EIN 86-0633919

Phoenix Sunsphoenix Mercury Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
State
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
Phoenix Suns Charities benefits organizations that assist the needs of children and families in Arizona. Founded in 1988, it has experienced steady growth, thanks to the generosity of fans and sponsors, as well as underwriting by the team. Phoenix Suns Charities distributes more than a million dollars annually to hundreds of local charities, with funds raised during the NBA season.
Also known as...
Phoenix Suns Charities
Total revenues
$3,554,731
2024
Total expenses
$2,625,152
2024
Total assets
$9,227,351
2024
Num. employees
0
2024

Program areas at Phoenix Sunsphoenix Mercury Foundation

Due to the generosity of fans and sponsors, as well as underwriting by the team, Phoenix Suns Charities has experienced steady growth and distributes more than a million dollars annually to hundreds of local Charities. Funds are raised during the nba season through special events such as the Suns golf classic, Suns Charities 88, and the spring event; the Suns assist employee giving campaign; scoreboard messages presented at Suns home games; game night auctions and sales; and through special projects such as Suns license plates. Finally, many generous fans and community organizations designate Phoenix Suns Charities as the recipient of their giving lead by a group of donors known as playmakers who pledge $100,000 over four years to the charity.

Grants made by Phoenix Sunsphoenix Mercury Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
National Basketball Association FoundationGeneral Support$1,000,000
Ability360General Support$100,000
Teammates for Kids FoundationGeneral Support$100,000
...and 32 more grants made totalling $2,091,000

Who funds Phoenix Sunsphoenix Mercury Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Helios Education FoundationSee Part Iv$1,000,000
Blackwood Family FoundationGeneral Support$25,000
Players Philanthropy FundGeneral Support To Further the Organization's Purpose.$10,000

Personnel at Phoenix Sunsphoenix Mercury Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Sarah KrahenbuhlExecutive Director$0

Financials for Phoenix Sunsphoenix Mercury Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,722,944
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$392,351
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$214,959
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$224,477
Total revenues$3,554,731

Form 990s for Phoenix Sunsphoenix Mercury Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062025-05-13990View PDF
2023-062024-05-06990View PDF
2022-062023-05-11990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $5,000,000 from Penny and Robert Sarver Charitable Foundation
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Blackwood Family Foundation
August 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $80,667 from Edward Charles Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCorporate foundationsHuman service organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
475 E Lincoln St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Metro area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
County
Maricopa County, AZ
Phone
(602) 379-7900
IRS details
EIN
86-0633919
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P12: Human Services Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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