Private foundation · EIN 94-2898927 · Sedona, Arizona

The Institute for Spiritual Research 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: 17 grants paid, total. 41% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
Median grant
—
Stays in AZ
41%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.7M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 16 of 17 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Andrews Episcopal ChurchSedona, AZCharitable
Salvation ArmyPhoenix, AZCharitable
Mother Teresa CenterSan Diego, CACharitable
Jane Goodall InstituteWashington, DCCharitable
St Jude Children HospitalMemphis, TNCharitable
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GACharitable
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesPhoenix, AZCharitable
Humane Society USAWashington, DCCharitable
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UTCharitable
The Planetary SocietyPasadena, CACharitable
Unity IncMesa, AZCharitable
ASPCANew York, NYCharitable
Sealife Response Rehab ResearchDes Moines, WACharitable
Cornell Lab of OrnithologyIthaca, NYCharitable
Make a WishPhoenix, AZCharitable
Friends of Tonto National ForestPhoenix, AZCharitable

By state: Arizona 7 · California 2 · District of Columbia 2 · Tennessee 1 · Georgia 1 · Utah 1

About this foundation

The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Sedona, Arizona, tax-exempt since 1983. 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 The Institute for Spiritual Research 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 The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc give each year?

The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc reports about $3.7M in assets. Its 990-PF return shows total grants paid each year.

Where does The Institute for Spiritual Research Inc give?

Arizona (7 grants), California (2 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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