Ubuntu Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Glendale, AZ EIN: 85-2693696

Ubuntu Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Glendale, Arizona. Its 2025 filing lists grants for scholarships and donations, including grants to universities, a youth hockey association, and other recipients.

Key facts about Ubuntu Foundation Inc

In short: Ubuntu Foundation Inc gave $39K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
85-2693696
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$39,067
Grants made (2025)
11
Average grant
$3,552
Median grant
$2,500
Total assets
$5,476
Primary geography
Arizona (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5K

+9341.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$39K

+123.2% YoY

Grant Count

11

+83.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+21.8% YoY

How Ubuntu Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships and donations. Among its grantees, Walla Walla University describes its mission as providing broad instruction and translating academic achievement into responsible citizenship and service. Grand Canyon University describes itself as a Christ-centered university that seeks to serve others and promote human flourishing. Desert Youth Hockey Association says it provides Arizona youth with a USA Hockey-sanctioned amateur ice hockey program focused on player development.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $39,067. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $13,567, with a median of $2,500. Listed grants included $13,567 to Jobs Foundation for a donation; $4,000 to an individual recipient for a scholarship; and $2,500 each to Arizona State University, an individual recipient Medical University, Walla Walla University, and Grand Canyon University. It also gave $1,500 to Desert Youth Hockey Association for a donation.

How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with Ubuntu Foundation Inc?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2025 filing reports grant dollars by recipient state as Arizona 40%, an unidentified state listed as “?” at 35%, New York 13%, and Washington 13%.

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.

Cities

TempePhoenixCollege PlaceNapervilleAlamosaJonesboroBradentonGlendaleLakewood RCHSyracuse

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K0 grants2020 6 grants2021 7 grants2022 6 grants2023 6 grants2024 11 grants2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $41K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $39K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2025

Jobs Foundation: $14KJobs Foundation$14KGrand Canyon University: $8K across 3 grantsGrand Canyon University$8K · 3 grantsWalla Walla University: $5K across 2 grantsWalla Walla University$5K · 2 grantsArizona State University: $3KArizona State University$3KDesert Youth Hockey Association: $2KDesert Youth HockeyAssociation$2K

The largest 2025 recipient was Jobs Foundation ($14K). Together the top 5 received $30K.

Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($9,000), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

36 grants across all recorded years

36<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jobs Foundation Donation$13,567
3 individual scholarships Recipients not named —$9,000
Arizona State University Tempe, AZScholarship$2,500
Walla Walla University College Place, WAScholarship$2,500
Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZScholarship$2,500
Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZScholarship$2,500
Walla Walla University College Place, WAScholarship$2,500
Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZScholarship$2,500
Desert Youth Hockey Association Tempe, AZDonation$1,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grant sum Grant count
2025 $5,476 $45,000 $39,582 $39,067 11
2024 $58 $10,000 $18,384 $17,500 6
2023 $8,442 $20,000 $28,150 $25,000 6
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
$0$25K$50K$75K$100K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$5,476$58$8,442
Revenue$45,000$10,000$20,000
Expenses$39,582$18,384$28,150
Qualifying Distributions——$25,000

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Robert R Stevens as director, Chantell Stevens as secretary, and Bryan McKinney as director.

Ubuntu Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Bryan McKinney

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Robert R Stevens

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Chantell Stevens

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Emaniel Junc (2020–2021) — 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.

Contact

Mailing address: 8828 W Peck Dr, Glendale, AZ 85305
Phone: (941) 962-9740

Frequently asked questions about Ubuntu Foundation Inc

How much does Ubuntu Foundation Inc give each year?

Ubuntu Foundation Inc gave $39K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 6 grants.

What is Ubuntu Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Ubuntu Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,552, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Ubuntu Foundation Inc give grants?

Ubuntu Foundation Inc's top state is Arizona, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Washington (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (3 grants), College Place, WA (2 grants) and Tempe, AZ (2 grants).

Does Ubuntu Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Ubuntu Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (9 grants).

Who are Ubuntu Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Ubuntu Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Jobs Foundation ($13,567), Grand Canyon University ($7,500 across 3 grants) and Walla Walla University ($5,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($9,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Ubuntu Foundation Inc?

