Lodestar Charitable Foundation
To perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of the Arizona community foundation, an az nonprofit corporation, so long as the Arizona community foundation, inc. Remains a qualified organization.
Lodestar Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Lodestar Charitable Foundation gave $334K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $167K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $334,047
- -37.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $167,024
- +24.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $167,024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Lodestar Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Arizona Community Foundation ($22K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($312,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $334K (2023) to $689K (2021). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $334K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $312,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $22,047 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $3,352 | $345,507 | $334,047 | 2 | $3,352 |
| 2022 | $376,468 | $538,774 | $641,912 | $535,000 | 4 | $38,774 |
| 2021 | $472,491 | $413,092 | $793,668 | $689,105 | 4 | $40,657 |
About Lodestar Charitable Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lodestar Charitable Foundation is a public charity, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $334K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lodestar Charitable Foundation is led by Lois Savage, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Lois Savage
President
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$88K (2021) → $37K (2023)
Steven Seleznow
President
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cj Theobald
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Kur
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Geyser
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Hirsch
Vice President
On filings since 2021
29 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyla Quintero
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: M. Joyce Geyser (2021) — Secretary -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $37K, to Lois Savage (President).
Frequently asked questions about Lodestar Charitable Foundation
How much does Lodestar Charitable Foundation give each year?
Lodestar Charitable Foundation gave $334K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $535K across 4 grants.
Where does Lodestar Charitable Foundation operate?
Lodestar Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Lodestar Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Lodestar Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0965287. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 29, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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