Piper Trust’s nearly $34 million in grant support during the 15 months ending March 31 speaks to the return of investing in the community through both its application-based and Trust-initiated philanthropy. This two-pronged grantmaking approach follows more than two years of the Trust’s almost singular focus on addressing the significant, multifaceted challenges related to the … [More]
Arizona Foundation for Women Finds a New Independence with 501(c)(3) Status
Arizona Foundation for Women has been a leading voice of advocacy and a resource for women since its inception in 1995 and has provided millions of dollars to community nonprofit organizations. Each year, AFW awards grants to Arizona nonprofits that make a difference in the lives of women in the areas of safety, health, and economic empowerment. In 2016, the AFW became a … [More]
Maximizing Charitable Donations for Arizona State Tax Purposes: A Win-Win Strategy for Businesses
In today’s business landscape, corporate social responsibility is more than just a buzzword; it’s a crucial aspect of running a successful and sustainable business. Companies engaging in philanthropy and giving back to their communities often earn the respect and loyalty of their customers, employees and stakeholders. Additionally, charitable donations can be a strategic tax … [More]
Over Easy Helps Provide Hunger Relief
Local breakfast concept Over Easy recently raised $14,692 for the United Food Bank, partner of Feeding America, following its annual Dollars for a Dozen fundraiser. In addition, every dollar raised contributed to 34,000 eggs donated and delivered to the nonprofit by Shamrock Farms. The United Food Bank provides hunger relief to people in the East Valley and eastern Arizona. … [More]
Pita Jungle Helps Fight Food Insecurity
Pita Jungle recently raised $1,873 for Arizona nonprofit Waste Not, whose mission is creating sustainable food systems that help people and the planet flourish. During the all-day event on National Pita Day, the local Mediterranean restaurant donated $1 for every pita sandwich sold at participating locations to the nonprofit. “The whole idea of tackling food insecurity by … [More]
U.S. Egg: A Family-Owned Restaurant Making a Social Impact
It’s a triple-bottom-line success
For more than three decades, U.S. Egg Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant has been a beloved fixture in Arizona, serving delicious meals and fostering a family-friendly environment. Still, its impact extends far beyond its tasty menu. Through its commitment to corporate social responsibility, U.S. Egg has become a shining example of how businesses can prioritize people and the … [More]
Philanthropic Resilience Compromised by Inflation
Even with 2022 GDP growth and historically low unemployment
While economic uncertainty and stock market volatility have influenced giving patterns in the past, inflation’s impact created an anomaly in 2022 — a decline in giving, marking only the fourth drop in U.S. philanthropy over the last 40 years. That said, Americans still gave a generous $499.33 billion to charity in 2022, despite the latest numbers from Giving USA 2023 … [More]
LGBTQ Philanthropy Center Grants $432,750 to Nonprofits Serving LGBTQ People across Arizona
The Arizona Community Foundation’s Kellenberger + Tollefson Center for LGBTQ Philanthropy has granted $432,750 to 35 nonprofit organizations serving LGBTQ people across Arizona. “We are proud to have this opportunity to invest in organizations that are actively engaged in work that supports the Center’s mission to advance justice and opportunity for LGBTQ people and the … [More]
Valley Performing Arts Org. Purchases Second Downtown Apartment Complex, Will House Creative Partners
The Phoenix Theatre Company, the state’s oldest producing theatre, recently purchased a downtown apartment complex, the second multifamily complex owned by the nonprofit organization. The apartments will house directors, designers, performers and apprentices. The first apartment building was bought in 2014, has 24 units and is about a mile from the theatre. “We are very … [More]
Valley of the Sun United Way Grants $9.3M for Maricopa County Nonprofit Organizations and Schools
Valley of the Sun United Way announced today more than $9.3 million in strategic investments of programs and services provided by 101 nonprofit organizations and schools throughout Maricopa County. In partnership with First Things First and other government support, Valley of the Sun United Way also provides nearly $80 million to support families with affordable quality … [More]
Delta Dental of Arizona Contributed $1.5 Million Through Community Giving
The Delta Dental Institute released its 2022 Community Impact Report highlighting the philanthropic investments that Delta Dental made last year to support the oral and overall health of communities across the country. According to the report, Delta Dental of Arizona contributed $1,495,967, positively impacting more than 295,125 people. “Delta Dental of Arizona exists to … [More]
Catholic Education Arizona Receives $750,000 Grant to Support New Changing Lives Division
Catholic Education Arizona is honored to announce it has been awarded a generous grant from Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust. The grant is dedicated to enhancing fundraising capacity for Catholic Education Arizona's Changing Lives Division, focused on facilitating non-tax credit donations to increase scholarship assistance to underserved children for generations to … [More]
Philanthropy at the Heart of Super Star Car Wash’s Growth
Committed to being a key member in the communities it serves
For Super Star Car Wash, caring for the community has been a core value since its start in 1993. With new locations popping up across the Valley, the auto wash has continued to grow over the course of 30 years, expanding its services into California and Texas. Now, Super Star’s leadership has set their sights on Colorado, with new locations coming in 2023. Super Star Car … [More]
Home Is Where It All Starts
Affordable housing is key to economic growth in Arizona
Affordable housing has been an ongoing issue, as minimum wage and salaries remain stagnate. Maricopa County has one of the highest rates of homelessness in the United States, according to federal data, with 16.5% of the population earning an income below the poverty line. Every year, the cost of living rises, forcing housing instability. Without a stable home, individuals are … [More]
Bashas’ Supermarkets Aids Local Food Banks
Bashas’, which operates grocery stores in Arizona and New Mexico, was again selected by FirstFruits to participate in this year’s Take a Bite Out of Hunger initiative, one of only three chosen to participate in the give-back collaboration this year. Bashas’ supermarkets donated 20,902 pounds of apples to St. Mary’s Food Bank and United Food Bank to help families in need … [More]
Barro’s Pizza Supports Arizona Cancer Foundation
Barro’s Pizza’s contribution of $40.000 to the recent Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children telethon brought the total amount raised to more than $75,000; it also donated proceeds from lunch specials at all Arizona Barro’s Pizza locations during the month of June to ACFC. The mission of the local nonprofit is to help Arizona families with the high costs and challenging … [More]
Alcock & Associates’ Pro-Community Work
Good lawyering with a finely tuned sense of compassion and charity
Nick Alcock started his firm in a tiny office with a small shingle sign as the only marketing for his new business. His first case was pro bono, as he aided a homeless vet who came into Alcock’s office to combat a fine levied against the gentlemen for not appearing in court earlier in the month. With Alcock’s help, the vet left his office 30 minutes later with his fine zeroed … [More]
Silent Phase to Public: When to Announce a Fundraising Campaign
It’s much more than a percentage of goal raised in advance
Fifty percent. Sixty. Ninety … Conventional fundraising wisdom says nonprofits should have more than half of funds committed or in hand before publicly announcing a campaign. The intention, after all, is to ensure campaign success. While a silent campaign phase allows fundraisers to secure lead gifts and recruit volunteers behind the scenes, there is always the risk of … [More]
