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Updraft Foundation

Accepts applications Fountain Hills, Arizona · EIN 874143249

Updraft Foundation is a private foundation in Fountain Hills, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,453 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,292 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $13,792 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$22,2622$168,389
2024$13,7922$161,027
2025$11,4533$354,260

How to apply

ContactUpdraft Foundation
14730 E Crested Crown, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Phone or email(719) 481-0707
What to submitTyped request including explanation of need other support pursued
RestrictionsGifts to individualsfamilies only

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Updraft Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$11,292
Arizona1$161

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
IL
Homeauto repairs other living expenses$10,000
co David R Gonzalez Special Needs Trust
Hampshire, IL
Medical and therapy expenses$1,292
Children of Fountain Hills Communit
Fountain Hills, AZ
Candy for childrens fall festival$161

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Updraft Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does Updraft Foundation give?

$11,453 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,292.

Who runs Updraft Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Keith W Bubb (President), Ashley E Bubb (Secretary) and Toni R Bubb (Director).

What does Updraft Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly disability, health and youth programs.

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