The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc
The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc is a private foundation based in Sedona, Arizona. Its 2025 filing describes charitable cash grants to St Andrew Episcopal Church, ASPCA, and St Jude Children’s Hospital, and says the foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,719,484
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $364,831
- +88.0% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $144,528
- +52.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $93,768
- -65.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3516, Sedona, AZ 86340-3516
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2024 grants include organizations in Arizona, Georgia, Washington, Utah, and Louisiana. These examples do not establish a geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $96K (2022). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mother Teresa Center San Diego, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Salavtion Army Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospital Tampa, FL | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Humane Society USA Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Marys Food Bank Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jane Goodall Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jane Goodall Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,719,484 | $364,831 | $93,768 | — | — | $144,528 | $155,613 | — |
| 2024 | $3,466,507 | $194,100 | $274,438 | $95,000 | 22 | $95,000 | $45,453 | $143,694 |
| 2023 | $3,490,212 | $208,506 | $96,318 | $6,000 | 2 | $49,561 | $63,881 | $164,286 |
| 2022 | $3,205,203 | $177,798 | $172,548 | $96,300 | 35 | $136,430 | $26,544 | $163,672 |
| 2021 | $3,547,240 | $308,307 | $234,051 | $85,500 | 28 | $157,154 | $90,706 | $126,283 |
| 2020 | $3,210,931 | $162,504 | $162,504 | $36,600 | 12 | — | $9,131 | $134,380 |
| 2019 | $3,136,332 | $163,137 | $68,894 | $5,477 | 19 | — | $23,425 | $115,081 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 filing describes cash grants supporting the missions of St Andrew Episcopal Church, ASPCA, and St Jude Children’s Hospital.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Ronald McDonald House Charities described its mission as providing services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare. Habitat for Humanity described its mission as working to eliminate poverty housing and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Special Olympics described its mission as fostering acceptance and inclusion of people of all abilities through sports, health, and education programs. Best Friends Animal Society described its work as saving the lives of dogs and cats in shelters and pursuing a no-kill country. Chimp Haven described its mission as providing and promoting care for sanctuary chimpanzees and inspiring action for the species.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 22 grants totaling $95,000 in 2024, an average of about $4,318 per grant. In 2023, it reported two grants totaling $6,000. Its 2025 filing reported zero grants.
Examples of 2024 grants include $5,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities in Tucson, Arizona; $3,000 to Habitat for Humanity Inc; and $3,000 to Special Olympics Inc. It also gave $2,000 to Best Friends Animal Society and $2,000 to Chimp Haven Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan Hawkins as president; Ethel Kallenbach and Sarah Humphrey as officers; Kathy Arnold as secretary; Fran Grace as treasurer; and Wally Arnold as vice president.
The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc is led by Susan Hawkins, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Hawkins
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Ethel Kallenbach
Officer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fran Grace
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Arnold
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wally Arnold
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Humphrey
Officer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sarah Humphery (2019–2024) — Other Officer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $28K, to Sarah Humphery (Other Officer).
Frequently asked questions about The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc
How large is The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc?
The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $365K.
What does The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 filing describes cash grants supporting the missions of St Andrew Episcopal Church, ASPCA, and St Jude Children’s Hospital. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc make grants?
The listed 2024 grants include organizations in Arizona, Georgia, Washington, Utah, and Louisiana. These examples do not establish a geographic restriction.
What is The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc's EIN?
The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2898927. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
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