Private foundation · EIN 46-1296427 · Scottsdale, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John & Judy Rice Family Foundation

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: 32 grants paid, $120K total, median $2,000. 31% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$120K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in AZ
31%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Diocese of Phoenix ArizonaPhoenix, AZGeneral fund$23K
St Peter Catholic ChurchCharlotte, NCGeneral fund$13K
Saint Paul SeminarySt Paul, MNGeneral fund$10K
United Way of DecaturDecatur, ILWsoy food drive$10K
St Patrick Catholic ChurchScottsdale, AZGeneral fund$8,500
St Mattew Catholic ChurchPhoenix, AZGeneral fund$6,500
St Louis Children's Hospital FoundationSt Louis, MOGeneral fund$6,000
Troon Scholarship FoundationScottsdale, AZGeneral fund$5,200
St Mary's Food BankPhoenix, AZGeneral fund$5,000
The Society of the St Vincent de PaulPhoenix, AZGeneral fund$5,000
Villa DuchesneSt Louis, MOGeneral fund$5,000
Andre HousePhoenix, AZGeneral fund$3,000
Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NYGeneral fund$3,000
Saint Philip Catholic ChurchFranklin, TNGeneral fund$3,000
Blood Cancer UnitedCharlotte, NCGeneral fund$2,000
Folds of HonorOwasso, OKGeneral fund$2,000
Stones Thrown ForwardDecatur, ILGeneral fund$2,000
Missouri Wildlife Rescue CenterBallwin, MOGeneral fund$1,010
St Francis Shelter Community Food PantryTucson, AZGeneral fund$1,000
University of St ThomasSt Paul, MNGeneral fund$1,000
Grace Works MinistryFranklin, TNGeneral fund$750
St Patrick Catholic ChurchScottsdale, AZAdopt a family$738
Westhaven FoundationFranklin, TNGeneral fund$600
Grace EvangelicalChampaign, ILGeneral fund$500
Guardian Angel CathedralLas Vegas, NVGeneral fund$500
Our Lady of JoyCarefree, AZGeneral fund$500
Rolling Hills Community ChurchFranklin, TNGeneral fund$500
Ste Genevive du BoisSt Louis, MOGeneral fund$500
Williamson County Youth Athletic Association (franklin Baseball Club)Franklin, TNGeneral fund$500
Pedal the CauseOlivette, MOGeneral fund$260
Sms Health CardinalSt Louis, MOGeneral fund$120
Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at VanderbiltNashville, TNChamp's toy chest donations$101

By state: Arizona 10 · North Carolina 2 · Missouri 6 · Illinois 3 · Minnesota 2 · Tennessee 6

About this foundation

John & Judy Rice Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona, administered in care of John D Rice, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 John & Judy Rice Family Foundation 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 John & Judy Rice Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $120K across 32 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does John & Judy Rice Family Foundation give?

Arizona (10 grants), North Carolina (2 grants), Missouri (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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