The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement recently awarded more than $1 million to 28 organizations addressing Arizona’s most pressing health challenges. Funding will help organizations focus on four key areas: mental health, substance use disorder, chronic health conditions, and health equity. … [More]
Foundation Awards $2.3 Million in Grants to 116 Nonprofits
The Rosendin Foundation announces its largest grant distribution, awarding $2.3 million to 116 nonprofits. The record-breaking amount is nearly quadruple last year's distribution of $640k to 73 nonprofits, representing a significant increase in The Rosendin Foundation’s commitment to supporting local nonprofit organizations that focus on emotional, nutritional, and occupational … [More]
Nonprofit Announces Inaugural 50 Over 50 Honorees, Celebrates 50th Year
FSL (Foundation for Senior Living) announced the inaugural 50 Over 50 winners. Honorees will be recognized for their service and dedication to helping Arizonans age with confidence at FSL’s 50th anniversary celebration on Oct. 22 at the Renaissance Hotel in Phoenix. “This award recognizes older adults whose tireless commitments have woven safety and wellbeing into the very … [More]
More Than $250,000 Granted into Community for LGBTQ Philanthropy
The Arizona Community Foundation’s Kellenberger + Tollefson Center for LGBTQ Philanthropy has announced that it has granted $258,110 to nonprofit organizations serving LGBTQ people across Arizona through its 2024 annual grant cycle. “We are honored to support 21 outstanding nonprofit organizations dedicated to uplifting the LBGTQIA+ community in Arizona,” said JD Kemper, … [More]
$500,000 Grant Bolsters Nonprofit Fund to Provide Emergency Housing Support
Pilgrim Rest Foundation is doubling its efforts to prevent homelessness across the Phoenix metropolitan area, thanks to a sizable grant from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust. The $500,000 grant is designated for emergency rental assistance for individuals and families in need. “We are deeply humbled and grateful for the support of the Pulliam Trust,” said Richard … [More]
Chicanos Por La Causa Board of Directors Elect 6 New Members
To continue serving the evolving needs of the community and impacting over a million lives every year, Chicanos Por La Causa welcomes six new members to the Board of Directors: Cisco Echeverria, Executive Director of Center Store at Bashas' Family of Stores Erica González-Meléndez, Associate Attorney at Snow Carpio & Weekley P.L.C. Amanda Ho, Director of … [More]
Brewing Compassion: Echo Coffee’s Transformative Journey in Corporate Philanthropy
Echo Coffee, a beloved Scottsdale-based coffee shop, has become a beacon of community engagement and corporate philanthropy under the leadership of its compassionate owner, Rob Rigolfi Jr. Born with deep-rooted family values and a passion for helping others, Rigolfi has seamlessly blended his entrepreneurial spirit with his philanthropic endeavors, creating a unique model of … [More]
Saddleback Communications’ Back-to-School Drive
Saddleback Communications, a provider of highly reliable fiber-based internet, voice and cloud communications services for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, recently delivered 500 backpacks and water bottles to the 250 students at Salt River Elementary School as part of its back-to-school drive. … [More]
$500,000 Awarded to Underserved K-12 Youth in Phoenix Through Nonprofit
As students across Arizona head back to school, young people in urban Phoenix are getting additional resources and support to help them succeed. Elevate Phoenix is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a two-year, $500,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. Elevate Phoenix is dedicated to creating generational change for K-12 students both at home and in … [More]
Foster Care Nonprofit Receives $250,000 Grant to Ensure Youth Receive Support
Young people in Arizona's foster care system will continue to receive critical educational services and support throughout the final year of the National Center for Youth Law's FosterEd Arizona initiative, and well into the future, thanks to a generous $250,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. The funding will allow the FosterEd Arizona team to continue … [More]
Empowering Arizona: Desert Financial’s Legacy of Community Impact and Philanthropy
Focus blends community impact and philanthropy
Desert Financial Credit Union was founded by educators in 1939 with a modest sum of $78.75. Rooted in the principles of cooperation and community, this not-for-profit credit union has grown over 85 years while maintaining its foundational mission of sharing success with members, the community and its team. Strengthening education throughout Arizona remains a core focus for … [More]
Donor Resilience Continues Despite Economic, Social Challenges
Giving USA 2023 report highlights philanthropic growth
If one thing has become clear over the past six years of bumpy roads, it’s that philanthropy is resilient. American generosity has weathered major tax legislation changes, a worldwide pandemic, natural disasters, humanitarian crises, political unrest and supply chain disruption. Even above-average rates of inflation and changing norms around the transparency of large gifts … [More]
AZ Brokerage Making Impact in a Small Town in Mexico
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty and the RL Foundation, the nonprofit charitable and service work branch of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, has been working with the Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation building houses in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, to assist individuals at the local migrant center who were deported from the United States and awaiting … [More]
Desert Financial Distributes Scholarships
Desert Financial Foundation awarded $192,000 in college scholarships to 60 Arizona students — 30 high school seniors and 30 adult learners. The scholarship program, begun in 2015, includes Community Service Scholarships for high school seniors who volunteer in their communities and Adult Learners Scholarships for adults ages 25 or older who are pursuing certificates or degrees. … [More]
TruWest Donates to Phoenix Children’s
TruWest Credit Union recently donated more than $65,000 to Phoenix Children’s in Phoenix. This contribution is comprised of the 2023 donations of credit union employees and board members. … [More]
ECM Technologies, Tolin Mechanical Donate HVAC
Knowing the critical role heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems play in creating a safe and comfortable environment, ECM Technologies, a local HVAC efficiency and energy conservation technology company, donated its cutting-edge HVAC anti-oil-fouling technology, ThermaClear®, to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley and Tolin Mechanical, the leading innovative … [More]
Arizona Nonprofit Receives $700,000 over Two Years to Support Oral Health Care Services
Brighter Way Institute, an Arizona-based nonprofit dedicated to providing comprehensive oral health care to underserved children, families, adults, veterans, and individuals experiencing homelessness, has received a $700,000 multi-year grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. The grant will support economically disadvantaged, uninsured and underinsured patients … [More]
Foundation Grants $250,000 to Help Free Arts for Abused Children Expand throughout the State
Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, a leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming children’s trauma to resilience through the arts, has been awarded a $250,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to expand and enhance their programming throughout the state. Matt Sandoval, executive director of Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, stated, “We believe … [More]
