Ocotillo Foundation
Ocotillo Foundation is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $35K. Net investment income was $150K.
Ocotillo Foundation at a glance
In short: Ocotillo Foundation gave $35K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $35,000
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $2,555,371
- +88.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ocotillo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Read Better Be Better ($35K).
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
How Ocotillo Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 33% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Read Better Be Better Phoenix, AZ | Educational | $35,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,555,371 | $546,801 | $40,011 | $35,000 | 1 | $35,000 | $149,622 | $106,524 |
| 2023 | $1,353,623 | $1,353,623 | — | — | — | — | $120,072 | $27,440 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ocotillo Foundation reported a distributable amount of $107K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ocotillo Foundation is led by Alison Lewis, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alison Lewis
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Craig Krumwiede
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
David Krumwiede
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Michael Krumwiede
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Ocotillo Foundation
How much does Ocotillo Foundation give each year?
Ocotillo Foundation gave $35K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Ocotillo Foundation?
Ocotillo Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Ocotillo Foundation operate?
Ocotillo Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Ocotillo Foundation's EIN?
Ocotillo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2343827. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Ocotillo Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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