Updated Oct 28, 2026
Private foundations based in Arizona
464 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Arizona, holding $8.0B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 20 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob and Renee Parsons Foundationsince 2011 | Scottsdale, AZ | $26M55 grants · 2024 | $250K | Yes | $25M |
| Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust 08-11-95since 1996 | Phoenix, AZ | $24M483 grants · 2024 | $7,500 | Yes | $430M |
| Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundationsince 2011 | Scottsdale, AZ | $16M38 grants · 2025 | $250K | Preselected only | $315M |
| Garcia Family Foundation Incsince 1997 | Tempe, AZ | $14M48 grants · 2023 | $88K | Preselected only | $61M |
| Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundationsince 1991 | Phoenix, AZ | $14M1 grants · 2024 | $14M | Preselected only | $250M |
| Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundationsince 1999 | Tucson, AZ | $9.6M39 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $70M |
| Moreno Family Foundationsince 1999 | Phoenix, AZ | $9.2M81 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $143M |
| Winifred Stevens Foundationsince 2016 | Tempe, AZ | $9.1M122 grants · 2024 | $48K | Preselected only | $139M |
| Flinn Foundationsince 2020 | Phoenix, AZ | $7.7M111 grants · 2024 | $33K | Preselected only | $263M |
| The Hickey Family Foundationsince 2004 | Mesa, AZ | $6.7M30 grants · 2024 | $200K | Preselected only | $151M |
| Timothy T Day Foundation Incsince 1997 | Phoenix, AZ | $5.6M66 grants · 2024 | $23K | Preselected only | $49M |
| Dorrance Family Foundationsince 1992 | Scottsdale, AZ | $5.6M78 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $111M |
| Simone Charitable Foundation Incsince 2018 | Scottsdale, AZ | $4.8M12 grants · 2024 | $368K | Preselected only | $115M |
| Ruth Tankersley Charitable Trsince 1994 | Tucson, AZ | $4.7M43 grants · 2025 | $50K | Yes | $28M |
| Kautz Family Foundationsince 1982 | Tucson, AZ | $4.2M58 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $43M |
| Wyant Private Foundation Tr Dtd 032522since 2022 | Tucson, AZ | $4.0M2 grants · 2024 | $2.0M | Preselected only | $68M |
| Del E Webb Foundationsince 1962 | Prescott, AZ | $3.9M51 grants · 2025 | $54K | Yes | $98M |
| John Sperling Foundationsince 2010 | Litchfield Pk, AZ | $3.8M22 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $86M |
| Steele Foundation Incsince 1980 | Phoenix, AZ | $3.7M34 grants · 2024 | $12K | Preselected only | $66M |
| Bechtel Group Foundationsince 1959 | Glendale, AZ | $3.0M45 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Yes | $23M |
| Thomas R Brown Family Private Foundationsince 2005 | Tucson, AZ | $2.8M16 grants · 2024 | $24K | Preselected only | $46M |
| Armstrong McDonald Foundationsince 1986 | Tucson, AZ | $2.7M21 grants · 2025 | $115K | Yes | $30M |
| Pivotal Foundationsince 2006 | Phoenix, AZ | $2.7M53 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $92M |
| Noel C and Ida B Smith Charitable Foundationsince 2009 | Mesa, AZ | $2.6M23 grants · 2025 | $57K | Preselected only | $33M |
| Pitre Family Foundationsince 2012 | Scottsdale, AZ | $2.6M8 grants · 2025 | $100K | Preselected only | $52M |
| Picerne Charitable Trustsince 1996 | Phoenix, AZ | $2.5M672 grants · 2024 | $1,250 | Yes | $24M |
| Thomas J Beatson Jr Foundation Incsince 2009 | Mesa, AZ | $2.4M10 grants · 2024 | $138K | Preselected only | $41M |
| Aps Foundation Incsince 1982 | Phoenix, AZ | $2.3M43 grants · 2025 | $40K | Preselected only | $48M |
| Foundation for Educational Research and Developmentsince 1998 | Paradise Vly, AZ | $2.2M7 grants · 2024 | $125K | Preselected only | $36M |
| Dudley Family Foundationsince 2015 | Scottsdale, AZ | $2.1M31 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $26M |
| Rodel Foundationsince 2002 | Phoenix, AZ | $2.0M17 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $64M |
