The Ewing York Foundation
The Ewing York Foundation is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. In filing year 2025, it reported 10 grants totaling $753,000 to charitable organizations in four states.
The Ewing York Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ewing York Foundation gave $753K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $75K), mostly in California. 70% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $753,000
- +617.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $75,300
- +186.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,250
- Total assets
- $208,084
- +239.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ewing York Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing also lists cash donations to All Saints Episcopal Day School, the United States Golf Association Foundation, and the University of Pennsylvania as direct charitable activities.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3441 E Harbour Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: (602) 437-9530
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ewing York Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stanford University ($400K). Together the top 10 received $753K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 26 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California (53%), Arizona (25%), New Jersey (13%), and Pennsylvania (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ewing York Foundation open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $82K; repeat grants $59K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $63K repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 253% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $104K (2023) to $753K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $753K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Charitable | $400,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal Day School Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $100,000 |
| United States Golf Assoc Foundation Liberty Corner, NJ | Charitable | $100,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $62,500 |
| Saguaros Children's Charities Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $45,500 |
| Executive Council Charities Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Arizona Women's Board Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Honor Health Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Valley Christian Schools Chandler, AZ | Charitable | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $208,084 | $900,000 | $753,131 | $753,000 | 10 | $753,000 | $5,374 |
| 2024 | $61,215 | $75,000 | $105,000 | $105,000 | 4 | $105,000 | $3,918 |
| 2023 | $91,215 | — | $103,750 | $103,750 | 3 | $103,750 | $8,025 |
| 2022 | $194,965 | $100,000 | $213,057 | $213,057 | 4 | $213,057 | $7,708 |
| 2021 | $308,022 | $475,000 | $207,857 | $207,857 | 5 | — | $7,413 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ewing York Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Saguaros Children’s Charities describes its mission as improving the lives of underprivileged children in Arizona. The Arizona Women’s Board says it works to prevent kidney disease through awareness, education, and research. Executive Council Charities says it raises funds for programs and nonprofits helping Arizona youth overcome obstacles. Valley Christian Schools describes its mission as equipping students through academic excellence, spiritual growth, and community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $753,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $400,000, with a median of $30,250.
The largest reported grants were $400,000 to Stanford University, $100,000 each to All Saints Episcopal Day School and the United States Golf Association Foundation, $62,500 to the University of Pennsylvania, and $45,500 to Saguaros Children’s Charities. Other 2025 grants included $15,000 each to Executive Council Charities and the Arizona Women’s Board, $8,000 to Phoenix Children’s Foundation, $5,000 to Honor Health Foundation, and $2,000 to Valley Christian Schools.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ms Susan York as Chair, Ms Kelli York as President, and Ms Victoria York as Vice President.
The Ewing York Foundation is led by Kelli York, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelli York
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan York
Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria York
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Ewing York Foundation
How much does The Ewing York Foundation give each year?
The Ewing York Foundation gave $753K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $105K across 4 grants.
What is The Ewing York Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ewing York Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,250, and its average grant was $75,300, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ewing York Foundation that year got $82K on average.
Where does The Ewing York Foundation give grants?
The Ewing York Foundation gives mostly in California: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (25%) and New Jersey (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (3 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (3 grants).
Does The Ewing York Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Ewing York Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are The Ewing York Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ewing York Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Stanford University ($400,000), All Saints Episcopal Day School ($100,000) and United States Golf Assoc Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ewing York Foundation?
The Ewing York Foundation reported $208K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $753K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ewing York Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Saguaros Children’s Charities describes its mission as improving the lives of underprivileged children in Arizona. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ewing York Foundation?
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ewing York Foundation's EIN?
The Ewing York Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3226420. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Ewing York Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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