Finks Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Finks Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $340,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$340,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $210,000 the year before.
75% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $230,000 | 2 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 4 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $340,000 | 6 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Finks 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 Finks Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 6 | $340,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scully Learning Center Foundation | Program support | $100,000 |
| Central Arizona Shelter Services | Program support | $85,000 |
| Individual | Program support | $85,000 |
| St Charles Catholic School | Program support | $35,000 |
| Johnson Historical Museum of the SW | Program support | $25,000 |
| Individual | Program support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joshua Finks
- Virginia B Baker
Questions people ask
Does Finks Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Finks Foundation give?
$340,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs Finks Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joshua Finks (President) and Virginia B Baker (VP, Sec, Treas).
What does Finks Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.