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This organization closed in 2023. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Est.

1999

Fiscal Year Start

Apr 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

990s

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2023
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2022
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2021
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AI Summary

The Lodestar Charitable Foundation, operating through the Arizona Community Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking by invitation only, engaging in relationship-based partnerships with selected nonprofits. In 2023, the foundation distributed a total of $334,000 across five grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

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Mission Statement

TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AN AZ NONPROFIT CORPORATION, SO LONG AS THE ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC. REMAINS A QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION.

Cause Areas

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Giving Insights

Total Funding Given
$334K
2023
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
60%
Funding by Year

Top Grantees

2023
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Logo for "ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION FOR A NEW AMERICAN UNIVERSITY"
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION FOR A NEW AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
TEMPE, AZ
$2.3M
84%
ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Phoenix, AZ
$314.5K
11%
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VALLEY OF THE SUN UNITED WAY
Phoenix, AZ
$100K
4%
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Grants Given

2023
Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K

Board & Team

L
Lois Savage
Board Member
S
Steven Seleznow
Board Member
K
Kyla Quintero
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LODESTAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. LODESTAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LODESTAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
LODESTAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LODESTAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LODESTAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LODESTAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, LODESTAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $334 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LODESTAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2023, LODESTAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION FOR A NEW AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and VALLEY OF THE SUN UNITED WAY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LODESTAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
LODESTAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.