Shirley C Caris Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shirley C Caris Family Foundation is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $549,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $155,000. 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$549,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$155,000
- Assets$14.1 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $525,835 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $512,700 | 26 | $12.3 million |
| 2024 | $525,835 | 26 | $12.9 million |
| 2025 | $549,000 | 16 | $14.1 million |
How to apply
Shirley C Caris 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 Shirley C Caris Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 14 | $417,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $125,000 |
| California | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Payson Unified Schools | Charitable program | $155,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Charitable program | $125,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Charitable program | $50,000 |
| Child Crisis Arizona | Charitable program | $50,000 |
| Time Out Inc | Charitable program | $35,000 |
| RVN3 Foundation Inc | Charitable program | $30,000 |
| Fostering Families Az | Charitable program | $25,000 |
| Brownsville Western Heritage | Charitable program | $15,000 |
| Gila County Community College | Charitable program | $15,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | Charitable program | $10,000 |
| Board of Visitors | Charitable program | $10,000 |
| Dueker Ranch Inc | Charitable program | $8,000 |
| West Coast Equine Foundation | Charitable program | $7,000 |
| Arizona Womens Board | Charitable program | $5,000 |
| Kitchen on the Street | Charitable program | $5,000 |
| Desert Botanical Gardens | Charitable program | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine Ann Caris
- Sherry Lynn Cowan
Questions people ask
Does Shirley C Caris Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shirley C Caris Family Foundation give?
$549,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Shirley C Caris Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine Ann Caris (President) and Sherry Lynn Cowan (Secr/Treas.).
What does Shirley C Caris Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.