Ibis Foundation of Arizona
Preselected recipients only
Ibis Foundation of Arizona is a private foundation in Mesa, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$19.1 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
67% 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 | $567,500 | 12 | $16.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 21 | $17.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 26 | $19.1 million |
How to apply
Ibis Foundation of Arizona 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 Ibis Foundation of Arizona funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 24 | $1.3 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helping Hands for Single Moms | Scholarship Plus Program | $100,000 |
| Individual | Crisis Funding for Arizona Cancer Patients Program | $100,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Education-Centered Mentoring for South Phoenix Youth | $100,000 |
| Individual | $100,000 | |
| New Life Center | Casita Renovations and Emergency Services Shelter for Victims of Domestic & Sexual Violence Program | $100,000 |
| Obama Foundation | Home Court at the Obama Presidential Center | $100,000 |
| Rockland Pride Center | Operating Expenses for the Rockland County Pride Center | $100,000 |
| Televerde Foundation | The Arizona PATHS Workforce Education and Development Program | $90,000 |
| AZ Friends of Foster Children Found | Keys to Success/General Operating Support | $77,000 |
| The Barbell Saves Project | Veteran Wellness Recovery Expansion | $75,000 |
| Students Supporting Brain Tumor Res | To Fund Brain Tumor Research | $50,000 |
| Individual | Comfycozy's for Chemo and Financial Assistance for Families Program (Arizona) | $50,000 |
| Center for the Rights of Abused Chi | Children's Pro Bono Law Clinic | $50,000 |
| DUET Partners in Health and Aging | Kinship Services: Support for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program | $50,000 |
| Individual | Medical Services for Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome program | $50,000 |
| Military Assistance Mission | Financial Assistance Support for Arizona Military Program | $50,000 |
| Individual | Crisis Services | $50,000 |
| Individual | $40,000 | |
| Individual | Seniors and Children's Programs | $35,000 |
| Advance Community | Healthier Living with Knowledge and Food as Medicine | $25,000 |
| Harvest Compassion Center | The Harvest Compassion Center Maryvale | $25,000 |
| Noah | To fund the Pediatric Sensory and Therapy Rooms | $25,000 |
| AzDA Cares Foundation | GI Bill Smiles Adopt-A-Vet Program | $25,000 |
| Kid in the Corner | Penny Pledge Youth Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness Program | $25,000 |
| Valley of the Sun YMCA | YMCA Outreach Program for Aging Seniors | $25,000 |
| Individual | Capacity Building and Collaboration | $21,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Denise Andriello-Higgins
- David L Higgins
Questions people ask
Does Ibis Foundation of Arizona accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ibis Foundation of Arizona give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Ibis Foundation of Arizona?
Its 2025 filing lists Denise Andriello-Higgins (Co-Trustee) and David L Higgins (Co-Trustee).
What does Ibis Foundation of Arizona fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.