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EIN 86-0633919

Phoenix Suns Charities

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Phoenix
State
Arizona
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
P12: Human Services Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
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.
Total revenues
$8,143,439
2023
20192020202120222023$1m$9m
Total expenses
$2,718,309
2023
20192020202120222023$1m$5m$9m
Total assets
$8,297,772
2023
20192020202120222023$1m$5m$9m
Num. employees
0
2023
2019202020212022202300.51

Program areas at Phoenix Suns Charities

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 courtside classic, 3 on 3 tournament, golf classic, Suns Charities 88, and 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 Suns Charities

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
National Basketball Association FoundationGeneral Support$1,000,000
The Be Kind People ProjectGeneral Support$100,000
Positive Coaching AllianceGeneral Support$100,000
...and 62 more grants made totalling $2,322,000

Who funds Phoenix Suns Charities

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

Personnel at Phoenix Suns Charities

NameTitleCompensation
Sarah KrahenbuhlExecutive Director$0

Financials for Phoenix Suns Charities

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,631,958
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$130,501
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$185,265
Net income from gaming activities$410
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$195,305
Total revenues$8,143,439

Form 990s for Phoenix Suns Charities

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-06990View PDF
2022-062023-05-11990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062021-01-28990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
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
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsHuman service organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
201 E Jefferson 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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