The Mary C Schanz Foundation
The ironwood pig sanctuary is dedicated to eliminating the suffering of potbellied pigs by promoting spaying and neutering, assisting owners and other sanctuaries, and providing a permanent home in a safe, nurturing environment for those that are abandoned, abused, neglected or unwanted.
The Mary C Schanz Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,625,578
- +27.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,896,775
- +25.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $44,591
- -20.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,184,466
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Mary C Schanz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $28K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Better Piggies Rescue Scottsdale, AZ | To support organization's mission to rescue and rehabilitate pot belly pigs. | $5,386 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,625,578 | $3,896,775 | $3,184,466 | — | — | $44,591 |
| 2023 | $2,843,475 | $3,095,510 | $3,171,179 | — | — | $56,315 |
| 2022 | $2,899,338 | $3,369,376 | $2,557,104 | $5,386 | 1 | $19,822 |
| 2021 | $2,064,332 | $2,555,890 | $2,253,316 | $20,000 | 1 | $23,738 |
| 2020 | $1,936,352 | $2,143,568 | $2,076,475 | $28,000 | 1 | $24,294 |
About The Mary C Schanz Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Mary C Schanz Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $45K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mary C Schanz Foundation is led by Ben Watkins, Executive Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ben Watkins
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
59 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary C. Schanz
Founder & President
On filings since 2020
75 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Haraldsen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Roth
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Mary C Schanz Foundation
How large is The Mary C Schanz Foundation?
The Mary C Schanz Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
What is The Mary C Schanz Foundation?
The Mary C Schanz Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Tucson, AZ. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Mary C Schanz Foundation operate?
The Mary C Schanz Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is The Mary C Schanz Foundation's EIN?
The Mary C Schanz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0999483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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