The Board of Visitors is a public charity based in Phoenix, Arizona. It supports nonprofits serving healthcare needs in the greater Phoenix community, with a stated focus on women, children, and the elderly. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $1,075,000.
Key facts about The Board of Visitors
In short: The Board of Visitors gave $1.1M across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $63K), mostly in Arizona. 59% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 86-6052766
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,075,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- Average grant
- $63,235
- Median grant
- $40,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (10 of 17, 2025)
- Total assets
- $3,160,949
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The website says organizations submit requests through its online grants portal. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The website lists April 15, 2026 as the grant-request deadline; this is a past cycle as of September 28, 2026.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
+6.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+3.5% YoY
Grant Count
17
-5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$63K
+9.6% YoY
Is The Board of Visitors open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 17 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $67K; repeat grants $59K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $55K repeat.
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the organization’s 2023 filing is to serve the healthcare needs of women, children, and the elderly in the metropolitan Phoenix area. Its website says it considers requests from 501(c)(3) organizations providing those services in the greater Phoenix community. Funding may support specific projects, general operations, or capital campaigns for healthcare services.
Its 2025 grants illustrate a range of supported programs. For example, Valleywise Health Foundation received $100,000 for a pediatric care coordination medical-home project; the foundation describes itself as supporting Arizona’s public teaching health system. Hushabye Nursery received $75,000 for Tiny Victories and describes its work as providing compassionate, evidence-based care to substance-exposed babies and their caregivers. Child Crisis Arizona received $60,000 for medical and behavioral health services for foster children and youth; it describes its mission as creating safe environments for Arizona children and youth and strengthening families.
Other 2025 grantees include St. Joseph’s Foundation, whose stated mission is to support patient care, medical education, community outreach, research, and care for people in need; Women’s Health Innovations of Arizona, which says it supports women and families affected by perinatal mood disorders; and Homeless Youth Connection, which works to eliminate barriers to graduation for homeless youth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Board of Visitors reported 17 grants totaling $1,075,000. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $245,000, with a median of $40,000. The largest awards included $245,000 to Banner Health Foundation for The Big Pink Bus, $175,000 to United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona for a mobility training clinic for children with motor disorders, and $100,000 to Valleywise Health Foundation for a pediatric care coordination medical-home project. Other listed grants included $75,000 to Hushabye Nursery, $60,000 to Child Crisis Arizona, and $55,000 to St. Joseph’s Foundation.
Review Cycle
The website lists April 15, 2026 as the grant-request deadline; this is a past cycle as of September 28, 2026. Its grants page says the current cycle is closed and directs applicants to check back in January. The page also lists April 15, 2027 as the deadline for grant requests.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Board of Visitors
Board of Visitors Grant: Category A
The Board of Visitors
Amount
Up to US $200,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Board of Visitors Grant: Category B
The Board of Visitors
Amount
US $5,000 - US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Board of Visitors Grant: Category D
The Board of Visitors
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization says it supports healthcare services in the greater Phoenix community. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to Arizona recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $619K (2021) to $1.2M (2020). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Banner Health Foundation-the Big Pink Bus ($245K). Together the top 10 received $885K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 85 (53%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Banner Health Foundation-the Big Pink Bus Phoenix, AZ | The Big Pink Bus | $245,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Ucp mobility training clinic for children with motor disorders | $175,000 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Pediatric care coordination medical home project at valleywise health | $100,000 |
