Private foundation · EIN 81-4787702 · Cave Creek, Arizona · Arts, culture & humanities

Makers Foundation Inc

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: 8 grants paid, $26K total, median $4,498. 63% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$26K
Median grant
$4,498
Stays in AZ
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Barrett JacksonScottsdale, AZCars n cones donation$5,943
Dubois County 4-H CouncilJasper, INCharitable donation$5,000
Keith WinnCave Creek, AZCharitable donation$5,000
Dave & Diane SchnellCave Creek, AZCharitable donation$5,000
John MerderCave Creek, AZCharitable donation$3,997
Other DonationsCave Creek, AZCharitable donation$750
Special Olympics Dubois CountyJasper, INCharitable donation$500
Dubois County MuseumJasper, INCharitable donation$250

By state: Arizona 5 · Indiana 3

About this foundation

Makers Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Cave Creek, Arizona, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Makers Foundation Inc 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 Makers Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $26K across 8 grants, a median of $4,498.

Where does Makers Foundation Inc give?

Arizona (5 grants), Indiana (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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