Private foundation · EIN 25-6741662 · Scottsdale, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Carefree Foundation Tr 051900

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $659K total, median $3,750. 17% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$659K
Median grant
$3,750
Stays in AZ
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arizona Jewish Historical SocietyPhoenix, AZGeneral fund$360K
Mayo ClinicScottsdale, AZGeneral fund$100K
UJA Federation New YorkNew York, NYGeneral fund$100K
Damon Runyon Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NYGeneral fund$81K
Israel Cancer Research FundNew York, NYGeneral fund$5,000
University of Iowa FoundationIowa City, IAGeneral fund$5,000
Friends of United HatzalahNew York, NYGeneral fund$2,500
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NYGeneral fund$2,000
92nyNew York, NYGeneral fund$1,000
Adath IsraelMerion Station, PAGeneral fund$1,000
Atlanta Student Visionaries of the YearAtlanta, GAGeneral fund$1,000
Children's Brittle Bone FoundationZion, ILGeneral fund$1,000

By state: Arizona 2 · New York 6 · Iowa 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Georgia 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Carefree Foundation Tr 051900 is a private grantmaking foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona, administered in care of Fairman Group Family Office, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Carefree Foundation Tr 051900 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Carefree Foundation Tr 051900 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $659K across 12 grants, a median of $3,750.

Where does Carefree Foundation Tr 051900 give?

Arizona (2 grants), New York (6 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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