Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust
Annual Giving
$24.5M-17% YoY
Grants
483
Median Grant
$8K
Organizations Funded
321
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust honors the commitment of its founder in supporting organizations that enrich Maricopa County, Arizona; Through responsive grantmaking, nonprofit support, and community leadership, the Trust strives to be a vital part of our region and make a positive, lasting impact on its future.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Since inception in 1995, invested more than $757 million in local nonprofits; $29,657,995 in grants during 2024; $31,458,000 in COVID response grants since 2020; $1 million to Maricopa Community Colleges; $3.2 million to Valleywise Health Foundation
How to Apply
Contact foundation directly at 480-948-5853 to speak with staff about grant opportunities and application guidelines. The Trust's grantmaking process is grounded in relationships. Staff works closely with potential grantees to develop and strengthen their proposals.
Does Not Fund
Efforts that expand beyond an organization's stated mission; Efforts that were previously supported solely with public funds; Event or program sponsorships; Scholarships; Organizations outside Maricopa County, Arizona
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$24.5M
Grants
483
Median
$8K
States
23
$29.7M
Grants
524
Median
$10K
States
25
$32.2M
Grants
502
Median
$10K
States
24
Grant Size Distribution
$10K
Typical Grant (Median)
$971
Smallest
$5K
25th Pctile
$50K
75th Pctile
$1.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $5K and $50K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.0M
2024
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley
AZ · Implement mental health services for youth in 30 Club locations
$750K
2024
Creighton University
NE · Establish endowed chair position and a fellowship in health disparities at Virginia G Piper Medical Clinic at Society of St Vincent de Paul in Phoenix
$750K
2024
Maricopa County Community College District Foundation
AZ · Expand Licensed Practical Nurse program
$500K
2024
A New Leaf
AZ · Support organizational capacity building project
$500K
2024
Child Crisis Arizona
AZ · Support construction of new Center for Child & Family Wellness (Capital Campaign)
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.