Provide grants to programs and nonprofit organizations that help youth in Arizona overcome adversity and reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
Executive Council Charities’ giving is built around Arizona youth programs, with one recent recipient appearing at the top of the grant list in multiple years: Aspiring Youth Academy in Scottsdale received $345,348 in 2023 and $287,122 in 2025. The foundation’s stated goal is to support programs and nonprofit organizations that help youth in Arizona overcome adversity and reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Recent grants show that approach in practice, with large awards to organizations serving children and adolescents through direct service, foster care support, enrichment, and mentorship. Phoenix-based Ocj Kids also received repeat support at a similar scale, including $238,174 in 2024 and $232,734 in 2025. Executive Council Charities operates through programmatic grants rather than individual aid or investments, and its named grant programs include Support Arizona Youth and the Executive Council Charities Grant Program. The grant record points to a steady focus on youth-serving nonprofits across the Phoenix metro area and other Arizona communities, with awards directed to programs that address adversity, child welfare, and community support.
Youth development is the clearest thread in the portfolio. Executive Council Charities gave $176,607 in 2025 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Scottsdale Youth LLC for youth programs, and it also supported New Pathways for Youth in Phoenix with $86,750 in 2023, $68,010 in 2024, and $63,365 in 2025. Foster care support is another recurring area: Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation in Phoenix received $103,710 in 2023 and $83,577 in 2024, while Fostering Heroes Foundation in Glendale received $72,538 in 2025. The foundation also funds programs for children facing medical or family hardship, including $131,165 in 2024 to Arizona Burn Foundation in Phoenix and $93,410 in 2024 to Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children in Scottsdale. Special needs and recreation appear as well, with Special Olympics Arizona in Phoenix receiving grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The typical award size sits in a middle range: the 25th percentile is $10,363, the median is $24,375, and the 75th percentile is $40,250. The recent grants list also shows that the foundation makes repeated awards to the same organizations across multiple years, especially for youth programs. Its structure is programmatic and project-based, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Grantmaking is tied to named Arizona tax-credit umbrella programs, including Support Arizona Youth, and the organization does not accept unsolicited applications.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $40K, with a median of $24K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$24K
75th Percentile
$40K
About 98% of grants go to recipients in AZ.
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Grantmaking is overwhelmingly concentrated in Arizona: 98% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state, and the recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. Phoenix and Scottsdale appear most often, with additional grants in Mesa and Glendale. Phoenix recipients include Ocj Kids, Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, Special Olympics Arizona, and New Pathways for Youth. Scottsdale recipients include Aspiring Youth Academy, Boys & Girls Clubs of Scottsdale Youth LLC, and Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children. Mesa and Glendale also appear among recent grant recipients.
It supports programs and nonprofit organizations that help youth in Arizona overcome adversity and reach their full potential. Recent grants show emphasis on youth services, foster care support, education and enrichment, homelessness support for families and children, and recreation and mentorship programs.
It does not fund individuals, and its active grant programs indicate that it does not accept unsolicited applications. The giving model runs through named programs such as Support Arizona Youth and the Executive Council Charities Grant Program.
The grant-size distribution centers in the tens of thousands of dollars: the 25th percentile is $10,363, the median is $24,375, and the 75th percentile is $40,250.
It shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years. Examples in the recent-grants list include Aspiring Youth Academy, Ocj Kids, Special Olympics Arizona, and New Pathways for Youth, each appearing in more than one year.
Its grantmaking is local and heavily concentrated in Arizona. Arizona accounts for 98% of grants, with Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, and Glendale appearing repeatedly among recipient cities.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPIRING YOUTH ACADEMY | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $287,122 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| OCJ KIDS | PHOENIX, AZ | $232,734 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SCOTTSDALE YOUTH LLC | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $176,607 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| CHILD CRISIS CENTER | MESA, AZ | $128,647 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA | PHOENIX, AZ | $79,795 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| JACOB'S HOPE | MESA, AZ | $79,467 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| FOSTERING HEROES FOUNDATION | GLENDALE, AZ | $72,538 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| NEW PATHWAYS FOR YOUTH | PHOENIX, AZ | $63,365 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| ARIZONA BURN FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $50,361 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SCOTTSDALE INC | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $49,950 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| THE FOSTER ALLIANCE | PHOENIX, AZ | $44,135 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| ARIZONA CANCER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $44,079 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| ARIZONA FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $36,406 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICE | PHOENIX, AZ | $35,038 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL | PHOENIX, AZ | $32,393 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| ELEVATE