RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation
The RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation is a Phoenix, Arizona-based public charity, formed in 1999. Its stated purpose is to carry out the purposes of the Arizona Community Foundation, Inc., while that organization remains qualified.
RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation gave $557K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in Arizona. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $557,200
- +56.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $39,800
- +67.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $15,283,520
- +8.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 2201 E Camelback Rd 405B, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (602) 381-1400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was El Dorado Foundation Inc ($200K). Together the top 10 received $518K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 69 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 4% to recipients in California. The filing also records designated support for a school in Los Cabos, Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $46K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $30K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2021) to $557K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $557K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Foundation Inc Scottsdale, AZ | Designated support towards teachers' salaries at the dar para recibir school located in los cabos, mexico | $200,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | Designated to the steele children's research center (PANDA) and parkinson's research at the center for innovation in brain science | $65,000 |
| The First Tee of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | Designated for the 2024 first tee of phoenix invitational "putting green" sponsorship and general support of youth programming | $57,500 |
| Thunderbirds Charities Phoenix, AZ | Designated support for the 2025 dream day at the waste management phoenix open | $50,000 |
| Executive Council Charities Phoenix, AZ | Support of the 2024 ec70 holiday classic. Designated for support to sponsor a youth (SAY), in memory of our dear friends, dave prechel and doug parker | $30,000 |
| The Board of Visitors Phoenix, AZ | Designated for general support for the 2024 care card sponsorship program and designated support towards the 2025 - 110th charity ball in honor of the former flower girl, belinda anne clayton, class of 2022, specifically for the staging, lighting and presentation area | $30,000 |
| Foothill Education Foundation Tustin, CA | Designated in support of the foothill high school every 15 minutes two-day educational program for juniors and seniors that depicts the tragic consequences of driving under the influence | $25,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Designated for general support regarding the 2025 croquet for a cure | $25,000 |
| Keys to Change Phoenix, AZ | Designated for general support, and in remembrance of r. Mike "bigmo" mcquaid | $20,000 |
| Sun Devil Club Tempe, AZ | Designated for general support for the 2025 sun devil thunderbird pro-am (men's & women's golf programs) | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,283,520 | $1,130,897 | $739,490 | $557,200 | 14 | $398,449 |
| 2024 | $14,033,516 | $755,577 | $557,266 | $356,000 | 15 | $135,192 |
| 2023 | $12,965,278 | $483,903 | $525,614 | $365,500 | 14 | $-93,979 |
| 2022 | $13,136,082 | $796,223 | $429,266 | $314,000 | 17 | $225,971 |
| 2021 | $10,679,527 | $776,795 | $204,783 | $110,000 | 9 | $255,584 |
| 2020 | $9,751,958 | $565,284 | $260,629 | $169,750 | 22 | $55,742 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to perform the functions of, or carry out the purposes of, the Arizona Community Foundation, Inc. Its program description says it makes grants to charitable organizations in support of that organization’s purposes.
The 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable activities. For example, the El Dorado Foundation says it connects people with causes including medical, educational, environmental, and arts programs. The University of Arizona Foundation says it supports the university through development and management of private support. Other 2025 recipients describe work in areas including children’s and families’ needs, youth programs, women’s and children’s healthcare, and public-school education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $557,200. Grant amounts ranged from $9,500 to $200,000, with a median of $25,000.
The largest reported grants included $200,000 to the El Dorado Foundation for designated support toward teachers’ salaries at the Dar Para Recibir School in Los Cabos, Mexico; $65,000 to the University of Arizona Foundation for designated support to the Steele Children’s Research Center (PANDA) and Parkinson’s research at the Center for Innovation in Brain Science; and $57,500 to The First Tee of Phoenix for an invitational sponsorship and general support of youth programming. Other grants included $50,000 to Thunderbirds Charities for Dream Day at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, $30,000 each to Executive Council Charities and The Board of Visitors, and $25,000 each to Foothill Education Foundation and HonorHealth Foundation.
The foundation’s filing says that, in most cases, funded organizations are required to submit a final report describing program results or update the foundation on progress to date. These reports outline the return on investment for the grantee, donor, foundation, community, and other stakeholders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gregory Hoyt as chairman. Directors listed are Scot Benefiel, Briggs Hoyt, Chase Hoyt, Rebecca Hoyt, Wade Hoyt, Kimberly Kur, R David Threshie, Randy Warner, and Michelle Wood.
RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation is led by Anna Maria Chavez, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anna Maria Chavez
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Hoyt
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Briggs Hoyt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chase Hoyt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Zeigler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. David Threshie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Warner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scot Benefiel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wade Hoyt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Wood
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Kur
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Hoyt
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stehanie Harrer
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Barbara Hoyt (2020–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Kyla Quintero (2020–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Lora Golke (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Steve G. Seleznow (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Jacky Alling (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation
How much does RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation give each year?
RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation gave $557K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $356K across 15 grants.
What is RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $39,800, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation that year got $46K on average.
Where does RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation give grants?
RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (8 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants).
Does RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include El Dorado Foundation Inc ($200,000), University of Arizona Foundation ($65,000) and The First Tee of Phoenix ($57,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation?
RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation reported $15.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to perform the functions of, or carry out the purposes of, the Arizona Community Foundation, Inc. Its program description says it makes grants to charitable organizations in support of that organization’s purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation?
RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation's EIN?
RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0958722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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