| Lapan Sunshine Foundation Incsince 1984 | Tucson, AZ | $1.8M36 grants · 2024 | $3,926 | Yes | $31M |
| The Hs Lopez Family Foundationsince 2007 | Tucson, AZ | $1.8M86 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $22M |
| Marshall Foundationsince 1942 | Tucson, AZ | $1.7M36 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $29M |
| Stardust Foundation Incsince 1993 | Scottsdale, AZ | $1.7M4 grants · 2025 | $300K | Preselected only | $29M |
| Margaret E Mooney Foundationsince 1990 | Tucson, AZ | $1.7M7 grants · 2025 | $230K | Yes | $34M |
| Ronald & Maxine Linde Foundationsince 1990 | Paradise Vly, AZ | $1.6M5 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $37M |
| Canyon Institutesince 2015 | Phoenix, AZ | $1.6M39 grants · 2024 | $3,000 | Yes | $42M |
| Globe Foundationsince 1959 | Scottsdale, AZ | $1.5M81 grants · 2024 | $7,500 | Preselected only | $27M |
| The Norton Foundationsince 1996 | Glendale, AZ | $1.5M26 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $44M |
| Rogers Family Foundationsince 2015 | Paradise Vly, AZ | $1.4M56 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $26M |
| John Dawson Foundationsince 2001 | Mesa, AZ | $1.2M22 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $30M |
| Joy in Blue Foundationsince 2019 | Litchfield Pk, AZ | $1.2M30 grants · 2025 | $30K | Preselected only | $29M |
| William S and Ina Levine Foundationsince 1997 | Phoenix, AZ | $1.1M52 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $30M |
| The Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizonasince 1965 | Sierra Vista, AZ | $1.1M135 grants · 2024 | $1,300 | Yes | $73M |
| Kraft Foundationsince 1993 | Paradise Vly, AZ | $1.1M18 grants · 2025 | $20K | Yes | $26M |
| No Missing Links Foundationsince 2024 | Gilbert, AZ | $1.0M9 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $27M |
| McKinley Educational Initiativesince 2018 | Tempe, AZ | $991K7 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $26M |
| The Kiita Foundationsince 2000 | Phoenix, AZ | $866K19 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $19M |
| Perry and Sandy Massie Foundationsince 2006 | Prescott, AZ | $797K34 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $22M |
| Stanley M Reinhaus Family Foundation | Tucson, AZ | $753K31 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $62M |
| George Mason Green & Lois C Green Foundationsince 1985 | Tucson, AZ | $667K4 grants · 2024 | $7,500 | Yes | $20M |
| Bill & Marian Cook Foundationsince 1997 | Scottsdale, AZ | $420K8 grants · 2024 | $33K | Yes | $26M |
| Mha Foundationsince 2015 | Payson, AZ | $385K26 grants · 2024 | $3,290 | Yes | $47M |
| Community Finance Corporationsince 1992 | Tucson, AZ | $116K5 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $836M |
| C I O Ssince 1987 | Scottsdale, AZ | — | — | Not stated | $109M |
| Grace Foundation for the Preservation of Americansince 1990 | Cave Creek, AZ | — | — | Preselected only | $68M |
| Thurston Family Foundationsince 2013 | Scottsdale, AZ | — | — | Not stated | $53M |
| Music Serving the Word Ministriessince 2007 | Scottsdale, AZ | — | — | Preselected only | $26M |
| Solheim Foundationsince 1985 | Phoenix, AZ | — | — | Preselected only | $23M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Arizona
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Arizona Commission on the Arts — Organizational GrantsStateArizona Commission on the Arts | Arizona Commission on the Arts | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Arizona Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateArizona Humanities | Arizona Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Arizona?
Our directory lists 464 private grantmaking foundations in Arizona with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $8.0B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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