FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
AI Summary
Financial Assistance for Independent Schools is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on supporting independent schools through a relationship-based grantmaking process. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and provides grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ORGANIZATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS THAT ATTEND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA, PURSUANT TO ARS 43-1089 AND 43-1505.
Cause Areas
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NEW WAY ACADEMY
Phoenix, AZ
$2.2M
87%
VERDE VALLEY SCHOOL
Sedona, AZ
$323.6K
13%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS?
No. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS give?
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona. 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 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $490 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS make each year?
In 2018, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS fund recently?
In 2025, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include NEW WAY ACADEMY and VERDE VALLEY SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS?
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.