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Idealistic Cause Foundation

EIN 87-3468516 · AZ · NTEE T50

Human Services funderHuman Services funders in ArizonaAll Arizona foundations
Invitation only Typical grant ~$15K Funds in AZ, OR, MI
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Idealistic Cause Foundation based in AZ paid 33 grants totaling $530K to 33 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $50K, with a median of $15K. Its largest recipients included AJO CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULT, ENCIRCLE FAMILIES, and PROJECT LEMONADE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$10,657,629
Giving (latest yr)
$530,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
33
Median grant
$15K
Recipients
33
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Ajo Center for Sustainable Agricult$50,000
  • Encircle Families$30,000
  • Project Lemonade$30,000
  • Arizona Women's Recovery Center$20,000
  • Club Emu$20,000

Where grants went

  • Arizona$320,000 · 20 grants
  • Oregon$190,000 · 12 grants
  • Michigan$20,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (33)

Ajo Center for Sustainable Agricult
Ajo, AZ
Native American Agriculatural Education
$50,000
Project Lemonade
Portland, OR
Providing Resources, Opportunities, and Connections to Youth IN Foster Care
$30,000
Encircle Families
Phoenix, AZ
Supporting Parents and Caregivers Raising Children With Disabilities by Offering Resources, Advocacy, and Community
$30,000
Arizona Women's Recovery Center
Phoenix, AZ
Addiction Recovery
$20,000
Club Emu
Portland, OR
Nonprofit Social Group Providing Activities and Social Events for Neurodivergent Individuals
$20,000
Zebs Wish Equine Sanctuary
Sandy, OR
Equine Rescue and Care
$20,000
Tremble Clefs of Arizona
Sun City, AZ
Music Programs for the Elderly and Those Suffering From Parkinsons
$20,000
Out to Pasture Animal Sanctuary
Estacada, OR
Animal Sanctuary
$20,000
Estacada Food Bank
Estacada, OR
To Provide Healthy Food and Other Essentials to the Community
$20,000
Kismet Farms Animal Sanctuary
Estacada, OR
Providing a Haven for Farm Animals Who Have Suffered Neglect, Abuse, OR Displacement
$20,000
Hull Foundation and Learning Center
Sandy, OR
Enriching Lives of the Blind Through Social Activities, Educational Resources, Retreats, and Activities.
$20,000
Sound Equine Options Horse Rescue
Sandy, OR
To Provide Services Related to Horse Rescue, Rehabilitation, Training, and Adoption.
$20,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Idealistic Cause Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Idealistic Cause Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Idealistic Cause Foundation reported 33 itemized grants totaling $530K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $50K (median $15K).

Recent recipients include AJO CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULT, ENCIRCLE FAMILIES, PROJECT LEMONADE, among 33 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Idealistic Cause Foundation is a private foundation based in Arizona, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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