Maricopa County Bar Foundation
The mission of the Maricopa County Bar Foundation is to support the justice-related public service and educational activities of the Maricopa county bar association and other organizations, and to support local pro bono legal service providers that serve low-income residents of Maricopa county.
Maricopa County Bar Foundation at a glance
In short: Maricopa County Bar Foundation gave $32K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,188
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $32,188
- Median grant
- $32,188
- Total assets
- $143,878
- +22.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Maricopa County Bar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Legal Services ($32K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Legal Services Phoenix, AZ | Support Volunteer Lawyers Program | $32,188 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $143,878 | $190,092 | $192,337 | $32,188 | 1 |
| 2023 | $117,806 | $142,810 | $141,758 | — | — |
| 2022 | $104,945 | $127,141 | $123,075 | — | — |
| 2021 | $91,737 | $130,392 | $125,504 | — | — |
| 2020 | $62,849 | $75,922 | $70,594 | — | — |
| 2019 | $41,521 | $101,113 | $99,777 | — | — |
About Maricopa County Bar Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Maricopa County Bar Foundation is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $144K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $32K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maricopa County Bar Foundation is led by Lauren Bostick, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lauren Bostick
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Williams
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Austin
Board Member
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Gandre
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Case
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Hoffman
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Kethcart
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Singer
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Spitz
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Brophy
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Lapoint
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Johnston
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Tyler Carrell (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Flynn Carey (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kelsey Dressen (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Peter Davis (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Brian Merdinger (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Max Mahoney (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Andrew Dudley (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Melinda Sloma (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Mazella (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ida Araya (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Tina Ziegler (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Maricopa County Bar Foundation
How much does Maricopa County Bar Foundation give each year?
Maricopa County Bar Foundation gave $32K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Maricopa County Bar Foundation?
Maricopa County Bar Foundation reported $144K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $190K.
What is Maricopa County Bar Foundation?
Maricopa County Bar Foundation is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $144K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Maricopa County Bar Foundation operate?
Maricopa County Bar Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Maricopa County Bar Foundation's EIN?
Maricopa County Bar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0442773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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