Foundations that fund food programs in Arizona
These 25 foundations made grants to food programs in Arizona in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Delta Dental Plan of Arizona Charitable Foundation and Trust
- $10,000 to Kitchen on the Street, Phoenix: Community grant
- $10,000 to Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank, Prescott: Community grant
- $10,000 to United Food Bank, Mesa: Community grant
How to apply: Guidelines are provided on the website at deltadentalaz.com/foundation and the application questions should be answered in a word document and accompanied by a 501c3 letter of determination, current organizational budget, list of board of directors, current 990, and project...
Deadlines: Vary by application process, but typically open in september and close in october of each year.
Restrictions: Applicants must provide or run programs that provide oral health or nutrition services to under-served populations in the state of arizona.
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust
- $275,000 to United Food Bank, Mesa: Build Fundraising Capacity
- $47,000 to Spaces of Opportunity, Phoenix: Launch nutrition pilot program for youth
- $7,500 to Paz De Cristo Community Center, Mesa: Holiday Grant
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Restrictions: For responsive grants, eligible organizations must - a) be located within or primarily serving residents of maricopa county, az; b) be tax exempt under irc section 501(c)(3) or an instrumentality of government; c) have been in active...
Del E Webb Foundation
- $72,000 to Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona, Tucson: Purchase electric van for meal delivery program
- $20,000 to White Mountain Meals on Wheels, Show Low: Kitchen equipment for meals on wheels program
- $15,000 to Diabetes Prevention and Aid Fund, Nogales: Purchase cardboard baler for produce warehouse
How to apply: Apply online at: https://dewf.org/howtoapply0.html
Deadlines: There is no deadline for the initial letter of intent. See our website for more details. Dewf.org
Restrictions: 1. Your organization must be exempt from federal taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. 2. Your mission must fit ours: the del e. Webb foundation invests in productivity that results in long-term benefits. We focus...
John F Long Foundation Inc
- $17,000 to St Marys Food Bank Alliance, Phoenix: Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose.
- $3,000 to The Joy Bus, Phoenix: Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose.
- $2,000 to Greater Vail Community Resources, Vail: Aid 501 c3 organization in fulfilling their charitable purpose.
How to apply: Application questionnaire describing the charitable purpose copy of 501c3 letter and financial reports.
Restrictions: Restricted to 501c3 status or community programs with geographic preference.
The Kroger Co Foundation
- $10,000 to Paz De Cristo Community Center, Mesa: Organization's charitable purpose
- $5,000 to Northern Arizona Community Food Project Co, Saint Johns: Organization's charitable purpose
- $5,000 to Yarnell Food Bank Inc, Yarnell: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: All grant requests must be submitted through the versaic grants management platform located at thekrogerco.versaic.com/login. Grant requests include information related to the organization and it's charitable purpose and details related to the request.
Deadlines: Grants are processed quarterly with application deadlines in january, april, july, and october.
Restrictions: Grants are only approved to 501(c)(3) organizations
Margaret T Morris Foundation
- $10,000 to Arizona Food Bank Network, Phoenix: April Bradham, President & CEO
- $2,500 to Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank, Prescott: (2024 new mailing address)
- $1,000 to Sedona Community Food Bank, Sedona: (2024) Cathleen A. Healy-Baiza, Executive Director
How to apply: Internally initiated grants comprise virtually all of the current grant making of the foundation.
Deadlines: Informational letters will be accepted, but may not be responded to
Restrictions: No loans or grants to individuals, nor to religious organizations or their agencies
The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation
- $150,000 to Yuma Community Food Bank, Yuma: Human Services
- $75,000 to Bullhead Regional Food Bank Inc, Bullhead: Human Services
How to apply: Limited to tax exempt 501-c-3 type organizations operating within the State of AZ for a minimum of 3 years. Should also include a copy of the IRS determination letter and most recent Form 990 tax return and financial statements.
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
- $75,000 to Arizona Food Bank Network, Phoenix: Support to deliver fresh, healthy produce from vendors in Nogales, Arizona, to residents...
- $45,000 to Arizona Food Bank Network, Phoenix: Support for the grantee's general operating expenses.
The Hs Lopez Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Sahuarita Food Bank, Sahuarita: Expand workforce dev, health/nutrition, family resources
- $5,500 to Community Gardens of Tucson, Tucson: Kids in garden program
How to apply: Grant application is submitted on the foundation's website at thehslopezfamilyfoundation.org. The application includes a description of the organization, the purpose of the grant, and financial information.
Deadlines: Submission deadlines are january 1, april 1, july 1, and october 1.
The Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona
- $1,229 to Healthy Bisbee Inc, Bisbee: Equipment and supplies for wraps
- $1,000 to Huachuca City Community Garden, Huachuca City: Teaching event
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: Submission deadlines for each grant area can be found at www.lfsaz.org.
