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Dr Scholl Foundation

Northbrook, IL

The Dr. Scholl Foundation funds eligible nonprofits working in education, social services, healthcare, civic and cultural activities, and the environment, primarily in the United States; overseas requests may be considered when a board member knows the applicant. Grants typically average $5,000–$25,000, though awards vary widely, and the foundation accepts requests through an LOI process, with full applications by invitation.

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.

Garcia Family Foundation

Tempe, AZ

The Garcia Family Foundation supports arts, culture, education, and community projects, including work on homelessness, housing, and community development. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $2.7 million, with a median of $87,500; giving was concentrated in Arizona, though it also sponsors projects in the United States and Brazil. It does not accept unsolicited requests and funds preselected charitable organizations.

Catholic Community Foundation for the Diocese of Phoenix

Tempe, AZ

The Foundation supports Catholic parishes, schools, and nonprofits, including organizations focused on education, protecting life, and serving people in need; it also offers scholarships to students. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,000 to $303,198, with a median of $16,713, and 79% of grant dollars went to Arizona recipients. Qualifying organizations can apply to the Giving Circle, but whether unsolicited requests are accepted is not stated.

The Rob Walton Foundation

Bentonviille, AR

The Rob Walton Foundation primarily funds large-scale conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially protected areas, and related work supporting local communities, conservation organizations, and public-sector capacity. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $33.9 million, with a median of $50,000; it supports work across 33 African countries, though grant recipients are based largely in several U.S. states. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

United Way for Southeastern Michigan

Detroit, MI

United Way for Southeastern Michigan funds basic needs, youth opportunity, family financial stability, and racial-equity work, primarily across Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, though amounts varied widely; listed opportunities include specific funds, but the profile does not state a general policy on unsolicited requests.

Arizona Community Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

The Arizona Community Foundation funds eligible nonprofits and community-serving organizations across arts and culture, education, community development, health and human services, the environment, and other areas, primarily in Arizona and sometimes nationally. Its 2025 median grant was $17,760; it accepts competitive applications during grant cycles, while donor-advised grants cannot be applied for.

Walsh Family Charitable Foundation

Scottsdale, AZ

The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation

Scottsdale, AZ

The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation funds human services, health and medical care, education, arts and culture, and spirituality, primarily in Arizona; applicants generally must be Arizona-based and direct most services and requested funding to the state. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $2.7 million, with a median award of $100,000. The profile describes an eligibility quiz and LOI process but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Maureen and Paul Rubeli Foundation Inc

Scottsdale, AZ

The Maureen and Paul Rubeli Foundation supports education, children’s programs, homelessness and domestic violence services, disability supports, food assistance, and cancer research. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $7,500, and went to organizations in Arizona, California, Massachusetts, New York, and Nevada. It gives only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

John and Cindy McCain Family Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports nonprofits in health, education, arts, disaster relief, reforestation, hunger relief, and community equity, with an emphasis on organizations actively supported by Enterprise employees and their families. Its reported grants range widely: 2024 giving averaged about $7,700 across 9,499 grants, while the foundation also offers awards of up to $40,000; it supports communities where Enterprise operates worldwide. Unsolicited requests are accepted at any time, but eligible applications must be submitted by an Enterprise team member or their spouse or domestic partner on behalf of a nonprofit they actively support.