Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $18.0 million in 483 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$18.0 million
- Number of grants483
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$430 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was down from $21.2 million the year before.
28% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21.2 million | 524 | $443 million |
| 2024 | $18.0 million | 483 | $430 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Angelica Gonzalez 1202 East Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85014 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (480) 948-5853, agonzalez@pipertrust.org |
| What to submit | Grantees are encouraged to talk to a program officer before submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). The Letter of Inquiry (LOI) should describe the project - addressing its impact, effectiveness, feasibility, and sustainability. After review of the inquiry, organizations may be invited to submit a full proposal for consideration. Please refer to "What Makes a Strong Proposal" on the Trust's website (www.pipertrust.org). For assistance with the application process, email Angelica Gonzalez, Program Associate at agonzalez@pipertrust.org or call at 480-948-5853. |
| 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 EXISTENCE AS A 501(C)(3), UNLESS A GOVERNMENT INSTRUMENTALITY, FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS; D) DELIVER PROGRAMS WHICH SUPPORT HEALTHCARE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH, CHILDREN, OLDER ADULTS, ARTS AND CULTURE, EDUCATION, OR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS; E) NOT BE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION OR INELIGIBLE TYPE III SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 417 | $22.6 million |
| Nebraska | 2 | $755,000 |
| California | 11 | $374,525 |
| Oregon | 1 | $200,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $164,814 |
| Texas | 9 | $80,625 |
| Delaware | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $38,471 |
| Iowa | 2 | $32,500 |
| Missouri | 3 | $31,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley | Implement mental health services for youth in 30 Club locations | $1.0 million |
| Creighton University | 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 | $750,000 |
| Maricopa County Community College District Foundation | Expand Licensed Practical Nurse program | $750,000 |
| A New Leaf | Support organizational capacity building project | $500,000 |
| Child Crisis Arizona | Support construction of new Center for Child & Family Wellness (Capital Campaign) | $500,000 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | Support completion of the Hazel Hare Center for Plant Science (Capital Campaign) | $500,000 |
| Southwest Human Development | Establish "Shared Services Hubs" for early childhood center business operations | $500,000 |
| The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix | Support for the 2024 Charity and Development Appeal | $500,000 |
| The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix | Support for the 2025 Charity and Development Appeal | $500,000 |
| The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) | Advance scientific evidence for early cancer detection models | $500,000 |
| Catholic Education Arizona | Support new Changing Lives Division | $425,000 |
| Arizona Autism United | Expand programmatic access and services | $400,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley | Support Dementia Care and Education Campus (Capital Campaign) | $400,000 |
| Tempe Community Action Agency Inc | Support renovation of new housing and human services facility (Capital Campaign) | $400,000 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation | Establish new learning facility for medical professionals (Capital Campaign) | $400,000 |
| A New Leaf | Support Transformational Capacity Building Project | $375,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Develop and launch nonprofit service learning program at Watts College | $375,000 |
| AllThrive 365 | Build Fundraising Capacity | $339,000 |
| Western Spirit Scottsdale's Museum of the West | Strengthen revenue generation efforts | $337,500 |
| Dignity Health Foundation East Valley | Support construction of Women's and Children's Pavilion (Capital Campaign) | $330,000 |
| United Food Bank | Build Fundraising Capacity | $275,000 |
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society | Support creation of the Holocaust education center and gallery (Capital Campaign) | $250,000 |
| New Life Center | Renovate emergency shelter units (Capital Project) | $250,000 |
| Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center | Expand access to integrated preschool program | $250,000 |
| Stardust Non-Profit Building Supplies Inc | Extend gifts in kind distribution program (Piper Trust 10,000th Grant Award) | $250,000 |
| UMOM New Day Centers | Renovate shelter units to serve multi-generation families (Capital Campaign) | $250,000 |
| Arizona Lions Vision and Hearing Foundation of Multiple District 21 | Expand children's vision treatment access | $246,000 |
| Arizona Theatre Company | Build Fundraising and Marketing Capacity | $225,000 |
| Phoenix Art Museum | Build Fundraising Capacity | $210,000 |
| Banner Health Foundation | Expand Age Friendly Health System training | $200,000 |
| Childsplay Inc | Build Fundraising Capacity | $200,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Establish Friends of the Children Youth Mentoring Program in Maricopa County | $200,000 |
| Tides Center | Support training and implementation of feedback practices at Family Resource Centers | $200,000 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation | Enhance pediatric care coordination systemwide | $200,000 |
| Musical Instrument Museum | Build Fundraising Capacity | $185,000 |
| Valley of the Sun YMCA | Expand healthy living program | $175,000 |
| Catholic Charities Community Services | Support efforts to prevent homelessness | $150,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest | Expand training for caregivers of children | $150,000 |
| Open Hearts | Build Fundraising Capacity | $150,000 |
| Rosie's House A Music Academy for Children | Build Fundraising Capacity | $150,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Bruner
- Jose Cardenas
- Judy Mohraz
- Laura Grafman
- Paul Critchfield
- Sharon Harper
- Stephen Zabilski
- Carey Chambers
- Karen Leland
- Paul Mulligan
- Lori Higuera
- Ed Zuercher
Questions people ask
Does Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust give?
$18.0 million in tax year 2024, across 483 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists James Bruner (Trustee), Jose Cardenas (Trustee), Judy Mohraz (Trustee) and Laura Grafman (Trustee (Through Feb 2025)) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.