| Hushabye Nursery Phoenix, AZ | Tiny Victories | $75,000 |
| Child Crisis Arizona Mesa, AZ | Medical and behavioral health for foster children and youth | $60,000 |
| St Joseph's Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Momobile | $55,000 |
| Women's Health Innovations of Arizona Gilbert, AZ | Nurtured beginnings: bridging access to behavioral health in maternal care | $50,000 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission Phoenix, AZ | Changing Lives Center for Women and Children | $45,000 |
| Homeless Youth Connection Phoenix, AZ | Empowering Youth for the Future | $40,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Phoenix, AZ | Health Clinic for Low-Income Uninsured Women | $40,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,160,949 | $1,481,461 | $1,373,789 | $1,075,000 |
| 2024 | $2,971,891 | $1,463,710 | $1,362,035 | $1,038,500 |
| 2023 | $2,880,983 | $1,278,577 | $1,266,992 | $1,008,400 |
The 2023 filing narrative separately states that the organization made direct grants of $1,053,500 to 21 qualified organizations during that fiscal year.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,160,949 | $2,971,891 | $2,880,983 |
| Revenue | $1,481,461 | $1,463,710 | $1,278,577 |
| Expenses | $1,373,789 | $1,362,035 | $1,266,992 |
| Net Investment Income | $138,139 | $127,341 | $43,691 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 8, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kiley Ward as Chair, Amy Hall as Chair-Elect, and Amy Mahoney as Treasurer. It also lists Catherine Tiffany as Bylaws/Parliamentarian Chair and Christine Fortman as Corresponding Secretary. Among the other listed members are Ann Rathwell, Ann Scardello, and Ann Watts as Associate BOV Members, and Anne Burns and Ashley Ragan as Active BOV Members.
The organization’s website lists Katie Chester as Chair of its 2026–2027 Executive Committee and Amy Mahoney as Chair-Elect.
The Board of Visitors is led by Betsy Moore, Charitable Ball Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 81 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Betsy Moore
Charitable Ball Chair
Nominating Chairman → Active Bov Member, 2023
Active Bov Member → Charitable Ball Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kiley Ward
Chair
Active Bov Member → Chair-Elect, 2024
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Hunter
Communications Chair
Technolgy Chair → Active Bov Member, 2022
Active Bov Member → Communications Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lizzie Bayless
Program Chair
Social Chairman → Active Bov Member, 2022
Active Bov Member → Program Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Bland
Nominating Chair
Chairman Elect → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Nominating Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Jones
Membership Chair
Charity Ball Chairman → Active Bov Member, 2023
Active Bov Member → Membership Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Tymins
Grants Chair
Planning Chair → Active Bov Member, 2022
Active Bov Member → Grants Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susie Garlick
Long Range Planning Chair
Newsletter → Active Bov Member, 2023
Active Bov Member → Long Range Planning Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Goldwater
Care Card Chair
Active Bov Member → Technology Chairman, 2023
Technology Chairman → Care Card Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Tiffany
Bylaws & Parlimentarian Chair
Active Bov Member → Bylaws & Parlimentarian Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Rathwell
Associate Bov Member
Associate Advisor → Associate, 2020
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Scardello
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Watts
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Ragan
Active Bov Member
Active Bov Member → Bylaws Chairman, 2023
Bylaws Chairman → Active Bov Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsey Bayless
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Haenel
Associate Bov Member
Nominating Chairman → Active, 2021
Active → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Machen
Active Bov Member
Grants Co-Chair → Membership Chair, 2023
Membership Chair → Active Bov Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Diamond
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Byram
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Epstein
Active Bov Member
Active → Communications, 2021
Communications → Active Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Good
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Fashion Show Co-Chair, 2022
Fashion Show Co-Chair → Associate Bov Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Collenn Lomax
Active Bov Member
Active → Vitalyst Liaiso, 2021
Vitalyst Liaiso → Active Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debi Rosenzweig
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Stamets
Active Bov Member
Active → Active Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Goldwater
