Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $4,333,800 (2023 tax year, from 990-PF)
- Grant Range: $10–$2,000,000 (based on aggregated grant history)
- Geographic Focus: Primarily Arizona, Wyoming, and New York metro area
- Application Method: Fixed deadline (31 December)
- Number of Grants: 32 grants in 2023
- Average Grant: $135,431 (2023 tax year)
- Total Assets: $36,308,566
Contact Details
- Website: https://pharosfdn.org
- Email: Not publicly available
- Phone: Not publicly available
- Address: PO Box 5, Jackson, WY 83001-0005
Funding Priorities
- Education equity and access to quality educational opportunities for students from lower socio-economic backgrounds
- Innovative programmes and policy changes that disrupt traditional school models
- Systemic change that enhances learning for at-risk and underserved students from pre-K through graduation
- Scalable efforts with significant impact on education outcomes
What They Don't Fund
Information about specific exclusions not publicly available.
Application Process & Timeline
Applications must be submitted in writing only by 31 December. Applicants must include:
- Proof of 501(c)(3) public charity status
- Financial information
- Description of how the grant would further education in the United States
Organisations must demonstrate that their purpose and activities support the foundation's mission and that efforts are scalable with significant impact on education outcomes.
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