Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $16.5 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $4.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$16.5 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$4.3 million
- Assets$410 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $14.4 million the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14.8 million | 28 | $333 million |
| 2024 | $14.4 million | 46 | $360 million |
| 2025 | $16.5 million | 35 | $410 million |
How to apply
Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 14 | $12.3 million |
| California | 8 | $1.1 million |
| Maryland | 3 | $848,575 |
| Washington | 3 | $555,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $300,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $300,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $300,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $300,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250,000 |
| New York | 1 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neuro Trials LLC | Special grant - funding for employment and special needs. | $4.3 million |
| Neuro Trials LLC | 8th installment payment for theivy brain tumor center. | $2.8 million |
| Neurotrials LLC | Building expansion - payment #5 | $2.3 million |
| Neuro Trials LLC | Cerebrospinal fluid analysis. | $1.6 million |
| St Joseph's Foundation | supports patient care, medical education, research and community outreach at St. Joseph Hospital. | $368,660 |
| Regents of University of Michigan | Dr. Wahl - translational adult giloma award (1st payment) | $300,000 |
| Translational Genomics Research Tge | Dr. Mike berens - translational adult giloma award (1st payment). | $300,000 |
| City of Hope Medical Center | Dr. Brown - translational adult glioma award. (2nd payment) | $300,000 |
| Individual | Dr. Badr - translational adult glioma award. (2nd payment) | $300,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Dr. Calin - translational adult glioma award. (2nd payment) | $300,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Dr. Yu - translational adult glioma award. (2nd payment) | $300,000 |
| Regents of the University of Califo | Dr. Butowski - translational adult glioma award (2nd payment). | $300,000 |
| Swedish Health Services | Dr. Puchalski - translational adult glioma award. (2nd payment) | $300,000 |
| Neuro Trials LLC | Dr. Mehta - translational adult giloma award (1st payment) | $300,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Hospital | Dr. Zhou - translational adult glioma award. (1st payment) | $300,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Hospital | Dr. Raman - translational adult glioma award. (2nd payment) | $298,575 |
| Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Cent | Dr gujral - emerging leader award. (2nd payment) | $250,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Hospital | Dr schreck - emerging leader award. (2nd payment) | $250,000 |
| Neuro Trials LLC | Dr. Tovmasyan - emerging leader award (1st payment) | $250,000 |
| Stanford University | Dr. Solomon - emerging leader award (1st payment). | $250,000 |
| Stanford University | Dr. Beinat - emerging leader award (1st payment). | $250,000 |
| Loyola University of Chicago | Dr. Wainwright - emerging leader award (1st payment). | $250,000 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Fdn | Dr. John prensner - clinical investigator's award. | $200,000 |
| Translational Genomics Research Tge | The ivy neurological sciences internship program | $102,898 |
| Women's Board of Barrow Neurologica | Ivy brain tumor center. | $25,000 |
| Individual | Van purchase to help support a mission devoted to introducing adolescents to jesus christ and helping them to grow in their faith. | $20,050 |
| Gray Matters Foundation | CURRENT NEEDS: FOUNDATION supportS and empowerS Patients and their loved ones through encouragement Outreach. | $15,000 |
| Archbishop Mitty High School | J bennett - intro to neuroscience course grade 12. | $10,000 |
| Individual | SCOTT'S PLACE - To transform lives by providing Christ-centered recovery care and housing to people overcoming drug and alcohol addiction. | $10,000 |
| Arcs Foundation | 2025 - 2026 scholar award. | $8,500 |
| Common Spirit Health Foundation | focuses on making health equity a reality across the country. | $5,000 |
| Swedish Medical Foundation | Supports research and nonreimburseable clinical and supportive care services. | $5,000 |
| Individual | Building a vibrant and connected community through volunteerism, advocacy, and events. | $2,500 |
| Notmykid | Lifesaving programs, support, resources, and education to empower and educate youth, familes, and communities with the knowledge and courage to identify and prevent negative youth behavior. | $621 |
| Individual | To enrich lives by building community connections through trusted journalism, education, entertainment, and diverse programming. | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine E Ivy
- Megan Edwards
- Stephanie McRae Esq
Questions people ask
Does Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation give?
$16.5 million in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine E Ivy (President), Megan Edwards (Treasurer) and Stephanie McRae Esq (Secretary).
What does Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.