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Schubert
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Palmer
Fashion Show Luncheon Co-Chair
Associate → Active Bov Member, 2023
Active Bov Member → Fashion Show Luncheon Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Kotalik
Associate Advisor
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
Associate Bov Member → Associate Advisor, 2023
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Robertson
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Harris
Database & Guest List Management
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Database & Guest List Management, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Ashton
Active Bov Member
Archives, Newsletter & Video Chair → Active, 2021
Active → Active Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Rosenweig
Associate Bov Member
Active → Associate, 2020
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Chester
Active Bov Member
Active Bov Member → Care Card Co-Chair, 2023
Care Card Co-Chair → Active Bov Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Cummings
Associate Bov Member
Active Bov Member → Fashion Show Luncheon Co-Chair, 2023
Fashion Show Luncheon Co-Chair → Associate Bov Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Orcutt
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kolby Moffatt
Active Bov Member
Archives, Newsletter & Video Chair → Active, 2020
Active → Active Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Westfall
Active Bov Member
Communications Chairman → Charity Ball Chairman, 2023
Charity Ball Chairman → Active Bov Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Sexson
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meg Clark
Associate Bov Member
Active Bov Member → Fashion Show Luncheon Co-Chair, 2023
Fashion Show Luncheon Co-Chair → Associate Bov Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mona Smith
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Bayless
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Kolbe
Active Bov Member
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2024
Chair → Active Bov Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patti Tucker
Associate Bov Member
Chairman → Nominating Chairman, 2023
Nominating Chairman → Associate Bov Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Prue Brito
Associate Bov Member
Fashion Show Co-Chair → Associate, 2020
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Guenther
Associate Bov Member
Associate Advisor & Fashion Show Co-Chair → Associate Advisor, 2023
Associate Advisor → Associate Bov Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Shannon
Active Bov Member
Program Chairman → Long Range Planning Chair, 2023
Long Range Planning Chair → Active Bov Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shan Francis
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Associate Advisor, 2021
Associate Advisor → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Palmer-Hunter
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susanne Schubert
Active Bov Member
Care Card Co-Chairman → Active, 2020
Active → Active Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susie Chester
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sydney Fox
Fashion Show Luncheon Co-Chair
Associate Bov Member → Active Bov Member, 2023
Active Bov Member → Fashion Show Luncheon Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hall
Chair-Elect
Grants Chair → Active Bov Member, 2024
Active Bov Member → Chair-Elect, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Burns
Active Bov Member
Website & Tech Chair → Care Card Co-Chair, 2023
Care Card Co-Chair → Active Bov Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Batstone
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Hendricks
Active Bov Member
Active → Care Card Chair, 2021
Care Card Chair → Active Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Kuhl
Active Bov Member
Active → Rec Secretary, 2021
Rec Secretary → Active Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Mahoney
Treasurer
Active → Active Bov Member, 2022
Active Bov Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Stooks
Active Bov Member
Active Bov Member → Program Chairman, 2023
Program Chairman → Active Bov Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Hoffman
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lana Holmes
Flower Girl Resource
Recording Secretary → Active Bov Member, 2023
Active Bov Member → Flower Girl Resource, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Meszaros
Active Bov Member
Corresponding Secretary → Communications Chairman, 2023
Communications Chairman → Active Bov Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Polly Fitz-Gerald
Associate Bov Member
Associate → Associate Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Gallagher
Active Bov Member
Active → Bylaws Chairman, 2022
Bylaws Chairman → Active Bov Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Kelly
Active Bov Member
Active → Active Bov Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Isbell
