Pivotal Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pivotal Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.7 million in 53 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $310,000. 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$2.7 million
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$310,000
- Assets$92.5 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 49 | $81.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 53 | $92.5 million |
How to apply
Pivotal 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 Pivotal Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 32 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $1.0 million |
| California | 4 | $290,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $19,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Quincy Institute | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $310,000 |
| Khan Academy Inc | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $200,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $135,500 |
| Ballet Arizona | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $130,000 |
| Association for Promotion of Jewish Secularism (Jewish Currents) | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Carnegie Endowment for Int'l Peace | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Cato Institute | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Center for the Future of Arizona | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Defense Priorities Foundation | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Fresh Start Women's Foundation | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| International Crisis Group | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| John Hopkins University | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Phoenix Art Museum | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| The Henry L Stimson Center | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| The Society of St Vincent de Paul | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $63,764 |
| Pars Equality Center | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $55,000 |
| Codeorg | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Paaia Fund | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Sandra Day O'Connor Institute | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Greater Phoenix Economic Council | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $37,500 |
| African Parks | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Center for the Rights of Abused Children | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Farhang Foundation | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Swift Youth Foundation | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Brophy College Prep | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $23,877 |
| Promontory Foundation | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $16,000 |
| Stanford University | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $12,500 |
| Alex Victory's Legacy Inc | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Arizona Costume Institute (Phoenix Art Museum) | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Banner Health Foundation | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Camp Cantanese Foundation | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Grand Canyon Council | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Iranian Scholarship Foundation | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Mother's Grace | For the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- F Francis Najafi
- Richard Garner
- Jackie Reed
Questions people ask
Does Pivotal Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pivotal Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Pivotal Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists F Francis Najafi (Director/President), Richard Garner (Treasurer) and Jackie Reed (Secretary).
What does Pivotal Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.