Funders / Arizona

Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in Arizona

137 foundations have made 3,055 grants to performing arts organizations in Arizona, with a median grant of $7,500. At least 57 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

137

Funders

3,055

Grants

$7,500

Median grant

457

Organizations in category

  1. Tucson Desert Song Festival — 16 grants to 6 organizations, median $10,000, largest $20,000. That is 62% of its Arizona giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Scottsdale Cultural Council — 23 grants to 9 organizations, median $7,900, largest $44,453. That is 35% of its Arizona giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. The Shubert Foundation Inc — 10 grants to 4 organizations, median $50,000, largest $350,000. That is 63% of its Arizona giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  4. Western States Arts Federation — 8 grants to 6 organizations, median $14,438, largest $74,000. That is 38% of its Arizona giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona — 13 grants to 13 organizations, median $35,000, largest $52,500. That is 23% of its Arizona giving. Last grant here 2020. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Flagstaff Arts Council Inc — 15 grants to 6 organizations, median $21,000, largest $40,500. That is 24% of its Arizona giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Arizona Humanities Council Inc — 12 grants to 7 organizations, median $16,000, largest $20,000. That is 10% of its Arizona giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix — 27 grants to 12 organizations, median $13,500, largest $170,000. That is 6% of its Arizona giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust — 46 grants to 15 organizations, median $47,500, largest $2,500,000. That is 5% of its Arizona giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications any time.

  10. Arizona Community Foundation — 109 grants to 43 organizations, median $17,175, largest $620,839. That is 3% of its Arizona giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in Arizona, out of 137 on record.

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