The Jazzbird Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jazzbird Foundation is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $19,562 and the largest $553,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$19,562
- Largest grant$553,000
- Assets$535,061
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
0% 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 | $1.8 million | 31 | $279,580 |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 32 | $403,256 |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 30 | $535,061 |
How to apply
The Jazzbird 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 The Jazzbird Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 8 | $804,000 |
| California | 5 | $235,125 |
| Colorado | 3 | $213,200 |
| Illinois | 2 | $81,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $80,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $48,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $32,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $21,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Foundation | Foster education | $553,000 |
| Roundup River Ranch | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Juan Carlos Ortiz Ministries | Charitable | $112,000 |
| Jazz in Arizona | Charitable | $90,000 |
| Crossgrain | Charity | $84,000 |
| Garrett Seminary | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Luis Palau Evangelistic Assoc | Charity | $80,000 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Majesty Foundation | Charity | $48,000 |
| Minden Opera House | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Global Health Ministries Foundation | Charity | $32,000 |
| Changing Lives Center | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Spirit in the Desert | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Young Sounds of Arizona | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Claremont School of Theology | Foster education | $19,125 |
| First Lutheran Church | Charitable | $18,000 |
| The Arrl (Natl Assoc for Ameteur Radio) | Charity | $15,000 |
| Eagle River Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Be the Gift Nebraska | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ferrum College | Charitable | $10,000 |
| National Right to Work Legal Defense Fund | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Leading the Way | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Third Avenue Charitable Organization | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Vail Valley Medical Center | Charitable | $1,200 |
| American Guild of Organists | Charity | $1,000 |
| Center for Catholic Ev Theology | Charity | $1,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley | Charity | $1,000 |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Charity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert B Ravenscroft
- Lori Geare
- Steven F Buel
Questions people ask
Does The Jazzbird Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jazzbird Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $19,562.
Who runs The Jazzbird Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert B Ravenscroft (Pres./Director), Lori Geare (Secr./Director) and Steven F Buel (Treasurer).
What does The Jazzbird Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.