Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation
The Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation is a public charity based in Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 1998. Its stated purpose is to carry out the functions or purposes of the Arizona Community Foundation, Inc., for as long as that organization remains qualified.
Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation gave $243K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), top state Idaho. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $242,500
- +73.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,045
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $21,934,680
- +1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sam and Peggy Grossman 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 Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iama Theatre Company ($50K). Together the top 10 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 48 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Idaho (33%), California (29%), New York (19%), Pennsylvania (12%), and Colorado (4%). The itemized grants also included a recipient in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2024) to $555K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $243K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iama Theatre Company Los Angeles, CA | Designated support for the 2024 sweet 16 spring cabaret | $50,000 |
| Sun Valley Writers Conference Ketchum, ID | Designated Support for General Support | $30,000 |
| National Constitution Center Philadelphia, PA | Designated Support for General Support | $30,000 |
| Idaho Basecamp Inc Ketchum, ID | Designated Support for General Support | $30,000 |
| Manhattan Class Company Inc New York City, NY | Designated support for the production of "the lonely few" | $25,000 |
| Lymphatic Education and Research Network New York, NY | Designated Support for General Support | $20,000 |
| Ploughshares Fund Inc San Francisco, CA | Designated Support for General Support | $20,000 |
| Idaho Rivers United Inc Boise, ID | Designated Support for General Support | $10,000 |
| Rios to Rivers Aspen, CO | Designated Support for General Support | $10,000 |
| Sage School Hailey, ID | Designated Support for General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $21,934,680 | $1,038,589 | $525,692 | $242,500 | 11 | $1,038,589 |
| 2024 | $21,674,248 | $453,534 | $357,990 | $139,700 | 7 | $453,534 |
| 2023 | $19,749,582 | $734,784 | $729,278 | $479,000 | 8 | $734,784 |
| 2022 | $21,126,897 | $1,054,864 | $806,114 | $547,000 | 12 | $1,054,864 |
| 2021 | $20,000,591 | $356,124 | $728,303 | $555,000 | 10 | $356,124 |
| 2020 | $16,116,658 | $545,858 | $523,968 | $330,000 | 12 | $545,858 |
| 2019 | $16,718,635 | $580,899 | $471,744 | $209,500 | 6 | $580,899 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to perform the functions of, or carry out the purposes of, the Arizona Community Foundation, Inc., while it remains a qualified organization. Its program description says it makes grants to charitable organizations in support of the Arizona Community Foundation’s purposes.
The 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. IAMA Theatre Company describes its work as presenting live theater, with an emphasis on new plays and inclusive community. Idaho Basecamp says it develops resilience, confidence, and connection in youth through outdoor activities. The National Constitution Center describes its work as nonpartisan constitutional education and civil dialogue. Lymphatic Education and Research Network says it works against lymphatic diseases through education, research, and advocacy; Ploughshares Fund says it works to reduce and eventually eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons. Idaho Rivers United describes its mission as protecting and restoring Idaho’s rivers, while Rios to Rivers says it supports youth as future environmental stewards.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $242,500. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $50,000, with a median of $20,000.
Among the largest grants were $50,000 to IAMA Theatre Company for designated support for the 2024 Sweet 16 Spring Cabaret; $30,000 each to Sun Valley Writers Conference, National Constitution Center, and Idaho Basecamp Inc. for general support; and $25,000 to Manhattan Class Company Inc. for the production of “The Lonely Few.” Other grants included $20,000 each to Lymphatic Education and Research Network and Ploughshares Fund Inc.; $10,000 each to Idaho Rivers United Inc., Rios to Rivers, and Sage School; and $7,500 to Utah Film Center for general support for the Kelly Slater documentary.
The foundation states that, in most cases, funded organizations are required to submit a final report describing results or update the foundation on progress. The filing says 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 Anna Maria Chavez as president, John Grossman as vice president, and Stephanie Harrer as secretary and treasurer. Directors listed are Brady Kyle Dolsen, Bernard Francois, Morgan Bishop Fraser, and Ginna Grossman.
The filing states that Ginna Grossman and John Grossman have a family relationship. It also identifies Anna Maria Chavez, Morgan Bishop Fraser, and Stephanie Harrer as having business relationships as officers or employees of the supporting and supported organization.
Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation is led by Anna Maria Chavez, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anna Maria Chavez
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernard Francois
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brady Kyle Dolsen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Bishop Fraser
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ginna Grossman
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Grossman
Vice President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Harrer
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Kyla Quintero (2020–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer · Filing note: Thru dec 2023
- Former: James Grossman (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Jacky Alling (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeff Sauter (2019–2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation
How much does Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation give each year?
Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation gave $243K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $140K across 7 grants.
What is Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,045, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation give grants?
Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation's top state is Idaho, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (29%) and New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ketchum, ID (2 grants).
Does Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Iama Theatre Company ($50,000), Sun Valley Writers Conference ($30,000) and National Constitution Center ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation?
Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation reported $21.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to perform the functions of, or carry out the purposes of, the Arizona Community Foundation, Inc., while it remains a qualified organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation?
Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation's EIN?
Sam and Peggy Grossman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0939696. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 13, 2020)
- 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 14, 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 January 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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