ARIZONA FOUNDATIONS
Arizona Educational Funding Resources
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION !:lllPJ.lw'Nw.az~d.gov! For current public funding opportunities
APS • Arizona Public Service Foundation
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS & EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS
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teacher professional development.
Arizona Community Foundation - y!!.'!WJ.aztoundation.org!
Provides educational grants and scholarships; Houses the Yuma Community Foundation, and the Sedona
Community Foundation (both support public schools and 501 (c) (3) organizations)
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona ~'fflw.cfsaz.orgl
Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation jltto:llmlb.mlb.conl/arilcommld.iJl!Y!edu.fational programs.jspTeams
with schools and the University of Phoenix to fund a variety of educational programs.
Competitive grants, donor advised funds, and scholarships.
Arizona Educational Foundation b!1p:llazedfoundation.org!
Research Corporation, I1ttp://vyww.rescorp&rg!Funds scientific research, young researchers, high school
Nonprofit organization with public/foundation/corporate partners
science teachers research.
The Arizona Educational Foundation fosters excellence in education by administering statewide programs
that enhance the capabilities of Arizona's schools to strengthen the teaching profession, design high quality
curricula, stimulate high student achievement, cultivate partnerships with schools and businesses, and
celebrate the successes in K-12 public education in Arizona. Check website for current programs.
NATIONAL FOUNDATIONS FUNDING EDUCATION IN ARIZONA
Air Products Corporate Contributions Program (Tempe) (Grant range Not Available)
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Pre-College Education: Company seeks to provide opportunities to underprivileged children and youth at
Rodel Foundation of Arizona http://www.rodelaz.org/about-us{
risk to improve educational outcomes while the children are young enough to make a significant positive
Dedicated to improving Arizona's public education system
difference. Related interests include teacher professional development, curriculum enhancement,
Administers teacher and principal mentoring, professional development, and recognition programs
mentoring, recreational development, and education reform.
PROMOTING THE FORMATION AND SUCCESS OF PHILANTHROPIC COILABORATIVES
BBVA Compass Foundation (areas of Banking) (Grant range: $100-$50,000)
The Lodestar Foundation (Grant range not available)
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http://www.lodestarfoundation.org!grants.html
Education Giving priorities include: addressing pressing needs in pre-K-12 education through public schoc
Advancement of Philanthropy in the Southwestern US: The Center for Nonprofit leadership and
sponsored or facilitated curriculum-based programs; advancing pre-K-12 student performance through
Management at Arizona State University (ASU) provides research, education, nonprofit assistance and
professional development, support, and retention of teachers; facilitating merit-based access to higher
community programs to bolster the nonprofit sector and allow for assessment and knowledge sharing in
education for underrepresented groups; and, supporting research and special programs at higher educatic
the community. lodestar has now entered into a partnership with ASU to create an enhanced center - The
institutions.
lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation - which has the means and vision to become
the premier resource fck community and sector collaboration with grantmakers and the public.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Corporate Giving Program
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Because of the Center's already preeminent position in the industry, it has the tools to grow into a hub for
research, scholarship and promotion of philanthropy nationwide, while catapulting Arizona into a leading
role in the growth of philanthropy. Over the course of five years, the Center will use the grant ($5,000,000)
to add a director of philanthropy and four new faculty positions, as well as to implement programs closely
tied to lodestar's mission of promoting philanthropy. j1ttp:lllodestar.asu.edu!
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Corporate Giving Program supports nonprofit organizations that str
to enhance the quality of life for company communities and all Arizonans. The Corporate Giving Program
provides grants to organizations that focus on the following issues: arts and cultural programs; economic
development and civic initiatives; youth and education; and health, well ness, and human services. Event
sponsorship and project support are provided. Requests may be submitted throughout the year.
