Delta Dental Plan of Arizona
Delta Dental Plan of Arizona is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its grantmaking supports programs for underserved populations, including oral health education and care, nutrition and food assistance, and—beginning with the 2027 grant cycle—vision programs.
Delta Dental Plan of Arizona at a glance
In short: Delta Dental Plan of Arizona gave $1.4M across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Arizona. 51% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,434,069
- -20.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,868
- -23.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,240
- Total assets
- $2,562,145
- +8.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (23 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Delta Dental Plan of Arizona
- How to Apply
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Submit an application through the foundation’s grant application process. The foundation’s filing describes the supporting materials listed above. Its grant page states that late applications are not accepted and limits each organization to one proposal per cycle.
- Review Cycle
- October 8 at 5 p.m. for the 2027 grant cycle.
- Deadline
- October 8 at 5 p.m.
- Contact
Application contact: Barb Kozuh
Mailing address: 14850 North Scottsdale Rd Suite 400, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone: (602) 588-3935
Email: deltafoundation@deltadentalaz.com
Website: https://deltadentalaz.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Delta Dental Plan of Arizona
Who Delta Dental Plan of Arizona funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of AZ - Oral Health Curriculum ($300K). Together the top 10 received $864K.
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 212 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated community-benefit work serves underserved and uninsured communities in Arizona. In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to Arizona recipients; the remaining shares went to Missouri (3%), New York (2%), Indiana (1%), and Michigan (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Delta Dental Plan of Arizona open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 45 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2022) to $1.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of AZ - Oral Health Curriculum Tucson, AZ | Community Grant | $300,000 |
| Arizona PBS Phoenix, AZ | Community Grant | $100,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Phoenix, AZ | Community Grant | $100,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Phoenix, AZ | Community Grant | $75,419 |
| Advance Community Phoenix, AZ | Community Grant | $50,000 |
| El Rio Health Center Foundation Tucson, AZ | Community Grant | $50,000 |
| Great AZ Puppet Theater Phoenix, AZ | Community Grant | $50,000 |
| Tooth Budds Pima, AZ | Community Grant | $50,000 |
| At Still University Kirksville, MO | Community Grant | $47,708 |
| Azda Cares Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Community Grant | $40,545 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,562,145 | $2,024,248 | $1,746,833 | $1,434,069 | 45 | $1,710,803 | $231,994 | $119,489 |
| 2023 | $2,352,825 | $1,106,180 | $2,038,993 | $1,794,964 | 43 | $2,003,667 | $146,852 | $125,703 |
| 2022 | $3,134,968 | $670,387 | $1,410,606 | $1,153,920 | 35 | $1,384,858 | $208,658 | $172,655 |
| 2021 | $4,563,069 | $1,016,249 | $1,441,459 | $1,297,135 | 37 | $1,419,243 | $653,027 | $218,326 |
| 2020 | $5,062,802 | $860,773 | $1,790,538 | $1,633,984 | 52 | — | $484,923 | $231,492 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Delta Dental Plan of Arizona reported a distributable amount of $119K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated grant priorities include improving access to oral health or vision services, integrating oral health with overall health, supporting collaboration among Arizona health providers, increasing food security, and improving nutrition. It also describes direct charitable activities such as distributing dental-care supplies and educational materials and providing grants, equipment, and supplies to nonprofit dental clinics, schools, and organizations serving underserved populations.
The foundation’s grant criteria include operational and financial stability, measurable outcomes, inclusion of diverse groups, and collaboration where appropriate. It also identifies dental-care referral protocols and dental sealant programs as areas of interest. For the 2027 cycle, eligible programs may focus on oral health, medical-dental integration, food insecurity, or vision.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees. Tooth Budds says it provides free school-based dental cleanings and X-rays to low-income K–12 students in two counties. AZDA Cares Foundation says it provides charitable dentistry for vulnerable populations through volunteers, resource connections, and education for dental professionals. Phoenix Children’s Hospital describes its mission as advancing hope, healing, and the best healthcare for children and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $1,434,069. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median grant of $16,240. The listed grants were designated as community grants. The largest included $300,000 to the University of Arizona for an oral health curriculum; $100,000 each to Arizona PBS and Society of St. Vincent de Paul; and $75,419 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Other listed awards included $50,000 each to Advance Community, El Rio Health Center Foundation, Great AZ Puppet Theater, and Tooth Budds.
For the 2027 cycle, the foundation says grants of $5,000 to $30,000 are available, with awards made for a one-year period. Eligible applicants are Arizona-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government agencies, schools, or charitable programs with a fiscal agent. Organizations may submit one proposal per cycle. The foundation’s filing describes application materials as a Word document answering the application questions, accompanied by a 501(c)(3) determination letter, current organizational budget, board list, current Form 990, and project budget. Applicants must provide or run oral health or nutrition services for underserved populations in Arizona; the 2027 cycle also includes vision programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Jones as chairman; Shaharyar Ashraf DDS as secretary/treasurer; and Eric Heiser, Laila Hishaw DDS, Julia Wacloff, Monica Villalobos, and Jessica Yanow MPH as directors. The foundation’s 2027 grant announcement identifies Michael Jones as chair of the foundation. It identifies Barb Kozuh as the foundation’s executive director.
Delta Dental Plan of Arizona is led by Michael Jones, Chairman on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Jones
Chairman
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Wacloff
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laila Hishaw DDS
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Yanow MPH
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Villalobos
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Heiser
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaharyar Ashraf DDS
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Melanie S. Hull Dds Magd (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Bruce A. Spigner Dds Pc (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Allan Allford (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Richard Fefer DDS (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Phillip J. Santucci Dds Ms (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Delta Dental Plan of Arizona
How much does Delta Dental Plan of Arizona give each year?
Delta Dental Plan of Arizona gave $1.4M across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 43 grants.
What is Delta Dental Plan of Arizona's typical grant size?
Delta Dental Plan of Arizona's median grant in 2024 was $16,240, and its average grant was $31,868, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Delta Dental Plan of Arizona that year got $19K on average.
Where does Delta Dental Plan of Arizona give grants?
Delta Dental Plan of Arizona gives mostly in Arizona: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (20 grants), Tucson, AZ (6 grants) and Flagstaff, AZ (2 grants).
Does Delta Dental Plan of Arizona give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on Delta Dental Plan of Arizona's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Grant" (45 grants).
Who are Delta Dental Plan of Arizona's largest grantees?
Delta Dental Plan of Arizona's largest 2024 grantees include University of AZ - Oral Health Curriculum ($300,000), Arizona PBS ($100,000) and Society of St Vincent De Paul ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Delta Dental Plan of Arizona?
Delta Dental Plan of Arizona reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Delta Dental Plan of Arizona fund?
The foundation’s stated grant priorities include improving access to oral health or vision services, integrating oral health with overall health, supporting collaboration among Arizona health providers, increasing food security, and improving nutrition. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Delta Dental Plan of Arizona?
Submit an application through the foundation’s grant application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Delta Dental Plan of Arizona's EIN?
Delta Dental Plan of Arizona's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0842694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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