Ubuntu Foundation Inc
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.
Ubuntu Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ubuntu Foundation Inc gave $39K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,067
- +123.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,552
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $5,476
- +9341.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ubuntu Foundation Inc
- 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: 8828 W Peck Dr, Glendale, AZ 85305
Phone: (941) 962-9740
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ubuntu Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
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
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ubuntu Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $41K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jobs Foundation | Donation | $13,567 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $9,000 |
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Walla Walla University College Place, WA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Walla Walla University College Place, WA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Desert Youth Hockey Association Tempe, AZ | Donation | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $25,000 |
| 2022 | $16,592 | — | $33,160 | $32,500 | 7 | $32,500 |
| 2021 | $49,752 | $90,215 | $40,663 | $40,500 | 6 | $40,500 |
| 2020 | $200 | $200 | — | — | — | — |
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.
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.
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.
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 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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