Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc
Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its grantmaking supports Arizona nonprofits working in areas including the arts, education, children, at-risk programs, and other community-based efforts.
Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc gave $67K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Arizona. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,750
- -32.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,768
- -22.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $47,473
- +8.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% 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 Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs prospective applicants to call for more information or send an email to the foundation. The filing does not specify application forms or other required materials. Grants are restricted to organizations exempt from income tax under I.R.C. Section 501(c)(3).
- Review Cycle
- N/A, according to the filing.
- Deadline
- N/A, according to the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Brenda Edwards
Mailing address: 1850 N Central Avenue 1200, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: (602) 248-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc
Who Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sarrc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona. The foundation’s grant program description identifies Maricopa and Pinal counties as areas where proposed projects should address public needs.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
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 $67K (2024) to $112K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarrc Phoenix, AZ | Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Valley Beit Midrash Phoenix, AZ | General Funds | $12,500 |
| Sounds Academy Phoenix, AZ | General | $5,000 |
| Foster Alliance Phoenix, AZ | General | $5,000 |
| Midwest Family Food Bank Gilbert, AZ | General | $5,000 |
| UMOM New Day Centers Phoenix, AZ | General | $5,000 |
| Phoenix Convservatory of Music Phoenix, AZ | General | $3,000 |
| Hillel ASU Tempe, AZ | Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Feeding Matters Phoenix, AZ | Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Epilepsy of Arizona Tempe, AZ | General | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,473 | $72,323 | $68,550 | $66,750 | 14 | $66,750 | — |
| 2023 | $43,700 | $72,320 | $102,050 | $98,650 | 16 | $98,650 | — |
| 2022 | $73,430 | $135,069 | $73,000 | $71,500 | 13 | $71,500 | — |
| 2021 | $11,361 | $45,018 | $112,087 | $112,250 | 21 | $112,250 | $181 |
| 2020 | $78,430 | $150,029 | $103,783 | $93,000 | 18 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s program description identifies the arts, education, children, at-risk programs, and other community-based efforts as areas of grantmaking. It also describes priorities including stable management, strong board participation, diverse revenue sources, and projects addressing a current and demonstrated public need in Maricopa or Pinal counties.
Its 2024 grantees reflect varied activities. Valley Beit Midrash describes its work as pluralistic Jewish education and community improvement through Torah learning, social action, and leadership development. UMOM New Day Centers says it works to end family homelessness. Sounds Academy describes providing music education to children while removing barriers to access. Feeding Matters says it advances identification, research, and collaborative care for pediatric feeding disorders. Gabriel’s Angels describes connecting youth with the healing power of pets and compassionate adults, while Swift Youth Foundation says it builds youth leadership through peer-mentor relationships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $66,750 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $2,750.
The largest reported grants included $20,000 to SARRC for sponsorship and $12,500 to Valley Beit Midrash for general funds. Other notable grants were $5,000 each to Sounds Academy, Foster Alliance, Midwest Family Food Bank, and UMOM New Day Centers; $3,000 to Phoenix Conservatory of Music; and $2,500 each to Hillel ASU, Feeding Matters, and Epilepsy of Arizona.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary Jaburg as president and Brenda S Edwards as vice president. Directors listed are Roger L Cohen, Mitchell Reichman, Lawrence E Wilk, Beth S Cohn, Maria Crimi Speth, Laurence Hirsh, and Neal Bookspan.
Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc is led by Gary Jaburg, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Jaburg
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth S Cohn
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurence Hirsh
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence E Wilk
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Crimi Speth
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitchell Reichman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neal Bookspan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger L Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda S Edwards
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kraig J Marton (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ronald Horwitz (2020–2022) — Director
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 Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc
How much does Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc give each year?
Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc gave $67K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $99K across 16 grants.
What is Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $4,768, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc give grants?
Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (9 grants), Tempe, AZ (2 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants).
Does Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 79% of Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship" (3 grants).
Who are Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Sarrc ($20,000), Valley Beit Midrash ($12,500) and Sounds Academy ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc?
Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc reported $47K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $72K.
What does Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s program description identifies the arts, education, children, at-risk programs, and other community-based efforts as areas of grantmaking. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8117267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jaburg and Wilk Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jaburg-and-wilk-foundation-inc-morg_bca84ff8cc7d46a6958200d3864079d1
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