Updraft Foundation
Updraft Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fountain Hills, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $354K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $8K.
Updraft Foundation at a glance
In short: Updraft Foundation gave $11K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,453
- -12.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,818
- -41.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,292
- Total assets
- $354,260
- +120.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Updraft Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Judy Gonzalez ($10K). Together the top 3 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Updraft Foundation gives
- Giving grew 8321% 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 $136 (2022) to $22K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Judy Gonzalez Pingree Grove, IL | Homeauto repairs other living expenses | $10,000 |
| co David R Gonzalez Special Needs Trust Hampshire, IL | Medical and therapy expenses | $1,292 |
| Children of Fountain Hills Communit Fountain Hills, AZ | Candy for childrens fall festival | $161 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $354,260 | $207,763 | $14,745 | $11,453 | 3 | $14,745 | $7,833 |
| 2024 | $161,027 | $7,623 | $14,985 | $13,058 | 2 | $14,985 | $7,623 |
| 2023 | $168,389 | $1,482 | $23,155 | $22,262 | 2 | $23,155 | $1,482 |
| 2022 | $190,062 | — | $4,898 | $136 | 1 | $4,898 | — |
| 2021 | $194,960 | $200,000 | $5,040 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Updraft Foundation is led by Keith W. Bubb, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keith W. Bubb
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Toni R. Bubb
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ashley E. Bubb
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Updraft Foundation
How much does Updraft Foundation give each year?
Updraft Foundation gave $11K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 2 grants.
What is Updraft Foundation's typical grant size?
Updraft Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,292, and its average grant was $3,818, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Updraft Foundation give grants?
Updraft Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Updraft Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Updraft Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Updraft Foundation?
Updraft Foundation reported $354K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $208K.
What is Updraft Foundation's EIN?
Updraft Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4143249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Updraft Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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