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DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION
Pub 78

DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION
Pub 78

Phoenix, AZ, US
501(c)
EIN
86-0096740
Regional Funder
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DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION
Pub 78

Phoenix, AZ, US
501(c)
EIN
86-0096740
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1939

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Desert Financial Credit Union is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Arizona. With a total of $2.1 million granted to 102 grantees in 2024, the organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with Desert Financial Credit Union can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

AT DESERT FINANCIAL, RELATIONSHIPS DRIVE SUCCESS. WE SHARE OUR FINANCIAL SUCCESS BECAUSE WE BELIEVE IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO FOR OUR MEMBERS, OUR COMMUNITY AND OUR TEAM.
Total Funding Given

$2.1M

2024
Grantees funded
102
Multi-year grantees
75%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

59

Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$18K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jeffrey D Meshey
Board Member
K
Kevin Haskew
Board Member
C
Christopher Miner
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION?
No. DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION give?
DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, Texas, and California. 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 CREDIT UNION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION make each year?
In 2024, DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION fund recently?
In 2024, DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION, Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation, and ARIZONA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION?
DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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