Sycamore Farms Family Foundation
Sycamore Farms Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $67,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Arizona, Idaho, Minnesota, and California.
Key facts about Sycamore Farms Family Foundation
In short: Sycamore Farms Family Foundation gave $67K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 87-4027701
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- Average grant
- $4,467
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $599,122
- Primary geography
- Arizona (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$599K
-5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$67K
+9.8% YoY
Grant Count
15
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+9.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sycamore Farms Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Sycamore Farms Family Foundation gives
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 219% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations in arts and culture, health, animal welfare, education, and science. For example, the Phoenix Art Museum describes its mission as creating spaces of exchange and belonging through art; Mayo Clinic describes its mission as contributing to health and well-being through care, education, and research; and Arizona Humane Society says it saves vulnerable animals and enriches the lives of pets and people. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $67,000 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median of $3,000. Among the largest were $12,000 to Phoenix Art Museum, $10,000 each to an individual recipient and Mayo Clinic, $6,000 to Arizona Humane Society, and $5,000 each to Monastery of St. Gertrude, Open Arms for Children, and an individual recipient Jesuit High School. The filing lists the grants’ purposes as general fund.
How to Apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in Arizona (51% of grant dollars), Idaho (25%), Minnesota (15%), California (7%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2021) to $67K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $67K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Phoenix Art Museum ($12K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ | General Fund | $12,000 |
| Clearwater QRU Clearwater, ID | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Albert Lea, MN | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Arizona Humane Society Phoenix, AZ | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Monastery of St Gertrude Cottonwood, ID | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Open Arms for Children Litchfield PK, AZ | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit HS San Jose, CA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Japanese Friendship Garden Phoenix, AZ | General Fund | $3,000 |
| AZ Ag Ed FFA Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Fund | $3,000 |
| AZ PBS Phoenix, AZ | General Fund | $2,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $599,122 | $32,794 | $68,450 | $67,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $631,778 | $2,910 | $67,290 | $61,000 | 15 |
| 2022 | $665,665 | $3,983 | $48,320 | $42,000 | 13 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $599,122 | $631,778 | $665,665 |
| Revenue | $32,794 | $2,910 | $3,983 |
| Expenses | $68,450 | $67,290 | $48,320 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $67,000 | $61,000 | $42,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $31,344 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $30,610 | $32,492 | $33,876 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Moore as president and Cynthia A. Moore as vice president.
Sycamore Farms Family Foundation is led by Michael J. Moore, President on filings since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael J. Moore
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Cynthia A. Moore
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael J. Moore Officer (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Cynthia A Moore Officer (2021) — Vice President
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 66 W Wilshire Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (623) 521-4712
Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Farms Family Foundation
How much does Sycamore Farms Family Foundation give each year?
Sycamore Farms Family Foundation gave $67K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 15 grants.
What is Sycamore Farms Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Sycamore Farms Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,467, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sycamore Farms Family Foundation give grants?
Sycamore Farms Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Idaho (25%) and Minnesota (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (8 grants) and Clearwater, ID (2 grants).
Does Sycamore Farms Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sycamore Farms Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sycamore Farms Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Sycamore Farms Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Phoenix Art Museum ($12,000), Clearwater QRU ($10,000) and Mayo Clinic ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sycamore Farms Family Foundation?
Sycamore Farms Family Foundation reported $599K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sycamore Farms Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations in arts and culture, health, animal welfare, education, and science. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sycamore Farms Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sycamore Farms Family Foundation's EIN?
Sycamore Farms Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4027701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Sycamore Farms Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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