Ender Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ender Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $282,710 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $51,374. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$282,710
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$51,374
- Assets$12.8 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $177,042 the year before.
64% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $168,805 | 9 | $9.1 million |
| 2023 | $177,042 | 15 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $282,710 | 34 | $12.8 million |
How to apply
Ender Family 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.
What Ender Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 7 | $124,390 |
| Montana | 10 | $77,500 |
| Illinois | 5 | $40,410 |
| New York | 4 | $21,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $17,410 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson Museum of Art | Art education | $51,374 |
| Tucson Museum of Art | Art education | $49,766 |
| Big Blackfoot Chapter of Trout Unlimited Inc | Conservation | $10,000 |
| Blackfoot Challenge | Conservation | $10,000 |
| Blackfoot Pathways Sculpture in the Wild Inc | Conservation | $10,000 |
| Brain Research Foundation | Neuroscience research | $10,000 |
| Chicago Commons Association | Job training | $10,000 |
| McCormick Theological Seminary | Religious education | $10,000 |
| Missoula Art Museum | Art education | $10,000 |
| Mountain Lakes Presbyterian Church | Program support | $10,000 |
| Ovando School Cultural Enrichment Committee | Program support | $10,000 |
| UA - Humanities Seminar Program | Program support | $10,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Higher education | $10,000 |
| University of Montana Foundation | Higher education | $10,000 |
| Vassar College | Higher education | $10,000 |
| Winnetka Congregational Church | Program support | $10,000 |
| Community Servings Inc | Medically tailored meals | $8,500 |
| Peconic Land Trust | Land conservation | $4,500 |
| North Fork Arts Center | Art education | $3,500 |
| Airnyc (Fund for the City of New York) | Program support | $3,000 |
| Cambridge Public Library Foundation | Library support | $2,500 |
| Five Valleys Land Trust | Land conservation | $2,500 |
| Missoula Area Youth Hockey Association DBA Glacier Ice Rink | Youth hockey | $2,500 |
| Vital Ground Foundation Inc | Bear control | $2,500 |
| Arizona Public Media | Education | $2,100 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Program support | $2,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Jewish education | $2,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Artboston | Art education | $2,000 |
| Atlas Society | Program support | $1,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Higher education | $1,000 |
| Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum | Desert education | $900 |
| Harvard University | Higher education | $410 |
| University of Chicago School of Business | Business education | $410 |
| Arizona Opera League of Tucson | Art education | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jon Ender
- Linda Ender
- Shoshanah Brown
- Katherine Ender
- Edward Ender
Questions people ask
Does Ender Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ender Family Foundation give?
$282,710 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Ender Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jon Ender (Chairman), Linda Ender (Treasurer/Secretary), Shoshanah Brown (Director) and Katherine Ender (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ender Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.