Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust
The Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust was established in 1995 by Virginia Galvin Piper, wife of Motorola founder Paul V. Galvin, to continue her legacy of philanthropy in Arizona. Upon settlement of her estate in 2000, the Trust received approximately $600 million, making it one of the nation's 100 largest foundations. The Trust operates through six core program areas—arts and culture, children, education, healthcare and medical research, older adults, and religious organizations—reflecting Virginia's own charitable commitments and her vision of stewardship graced by a noble heart.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$429.9M
-2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$24.5M
-17.4% YoY
Grant Count
483
-7.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$51K
-10.4% YoY
About Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PHOENIX, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $429.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 483 grants totaling $24.5M. Net investment income was $37.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $429,931,720 | $442,664,466 | $442,496,970 |
| Revenue | $29,026,611 | $40,989,910 | $23,907,785 |
| Expenses | $27,744,593 | $31,410,246 | $37,269,555 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $30,921,486 | $35,916,880 | $38,609,455 |
| Net Investment Income | $37,804,403 | $19,542,574 | $8,842,668 |
| Distributable Amount | $20,496,181 | $20,836,575 | $21,924,930 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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