Ubuntu Foundation Inc reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $45K.

What does Ubuntu Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships and donations. Among its grantees, Walla Walla University describes its mission as providing broad instruction and translating academic achievement into responsible citizenship and service. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Ubuntu Foundation Inc?

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 Ubuntu Foundation Inc's EIN?

Ubuntu Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2693696. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Does Ubuntu Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.

Your AI grants department

Here's the math on researching Ubuntu Foundation Inc by hand.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in Ubuntu Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders that support many of the same organizations

Culver's Foundation Inc

Prairie Du Sac, WI

The foundation funds community needs, youth and families, local initiatives, and scholarships for Culver’s team members, with a strong local focus in Wisconsin and grants also reaching other states. In 2024, grants ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts applications through an online process and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$8.1M

Grants

83

Total Given

$1.3M

Daniels Fund

Denver, CO

The Daniels Fund supports nonprofits working in aging, amateur sports, disabilities, addiction, early childhood and K–12 education, homelessness, and youth development. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $14,000, primarily for organizations in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming; select national-impact programs are also eligible, by invitation only.

Assets

$1.4B

Grants

1,593

Total Given

$69.7M

Folds of Honor Foundation

Owasso, OK

Folds of Honor funds education scholarships for spouses and children of U.S. military service members and first responders killed or disabled in service, with awards available for K–12 and higher education in the United States and its territories. Awards are up to $5,000 per academic year, based on unmet need, and are paid directly to the school. It accepts scholarship applications through an online portal during its annual application window; it does not make grants to outside applicants.

Education

Assets

$122.3M

Grants

1,551

Total Given

$37.6M

WF & Blanche E West Educational & Coffman JF

Chehalis, WA

The foundation primarily funds scholarships at colleges and universities, with most 2025 grant dollars going to recipients in Washington and smaller amounts to organizations in other states. It awarded $179,667 across 44 grants in 2025; grants ranged from $667 to $41,000, with a median of $1,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Assets

$3.3M

Grants

44

Total Given

$180K

The Renaissance Foundation

Portland, OR

The Renaissance Foundation primarily supports education, especially scholarships for students with financial need, as well as human services and environmental programs. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, though awards ranged from $914 to $405,501; it generally funds programs in the Portland area, with some support elsewhere in the U.S. and internationally.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$8.3M

Grants

228

Total Given

$4.7M

Pella Rolscreen Foundation

Pella, IA

The Pella Rolscreen Foundation supports charitable organizations working in education and community betterment, including civic, cultural, social, and physical-environment programs in communities where Pella Corporation employees live. Large grants generally range from $10,000 to $50,000 and typically cover no more than 25% of project costs; its 2024 grants had a median of $1,029. It accepts unsolicited requests from eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities in communities where Pella has manufacturing plants.

Assets

$22.4M

Grants

433

Total Given

$1.9M

Wayne C Stewart Foundation Uma

Eagan, MN

The foundation primarily funds college and university scholarships, with 2026 grants ranging from $10,153 to $101,530 (median $10,153); awards are restricted to Grant County, Oregon residents, though recipient institutions are in several states. The filing directs applicants to contact Linda Thomas Bush for application materials and deadlines; it does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Assets

$6.8M

Grants

24

Total Given

$477K

William Randolph Hearst Foundation

New York, NY

The William Randolph Hearst Foundation supports established U.S. nonprofits in culture, education, health, and social services, with grants typically around $100,000 (2024 awards ranged from $1,000 to $2 million). It accepts applications through its grants portal and funds organizations across the United States.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$942.7M

Grants

264

Total Given

$34.9M

Leslie V & Stella Raymond

Raymond, WA

The foundation primarily supports youth, schools, scholarships, educational programs, and community services in Raymond, Washington. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $57,490, with a median of $1,500. It accepts written requests for community grants; applicants can request an application, due December 31 each year.

Assets

$2.6M

Grants

19

Total Given

$166K

Edward Payson Irwin and Bernice Piilani Irwin

Honolulu, HI

Assets

$573K

Grants

8

Total Given

$20K

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

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

More Funders in Arizona

Ubuntu Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?