State Forty Eight Foundation
To drive local innovation and inspire community action through the support and empowerment of Arizona entrepreneurs and non-profits.
State Forty Eight Foundation at a glance
In short: State Forty Eight Foundation gave $54K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,000
- +27.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- Average grant
- $6,750
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $15,554
- -54.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who State Forty Eight Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Pad Studio LLC ($10K). Together the top 8 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $54K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $54K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Pad Studio LLC Mesa, AZ | 2024 SFEF Grant Winner | $10,000 |
| Juntos LLC Phoenix, AZ | 2024 SFEF Grant Winner | $7,500 |
| Ginger CC Design LLC Gilbert, AZ | 2024 SFEF Grant Winner | $7,500 |
| Hard Copy Media LLC Fountain Hills, AZ | 2024 SFEF Grant Winner | $7,500 |
| Casita Coffee LLC Gilbert, AZ | 2023 SFEF Grant Winner | $6,500 |
| Reclaim Vibrance LLC Phoenix, AZ | 2024 SFEF Grant Winner | $5,000 |
| Alla Herbs LLC Tempe, AZ | 2024 SFEF Grant Winner | $5,000 |
| Business Genie Mesa, AZ | 2024 SFEF Grant Winner | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,554 | $314,185 | $362,033 | $54,000 | 8 | — |
| 2023 | $34,280 | $282,595 | $288,792 | $42,500 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $61,306 | $220,707 | $219,603 | $22,500 | Total only | $19 |
| 2021 | $38,401 | $124,634 | $121,411 | $10,000 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About State Forty Eight Foundation
Based on IRS filings
State Forty Eight Foundation is a public charity, based in Chandler, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $54K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
State Forty Eight Foundation is led by Michael Spangenberg, Chair of the Boardtre on every filing since 2021; none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Spangenberg
Chair of the Boardtre
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Polando
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Sublette
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alycia Elfstrom
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Cordoba
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernard Johnsen
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Dominic Orozco
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Byers
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Jennings
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noah Ruiz
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Breen
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Regan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Guerrero
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Michaels
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melody Lewis
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sentari Minor
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Michelle McQueen (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Amaral (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Zachary Hall (2021–2023) — Presidentboard Member
- Former: Katie Wasson (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Doug Penick (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rabbanni Furqaan (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tyson Nansel (2021–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 State Forty Eight Foundation
How much does State Forty Eight Foundation give each year?
State Forty Eight Foundation gave $54K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $43K in grants paid.
What is State Forty Eight Foundation's typical grant size?
State Forty Eight Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $6,750, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does State Forty Eight Foundation give grants?
State Forty Eight Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mesa, AZ (2 grants), Gilbert, AZ (2 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does State Forty Eight Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on State Forty Eight Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2024 SFEF Grant Winner" (7 grants).
Who are State Forty Eight Foundation's largest grantees?
State Forty Eight Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Pad Studio LLC ($10,000), Juntos LLC ($7,500) and Ginger CC Design LLC ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is State Forty Eight Foundation?
State Forty Eight Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $314K.
What is State Forty Eight Foundation's EIN?
State Forty Eight Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1524030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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