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LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION

LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION

Phoenix, AZ, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-1657951
Regional Funder
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LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION

Phoenix, AZ, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-1657951
Regional Funder

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Est.

2007

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Local First Arizona Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on supporting nonprofits in Arizona through a relationship-based grantmaking approach. In 2024, the foundation provided $44.3K in grants to 21 grantees, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION LFAF PROVIDES COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT TO THE PEOPLE, BUSINESSES, AND NEIGHBORHOODS OF COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT ARIZONA.
Total Funding Given

$44.3K

2024
Grantees funded
21
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$12.2K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
M
Mario Aniles
Board Member
J
Jonae Harrison
Board Member
C
Cherie Rankin
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION?
No. LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION give?
LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, California, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $44 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Jadi Habitiin Enterprise, KIDS UNLIMITED, and TigerMountain Foundation Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION?
LOCAL FIRST ARIZONA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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