Plexus Charities
Plexus Charities is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $189K. Net investment income was $550.
Plexus Charities at a glance
In short: Plexus Charities gave $189K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $95K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $189,252
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- Average grant
- $94,626
- Median grant
- $94,626
- Primary geography
- Illinois (99% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Plexus Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Feeding America ($187K). Together the top 2 received $189K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Plexus Charities gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $189K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General Contribution | $186,752 |
| Food Banks Canada | General Contribution | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $897 | $189,599 | $189,252 | 2 | $189,252 | $550 | $6,985 |
| 2021 | $188,702 | $330 | — | — | — | — | $330 | $9,281 |
| 2020 | $188,372 | $637 | $157 | — | — | — | $480 | $9,263 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Plexus Charities reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Plexus Charities's 2022 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Alec Clark
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Tipps
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Spitzer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Reid
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tarl Robinson
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Travis Garza (2021–2022) — Director · Filing note: Thru 11/8/2022
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Plexus Charities
How much does Plexus Charities give each year?
Plexus Charities gave $189K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Plexus Charities operate?
Plexus Charities has awarded grants in Illinois.
How much is Plexus Charities required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Plexus Charities reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Plexus Charities's EIN?
Plexus Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1301513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work Plexus Charities 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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