Associate Bov Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Rousseau-Tubbs
Associate Bov Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kari Denk
Active Bov Member
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Liston
Active Bov Member
Active Bov Member → Recording Secretary, 2024
Recording Secretary → Active Bov Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa McAlister
Active Bov Member
Active Bov Member → Corresponding Secretary, 2023
Corresponding Secretary → Active Bov Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Fortman
Corresponding Secretary
Active Bov Member → Corresponding Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Buck
Active Bov Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Calihan
Active Bov Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Gottfurcht
Active Bov Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Yeung
Assistant Treasurer
Active Bov Member → Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Robertson
Active Bov Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Wentworth
Recording Secretary
Active Bov Member → Technology Chair, 2024
Technology Chair → Recording Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Arthur
Active Bov Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Bramlett
Active Bov Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Bates
Active Bov Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Warren
Active Bov Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Frakes
Active Bov Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (57)
- Former: Ann Denk (2019–2022) — Associate Bov Member
- Former: Bren Dodenhoff (2019–2022) — Active Bov Member
- Former: Jennifer Grant (2019–2022) — Associate Bov Member
- Former: Joanie Oconnor (2019–2022) — Associate Bov Member
- Former: Liz Frakes (2019–2022) — Long Range Planning
- Former: Lynne Jackson (2019–2022) — Active Bov Member
- Former: Megan Larson Hoyt (2019–2022) — Associate Bov Member
- Former: Merryman Putnam (2019–2022) — Went Inactive During
- Former: Michelle Georgeoff (2019–2022) — Grants Co-Chair
- Former: Molly Lewis (2019–2022) — Active Bov Member
- Former: Nancy Gainter (2019–2022) — Associate Bov Member
- Former: Sharon Stevens (2019–2022) — Active Bov Member
- Former: Shelly Dupuy (2019–2022) — Associate Bov Member
- Former: Susan Westra (2019–2022) — Associate Bov Member
- Former: Andrea Moseley (2021–2022) — Associate Bov Member
- Former: Lynne Carroll (2021–2022) — Associate Bov Member
- Former: Meredith Walton (2021–2022) — Associate Bov Member
- Former: Amy Butler Prechel (2022) — Associate Bov Member
- Former: Judy Shannon-Edens (2022) — Associate Bov Member
- Former: Shawna Gruwell (2022) — Active Bov Member
- Former: amy butler-prechel (2019–2021) — Associate
- Former: ann mulchay (2019–2021) — Associate
- Former: anne spellman (2019–2021) — Associate
- Former: becky sexson (2019–2021) — Associate
- Former: diane tubbs rousseau (2019–2021) — Associate
- Former: diane willian (2019–2021) — Associate
- Former: jamie matanovich (2019–2021) — Associate
- Former: judy shannon (2019–2021) — Associate
- Former: julie rauch (2019–2021) — Associate
- Former: kelly sifferman (2019–2021) — Associate
- Former: kris scardello (2019–2021) — Active
- Former: margaret beardsley (2019–2021) — Associate
- Former: mary mayfield (2019–2021) — Associate
- Former: maryann sheely (2019–2021) — Associate
- Former: melissa coy (2019–2021) — Associate
- Former: nancy stevens (2019–2021) — Active
- Former: sara graf (2019–2021) — Active
- Former: sarah churchill (2019–2021) — Associate
- Former: susan rose (2019–2021) — Nr Associate
- Former: terry anderson (2019–2021) — Associate
- Former: beverly reading (2021) — Associate
- Former: gen hendricks (2021) — Associate
- Former: kathy bamberl (2021) — Associate
- Former: kim sterling (2021) — Associate
- Former: lisa appelbe (2021) — Active
- Former: wendy godfrey (2021) — Associate
- Former: Muffie Churchill (2019–2020) — Associate
- Former: Bev Reading (2020) — Associate
- Former: Nancy Mitchell (2020) — Associate
- Former: Carolyn Bosworth (2019) — Associate
- Former: Debra Cain (2019) — Associate
- Former: Kathy Dombrowski (2019) — Active
- Former: Lisa Applebe (2019) — Active
- Former: Patsy Tait (2019) — Associate
- Former: Patty Simmons (2019) — Associate
- Former: Sue Royden (2019) — Active
- Former: Vicki Thomas (2019) — Associate
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 7227 North 16Th Street 101, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Phone: (602) 235-9554
Website: https://boardofvisitors.org
Frequently asked questions about The Board of Visitors
How much does The Board of Visitors give each year?
The Board of Visitors gave $1.1M across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 18 grants.
What is The Board of Visitors's typical grant size?
The Board of Visitors's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $63,235, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Board of Visitors that year got $67K on average.
Where does The Board of Visitors give grants?
