Pharos Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-1127429
Foundation Overview
Based in Jackson, WY, Pharos Foundation has awarded 181 grants totaling $18,724,288 to organizations in New York, Arizona and 18 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $10 to $2,000,000, with a median award of $15,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
14 of 30 recipients (47%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
45% of grants are awarded in Arizona, with additional funding distributed across 19 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Arizona, funding concentrates in Phoenix (79%), Tempe (9%), Scottsdale (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 66% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Pharos Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All In Education | $262,000 | Corona, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Arizona Leads | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Be A Leader Foundation | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Az | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Education Forward Arizona | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | $15,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Hoover Institution | $25,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Mayo Clinic | $15,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Montclair Foundation Inc | $55,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| New Pathways For Youth | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Teach For America - Phoenix | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Aliento Education Fund | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Arizona Animal Welfare League | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Ballet Arizona | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Chicanos Por La Causa | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Children's Learning Center | $15,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Common Sense Institute | $50,000 | Greenwood Village, CO, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Kbach Friends Of Public Radio Az | $5,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Landmark Legal Foundation | $10,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Mental Health & Recovery Services | $25,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Montclair Art Museum | $5,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Northern Arizona University Foundat | $400,000 | Flagstaff, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Phoenix Public Library Foundation | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Rising Youth Theatre | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Teewinot Institute | $10,000 | Wilson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Teton Youth And Family Services | $25,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $200,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Leadership Institute | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| Vela Education Fund | $15,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Charitable Support | 2024 |
| All In Education | $8,000 | Corona, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $400,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Arizona Leads | $500,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Asu Foundation | $2,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Be A Leader Foundation | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Az | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Champion Athletic Club Inc | $1,300 | Warren, OH, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| City Education Partners (San Antoni | $500,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| City Fund | $1,500,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Common Sense Media | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Dancer's Workshop | $5,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Education Forward Arizona | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of Public Radio Arizona | $3,500 | Tempe, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | $15,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation | $150,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Homeward Bound | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Hoover Institution | $25,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Hoover Institution | $25,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Independent Institute | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Kent School | $25,000 | Kent, CT, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Luckys Place | $1,500 | Sauk Rapids, MN, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Mayo Clinic | $30,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Montclair Foundation Inc | $20,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| New Pathways For Youth | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Palmetto Promise Institute | $10,000 | Columbia, SC, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| San Joaquin A Plus Inc | $500,000 | Stockton, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Dreamers Project | $10,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Indian School | $10,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Social Venture Partners | $2,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Teach For America - Phoenix | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| The Opportunity Trust | $500,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Aliento Education Fund | $150,000 | Gilbert, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| All In Education | $250,000 | Corona, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Arizona Latino Leaders In Education | $125,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Arizona Leads | $500,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Be A Leader Foundation | $7,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Capital Research Center | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Children's Learning Center | $20,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| City Fund | $2,000,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Education Forward Arizona | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Esplanade Association | $10 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Freedom Works Foundation | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | $15,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation | $250,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Heritage Foundation | $1,500,680 | Washington, DC, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Hoover Institution | $10,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Isac Amaya Foundation | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Kbach | $5,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Kent School | $5,000 | Kent, CT, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Kipp New Jersey | $250,000 | Newark, NJ, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Legacy Global Foundation | $186 | Mesa, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic | $10,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Palmetto Promise Institute | $10,000 | Columbia, SC, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Phoenix Union High School Dist 210 | $455,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Dreamers Project | $10,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Santa Fe Indian School | $10,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Teach For America - Phoenix | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Teton Youth & Family Services | $10,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Achievement First Inc | $215,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Aliento Education Fund | $250,000 | Gilbert, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| All In Education | $258,000 | Corona, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $155,333 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Be A Leader Foundation | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Az | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Valley | $225,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Center For Education Reform | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Central Wyoming College | $30,000 | Riverton, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Children's Learning Center | $20,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Common Sense Media | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Dancer's Workshop | $5,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | $10,600 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Dress For Success | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | $15,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation | $250,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Heritage Foundation | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Hoover Institution | $10,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Isac Amaya Foundation | $8,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Jackson Hole Classical Academy Inc | $20,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Jackson Hole Community Foundation | $50,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Kipp New Jersey | $500,000 | Newark, NJ, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Maricopa County Community College | $5,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Mayo Clinic | $25,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| National Right To Work Foundation | $5,000 | Springfield, VA, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| One 22 Inc | $20,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Palmetto Promise Institute | $20,000 | Columbia, SC, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Phoenix Public Library Foundation | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Phoenix Union Foundation For | $2,500 | Tempe, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Phoenix Union High School Dist 210 | $450,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Prager University | $2,550 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Protect Our Water Jackson Hole | $25,000 | Wilson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Rosie's House | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Social Venture Partners | $3,125 | Seattle, WA, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| St Joseph The Worker | $20,000 | West Jordan, UT, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Teach For America - Phoenix | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Teewinot Institute | $10,000 | Wilson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Teton Youth & Family Services | $10,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| The Montclair Foundation | $10,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Turning Point Usa | $800,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| T74 | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Van Vleck House & Garden | $15,000 | Montclair, NJ, US | General Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Achievement First Inc | $215,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Aliento Education Fund | $50,000 | Gilbert, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Arizona Animal Welfare | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $57,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Arizona Latino Leaders In Education | $227,084 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Be A Leader Foundation | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Behind The Book Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Az | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Capital Research Center | $7,500 | Waxhington, DC, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Center For Education Reform | $175,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Children's Learning Center | $20,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| College Success Arizona | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Community Foundation - Jackson Hole | $50,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Creo College Prep Charter School | $4,000 | The Bronx, NY, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Earn To Learn | $115,000 | Greenwood, CO, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Fresh Start Women's Foundation | $40,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Friends Of Public Radio Az | $5,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Great Hearts Accademies | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Hoover Institution | $10,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Instituto Del Progresso Latino | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Isac Amaya Foundation | $8,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Jackson Hole Classical Academy Inc | $20,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Kent School Corporation | $60,000 | Kent, CT, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| La Phoenikera | $5,920 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Manhattan Institute Policy Research | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Mayo Clinic | $25,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| New Pathways For Youth Inc | $75,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| One 22 Inc | $20,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Pace Consulting | $29,000 | College Park, MD, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Pacific Research Institute | $20,000 | San Fransico, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Phoenix Public Library Foundation | $60,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Phoenix Animal Care Coalition | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Phoenix Center For The Arts | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Phoenix Chamber Of Commerce | $350,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Phoenix Union High School Dist 210 | $370,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Protect Our Water Jackson Hole | $2,500 | Wilson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Read Better Be Better | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| National Right To Work Foundation | $15,000 | Springfield, VA, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Society Of St Vincent De Paul | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| St John's Hospital Foundation | $50,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Teach For America - Phoenix | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Teton Youth & Family Services | $10,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Turning Point Usa | $1,050,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Vista College Preparatory | $250,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Charitable Support | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-1127429 |
| Website | https://pharosfdn.org/ |
| Address | PO BOX 4158 Jackson, WY 83001-4158 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Pharos Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | George R Harris |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Suzanne Harris |
| Secretary | Malcolm Harris |
Forms 990-PF
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