Corning Incorporated Foundation (Grant range: $250-$400,000)
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Educational: The Foundation supports public K-12 school districts, community colleges, and four-year
institutions of higher learning. The Foundation's areas of involvement have included community service
programs for students, curriculum enrichment, student scholarships, facility improvement, and
instructional technology projects for the classroom.
Employees Community Fund of Boeing (Grant range Not Available)
The Arizona Republic/12 News: Season of Sharing Program (Grant range Not Available)
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Education: Support is provided for programs that improve, enhance, or promote excellence in K-12 public
education in the following areas: K-12 core curriculum enhancement, with priority given to reading
initiatives; adult and family literacy; diversity and cultural tolerance; curriculum-based arts education;
higher education scholarships for low-income and underserved populations; and, programs that support
improvement or reward excellence in public education.
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Focus areas include early learning and primary/secondary education, including curriculum development
and teacher development.
The Hearst Foundations (Grant range: $50,000-$100,000)
http://hearstfdn.orgl
Education: The Foundations fund educational institutions demonstrating uncommon success in preparing
Hellos Education Foundation (Grant Range not available)
students to thrive in a global society. The Foundations' focus is largely on higher education, but they also
http://www.helios.org/default.aspx
fund innovative models of early childhood and K-12 education, as well as professional development.
Hellos Education Foundation is dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals in Arizona and Florida to
Support is also considered for higher education scholarships and, on a limited basis, scholarships for post.
succeed in postsecondary education. Initiatives aim to increase student success across the entire education
graduate education.
continuum, which spans from pre-kindergarten through postsecondary education, with the greatest
emphasis on grades 5-12. Does NOT accept unsolicited proposals; makes many grants through the Arizona
Community Foundation (giving history: Ilttp:/Iwww.helios.grglinvestment-history.aspx).
Media in Education: The Arizona Republic
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Provides classroom resources, including lessons and classroom activities, and the 'Teacher Feature' wher
Intel Foundation: Intel Schools of Distinction (Grant Range not available)
schools can submit stories about the positive work they are doing.
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Awards program for schools with demonstrated excellence in science and math. To be considered, schools
must provide innovative learning environments and programs that meet or exceed national math and
science benchmarks.
Safeway Foundation http://www.safewayfolindation.orgIFunds education programs in the
areas they serve. 501 (c) (3) organizations only. Apply on-line to see if you qualify.
SRP (Salt River Project) Jillp_JJwww.srpnet.com!menll!col11l1JlInity.as!?~
Funds multiple education initiatives; SRP contributes more than $1.3 million annually to educational
K&F Baxter Family Foundation (Grant range: $1,500-$25,000)
programs throughout Arizona.
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Focus on Multiracial Children: The Foundation works to formulate policy recommendations in support of
and provide funding for revised school curricula that will be supportive and inclusive of multiracial children
without sacrificing either basic skills training or appropriate performance standards. The revised curricula
should be designed to motivate multiracial children to remain in school and to encourage them to use their
education to leverage their ability to achieve a successful assimilation into the economic mainstream
without sacrificing their multiracial or muiticultural heritage. Priority is given to projects that celebrate the
positive aspects of being biracial and multiracial in a balanced and honest way. Grants focusing on
biracial/multiracial children are made to organizations throughout the country.
U.S. Airways h!iPJlwww.lIsairways.com!ell~USJabol!~9tegiving!cgglljclelines.hlml
The US Airways Corporate Giving Program invests in IRS SOI(C)(3) nonprofit arts and culture, human
services and education organizations that enhance the quality of life in the airline's hub and focus cities
Funding in Phoenix (Maricopa County)
u.s. Bancorp Foundation .!.llP.:I/www.usbank.gQ..l1!/coml11b!D.l!YLimi!?Ehtml
Education Grants made support of innovative programs that help low-income and at-risk students succeed
in school and prepare for post-secondary education; financial literacy training; and effective mentoring
programs. Priority is given to programs that reach a broad number of students, bring together community
resources, support curriculum innovation, and can be replicated. Funding is in areas of bank operations