Funders
Foundations that fund nonprofits in Arizona
Foundation funding in Arizona across 6 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.
Funding by cause
Youth development programs — 167 funders, median grant $10,000
K-12 schools — 164 funders, median grant $10,000
Community development organizations — 155 funders, median grant $45,000
Performing arts organizations — 137 funders, median grant $7,500
Arts and culture organizations — 126 funders, median grant $18,438
Animal shelters and rescues — 126 funders, median grant $5,812
Funders active across several causes
Arizona Community Foundation — among the top funders for 4 of these 6 causes: youth development programs; community development organizations; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust — among the top funders for 2 of these 6 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona — among the top funders for 2 of these 6 causes: community development organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Valley of the Sun United Way — among the top funders for 2 of these 6 causes: youth development programs; community development organizations.
Scottsdale Cultural Council — among the top funders for 2 of these 6 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Arizona Humanities Council Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 6 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Flagstaff Arts Council Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 6 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
The Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona — among the top funders for 2 of these 6 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Western States Arts Federation — among the top funders for 2 of these 6 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.
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