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The Lodestar Foundation: 80 grants to organizations, $1.8 million (tax year ended December 2025)

The Lodestar Foundation, a private foundation in Phoenix, AZ, paid 80 grants to organizations totaling $1,782,606 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 13, 2026. The largest was $250,000 to Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix in Scottsdale, AZ for general & unrestricted.

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EIN
204480084
Based in
Phoenix, AZ
Assets
$131,116
Grants paid
$1,782,606
Tax year ended
December 2025

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025

From the Form 990-PF filed May 13, 2026, IRS object ID 202641339349105034. It reported $1,782,606 in grants paid; 80 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater PhoenixScottsdale, AZGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$250,000apps.irs.gov
Keep Our Republic Charitable FundNatl Harbor, MDConsulting Project$160,000apps.irs.gov
Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAPhilanthropy WorkshopEducation$75,000apps.irs.gov
Arizona State University Foundation for A New AmerTempe, AZMcCain Institute's Partnership with the Athens Democracy Forum$50,000apps.irs.gov
Civic VenturesSan Francisco, CAThe Future of TogetherCivil rights, social action and advocacy$50,000apps.irs.gov
Social Venture Partners InternationalSeattle, WAChallenge fundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$50,000apps.irs.gov
Social Venture Partners InternationalSeattle, WAChallenge fundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$50,000apps.irs.gov
Valley of the Sun United WayPhoenix, AZfor general operations; Central Arizona Shelter Services, Banner Health Foundation and Alzheimer's Foundation for research and related activities, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights ProjectPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$50,000apps.irs.gov
Independent SectorWashington, DCInitiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement - Integration and Operation Expenses - ISVE to Independent SectorPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$38,000apps.irs.gov
Barrow Neurological FoundationPhoenix, AZin support of the Pituitary Surgery Research ConsortiumDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$36,000apps.irs.gov
Trustees of Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJTo support research activity on the maintenance of the rule of law currently led by Professor Deborah Pearlstein in Princeton's Program on Law and Public Policy in the School of Public and Internation$35,000apps.irs.gov
United Philanthropy ForumWashington, DCCharitable EventPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$35,000apps.irs.gov
Cda Collaborative Learning Projects IncCambridge, MASupport for merger implementation between CDA Collaborative Learning and Local Capacities for Peace InternationalEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Giving Tuesday IncBrooklyn, NYSupport of merger exploration between Giving Tuesday and Philanthropy TogetherPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$30,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYAdministrative fundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$28,138apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYAdministrative fundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$26,846apps.irs.gov
Thoreau Farm Trust IncConcord, MAThoreau Farm Trust and The Thoreau Society merger implementationArts, culture and humanities$26,500apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYAdministrative fundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$25,629apps.irs.gov
Arizona State University Foundation for A New AmerTempe, AZMcCain Institute - Human Rights Defenders$25,000apps.irs.gov
Contina ImpactBerkeley, CASupport general operating activities of Patriots and Pragmatists$25,000apps.irs.gov
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the PressWashington, DCAdministration of the Free Expression Legal Network$25,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYto support the Massachusetts Funder CollaborativePhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$25,000apps.irs.gov
Synergos Institute IncNew York, NYGeneral & UnrestrictedInternational, foreign affairs and national security$25,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between The Considered Ask and Migrate ArtPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$22,222apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between Fresh Energy and Canary MediaPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$22,222apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between Aurora Institute and The Learning AcceleratorPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$21,333apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between She's the First and Girl RisingPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$20,444apps.irs.gov
Arouet FoundationPhoenix, AZCASE Academy Trade Certification ProgramHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSustained Collaboration Network - General Operating Expenses fundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$20,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between Resolution Project and EnactusPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Project On Government Oversight IncWashington, DCCenter for Public Integrity Transfer of ArchivesPublic and societal benefit$20,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between Custom Collaborative and RemakePhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$18,311apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between Breaking Barriers and RefuAidPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$17,778apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between National Guild for Community Arts Education and Teaching Artists GuildPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$17,778apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYADMINISTRATIVE FUNdPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$16,972apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between Water for Good and Lifewater InternationalPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$16,889apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between Moving Traditions and jGirls MagazinePhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$16,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between Springboard Collaborative and Future ForwardPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$15,556apps.irs.gov
