Private foundation · EIN 84-3587601 · Cave Creek, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Illuminated 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $155K total, median $10K. 29% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$155K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in AZ
29%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
ACLU of ArizonaPhoenix, AZFunding donation$15K
Friends of Public Radio ArizonaTempe, AZFunding donation$15K
Northwest Children's FoundationSeattle, WAFunding donation$15K
Family Works Wallingford Food BankSeattle, WAFunding donation$10K
Joyce TheatreNew York, NYFunding donation$10K
Phoenix Art MuseumPhoenix, AZFunding donation$10K
Seattle Parks FoundationSeattle, WAFunding donation$10K
Westside Campaign Against HungerNew York, NYFunding donation$10K
Wild Bird FundNew York, NYFunding donation$10K
Homeless Id ProjectPhoenix, AZFunding donation$10K
Planned Parenthood of AmericaWashington, DCFunding donation$10K
Riverside Park ConservancyNew York, NYFunding donation$5,000
Reproductive Freedom for AllWashington, DCFunding donation$5,000
Northwest Arts AllianceClinton, WAFunding donation$5,000
Ballard Fc FoundationSeattle, WAFunding donation$5,000
Guiding EyesYorktown Heights, NYFunding donation$5,000
Winged HopeGilbert, AZFunding donation$5,000

By state: Arizona 5 · Washington 5 · New York 5 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Illuminated Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cave Creek, Arizona, administered in care of James Lincoln, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Illuminated Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Illuminated Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $155K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Illuminated Foundation give?

Arizona (5 grants), Washington (5 grants), New York (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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