You Got This Foundation
You Got This Foundation is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports giving to charitable organizations, with grants supporting community activities in Arizona.
You Got This Foundation at a glance
In short: You Got This Foundation gave $43K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Arizona. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,990
- +16.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,299
- -41.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $94,313
- +51.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to You Got This Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3613 E Lone Hill Place, Tucson, AZ 85718
Phone: (520) 886-6981
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who You Got This Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona ($25K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is You Got This Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2021) to $43K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | To promote jewish education and social interaction in the community. | $25,300 |
| IZI AZI Foundation Tucson, AZ | To support feeding of the elderly, indigent and homeless in tucson, az | $6,022 |
| Tucson Torah Center Tucson, AZ | Community education cneter to help every jewish person connect to engaging in depth torah learning | $5,018 |
| Tucson Cancer Conquerors Tucson, AZ | Cancer Research, Support of Cancer Victims | $2,000 |
| Tucson Conquistadores Tucson, AZ | Provides life enhancing opportunities to local youth through amamteur athletics | $1,200 |
| 100 Women Tucson, AZ | Charitable Contributions to Local AZ Charities | $1,000 |
| Arizona Oncology Foundation Tuscon, AZ | To Help People Through Cancer Treatment and Survivorship | $1,000 |
| Winers & Diners Foundation Tucson, AZ | Raise funds for community causes with a focus on military families | $1,000 |
| Tu Nidito Tucson, AZ | Provides free grief support for children, teens, young adults and families | $250 |
| Beyond a Mentor Tucson, AZ | Supports Mentorship Programs for Youth and Educators | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94,313 | $75,000 | $43,050 | $42,990 | 10 | $42,990 | $4,111 |
| 2024 | $62,363 | — | $37,081 | $37,018 | 5 | $37,018 | $3,907 |
| 2023 | $99,444 | — | $33,560 | $33,500 | 6 | $33,500 | $5,523 |
| 2022 | $133,004 | $100,000 | $39,110 | $39,050 | 9 | $39,050 | $5,254 |
| 2021 | $71,914 | — | $19,510 | $19,450 | 7 | — | $3,910 |
| 2020 | $91,424 | — | $40,500 | $40,500 | 3 | — | $5,704 |
| 2019 | $131,924 | — | $40,818 | $40,818 | 27 | — | $7,692 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, You Got This Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Jewish education and community engagement, food assistance, cancer-related research and support, youth athletics, charitable causes, military families, grief support, and mentorship.
The Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona’s stated mission describes Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona as working to advance Jewish philanthropy and address community-wide priorities, including Jewish engagement and education. Tucson Torah Day School says it promotes educational growth for Jewish students. Tucson Cancer Conquerors says it provides wellness and support programs for cancer survivors during and after treatment. Tucson Conquistadores says it promotes youth interest in amateur athletics, particularly among disadvantaged and physically or mentally challenged children. Tu Nidito Children and Family says it creates a community of acceptance and understanding for people grieving a serious medical condition or death.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $42,990. Grants ranged from $200 to $25,300, with a median grant of $1,100. The largest awards were $25,300 to Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, $6,022 to Izi Azi Foundation, and $5,018 to Tucson Torah Center. Other grants included $2,000 to Tucson Cancer Conquerors, $1,200 to Tucson Conquistadores, and $1,000 each to 100 Women, Arizona Oncology Foundation, and Winers & Diners Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scott N Sheftel and Elizabeth Sheftel Almli as directors.
You Got This Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Sheftel Almli
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott N. Sheftel
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 You Got This Foundation
How much does You Got This Foundation give each year?
You Got This Foundation gave $43K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $37K across 5 grants.
What is You Got This Foundation's typical grant size?
You Got This Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,100, and its average grant was $4,299, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from You Got This Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does You Got This Foundation give grants?
You Got This Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (9 grants).
Does You Got This Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on You Got This Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are You Got This Foundation's largest grantees?
You Got This Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona ($25,300), IZI AZI Foundation ($6,022) and Tucson Torah Center ($5,018), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is You Got This Foundation?
You Got This Foundation reported $94K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does You Got This Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Jewish education and community engagement, food assistance, cancer-related research and support, youth athletics, charitable causes, military families, grief support, and mentorship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from You Got This Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is You Got This Foundation's EIN?
You Got This Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0825251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does You Got This Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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