Phoenix Final Four Local Organizing Comm

Saguaros Childrens Charities

Scottsdale, AZ

SAGUAROS CHILDRENS CHARITIES supports nonprofits improving the lives of underprivileged children, including work in healthcare, education, mentorship, crisis support, and youth development, with a preference for organizations serving the Phoenix metropolitan area. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,750 to $200,000, with a median of $15,000. It invites organizations to apply and reviews applications annually.

Desert Financial Credit Union

Phoenix, AZ

Desert Financial supports Arizona nonprofits working in education, youth development, financial wellness, and services addressing poverty, hunger, housing, and health needs, through program grants and event sponsorships. Its nonprofit awards are typically $7,500–$15,000; the available information describes an application process but does not say whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Ancient Free & Accepted Masons #689 Quanah

Quanah, TX

Charitable & Benevolent Purposes Provide Meeting Place for members for instruction in moral conduct and fellowship. Provide scholarships for deserving high school graduates.

John F Long Foundation Inc

Phoenix, AZ

The foundation supports local charities, schools, education events, and community needs, with an emphasis on neighborhood vitality and measurable benefits; most funding goes to Arizona. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $3,000. It accepts applications from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations; no deadline is stated.

Valley of the Sun United Way

Phoenix, AZ

Valley of the Sun United Way funds programs in education, health and hunger, housing and homelessness, and workforce development, serving Maricopa County residents. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $45 million, with a median of about $70,000. It says eligible nonprofits and schools can apply for consideration; the FY27 competitive application cycle was announced for early February 2026.

United Way of Danville Area Inc

Danville, IL

United Way of Danville Area funds programs addressing youth opportunity, community health, and resilience, including efforts to improve health, education, and financial stability. Its service area is Vermilion County, Illinois, and Fountain and Warren Counties, Indiana; past grants ranged from $8,000 to $65,000, but no typical giving level is stated. It offered Community Impact Grants through an application cycle with a May 31, 2026 deadline, which has passed; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests outside that cycle.

The Benefield Foundation Inc

Saint Simons Island, GA

Henry O Schaefer Family Foundation

Roanoke, VA

The Henry O Schaefer Family Foundation supports preselected charities across areas including recovery, emergency medical care, food, arts, education, and conservation, with most grants providing unrestricted support. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, typically $1,000, and were concentrated in Vermont and Virginia. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

Thunderbirds Charities

Phoenix, AZ

Thunderbirds Charities funds Arizona nonprofits serving Maricopa and Pinal Counties, supporting children and families, education, community quality of life, people with physical or mental challenges, and efforts addressing domestic violence, homelessness, and poverty. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,321 to $1 million, with a median award of $34,055. It accepts applications through its website.

Doug Riley Family Foundation

Gilbert, AZ

The foundation supports organizations in education, health, arts, community services, hunger relief, and other areas, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Nebraska and Arizona. Its 20 grants ranged from $200 to $100,130, with a median of $10,000. It accepts unsolicited requests by letter to Daren Riley; no deadline is listed.

Arthur and Lindee Lucas

St Simons Island, GA

The foundation supports organizations in healthcare, vision services, children’s health, education, community services, and entrepreneurship, with most funding going to Georgia. In 2025, it made 21 grants totaling $361,200; grants ranged from $100 to $250,000, with a median of $5,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Berenstein Family Foundation

Sioux City, IA