Delta Dental Plan of Arizona Charitable Foundation and Trust
Accepts applications
Delta Dental Plan of Arizona Charitable Foundation and Trust is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $16,240 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$16,240
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
62% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 43 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 45 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Barb Kozuh 14850 North Scottsdale Rd Suite 400, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (602) 588-3935, deltafoundation@deltadentalaz.com |
| What to submit | 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 budget. |
| 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. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Delta Dental Plan of Arizona Charitable Foundation and Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 41 | $1.3 million |
| Missouri | 1 | $47,708 |
| New York | 1 | $27,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,757 |
| Michigan | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Az - Oral Health Curriculum | Community grant | $300,000 |
| Arizona PBS | Community grant | $100,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Community grant | $100,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital | Community grant | $75,419 |
| Advance Community | Community grant | $50,000 |
| El Rio Health Center Foundation | Community grant | $50,000 |
| Great Az Puppet Theater | Community grant | $50,000 |
| Tooth Budds | Community grant | $50,000 |
| At Still University | Community grant | $47,708 |
| Azda Cares Foundation | Community grant | $40,545 |
| Ayuda Smiles | Community grant | $30,000 |
| Children's Musuem of Phoenix | Community grant | $30,000 |
| Sunset Community Health Center | Community grant | $30,000 |
| Adelante Healthcare | Community grant | $28,000 |
| Dignity Health Foundation East Valley | Community grant | $27,500 |
| New York University | Community grant | $27,500 |
| North Country Healthcare | Community grant | $25,000 |
| Chiricahua Community Health Centers | Community grant | $22,500 |
| Southwest Human Development | Community grant | $22,500 |
| Sun Life Health | Community grant | $22,500 |
| Live & Learn Program | Community grant | $20,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation of Arizona | Community grant | $17,500 |
| Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services | Community grant | $16,240 |
| McMillen Health for Navajo Nation | Community grant | $15,757 |
| Back to School Clothing Drive | Community grant | $15,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona | Community grant | $15,000 |
| Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (Noah) | Community grant | $15,000 |
| St Marys Food Bank | Community grant | $15,000 |
| The Smilezone | Community grant | $15,000 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation | Community grant | $15,000 |
| Rio Salado College | Community grant | $13,305 |
| Northern Az Council of Governments | Community grant | $10,095 |
| Diana Gregory Outreach Services | Community grant | $10,000 |
| Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center | Community grant | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Senior Living | Community grant | $10,000 |
| Harvest Compassion Center | Community grant | $10,000 |
| Kitchen on the Street | Community grant | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest | Community grant | $10,000 |
| Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank | Community grant | $10,000 |
| Tucson Children's Museum | Community grant | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Jones
- Shaharyar Ashraf DDS
- Eric Heiser
- Laila Hishaw DDS
- Julia Wacloff
- Monica Villalobos
- Jessica Yanow MPH
Questions people ask
Does Delta Dental Plan of Arizona Charitable Foundation and Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Vary by application process, but typically open in september and close in october of each year.
How much does Delta Dental Plan of Arizona Charitable Foundation and Trust give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $16,240.
Who runs Delta Dental Plan of Arizona Charitable Foundation and Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Jones (Chairman), Shaharyar Ashraf DDS (Secretary/Treasurer), Eric Heiser (Director) and Laila Hishaw DDS (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Delta Dental Plan of Arizona Charitable Foundation and Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.