Philanthropy

Grant-Making Foundations

• APS Foundation

  P.O. Box 53999, MS 8010, Phoenix, AZ 85072-3999 • 602-250-2984
  Tina Marie Tentori, Executive Director

  MISSION: To advance knowledge and support in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education.

• Arizona Community Foundation

  2201 E. Camelback Road, Suite 405B, Phoenix, AZ 85016 • 602-381-1400
  President/CEO: Steve Seleznow • Contact: Megan Brownell

  MISSION: To improve the quality of life in Arizona by promoting and facilitating effective philanthropy. Our success is directly related to our generous donors who invest through the Arizona Community Foundation in our state's most effective nonprofit organizations.

• Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation

  P.O. Box 2095, Phoenix, AZ 85001
  Chairman: Ken Kendrick • President: Mike Kennedy

  MISSION: The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation supports three main areas of need: homelessness, indigent healthcare and children's programs of all types, including education and youth baseball field development.

• Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education

  4201 N. 24th St., Suite 210, Phoenix, AZ 85016-6288 • 602-340-7356
  CEO: Kevin Ruegg, PhD • Contact: Lara Slifko

  MISSION: To promote access to justice for all Arizonans.

• Ben & Catherine Ivy Foundation **

  6710 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 235, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 • 480-659-9621
  Founder/President: Catherine E. Ivy • Contact: Cindy Haviland

  MISSION: The mission of the Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation is to improve the quality of life and increase the life expectancy of people diagnosed with brain tumors. We fund promising research on gliomas in order to develop diagnostics and treatments that lead to long-term survival and a high quality of life for these patients.

• BHHS Legacy Foundation

  360 E. Coronado Road, Phoenix, AZ 85004 • 602-778-1200
  CEO: Gerald L. Wissink

  MISSION: To enhance the quality of life and health of those we serve.

• College Success Arizona

  4040 E. Camelback Road, Suite 220, Phoenix, AZ 85018-8361 • 602-636-1850
  President/CEO: Rich Nickel • Chairman: Vince Roig

  MISSION: Making college a reality for Arizona students through scholarships and mentoring programs to high potential/low income students.

• Del E. Webb Foundation

  141 S. McCormick Street, Suite 100, Prescott , AZ 86301-2427 • 928-445-9699
  President/CEO: Larry Johnson

  MISSION: To support organizations that are primarily involved in providing formal medical services, medial research,or medical education and are located in the state of Arizona, California or Nevada.

• Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation

  5656 W. Talavi Blvd. Glendale, AZ 85306
  Executive Director: Sandi Perez, PhD • Contact: Julie Roorda, Executive Assistant

  MISSION: Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation supports the improvement of oral health.

• Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation

  20225 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  CEO/President: Diane Halle • Main Contact: Kim Miller

  MISSION: The mission of the Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation is to create and implement collaborative philanthropy. We focus on building, strengthening and sustaining innovative organizations whose goals reflect the Halle family's deep commitment to the following issues: social justice, homelessness, hunger, human services, health and medicine, education and arts/culture.

• Dorrance Family Foundation**

  7600 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 300, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 • 480-367-7000
  Executive Director: Carrie Ostroski

  MISSION: The Dorrance Family Foundation works to improve the quality of life in the community by supporting education and natural resource conservation.

• Flinn Foundation

  1802 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004-1506 • 602-744-6800
  President/CEO: Jack B. Jewett • Executive Vice President: Main contact: Matt Ellsworth

  MISSION: To improve the quality of life in Arizona to benefit future generations.

• Freeport-McMoRan Foundation

  333 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 • 602-366-8116
  President: Tracy Bame

  MISSION: Working with the communities in which we operate to develop partnerships with community organizations, fund projects designed to address priority needs and contribute to the sustainability of each community.

• Helios Education Foundation

  2415 E. Camelback Road, Suite 500, Phoenix, AZ 85016 • 602-381-2260
  President/CEO: Paul J. Luna • Contact: Ian Smith, Chief Communications Officer

  MISSION: To enrich the lives of individuals in Arizona and Florida by creating opportunities for success in postsecondary education.

• Lodestar Foundation

  4455 E. Camelback Road, Suite 215A, Phoenix, AZ 85018 • 602-956-2699
  Chairman: I. Jerome Hirsch • President: Lois Savage

  MISSION: To support the growth of philanthropy.

• Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

  2201 E. Camelback Road, Suite 600B, Phoenix, AZ 85016 • 602-955-3000
  President/CEO: Gene D'Adamo • Vice President of Programs: Bob Berger

  MISSION: The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust seeks to help people in need, especially women, children and families; to protect animals and nature; and to enrich community life in the metropolitan areas of Indianapolis and Phoenix.

• Rodel Foundation of Arizona**

  6720 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 310, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
  CEO: Jackie Norton • Main Contact: Nancy Westlake

  MISSION: The vision of the Rodel Foundations of Arizona is to improve Arizona's pre-kindergarten through grade 12 public education system so that it is widely recognized as one of the best in the country by 2020.

• Science Foundation Arizona

  400 E. Van Buren St., Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85004 • 602-682-2800
  President/CEO: William C. Harris

  MISSION: To strengthen and diversify Arizona's economy with strategic research and development investments.

• Stardust Foundation**

  6720 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 220, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 • 602-840-0704
  Chairman: Gerald (Jerry) Bisgrove • Main Contact: Donna Parrish

  MISSION: To strengthen the family by promoting individual responsibility and spiritual values in partnership with God and the community.

• The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation

  15475 N. 84th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 • 480-696-4820
  Executive Director: Laura Mitchell • Public Relations: Amber Liptal

  MISSION: The Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation inspires hope by providing critical funding at critical times to communities striving to make a difference.

• The Globe Foundation**

  6730 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 250, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 • 480-991-0500
  President: Bert Getz • Main Contact: Twyla Mishler

  MISSION:

• The Steele Foundation, Inc.**

  702 E. Osborn Road, Suite 190, Phoenix, AZ 85014 • 602-850-9800
  CEO: Marianne Cracchiolo Mago • Contact: Heather Peattie, Grant Administrator

  MISSION: Growing stronger families through education, the arts and human services.

• Thunderbirds Charities

  7226 N. 16th St., Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85020 • 602-870-0163
  President: Dan Calihan • Director of Charitable Giving: Cheryl Ruggiero

  MISSION: To assist children and families, help people in need and improve the quality of life in our communities. Charitable giving is directed toward organizations based or with a significant presence in Arizona.

• Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust

  1202 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85014 • 480-948-5853
  President/CEO: Susan M. Pepin, MD • Contact: Karen Leland

  MISSION: Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust supports organizations that enrich health, well-being, and opportunity for the people of Maricopa County, Arizona. Piper Trust grantmaking areas are healthcare and medical research, children, older adults, arts and culture, education, and religious organizations.

• Vitalyst Health Foundation

  2929 N. Central Ave.,, Suite 1550, Phoenix, AZ 85012 • 602-385-6500
  President/CEO: Suzanne Pfister

  MISSION: Vitalyst Health Foundation pursues its mission in four general areas: conducting research on Arizona health futures, increasing the organizational capacity of health and human service organizations, providing direct medical assistance for persons in need, and supporting affiliate organizations.