JLuz Foundation

SCOTTSDALE, AZ EIN: 85-4124009

JLuz Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 11 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $2K.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.4M

+68.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$33K

+568.0% YoY

Grant Count

11

+1000.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-39.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JLuz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About JLuz Foundation

Based on IRS filings

JLuz Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 11 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $2K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Cities

ColumbusFort WorthIrvineLas VegasLos AngelesPhoenixRenoSan DiegoScottsdaleSparksSpring Valley

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$293K$587K$880K$1M202120222023
Metric202320222021
Total Assets$1,397,376$831,527$960,397
Revenue$682,006$52,697$1,066,813
Expenses$116,157$122,387$106,416
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$2,414$58,824
Distributable Amount$43,100$36,770$40,538

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$15K$30K$45K$60K10 grants20211 grants202211 grants2023

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2023

Saint Vincent De Paul$6KUNLV School of Dental Me…$3KNoah Homes$3KLegacy Youth Leadership$3KSt Patricks Catholic Chu…$3KSaving Amy$3KNotre Dame Prep$3KFortress DC$3KCatholic Charities of Fo…$3KDental Care International$2K

Grant Size Distribution

22 grants across all recorded years

22<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Saint Vincent De Paul ($6,000), UNLV School of Dental Medicine ($3,000), Noah Homes ($3,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
UNLV School of Dental Medicine Las Vegas, NVDental services regardless of ability to pay$3,000
Noah Homes Spring Valley, CALifelong housing option - adults with disabilities$3,000
Saint Vincent De Paul Phoenix, AZProvides food and items for those who need it$6,000
Legacy Youth Leadership Los Angeles, CAScholorships to financially disadvantaged youth$3,000
St Patricks Catholic Church Scottsdale, AZHomeless and food pantry Catholic Church missions$3,000
Saving Amy Phoenix, AZTransition families out of homelessness$3,000
Dental Care International Las Vegas, NVDental Ast training for orphans woman in Sri Lanka$2,400
Pacific Dental Services Foundation Irvine, CAPediatric Dentist wish list$1,000
Notre Dame Prep Scottsdale, AZSchoolarship Cancer or Robotics$3,000
Fortress DC Fort Worth, TXArea of greatest need$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

From 2023 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
J WilkersonExecutive Director
Luz Molina-WilkersonAssociate Director
Carter WilkersonExecutive Associate
Thomas WilkersonBoard Trustee

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JLuz Foundation?

JLuz Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2023.

How large is JLuz Foundation?

As of 2023, JLuz Foundation holds $1.4M in total assets with $682K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $33K in 2023.

Where does JLuz Foundation operate?

JLuz Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Nevada, Ohio, Texas.

What size grants does JLuz Foundation award?

In 2023, JLuz Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $33K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is JLuz Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, JLuz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is JLuz Foundation's EIN?

JLuz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4124009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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