The Petznick Stewart Foundation
To perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of the Arizona community foundation, an az nonprofit corporation, so long as Arizona community foundation remains a qualified organization.
The Petznick Stewart Foundation at a glance
In short: The Petznick Stewart Foundation gave $1.2M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $206K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,236,955
- +280.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $206,159
- -36.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $182,500
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Petznick Stewart Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Barrow Neurological Foundation ($500K). Together the top 6 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Neurological Foundation Phoenix, AZ | For General Support | $500,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Final Distribution | $351,955 |
| Fresh Start Women's Foundation Phoenix, AZ | For General Support | $340,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc Tempe, AZ | Support for the 2024 Heart Ball | $25,000 |
| St Joseph's Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Support for the Co-Chairs of the Signature Event | $10,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | To support parkinson's research at the center for innovation in brain science | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $17,309 | $1,254,037 | $1,236,955 | 6 | $17,309 |
| 2024 | $1,357,215 | $6,106 | $341,305 | $325,000 | 1 | $6,106 |
| 2023 | $1,345,330 | $47,687 | $142,755 | $125,000 | 1 | $47,687 |
| 2022 | $1,531,096 | $108,640 | $18,626 | — | — | $108,640 |
| 2021 | $1,440,672 | $114,902 | $15,125 | — | — | $114,902 |
| 2020 | $1,149,281 | $47,686 | $115,599 | $100,000 | 1 | $47,686 |
| 2019 | $1,317,989 | $1,355,687 | $6,802 | — | — | $22,382 |
About The Petznick Stewart Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Petznick Stewart Foundation is a public charity, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Petznick Stewart Foundation is led by Anna Maria Chavez, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anna Maria Chavez
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hope Leibsohn
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Upchurch
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Kerrik
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Kur
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Earl A. Petznick Jr.
Co-Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia A. Petznick
Co-Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olen Petznick
Co-Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Harrer
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Beverly J. Stewart (2019–2024) — Co-Chair
- Former: Kyla Quintero (2020–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Lora Golke (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Steven G. Seleznow (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Jacky Alling (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Sauter (2019–2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Petznick Stewart Foundation
How much does The Petznick Stewart Foundation give each year?
The Petznick Stewart Foundation gave $1.2M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $325K across 1 grant.
What is The Petznick Stewart Foundation's typical grant size?
The Petznick Stewart Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $182,500, and its average grant was $206,159, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Petznick Stewart Foundation give grants?
The Petznick Stewart Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (4 grants).
Does The Petznick Stewart Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The Petznick Stewart Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Petznick Stewart Foundation's largest grantees?
The Petznick Stewart Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Barrow Neurological Foundation ($500,000), Arizona Community Foundation ($351,955) and Fresh Start Women's Foundation ($340,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What is The Petznick Stewart Foundation's EIN?
The Petznick Stewart Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0915718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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