover
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Coover
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Jones
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Ahlmann
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gil Davila
Treasurer
New on the 2023 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jim Pierce (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Justin Powell (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Isa Foundation
How much does Isa Foundation give each year?
Isa Foundation gave $984K across 12 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $654K across 13 grants.
What is Isa Foundation's typical grant size?
Isa Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $48,026, and its average grant was $82,007, across 12 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Isa Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does Isa Foundation give grants?
Isa Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (11%) and Texas (10%).
Does Isa Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Isa Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Wellness Education" (7 grants) and "Disaster Relief" (3 grants).
Who are Isa Foundation's largest grantees?
Isa Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Serv ($598,036), Attitude Is Everything Foundation ($50,000) and Common Threads ($50,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Isa Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission was to create sustainable global impact through volunteer efforts and charitable contributions focused on healthy nutrition and support for underserved children, wellness education for all, aid for people affected by natural disasters, and the pursuit of equality. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Isa Foundation?
Isa Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check isafoundation.net for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Isa Foundation's EIN?
Isa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3734491. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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