Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc
Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Arizona.
Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc gave $36K across 35 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Arizona. 26% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $35,590
- -11.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 35
- -18.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,017
- +9.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $81,202
- -8.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (9 of 35, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (86% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Sckolnik 8203 Esierra Pinta Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: (602) 524-0974
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Arizona 5 Arts Circle ($7K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 180 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, Arizona recipients received 86% of grant dollars. Recipients in Massachusetts received 6%, California 5%, and Florida and New York 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 9 of 35 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $272; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $950 repeat.
- 71% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 299% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2021) to $40K (2025). In 2026 it made 35 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona 5 Arts Circle Scottsdale, AZ | General support | $7,000 |
| Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ | General support | $5,700 |
| Friends of Arizona PBS Phoenix, AZ | General support | $3,560 |
| NAU Foundation Flagstaff, AZ | General support | $2,500 |
| Theater Artists Studio Scottsdale, AZ | General support | $2,000 |
| Arizona Humane Society Phoenix, AZ | General support | $1,500 |
| Ballet Arizona Phoenix, AZ | General support | $1,190 |
| Arizona Theater Company Tempe, AZ | General support | $1,000 |
| Bay Area Glass Institute Sudbury, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Lowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZ | General support | $1,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $81,202 | $30,434 | $37,510 | $35,590 | 35 | $36,785 | $29,709 | $12,304 |
| 2025 | $88,278 | $29,313 | $40,703 | $40,058 | 43 | $40,153 | $28,763 | $12,434 |
| 2024 | $99,668 | $20,149 | $31,360 | $29,679 | 37 | $30,204 | $19,749 | $11,718 |
| 2023 | $110,879 | $24,655 | $28,776 | $27,212 | 30 | $27,712 | $24,155 | $11,654 |
| 2022 | $115,000 | $21,655 | $30,296 | $28,880 | 35 | $29,380 | $21,155 | $14,049 |
| 2021 | $123,487 | $15,202 | $24,876 | $23,355 | 19 | — | $14,702 | $11,952 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The sources do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations in arts and culture, public media, education, science, animal welfare, health care, and veterans’ services. For example, the Arizona Humane Society describes its mission as saving vulnerable animals and enriching the lives of pets and people; Ballet Arizona says it seeks to ignite the human spirit through dance and make ballet for everyone. Lowell Observatory describes work in astronomy research and public education, while Hospice of the Valley says it brings comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to its community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $35,590. Grants ranged from $50 to $7,000, with a median of $500. The largest reported grants included Arizona 5 Arts Circle ($7,000), Heard Museum ($5,700), Friends of Arizona PBS ($3,560), NAU Foundation ($2,500), and Theater Artists Studio ($2,000). Other grants included Arizona Humane Society ($1,500), Ballet Arizona ($1,190), Arizona Theater Company ($1,000), Bay Area Glass Institute ($1,000), Lowell Observatory ($1,000), Mayo Clinic ($1,000), and Museum of Northern Arizona ($1,000). The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Angela Vitkin Glosser as President, Jeffrey M Glosser as Secretary, Pamela Y V Tulman as Vice President, and Gerald E Tulman as Treasurer.
Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc is led by Angela Vitkin Glosser, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Angela Vitkin Glosser
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald E. Tulman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey M. Glosser
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Y. V. Tulman
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc
How much does Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc give each year?
Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc gave $36K across 35 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $40K across 43 grants.
What is Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $1,017, across 35 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc that year got $272 on average.
Where does Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc give grants?
Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (7 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (4 grants), Flagstaff, AZ (4 grants) and Tempe, AZ (2 grants).
Does Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Arizona 5 Arts Circle ($7,000), Heard Museum ($5,700) and Friends of Arizona PBS ($3,560), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc?
Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc reported $81K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc fund?
The sources do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations in arts and culture, public media, education, science, animal welfare, health care, and veterans’ services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc's EIN?
Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1777780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Myers Vitkin Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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