Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation
By embracing the spirit of the unicorn, we hope to improve people's lives one wish at a time and empower others to do the same. Through compassion and collaboration with our philanthropic partners, we strive to make an impact in our local and global communities.
Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation at a glance
In short: Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation gave $236K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $79K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $236,062
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $78,687
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $72,042
- -35.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Elevate Phoenix ($116K). Together the top 3 received $236K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $195K (2022) to $236K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $236K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elevate Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | To Contribute Towards Youth Learning Activities | $116,062 |
| Check for a Lump Phoenix, AZ | Support foundation that supplies wigs to breast cancer patients, does free mobile mammograms and educates women on early detection | $100,000 |
| The Gentry Foundation for Autism Phoenix, AZ | Support practice that specializes in diagnosis and treatment for young children with autism and other childhood concerns. | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,042 | $220,490 | $253,831 | $236,062 | 3 |
| 2023 | $111,490 | $3,094 | $44,642 | — | — |
| 2022 | $143,038 | $312,011 | $215,209 | $195,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $47,807 | $283,034 | $255,564 | $230,403 | 2 |
| 2020 | $94,314 | $9,848 | $36,452 | — | — |
About Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation is a public charity, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $72K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $236K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bryan Gawley
Founder
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Kingen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather St Peter
Founder
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Clary
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Kurtz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation
How much does Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation give each year?
Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation gave $236K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation's typical grant size?
Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $78,687, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation give grants?
Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (3 grants).
Does Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation?
Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation reported $72K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $220K.
What is Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation's EIN?
Unicorn Philanthropy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4901699. 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 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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