Delta Dental Plan of Arizona
Delta Dental Plan of Arizona is a 501(c)(4) health care financing organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Established in 1972, the organization improves lives by promoting optimal oral health through dental benefit coverage and charitable initiatives. The organization serves 408,655 beneficiaries, including 29,652 individual enrollees who may not otherwise have access to affordable dental benefits.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
+8.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-20.1% YoY
Grant Count
45
+4.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
-23.7% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's stated purpose is "creating a path to better health and wellness." Delta Dental of Arizona supports charitable causes through grants, donations of facilities and equipment, and employee time. The organization provides or supports preventative dental health services, children's oral health services, and dental clinics.
Grantmaking
Delta Dental of Arizona operates through its foundation arm, the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation, which focuses on oral health initiatives. The foundation awards grants with typical award sizes ranging from $5,000 to $300,000. Recent grantmaking activity includes awards exceeding $830,000 in local grants, with the foundation announcing its first-ever $100,000 Innovation Grant recipient.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports oral health initiatives across multiple states with a primary focus on Arizona. Additional funding areas include California, Colorado, Kansas, Maryland, and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Delta Dental Plan of Arizona (Parent Organization - 2024):
- Total revenues: $176,800,984
- Total expenses: $170,126,677
- Total assets: $164,349,770
- Number of employees: 164
Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation (2023):
- Total assets: $2,352,825 to $2,562,145
- Total giving: $1,434,069
- Revenue: $1,106,180
- Expenses: $2,038,993
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,562,145 | $2,352,825 | $3,134,968 |
| Revenue | $2,024,248 | $1,106,180 | $670,387 |
| Expenses | $1,746,833 | $2,038,993 | $1,410,606 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,710,803 | $2,003,667 | $1,384,858 |
| Net Investment Income | $231,994 | $146,852 | $208,658 |
| Distributable Amount | $119,489 | $125,703 | $172,655 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
210 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Delta Dental Plan of Arizona
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Az - Oral Health Curriculum ($300,000), Arizona Pbs ($100,000), Society of St Vincent De Paul ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADELANTE HEALTHCARE PHOENIX, AZ | COMMUNITY GRANT | $28,000 |
| ADVANCE COMMUNITY PHOENIX, AZ | COMMUNITY GRANT | $50,000 |
| ARIZONA PBS PHOENIX, AZ | COMMUNITY GRANT | $100,000 |
| AT STILL UNIVERSITY KIRKSVILLE, MO | COMMUNITY GRANT | $47,708 |
| AYUDA SMILES GREEN VALLEY, AZ | COMMUNITY GRANT | $30,000 |
| AZDA CARES FOUNDATION SCOTTSDALE, AZ | COMMUNITY GRANT | $40,545 |
| BACK TO SCHOOL CLOTHING DRIVE PHOENIX, AZ | COMMUNITY GRANT | $15,000 |
| CHILDREN'S CLINICS FOR REHABILITATIVE SERVICES TUCSON, AZ | COMMUNITY GRANT | $16,240 |
| CHILDREN'S MUSUEM OF PHOENIX PHOENIX, AZ | COMMUNITY GRANT | $30,000 |
| CHIRICAHUA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS DOUGLAS, AZ | COMMUNITY GRANT | $22,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a board of directors with expertise in dentistry and public health, including Chairman Michael Jones.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL JONES | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| SHAHARYAR ASHRAF DDS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ERIC HEISER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAILA HISHAW DDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIA WACLOFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MONICA VILLALOBOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSICA YANOW MPH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation awarded more than $830,000 in local grants and announced its first-ever $100,000 Innovation Grant recipient, demonstrating expanded grantmaking capacity and new funding mechanisms for supporting oral health initiatives in the region.
Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation Awards More Than $830,000 in Local Grants;Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Delta Dental Plan of Arizona fund?
The organization's stated purpose is "creating a path to better health and wellness." Delta Dental of Arizona supports charitable causes through grants, donations of facilities and equipment, and employee time. The organization provides or supports preventative dental health services, children's oral health services, and dental clinics.
How do I apply for a grant from Delta Dental Plan of Arizona?
Delta Dental of Arizona operates through its foundation arm, the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation, which focuses on oral health initiatives. The foundation awards grants with typical award sizes ranging from $5,000 to $300,000. Recent grantmaking activity includes awards exceeding $830,000 in local grants, with the foundation announcing its first-ever $100,000 Innovation Grant recipient.
Where does Delta Dental Plan of Arizona make grants?
The foundation supports oral health initiatives across multiple states with a primary focus on Arizona. Additional funding areas include California, Colorado, Kansas, Maryland, and Missouri.
What size grants does Delta Dental Plan of Arizona award?
In 2024, Delta Dental Plan of Arizona awarded 45 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Delta Dental Plan of Arizona required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Delta Dental Plan of Arizona reported a distributable amount of $119K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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