Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation
The Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation is a private foundation based in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Its 2024 filing reports grants to Arizona recipients, including local schools and community organizations, as well as scholarship grants to individuals.
Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation at a glance
In short: Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation gave $26K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Arizona. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,739
- -73.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,609
- -77.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $306
- -65.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No application process, required materials, or other restrictions are provided.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16107 E Shooting Star Trail, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Phone: (480) 968-5363
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fhusd PTO ($5K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($7,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 61 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Arizona. Listed recipients include organizations and individuals in Fountain Hills, Mesa, and Tempe.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $386; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $309 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 138% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $98K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fhusd PTO Fountain Hills, AZ | Sponsership | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Arizona Tempe, AZ | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Fountain Hills Unified School District Fountain Hills, AZ | Donation | $5,000 |
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $7,000 |
| Mesa Arts Center Mesa, AZ | Sponsership | $1,000 |
| Fhusd Band Boosters Fountain Hills, AZ | Sponsorship | $700 |
| Falcon Fiesta Fountain Hills, AZ | GRANT | $500 |
| Fountain Hills Community Foundation Fountain Hills, AZ | Sponsership | $500 |
| Fountain Hills Coalition Fountain Hills, AZ | Sponsorship | $309 |
| Fountain Hills Athletic Booster Club Fountain Hills, AZ | Sponsorship | $300 |
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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 | $306 | $25,709 | $26,289 | $25,739 | 16 | $25,739 | — | $15 |
| 2023 | $886 | $98,000 | $98,274 | $97,764 | 14 | $97,764 | — | $44 |
| 2022 | $1,160 | $20,000 | $20,610 | $20,530 | 15 | $20,530 | — | $57 |
| 2021 | $1,770 | $10,501 | $11,327 | $10,800 | 7 | $10,800 | $1 | $108 |
| 2020 | $2,596 | $14,502 | $17,562 | $17,550 | 9 | — | $2 | $143 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for sponsorships and donations to organizations, and scholarships to individuals. Junior Achievement of Arizona describes its mission as equipping students from kindergarten through young adulthood with skills and knowledge for work and life. The Fountain Hills Community Foundation describes its work as investing in nonprofits that improve the lives of youth, seniors, families, and the community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $25,739. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable recipients included FHUSD PTO ($5,000), Junior Achievement of Arizona ($5,000), Fountain Hills Unified School District ($5,000), and four scholarship recipients who each received $1,500. Mesa Arts Center received $1,000, and Fountain Hills Community Foundation received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter M. Conti and Theresa S. Conti as officers.
Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter M. Conti
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Theresa S. Conti
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation
How much does Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation give each year?
Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation gave $26K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $98K across 14 grants.
What is Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation's typical grant size?
Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,609, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation that year got $386 on average.
Where does Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation give grants?
Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fountain Hills, AZ (9 grants).
Does Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (6 grants), "Sponsorship" (5 grants) and "Sponsership" (3 grants).
Who are Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation's largest grantees?
Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fhusd PTO ($5,000), Junior Achievement of Arizona ($5,000) and Fountain Hills Unified School District ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($7,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation?
Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation reported $306 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for sponsorships and donations to organizations, and scholarships to individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation's EIN?
Peter & Theresa Conti Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2750247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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