PHOENIX | PHOENIX, AZ | $32,235 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| ARIZONA ASSOCIATION FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS | PHOENIX, AZ | $32,200 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| PACE FOUNDATION | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $31,341 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AGENCY | PHOENIX, AZ | $31,071 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| FUTURE FOR KIDS | TEMPE, AZ | $30,882 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| PHOENIX CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $30,281 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| KIDS IN FOCUS | PHOENIX, AZ | $29,572 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| GOOD WORKS PROJECT | GILBERT, AZ | $27,344 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| ACCEL | PHOENIX, AZ | $26,674 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| ST MARY'S FOOD BANK | PHOENIX, AZ | $26,008 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS | PHOENIX, AZ | $25,401 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| DESERT VOICES | PHOENIX, AZ | $24,708 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| AMANDA HOPE RAINBOW ANGELS | PHOENIX, AZ | $24,376 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| SAVING AMY INC | PHOENIX, AZ | $23,408 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| THE FIRST TEE OF PHOENIX | PHOENIX, AZ | $22,000 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| UMOM NEW DAY CENTERS | PHOENIX, AZ | $21,784 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| MIRACLE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $21,529 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| FLORENCE CRITTENTON SERVICES OF AZ | PHOENIX, AZ | $19,885 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES | PHOENIX, AZ | $17,721 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| FIRM FOUNDATION YOUTH HOMES INC | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $16,606 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE COLORADO RIVER INC | BULLHEAD CITY, AZ | $14,933 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES | PHOENIX, AZ | $14,731 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| CENTER FOR RIGHTS OF ABUSED CHILDREN | PHOENIX, AZ | $13,370 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| FRESH START WOMEN'S FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $13,214 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,388 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| THE FAMILY SCHOOL | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,363 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BISBEE | BISBEE, AZ | $10,028 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA INC | TEMPE, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE INC | POCATELLO, ID | $10,000 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| FREE ARTS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN OF ARIZONA | PHOENIX, AZ | $9,811 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| SOUTHWEST HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | PHOENIX, AZ | $9,390 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| ONWARD HOPE | PHOENIX, AZ | $8,901 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| ADVOCACY 31 NINE | GILBERT, AZ | $8,780 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| ARIZONANS FOR CHILDREN | PHOENIX, AZ | $8,635 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
| ABILITY360 | PHOENIX, AZ | $8,198 | 2025 | YOUTH PROGRAMS |
ASPIRING YOUTH ACADEMY
$287,122YOUTH PROGRAMS
OCJ KIDS
$232,734YOUTH PROGRAMS
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SCOTTSDALE YOUTH LLC
$176,607YOUTH PROGRAMS
CHILD CRISIS CENTER
$128,647YOUTH PROGRAMS
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA
$79,795YOUTH PROGRAMS
JACOB'S HOPE
$79,467YOUTH PROGRAMS
FOSTERING HEROES FOUNDATION
YOUTH PROGRAMS
NEW PATHWAYS FOR YOUTH
$63,365YOUTH PROGRAMS
ARIZONA BURN FOUNDATION
$50,361YOUTH PROGRAMS
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SCOTTSDALE INC
$49,950YOUTH PROGRAMS
THE FOSTER ALLIANCE
$44,135YOUTH PROGRAMS
ARIZONA CANCER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN
$44,079YOUTH PROGRAMS
ARIZONA FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOUNDATION
$36,406YOUTH PROGRAMS
CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICE
$35,038YOUTH PROGRAMS
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL
$32,393YOUTH PROGRAMS
ELEVATE PHOENIX
$32,235YOUTH PROGRAMS
ARIZONA ASSOCIATION FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS
$32,200YOUTH PROGRAMS
PACE FOUNDATION
$31,341YOUTH PROGRAMS
CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AGENCY
$31,071YOUTH PROGRAMS
FUTURE FOR KIDS
$30,882YOUTH PROGRAMS
PHOENIX CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$30,281YOUTH PROGRAMS
KIDS IN FOCUS
$29,572YOUTH PROGRAMS
GOOD WORKS PROJECT
$27,344YOUTH PROGRAMS
ACCEL
$26,674YOUTH PROGRAMS
ST MARY'S FOOD BANK
$26,008YOUTH PROGRAMS
AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS
$25,401YOUTH PROGRAMS
DESERT VOICES
$24,708YOUTH PROGRAMS
AMANDA HOPE RAINBOW ANGELS
$24,376YOUTH PROGRAMS
SAVING AMY INC
$23,408YOUTH PROGRAMS
THE FIRST TEE OF PHOENIX
$22,000YOUTH PROGRAMS
UMOM NEW DAY CENTERS
$21,784YOUTH PROGRAMS
MIRACLE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA
$21,529YOUTH PROGRAMS
FLORENCE CRITTENTON SERVICES OF AZ
$19,885YOUTH PROGRAMS
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
$17,721YOUTH PROGRAMS
FIRM FOUNDATION YOUTH HOMES INC
$16,606YOUTH PROGRAMS
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE COLORADO RIVER INC
$14,933YOUTH PROGRAMS
JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES
$14,731YOUTH PROGRAMS
CENTER FOR RIGHTS OF ABUSED CHILDREN
$13,370YOUTH PROGRAMS
FRESH START WOMEN'S FOUNDATION
$13,214YOUTH PROGRAMS
ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$10,388YOUTH PROGRAMS
THE FAMILY SCHOOL
$10,363YOUTH PROGRAMS
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BISBEE
$10,028YOUTH PROGRAMS
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA INC
$10,000YOUTH PROGRAMS
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE INC
$10,000YOUTH PROGRAMS
FREE ARTS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN OF ARIZONA
$9,811YOUTH PROGRAMS
SOUTHWEST HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
$9,390YOUTH PROGRAMS
ONWARD HOPE
$8,901YOUTH PROGRAMS
ADVOCACY 31 NINE
$8,780YOUTH PROGRAMS
ARIZONANS FOR CHILDREN
$8,635YOUTH PROGRAMS
ABILITY360
$8,198YOUTH PROGRAMS