The Board of Visitors gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (13 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Board of Visitors give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Board of Visitors's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Board of Visitors's largest grantees?
The Board of Visitors's largest 2025 grantees include Banner Health Foundation-the Big Pink Bus ($245,000), United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona ($175,000) and Valleywise Health Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Board of Visitors?
The Board of Visitors reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What does The Board of Visitors fund?
The mission stated in the organization’s 2023 filing is to serve the healthcare needs of women, children, and the elderly in the metropolitan Phoenix area. Its website says it considers requests from 501(c)(3) organizations providing those services in the greater Phoenix community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Board of Visitors?
The website says organizations submit requests through its online grants portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Board of Visitors's EIN?
The Board of Visitors's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6052766. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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.
Assets
$11.3M
Grants
150
Total Given
$11.0M
Fiesta Events Inc
Scottsdale, AZ
Fiesta Events Inc supports Arizona nonprofits and community programs focused on youth, sports, and education, including schools, youth sports, and children’s services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $15,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000; projects are expected to have Arizona-focused impact. Eligible nonprofits submit an interest form, and selected organizations are invited to apply, so requests are not accepted through an open application process.
Assets
$986K
Grants
22
Total Given
$475K
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.
Assets
$7.9M
Grants
96
Total Given
$385K
Phoenix Suns Charities Inc
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Suns Charities funds Arizona organizations serving children, youth, and families, with its General Grant program requiring a basketball-based approach to strengthening local communities. General Grant awards are typically $10,000–$100,000, with smaller requests preferred; the 2025 median grant was $25,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through its General Grant process.
Assets
$8.9M
Grants
68
Total Given
$3.1M
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.
Assets
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Grants
138
Total Given
$47.7M
BHHS Legacy Foundation
Phoenix, AZ
BHHS Legacy Foundation funds health-related organizations serving underserved people, with priorities including healthcare access, community health, Arizona’s healthcare workforce, and stronger communities. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $225,000, with a median of $25,000, primarily in central and western metropolitan Phoenix and the Greater Tri-State region of Arizona, Nevada, and California. It does not accept unsolicited full applications: organizations should first discuss a proposal with a Foundation vice president, and a Letter of Inquiry or full application may be invited.
Assets
$151.1M
Grants
107
Total Given
$4.1M
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.
Assets
$100.4M
Grants
98
Total Given
$62.9M
Mercy Care
Phoenix, AZ
Mercy Care’s Mercy C.A.R.E.S. program funds Arizona nonprofits addressing health-related needs, including basic needs, health access, chronic conditions, and mental health and well-being. In 2025, grants ranged from $6,000 to $400,000, with a median of $50,250; it accepts requests through an eligibility questionnaire followed by a letter of intent.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
79
Total Given
$6.3M
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.
Assets
$61.0M
Grants
48
Total Given
$14.1M
Ibis Foundation of Arizona
Mesa, AZ
The Ibis Foundation of Arizona supports charitable organizations working in areas such as education, housing, violence prevention, cancer-related assistance, workforce development, youth well-being, and military-family needs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $21,000 to $100,000, with a median of $50,000; 87% of grant dollars went to Arizona, with others reported in Illinois and New York. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$19.1M
Grants
26
Total Given
$1.5M
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation
Scottsdale, AZ
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation funds nonprofits serving low-income and underserved people, with grants focused on youth and education, health and housing, military and first responders, and the American dream. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $10 million, with a median of $250,000, and awards generally focus on the greater Phoenix area, though grants also go elsewhere. Organizations can submit a letter of interest after taking an eligibility quiz; the foundation states no deadline.
Assets
—
Grants
55
Total Given
$26.0M
The Foundation for Community and Health
Phoenix, AZ
The Foundation for Community and Health supports health equity, mental health, medical debt relief, heat relief, and other community and charitable projects, primarily in Arizona. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $228,003, with a median of $5,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.5M
Grants
175
Total Given
$3.3M
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