DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION
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The Desert Financial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in Arizona and Florida, having awarded a total of $1.2 million to 18 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROMOTE THE FINANCIAL HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS TO NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS, AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation
$3M
59%
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$122.5K
2%
Grand Canyon University
$120K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION?
No. DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION give?
DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona and Florida. 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 DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation, NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, and Grand Canyon University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION?
DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.