The Kensan Trust
The Kensan Trust is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. It reported 19 grants totaling $124,800 in 2025, supporting organizations working in areas including humanitarian relief, reproductive health and rights, animal welfare, conservation, democracy, and historic preservation.
The Kensan Trust at a glance
In short: The Kensan Trust gave $125K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state New Hampshire. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $124,800
- +120.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +72.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,568
- +27.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $458,939
- -9.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (9 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (31% 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 Kensan Trust
- 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: 34522 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 120-502, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Phone: (480) 687-5880
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kensan Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Rescue Committee ($25K). Together the top 10 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire (31%), Arizona (26%), New York (20%), Washington, DC (9%), and Utah (8%). The foundation’s 2025 grants also included a recipient in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kensan Trust open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 19 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 284% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 361% of 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 $18K (2021) to $125K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Unrestricted General Support | $25,000 |
| Audubon Society of NH Concord, NH | Unrestricted General Support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted General Support | $15,000 |
| The Manadnock Conservancy Keene, NH | Unrestricted General Support | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Unrestricted General Support | $10,000 |
| McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted General Support | $5,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Washington, DC | Unrestricted General Support | $5,000 |
| Ukraine Focus Lyndhurst, VA | Unrestricted General Support | $5,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation Washington, DC | Unrestricted General Support | $5,000 |
| Historic Harrisville Inc Harrisville, NH | Unrestricted General Support | $4,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Kensan Trust?
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 | $458,939 | $72,274 | $136,843 | $124,800 | 19 | $124,800 | $1,011 | $34,592 |
| 2024 | $505,833 | $68,361 | $63,654 | $56,500 | 11 | $56,500 | $8,141 | $38,000 |
| 2023 | $518,350 | $15,378 | $53,723 | $47,000 | 15 | $47,000 | $3,976 | $33,571 |
| 2022 | $556,575 | $19,534 | $38,340 | $32,500 | 15 | $32,500 | $3,488 | $35,231 |
| 2021 | $575,326 | $14,557 | $23,305 | $17,500 | 7 | $17,500 | $8,886 | $37,052 |
| 2020 | $584,074 | $-6,384 | $54,405 | $48,500 | 10 | — | $3,090 | $31,680 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kensan Trust reported a distributable amount of $35K 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 organizations with varied missions. For example, the International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster; Planned Parenthood Arizona says it promotes sexual health and reproductive choice; and Best Friends Animal Society says it works to save dogs and cats in shelters and make the country no-kill.
Other 2025 recipients include organizations working on conservation, reproductive rights, democracy, humanitarian aid for Ukraine, and historic preservation. McDowell Sonoran Conservancy says it preserves and advances natural open space through science, education, and stewardship. Democracy Forward Foundation says it works to protect democratic rights and institutions through legal and administrative processes. Historic Harrisville says it works to preserve Harrisville’s historic significance and natural environment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $124,800. Grants ranged from $800 to $25,000, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest grants included $25,000 each to the International Rescue Committee and Audubon Society of NH, and $15,000 to Planned Parenthood Arizona. Other notable grants were $10,000 each to the Monadnock Conservancy and Best Friends Animal Society, and $5,000 each to McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, Reproductive Freedom for All, Ukraine Focus, and Democracy Forward Foundation. The listed grants were for unrestricted general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists CIA DEVAN as trustee.
The Kensan Trust is led by Cia Devan, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cia Devan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Kensan Trust
How much does The Kensan Trust give each year?
The Kensan Trust gave $125K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 11 grants.
What is The Kensan Trust's typical grant size?
The Kensan Trust's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $6,568, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kensan Trust that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Kensan Trust give grants?
The Kensan Trust's top state is New Hampshire, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (26%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (3 grants).
Does The Kensan Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kensan Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kensan Trust's largest grantees?
The Kensan Trust's largest 2025 grantees include International Rescue Committee ($25,000), Audubon Society of NH ($25,000) and Planned Parenthood Arizona ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kensan Trust?
The Kensan Trust reported $459K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kensan Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kensan Trust?
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 Kensan Trust's EIN?
The Kensan Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-6099805. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Kensan Trust 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Other open foundation grants in Arizona
Arizona Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Kensan Trust's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Arizona
Arizona Community Foundation
Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Community Foundation funds nonprofits, schools, tribal entities, government agencies, and most religious organizations in areas including arts and culture, community development, the environment, health, and education. Its 2025 grants had a median of $17,760; most funding goes to Arizona, though it also awards grants nationally. Competitive grants require an online application during an open cycle; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
1,174
Total Given
$92.9M
Aetna Foundation Inc
Hartford, CT
Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.
Assets
—
Grants
65
Total Given
$7.2M
The Picerne Family Charitable Foundation
Phoenix, AZ
The Phoenix-based Picerne Family Charitable Foundation funds nonprofits and programs in education, arts, health and mental health, older-adult services, affordable housing, equity, and the environment. Its 2025 grants had a median of $1,250, though amounts varied widely; specific programs offer awards up to $15,000 and serve areas including Southern California, San Diego, and Orange County. The profile describes application processes for certain programs but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited general requests.
Assets
$23.9M
Grants
672
Total Given
$2.5M
Petsmart Charities Inc
Phoenix, AZ
PetSmart Charities funds programs that improve companion animals’ well-being, including adoption, veterinary care, pet food assistance, and disaster response, in the U.S. and Canada. Its median grant is $15,000; the profile states that disaster-response requests are open to eligible animal welfare and human service organizations, while its veterinary-care Accelerator grants are by invitation only.
Assets
$96.8M
Grants
655
Total Given
$48.1M
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust
Phoenix, AZ
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust funds nonprofits and community partners serving Maricopa County, Arizona, in arts and culture, children, education, healthcare, older adults, religion, and nonprofit capacity. In 2025, grants ranged from $25 to $1 million, with a median of $7,500. It uses a competitive application process that begins with a Letter of Inquiry; unsolicited requests are not explicitly addressed.
Assets
$429.9M
Grants
483
Total Given
$24.5M
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation
Phoenix, AZ
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation funds nutrition education, access to fresh food, and wellness programs, especially for children through schools and community organizations. Its typical grant is around $10,000; larger multi-year grants vary, with Healthy Communities grants listed at $50,000–$100,000. It supports eligible organizations in states where Sprouts stores operate, and the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$6.0M
Grants
349
Total Given
$13.1M
More similar funders
More Funders in Arizona
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Kensan Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kensan-trust-morg_436f3833319c49c9a5edf1dbd74c6482
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_766099805_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Kensan Trust funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-kensan-trust-morg_436f3833319c49c9a5edf1dbd74c6482},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-18. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Kensan Trust's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Kensan Trust down — hundreds of funders to go?