Restrictions: Grants are awarded to arizona 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, and other tax-exempt charitable, educational or relief organizations having a clear and evident relation to promoting population health and community wellness in...
Toyota Usa Foundation C/O Corporate Tax Department
- $100,000 to United Food Bank, Mesa: Assistance toward providing food pantries for students/families in identified schools
How to apply: Proposal with dollar amount requested, explanation of project, use of funds.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: No individuals, unions, military organizations, religious groups, political organizations or candidates
Boeing Company Charitable Trust
- $100,000 to United Food Bank, Mesa: General support
How to apply: GO TO www.boeing.com/companyoffices/aboutus/community/guidelines.htm FOR CURRENT GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Deadlines: Go to referenced web site above
Restrictions: Limited to education, human services, arts and culture, civic and environmental initiatives in areas where boeing employees live or work
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $50,000 to Arizona Food Bank Network, Phoenix: Partnership to feed hungry families in arizona
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
- $43,000 to St Marys Food Bank Alliance, Phoenix: Human Services
How to apply: Grant requests to be submitted online. Information required includes organization name, purpose of grant request & amount requested.
Deadlines: Human Services - March; United Way - August; Arts - October; Financial Wellness - July; Education -
Restrictions: Grantee must be a 501(c)(3) organization located in or near communities in which the foundation has a presence.
Fred & Christine Armstrong Foundation
- $20,000 to Community Food Bank Inc, Tucson: Food assistance for the hungry in pima county
How to apply: Specific amount requested, intended use of the grant, current financial statements, current budget, exemption letter, and any other pertinent data.
Deadlines: March 1 of each year.
Restrictions: None, except that consideration will be given to those charities funded by the armstrong family in the past.
Butler Family Foundation
- $15,000 to St Marys Food Bank Alliance, Phoenix: General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization
How to apply: There are no standard application forms. A letter requesting a contribution is sufficient.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions: Organizations must be educational, religious, or charitable as defined under irc section 170(c).
Union Pacific Foundation
- $12,000 to Paz De Cristo Community Center, Mesa: Hunger and nutrition
How to apply: Grant application available online during specific periods.
Deadlines: May 31, 2025 for 2025 applications.
Restrictions: The foundation administers the philanthropic program of union pacific corporation and union pacific railroad company. Grants are awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in union pacific communities that best align with the...
Charleys Kids Foundation
- $10,192 to Arizona Brainfood Inc, Mesa: Food: weekend backpack
How to apply: Charleys kids foundation's grant application can be completed and submitted at www.charleyskids.org.
Deadlines: Application cycles open in october on an annual basis.
Restrictions: Charleys kids foundation only gives one-year donations with the option of reapplication. We do not fund the entire program cost. We award grants ranging from $500 - $10,000. All applicants must: 1. Be a registered 501(c)(3) organization;...
Willliam H & Mattie Wattis Harris F
- $10,000 to Donkey Dreams Sanctuary, Littlefield: Charitable
How to apply: Four copies of foundation forms, narrative with purpose, program, other funding sources, and institution report.
Deadlines: May 1
Restrictions: Generally none, although grants are not awarded to individuals.
Lennar Foundation
- $10,000 to Community Food Bank Inc, Tucson: To distribute fresh, healthy and clean food to needy people and to teach the community...
How to apply: Requests should be made in writing. A copy of the organization's irs determination letter regarding exempt status is required.
Alliant Credit Union Foundation
- $6,000 to Sahuarita Food Bank, Sahuarita: Team event - organizational support
How to apply: Special applications available upon request or via website---www.alliantcreditunionfoundation.org
Otter Tail Corporation Foundation
- $5,000 to Waste Not Inc, Scottsdale: Reduce the number of people experiencing food insecurity in Maricopa County Arizona while...
How to apply: Otter Tail Corporation Foundation application and grant application are available on website.
Deadlines: N a
Restrictions: Limited primarily to funding public charities described in section 501c3 that are in AZ GA IL MN ND SD.
Andersen Corporate Foundation
- $5,000 to Diabetes Prevention and Aid Fund, Nogales: Operation Fresh Start: Serving Our Veterans
How to apply: Grant guidelines and the grant application can be found at: https://www.andersenwindows.com/about/community/ applications must be submitted online.
Deadlines: March 1-31 and august 1-31 annually
Restrictions: Visit website for restrictions and limitations
Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation
- $5,000 to Kitchen on the Street, Phoenix: Community services
How to apply: Proposal format
The Eliot Spalding Foundation C/O Clayton Niles
- $5,000 to Community Food Bank, Tucson: General charitable purpose
How to apply: Request for consideration should be in a typewritten format with evidence of tax-exempt status, as well as indicating the charitable purpose the funding will serve.
Deadlines: Requests should be received no later than november 1 of the year they are to be distributed.
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