Lisherness Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lisherness Foundation is a private foundation in phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $71,850 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,000. 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$71,850
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $55,100 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $55,100 | 10 | $944,654 |
| 2024 | $71,850 | 12 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Lisherness 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 Lisherness Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 12 | $71,850 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Food Bank | Support | $12,000 |
| Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation | Support | $12,000 |
| Iranian American Society of AZ | Support | $11,000 |
| The Simpatico Foundation | Support | $7,000 |
| New School for the Arts | Support | $5,000 |
| Arizona Dance Coalition Inc | Support | $5,000 |
| ASU Foundation | Support | $5,000 |
| Ballet Arizona | Support | $4,000 |
| American Heart Association | Support | $3,750 |
| Child Crisis Center | Support | $3,500 |
| Scottsdale Center for the Arts | Support | $3,000 |
| Phoenix World Art Collective | Support | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- heidi lisherness
- Rick Brodeur
Questions people ask
Does Lisherness Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lisherness Foundation give?
$71,850 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lisherness Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists heidi lisherness (Director, President, Secretary) and Rick Brodeur (Director & Treasurer).
What does Lisherness Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.