ASU Swimming Foundation Inc

The Thunderbirds

Phoenix, AZ

The Thunderbirds support youth- and family-oriented charities, amateur athletes, and athletic programs, primarily in Phoenix and across Arizona. Its 2025 grants had a median of $15,000, though awards ranged widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Furst Family Foundation

Flower Mound, TX

Lapan Memorial Sunshine Foundation Inc

Tucson, AZ

The foundation primarily supports students from underserved communities through scholarships, educational expenses, mentorship, and programs that expand opportunities, while also funding education and community organizations. In 2024, grants ranged from $200 to $707,412, with a median of $3,926; most funding went to Arizona, especially Tucson and Pima County, with some going to Nevada. It says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

National Charitable Endowment Inc

Darien, CT

National Charitable Endowment Inc. is a donor-advised fund sponsor that grants to a wide range of qualified charitable organizations throughout the United States. In 2024, its 125 grants ranged from $5,050 to $3.01 million, with a median of $16,485. It accepts grant recommendations from its fund account holders; the profile does not state that it accepts unsolicited requests.

Orange County Community Foundation

Irvine, CA

The Orange County Community Foundation supports a wide range of causes, including human services, education, health, arts, the environment, and community development, primarily in Orange County and also beyond. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely; it does not accept unsolicited requests.

Alberta B Farrington Foundation

Scottsdale, AZ

The foundation supports preselected charities in areas including junior golf, health care, education, religion, food assistance, and science education, with most of its giving in Arizona (95% in 2024). Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Harvey & Missy Jabara Family Foundation Inc

Wichita, KS

The Jeffrey R and Laura J Knudson Family

Woodinville, WA

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.

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.

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.