Makers Foundation Inc
Makers Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cave Creek, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $26K.
Makers Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Makers Foundation Inc gave $26K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,440
- -12.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,305
- -45.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,499
- Total assets
- $1,806,050
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Makers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Barrett Jackson ($6K). Together the top 6 received $25K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 48 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Makers Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $90K (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barrett Jackson Scottsdale, AZ | Cars N Cones Donation | $5,943 |
| Dubois County 4-H Council Jasper, IN | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Keith Winn Cave Creek, AZ | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Dave & Diane Schnell Cave Creek, AZ | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| John Merder Cave Creek, AZ | Charitable Donation | $3,997 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Dubois County Jasper, IN | Charitable Donation | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,806,050 | $79,086 | $93,863 | $26,440 | 8 |
| 2024 | $1,820,827 | $79,342 | $92,183 | $30,117 | 5 |
| 2023 | $1,833,668 | $284,703 | $88,471 | $32,500 | 12 |
| 2022 | $1,637,436 | $731,859 | $34,950 | $34,950 | 12 |
| 2021 | $940,527 | $827,278 | $89,500 | $89,500 | 11 |
| 2020 | $202,749 | $100,033 | $17,792 | $14,500 | 4 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Makers Foundation Inc is led by Bret Voelkel, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bret Voelkel
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Voelkel
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Makers Foundation Inc
How much does Makers Foundation Inc give each year?
Makers Foundation Inc gave $26K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 5 grants.
What is Makers Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Makers Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,499, and its average grant was $3,305, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Makers Foundation Inc give grants?
Makers Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cave Creek, AZ (3 grants) and Jasper, IN (2 grants).
Does Makers Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Makers Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (7 grants).
Who are Makers Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Makers Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Barrett Jackson ($5,943), Dubois County 4-H Council ($5,000) and Keith Winn ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Makers Foundation Inc?
Makers Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $79K.
What is Makers Foundation Inc?
Makers Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cave Creek, AZ. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Makers Foundation Inc's EIN?
Makers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4787702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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