The Desert Foundation Auxiliary Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Scottsdale, AZ EIN: 86-0598497

To raise money in support of charitible, scientific, literary and educational organizations through the presentation of young ladies from the city of scottsdale and surrounding areas

Key facts about The Desert Foundation Auxiliary Inc

In short: The Desert Foundation Auxiliary Inc gave $40K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $20K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

EIN
86-0598497
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$40,000
Grants made (2026)
2
Average grant
$20,000
Median grant
$20,000
Total assets
$232,692
Primary geography
Arizona (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$233K

-7.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$40K

-20.0% YoY

Grant Count

2

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

-60.0% YoY

About The Desert Foundation Auxiliary Inc

Based on IRS filings

The Desert Foundation Auxiliary Inc is a public charity, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $233K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $384.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

ScottsdalePhoenixParadise Valley

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K2 grants2021 1 grant2022 Total only2023 2 grants2024 1 grant2025 2 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $50K (2025). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $40K.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2026

Miracle League of AZ: $30KMiracle League of AZ$30KAzda Cares Foundation: $10KAzda Cares Foundation$10K

The largest 2026 recipient was Miracle League of AZ ($30K). Together the top 2 received $40K.

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Miracle League of AZ Scottsdale, AZSpecial Needs$30,000
Azda Cares Foundation Scottsdale, AZDenistry$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$232,692$252,361$240,600
Revenue$301,344$321,739$347,562
Expenses$321,013$309,978$324,132
Net Investment Income$384$1,082$845

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 5, 2023)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Desert Foundation Auxiliary Inc is led by Susan Wissink, President since 2026 (on filings since 2023); none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Susan Wissink

    President

    Officer at Large → Vice President-Admin, 2025

    Vice President-Admin → President, 2026

    On filings since 2023

    20 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Leslie Lehr

    Vice President-Admin

    Vice President-Ball Chairman → Vice President-Admin, 2026

    On filings since 2025

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christina Ryan

    Treasurer

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jen Brigham

    Social Secretary

    New on the 2026 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kelly Wasbinder

    Officer at Large

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kyle Christensen

    Recording Secretary

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nicole Cundiff

    Vice President-Ball Chairman

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rachael Stillwagon

    Officer at Large

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sandy Katzman

    Officer at Large

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (20)
  • Former: Nancy Bates (2021–2025) — President
  • Former: Robin Snyder (2021–2025) — Social Secretary
  • Former: Liz Pierson (2022–2025) — Officer at Large
  • Former: Jennifer Ellis (2023–2025) — Officer at Large
  • Former: Angela Cervi (2025) — Recording Secretary
  • Former: Elise Whyte (2025) — Treasurer
  • Former: Emily Calihan (2025) — Officer at Large
  • Former: MICHELLE McCABE (2021–2024) — President
  • Former: Joan Raskin (2022–2024) — Treasurer
  • Former: Jean Cody (2023–2024) — Vice President-Ball Chairman
  • Former: Kati Travelle (2023–2024) — Recording Secretary
  • Former: Megan Hackbarth (2023–2024) — Social Secretary
  • Former: Wendy Arendt (2023–2024) — Officer at Large
  • Former: Jill Hegardt (2021–2022) — Vice President
  • Former: Wendy Dewane (2021–2022) — President
  • Former: Dana Gapusan (2022) — Social Secretary
  • Former: Kelly Welty (2022) — Officer at Large
  • Former: Megan Hink (2022) — Officer at Large
  • Former: Meghan Fable (2022) — Officer at Large
  • Former: Colleen Katz (2021) — President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 The Desert Foundation Auxiliary Inc

How much does The Desert Foundation Auxiliary Inc give each year?

The Desert Foundation Auxiliary Inc gave $40K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $50K across 1 grant.

How large is The Desert Foundation Auxiliary Inc?

The Desert Foundation Auxiliary Inc reported $233K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $301K.

Where does The Desert Foundation Auxiliary Inc operate?

The Desert Foundation Auxiliary Inc has awarded grants in Arizona.

What is The Desert Foundation Auxiliary Inc's EIN?

The Desert Foundation Auxiliary Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0598497. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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