The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation
The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. It supports organizations and initiatives in human services, health and medical care, education, arts and culture, and spirituality, with a stated aim of expanding opportunities for people and communities.
The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation at a glance
In short: The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation gave $47.7M across 138 grants in 2024 (avg $346K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,694,428
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 138
- +22.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $345,612
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $16,386
- -80.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website directs organizations to complete an eligibility quiz and, if eligible, use its online grants portal. Its process has two stages: a discussion with foundation staff while preparing a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), followed by an LOI submission; organizations invited to proceed submit a full application and take part in an organizational interview before board review. The website’s general guidelines call for at least three years of operation and 501(c)(3) status, a recent IRS Form 990, audited financial statements from within the previous 18 months, Arizona headquarters with most staff and services in Arizona, and an annual cash budget of at least $1 million. The website also identifies several categories it does not fund, including individuals, animal welfare, fundraising events, and political campaigns or election activity. The foundation’s 2024 filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists LOI due dates of January 1 and June 1, followed by full-application due dates of February 15 and July 15 for invited applicants. Those 2026 dates have passed; no later cycle dates are stated in the provided information.
- Deadline
- The website lists LOI due dates of January 1 and June 1, followed by full-application due dates of February 15 and…
- Contact
Application contact: Diane M Halle
Mailing address: 20225 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: (480) 606-6000
Website: https://dianeandbrucehallefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
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Who The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Arizona Foundation ($2.4M). Together the top 10 received $17.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
489 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 173 grants of 489 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website’s general eligibility guidelines require applicants to be headquartered in Arizona, with most staff, services, and requested funding in the state. In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to Arizona recipients; Michigan and Virginia each received 2%, while Colorado and Florida each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 138 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation gives
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. 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 (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 $15.2M (2020) to $47.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 138 grants totaling $47.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | Health & Medical | $2,425,000 |
| Creighton University Phoenix, AZ | Education | $2,100,000 |
| Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | Spirituality | $2,100,000 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Health & Medical | $2,000,000 |
| Banner Health Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Health & Medical | $1,925,000 |
| El Rio Health Center Foundation Inc Tucson, AZ | Health & Medical | $1,800,000 |
| Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) Glendale, AZ | Education | $1,500,000 |
| UMOM New Day Centers Phoenix, AZ | Human Services | $1,410,000 |
| Pima JTED Tucson, AZ | Education | $1,250,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Tucson Inc Tucson, AZ | Human Services | $1,170,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Reported grantmaking totals:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,386 | $47,708,504 | $47,777,169 | $47,694,428 | 138 | $47,777,169 | $450 | $222,351 |
| 2023 | $85,051 | $41,667,429 | $41,688,644 | $41,631,391 | 113 | $41,688,644 | $3,608 | $170,885 |
| 2022 | $106,266 | $36,065,734 | $36,089,732 | $35,983,915 | 99 | $36,089,732 | $2,077 | $132,339 |
| 2021 | $130,264 | $31,307,586 | $31,256,477 | $31,211,004 | 86 | $31,256,477 | $2,654 | $130,486 |
| 2020 | $79,155 | $15,113,571 | $15,190,353 | $15,183,841 | 53 | — | $12,571 | $106,608 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $222K 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 website states its mission is to support communities through thoughtful giving in five areas—human services, health and medical, education, arts and culture, and spirituality—“expanding opportunities so everyone can imagine and realize their dreams.”
Its stated priorities include basic-needs support such as food, shelter, and clothing; access to medical care and other health services; education and training; spiritual support; and arts projects that create knowledge, particularly about Latin American art in the United States.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of its giving. The University of Arizona Foundation says it supports and enhances the University of Arizona’s mission through private support. Valleywise Health Foundation says it provides financial support for critical patient and program needs at Arizona’s public teaching health system. An individual recipient describes its mission as ending family homelessness, while Habitat for an individual recipient says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 138 grants totaling $47,694,428. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $2,700,000, with a median of $100,000. It reported 113 grants totaling $41,631,391 in 2023 and 99 grants totaling $35,983,915 in 2022.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $2,700,000 to Creighton University for education; $2,425,000 to the University of Arizona Foundation for education; $2,100,000 to the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Phoenix for spirituality; and $2,000,000 to Valleywise Health Foundation for health and medical purposes. Other large awards included $1,925,000 to Banner Health Foundation, $1,800,000 to El Rio Health Center Foundation, and $1,410,000 to an individual recipient
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Diane M. Halle as Chairman, Sheila Zuieback as Vice Chairman, Tom Egan as Executive Director, and Darlene Newsom as Secretary. It also lists Sam Chang, Chris Greulich, Chris Pedersen, Nikki Halle, and Monica Coury as directors, and Wilson Lyle as Treasurer.
The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation is led by Tom Egan, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tom Egan
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane M Halle
Chairman
Executive Chairman → President & Chairman, 2023
President & Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Halle
Director
Vice Chairman → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Pedersen
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Greulich
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael White
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Coury
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Chang
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Zuieback
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Newsom
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wilson Lyle
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christopher Pedersen (2020) — Treasurer
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 The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation
How much does The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation give each year?
The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation gave $47.7M across 138 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41.6M across 113 grants.
What is The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation's typical grant size?
The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $345,612, across 138 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation give grants?
The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (59 grants), Tucson, AZ (20 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (10 grants) and Tempe, AZ (6 grants).
Does The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 138 grants with a stated purpose on The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (63 grants), "Education" (40 grants) and "Health & Medical" (20 grants).
Who are The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation's largest grantees?
The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Arizona Foundation ($2,425,000), Creighton University ($2,100,000) and Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Phoenix ($2,100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation?
The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $222K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website states its mission is to support communities through thoughtful giving in five areas—human services, health and medical, education, arts and culture, and spirituality—“expanding opportunities so everyone can imagine and realize their dreams.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation?
The foundation’s website directs organizations to complete an eligibility quiz and, if eligible, use its online grants portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation's EIN?
The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0469787. 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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