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ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Phoenix, AZ, US
501(c)3
EIN
86-0348306
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Phoenix, AZ, US
501(c)3
EIN
86-0348306
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1978

Fiscal Year Start

Apr 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Arizona Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses primarily on grantmaking in Arizona, as well as in California and New York, having distributed a total of $65.4 million across 2,885 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO LEAD, SERVE AND COLLABORATE TO MOBILIZE ENDURING PHILANTHROPY FOR A BETTER ARIZONA.
Total Funding Given

$65.4M

2024
Grantees funded
2.9K
Multi-year grantees
51%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1.2K

Median 1st year grant
$11K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
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Anna Maria Chavez
Board Member
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Monica Nuvamsa
Board Member
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Mitch Menchaca
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, California, and New York. 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 ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 1,170 grants, totaling nearly $65.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2,890 grantees. Recent grantees include ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION FOR A NEW AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, ARIZONA GOLF COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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