Arizona Community FoundationPhoenix, AZPartner Hub FundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Bottom Line IncBoston, MAIn support of the merger exploration between Bottom Line, Inc. and Get Schooled FoundationCommunity improvement and capacity building$15,000apps.irs.gov
Nonprofit Management Center of the Permian BasinMidland, TXNonprofit Management Center and Midland Shared Spaces Merger ExplorationHuman services$14,800apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between Deep South Today and The CurrentPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$13,333apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYto support the collaboration between Youth In Need and University City Children's CenterPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$13,333apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between Leading Edge and JPro Network IncPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$12,444apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the Entertainment CollaborativePhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$11,556apps.irs.gov
Arizona Community FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$11,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between Common Threads and Culinary Medicine Specialist BoardPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,667apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between Collab, Inc. and Social Enterprise Trust IncPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,667apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Aid Society of OregonPortland, ORMerger Exploration of Open Adoption and Family Services - Boys and Girls AidHuman services$10,500apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport Propel ImpactPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,222apps.irs.gov
Cda Collaborative Learning Projects IncCambridge, MASupport for merger implementation between CDA Collaborative Learning and Local Capacities for Peace InternationalEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Historical League IncTempe, AZGeneral Operations - Supporting Turquoise & TreasuresArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Idealistorg IncNew York, NYImplementation support for Idealist.org and VolunteerMatch.org mergerInternational, foreign affairs and national security$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mollen Foundation for Childhood ObesityPhoenix, AZ50th Annual Phoenix fund and First Phoenix MarathonEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between ACT Contemporary Theatre and Seattle Shakespeare CompanyPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$8,889apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between Tanzania Economic Empowerment and Environmental Management Initiative and Wekeza Child GenerationPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$8,889apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between Christian Social Services of IllinoisPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$8,889apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYNonprofit Repositioning FundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$8,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between Syracuse Northeast Community Center and Northeast Hawley Development AssociationPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$8,000apps.irs.gov
Social Good Fund IncRichmond, CA100 Who Care Alliance - Leadership ConferenceEducation$7,500apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between Prevent School Violence Illinois and Illinois Balanced and Restorative JusticePhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$7,111apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between Southside Together Organizing for Power and Not Me WePhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$7,111apps.irs.gov
Arizona Justice Project IncPhoenix, AZGeneral Operations - One Injustice Is One Too Many - Gala EventCrime and legal-related$6,000apps.irs.gov
Arizona State University Foundation for A New AmerTempe, AZSandra Day O'Connor School of Law - in Memoriam of Milton R. Schroeder$5,000apps.irs.gov
Center for the Future of ArizonaPhoenix, AZGeneral & UnrestrictedCommunity improvement and capacity building$5,000apps.irs.gov
Global Fellows in CourageProvidence, RIGeneral & UnrestrictedInternational, foreign affairs and national security$5,000apps.irs.gov
National Council of NonprofitsWashington, DCGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
National Kidney Foundation of ArizonaTempe, AZGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Not My Kid IncScottsdale, AZGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Phoenix Committee On Foreign RelationsPhoenix, AZGeneral & UnrestrictedInternational, foreign affairs and national security$5,000apps.irs.gov
Represent Us Education FundFlorence, MAScholarship Opportunities for American Democracy SummitPublic and societal benefit$5,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYNYMAC V fundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
St Paul Conservatory of MusicSaint Paul, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between Southern Documentary Fund and Reel SouthPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$4,444apps.irs.gov
Phoenix Sister Cities IncPhoenix, AZCharitable EventInternational, foreign affairs and national security$3,500apps.irs.gov
Arizona Anti-Trafficking NetworkMesa, AZGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$2,500apps.irs.gov
Foundation for Post Conflict DevelopmentNew York, NYGeneral & UnrestrictedInternational, foreign affairs and national security$2,500apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSeed grant support for the BeginningPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$2,133apps.irs.gov
Contina ImpactBerkeley, CADemocracy Funders Network$1,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Youth Leadership IncPortland, MEGeneral & UnrestrictedYouth development$1,000apps.irs.gov

