Arizona Civic Participation

Coalition for Public Safety

Washington, DC

The Coalition for Public Safety funded criminal justice reform, including efforts to reduce overincarceration, improve fairness, and support people returning from incarceration. Its 2022 grants totaled $1.575 million across 17 grants, with several awards of $50,000–$700,000; no geographic focus or unsolicited-application policy is stated. The Coalition dissolved and stopped grantmaking by the end of 2023.

American Principles Project

Arlington, VA

American Principles Project was created to promote the dignity of the human person as affirmed by America's founding principles, namely that we are all d equal, endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights, and among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." American Principles Project seeks to advocate for policy solutions that uphold and educate Americans about these principles, particularly as they relate to the inherent dignity of workers, parents, students and immigrants as well as the sacredness of all human life and traditional marriage.

The Concord Fund

Vienna, VA

The Concord Fund supports organizations working on the rule of law, federalism, judicial and executive branch nominations, and civic accountability, primarily through public education and advocacy. Its 2025 grants ranged from $15,000 to $2.5 million, with a median of $165,000, and were concentrated in Texas, the District of Columbia, Missouri, Virginia, and Florida. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Yes Every Kid Inc

Arlington, VA

Yes Every Kid funds education-policy research, advocacy, and program implementation—not proposals to fund schools—and its grants are typically $10,000–$50,000, with a $25,000 median. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in multiple states; it accepts grant proposals on a rolling basis, with prospective applicants asked to schedule a consultation.

Campaign for Great Public Schools

Beaverton, OR

Campaign for Great Public Schools funds community-rooted organizations working to improve public education through advocacy, organizing, leadership development, and policy work, supporting cities across the United States. In 2025, grants ranged from $10,000 to $2 million, with a median of $120,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Bipartisan Policy Center Inc

Washington, DC

Bipartisan Policy Center Inc. funds evidence-based, bipartisan policy work in areas including elections and governance, economic policy, health, energy, and infrastructure; many 2024 grants supported election-administration workforce development. Its 2024 grants ranged from $20,000 to $1.325 million, with a median of $50,000, and went to recipients in several states, though no geographic eligibility policy is stated. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Shojaee Foundation

Scottsdale, AZ

Heritage Action for America

Washington, DC

Heritage Action for America promotes conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.

Arizona Community Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

Arizona Community Foundation funds nonprofits, schools, tribal entities, government agencies, and most religious organizations in areas including arts and culture, community development, the environment, health, and education. Its 2025 grants had a median of $17,760; most funding goes to Arizona, though it also awards grants nationally. Competitive grants require an online application during an open cycle; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

The Picerne Family Charitable Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

The Phoenix-based Picerne Family Charitable Foundation funds nonprofits and programs in education, arts, health and mental health, older-adult services, affordable housing, equity, and the environment. Its 2025 grants had a median of $1,250, though amounts varied widely; specific programs offer awards up to $15,000 and serve areas including Southern California, San Diego, and Orange County. The profile describes application processes for certain programs but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited general requests.

Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust

Phoenix, AZ

Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust funds nonprofits and community partners serving Maricopa County, Arizona, in arts and culture, children, education, healthcare, older adults, religion, and nonprofit capacity. In 2025, grants ranged from $25 to $1 million, with a median of $7,500. It uses a competitive application process that begins with a Letter of Inquiry; unsolicited requests are not explicitly addressed.

Petsmart Charities Inc

Phoenix, AZ

PetSmart Charities funds programs that improve companion animals’ well-being, including adoption, veterinary care, pet food assistance, and disaster response, in the U.S. and Canada. Its median grant is $15,000; the profile states that disaster-response requests are open to eligible animal welfare and human service organizations, while its veterinary-care Accelerator grants are by invitation only.