The Richard F Caris Foundation
The Richard F Caris Foundation is a private foundation, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $116K. Net investment income was $497K.
The Richard F Caris Foundation at a glance
In short: The Richard F Caris Foundation gave $116K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $116K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $115,526
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $115,526
- Median grant
- $115,526
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Richard F Caris Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was ASU Foundation ($116K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | Program Support | $115,526 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $596,457 | $302,077 | $115,526 | 1 | $496,921 | $208,156 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard F Caris Foundation reported a distributable amount of $208K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Richard F Caris Foundation is led by Catherine Ann Caris Hart, Co-President on the 2021 filing; all 3 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Catherine Ann Caris Hart
Co-President
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
$69K (2021)
Sherry Lynn Caris Cowan
Co-President
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
$69K (2021)
Harold C. Dorenbacker
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
$26K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $69K, to Catherine Ann Caris Hart (Co-President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Richard F Caris Foundation
How much does The Richard F Caris Foundation give each year?
The Richard F Caris Foundation gave $116K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Richard F Caris Foundation operate?
The Richard F Caris Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona.
How much is The Richard F Caris Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Richard F Caris Foundation reported a distributable amount of $208K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Richard F Caris Foundation's EIN?
The Richard F Caris Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3734978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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