The Jazzbird Foundation
The Jazzbird Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports 30 grants totaling $1,587,325, including support for education, charitable organizations, arts and cultural organizations, and human services.
The Jazzbird Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jazzbird Foundation gave $1.6M across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in Arizona. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,587,325
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,911
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,563
- Total assets
- $535,061
- +32.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (51% 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 Jazzbird Foundation
- 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: 8445 E Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255-5450
Phone: (480) 563-4260
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jazzbird Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arizona State University Foundation ($553K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 162 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. Arizona accounted for 51%, California 15%, Colorado 13%, Illinois 5%, and Oregon 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jazzbird Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 30 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2025) to $1.8M (2021). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Foundation Tempe, AZ | Foster Education | $553,000 |
| Roundup River Ranch Avon, CO | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Juan Carlos Ortiz Ministries Irvine, CA | Charitable | $112,000 |
| Jazz in Arizona Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $90,000 |
| Crossgrain Tustin, CA | Charity | $84,000 |
| Garrett Seminary Evanston, IL | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Luis Palau Evangelistic Assoc Portland, OR | Charity | $80,000 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Majesty Foundation Gross Point, MI | Charity | $48,000 |
| Minden Opera House Minden, NE | Charitable | $40,000 |
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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 | $535,061 | $1,744,706 | $1,612,901 | $1,587,325 | 30 | $1,587,325 | $238 | $19,392 |
| 2024 | $403,256 | $1,844,658 | $1,720,982 | $1,714,581 | 32 | $1,714,581 | $190 | $14,512 |
| 2023 | $279,580 | $1,744,628 | $1,826,111 | $1,810,083 | 31 | $1,810,083 | $160 | $12,241 |
| 2022 | $361,063 | $1,794,589 | $1,802,817 | $1,777,143 | 34 | $1,777,143 | $121 | $11,609 |
| 2021 | $371,107 | $1,611,890 | $1,829,868 | $1,819,312 | 35 | $1,819,312 | $39 | $17,550 |
| 2020 | $589,086 | $2,143,508 | $1,764,625 | $1,757,956 | 35 | — | $40 | $17,222 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jazzbird Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Arizona State University Foundation received $553,000 for “FOSTER EDUCATION.” Among other recipients, Roundup River Ranch says it offers free, medically supported camp programs for children with life-altering diagnoses and their families; Jazz in Arizona says it presents live performances, provides educational programs, and builds a jazz community; and Third Avenue Charitable Organization says it assists people experiencing homelessness and poverty.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $1,587,325. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $553,000, with a median grant of $19,562.
The largest reported grants included $553,000 to Arizona State University Foundation, $200,000 to Roundup River Ranch, $112,000 to Juan Carlos Ortiz Ministries, $90,000 to Jazz in Arizona, $84,000 to Crossgrain, and $80,000 each to Garrett Seminary, Luis Palau Evangelistic Association, and Phoenix Rescue Mission. Other reported grants included $48,000 to Majesty Foundation, $40,000 to Minden Opera House, $32,000 to Global Health Ministries Foundation, and $20,000 to Changing Lives Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert B Ravenscroft as president and director, Lori Geare as secretary and director, and Steven F Buel as treasurer.
The Jazzbird Foundation is led by Robert B. Ravenscroft, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert B. Ravenscroft
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lori Geare
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven F. Buel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gretchen F. Ravenscroft (2020–2023) — V.p. & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Jazzbird Foundation
How much does The Jazzbird Foundation give each year?
The Jazzbird Foundation gave $1.6M across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 32 grants.
What is The Jazzbird Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jazzbird Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $19,563, and its average grant was $52,911, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jazzbird Foundation give grants?
The Jazzbird Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (15%) and Colorado (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (4 grants), Avon, CO (2 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants) and Evanston, IL (2 grants).
Does The Jazzbird Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on The Jazzbird Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (19 grants) and "Charity" (9 grants).
Who are The Jazzbird Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jazzbird Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Arizona State University Foundation ($553,000), Roundup River Ranch ($200,000) and Juan Carlos Ortiz Ministries ($112,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jazzbird Foundation?
The Jazzbird Foundation reported $535K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jazzbird Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Arizona State University Foundation received $553,000 for “FOSTER EDUCATION.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jazzbird Foundation?
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 ↑
What is The Jazzbird Foundation's EIN?
The Jazzbird Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0745156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Jazzbird 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Jazzbird Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jazzbird-foundation-morg_7156821bae5a4da9a6e4a0f04c84b67e
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