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed October 30, 2025, IRS object ID 202523039349101502. It reported $1,362,528 in grants paid; 52 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Arizona Community FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$200,000apps.irs.gov
CorePotomac, MDResearching the topic of philanthrocapitalismArts, culture and humanities$150,000apps.irs.gov
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater PhoenixScottsdale, AZGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$80,000apps.irs.gov
Arizona Justice Project IncPhoenix, AZLarry Hammond Justice programCrime and legal-related$75,000apps.irs.gov
Indiana University FoundationIndianapolis, INThe Legacy Library: An Environmental Scan$75,000apps.irs.gov
Foundation for National ProgressSan Francisco, CAMerger Exploration - Mother Jones Magazine & The Center for Investigative Reporting$50,000apps.irs.gov
Independent SectorWashington, DCInitiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement - Integration and Operation Expenses - ISVE to Independent SectorPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$38,000apps.irs.gov
CalmattersSacramento, CAThe Markup fundCivil rights, social action and advocacy$37,250apps.irs.gov
Barrow Neurological FoundationPhoenix, AZin support of the Pituitary Surgery Research ConsortiumDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$36,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYCollaboration between Search for Common Ground and Preemptive Love CoalitionPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$35,556apps.irs.gov
Community Foundation of Northeast IowaCedar Falls, IAStrategic Volunteer Engagement Initiative - Champion InitiativePhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$35,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYSupport the collaboration between Atlas Corps and Cultural VistasPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$33,333apps.irs.gov
Arizona State University Foundation for A New AmerTempe, AZVoices for National Service Fund$30,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYCollaboration between The Art Effect of the Hudson Valley Inc and Barrett Art CenterPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$28,711apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYCollaboration between Association House of Chicago and LUCHAPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$26,667apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYAdministrative fundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$25,216apps.irs.gov
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in WashingtWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$25,000apps.irs.gov
Defending Democracy Together InstituteWashington, DCSupport for UkraineEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the PressWashington, DCAdministration of the Free Expression Legal Network$25,000apps.irs.gov
Synergos Institute IncNew York, NYGeneral & UnrestrictedInternational, foreign affairs and national security$25,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYAdministrative fundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$22,305apps.irs.gov
St Paul Conservatory of MusicSaint Paul, MNMerger Implementation Support - The St. Paul Conservatory of Music and St. Joseph's School of Music$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Philanthropy Workshop IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$20,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYAdministrative fundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$19,600apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYCollaboration between Michigan Theater Foundation (DBA Marquee Arts) and Ann Arbor Summer FestivalPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$17,778apps.irs.gov
Wildlife Habitat Council IncBethesda, MDMerger Exploration - Wildlife Habitat Council & World Environment CenterAnimal-related$15,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYCollaboration between Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and Wisconsin WatchPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$11,556apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYMerger implementation between The History Co:Lab and iThrive Games FoundationPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$11,111apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYCollaboration between Global Integrity and Development GatewayPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,667apps.irs.gov
Arizona Local News FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral $ UnrestrictedEmployment$10,000apps.irs.gov
Community Foundation of Northeast IowaCedar Falls, IAStrategic Volunteer Engagement Initiative - Consulting Services for Transition of SVEI to Independent SectorPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Global ImpactWashington, DCPhilanthropy Together's We Give SummitInternational, foreign affairs and national security$10,000apps.irs.gov
Grace Sober LivingPhoenix, AZGeneral & UnrestrictedMental health and crisis intervention$10,000apps.irs.gov
National Kidney Foundation IncPhoenix, AZDancing With The Stars Gala$10,000apps.irs.gov
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NYin support of the Global Philanthropy Class at Columbia Business SchoolPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NYin support of the Global Philanthropy Class at Columbia Business SchoolPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYCollaboration between The History Co:Lab and ReImagining Migration IncPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$9,778apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYCollaboration between San Francisco Consumer Action and National Community Reinvestment CoalitionPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$8,889apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYCollaboration between National Coalition for a Civil Right to Council and Public Justice CenterPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$8,889apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYNonprofit Repositioning FundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$8,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYMerger exploration between Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest and Jesuit Volunteer CorpsPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$7,111apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYCollaboration between Ta'amod and SRE NetworkPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$6,667apps.irs.gov
Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project IncTucson, AZGeneral & UnrestrictedCrime and legal-related$6,000apps.irs.gov
Arizona Center for Law in the Public InterestPhoenix, AZGeneral & UnrestrictedCivil rights, social action and advocacy$5,000apps.irs.gov
Arizona Justice Project IncPhoenix, AZGeneral Operations - One Injustice Is One Too Many - Gala EventCrime and legal-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Harmony Project PhoenixPhoenix, AZGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Phoenix Committee On Foreign RelationsPhoenix, AZISOS Summit Student fundInternational, foreign affairs and national security$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Foundation for Research On Equal OpportunityAustin, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedCommunity improvement and capacity building$5,000apps.irs.gov
Seachange Capital Partners IncNew York, NYCollaboration Between Lutheran Services Florida and Lutheran Community Services NorthwestPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$4,444apps.irs.gov
Wikimedia Foundation IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Youth Leadership IncPortland, MEGeneral & UnrestrictedYouth development$1,000apps.irs.gov
National Conflict Resolution CenterSan Diego, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Arizona$991,000
New York$930,584
Maryland$325,000
District of Columbia$248,000
California$171,750
Washington$100,000
Massachusetts$86,500
Pennsylvania$75,000

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