Western Alliance Community Foundation
Western Alliance Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2024 filing reports 29 grants totaling $547,500, with each listed grant designated for community support.
Western Alliance Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Western Alliance Community Foundation gave $548K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $547,500
- +30.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,879
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,817,912
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (36% 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 Western Alliance Community Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: One East Washington St Ste 1400, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: (602) 389-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Western Alliance Community Foundation
Who Western Alliance Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Green Our Planet ($100K). Together the top 10 received $405K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 83 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (36%), Nevada (29%), Arizona (28%), and Texas (8%). These reported shares total 101%, reflecting rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
How Western Alliance Community Foundation gives
- 3% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 5375% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% of 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 $10K (2021) to $548K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $548K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green Our Planet Las Vegas, NV | Community Support | $100,000 |
| 911 Day Irvine, CA | Community Support | $100,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Arizona Tempe, AZ | Community Support | $50,000 |
| City of Phoenix - for the Benefit of Phoenix Children's Hospital Phoenix, AZ | Community Support | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc Dallas, TX | Community Support | $35,000 |
| Accessity San Diego, CA | Community Support | $25,000 |
| Care Chest of Sierra Nevada Reno, NV | Community Support | $15,000 |
| Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNVRHA) Rose Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Community Support | $10,000 |
| Community Health Improvement Partners San Diego, CA | Community Support | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood House Association San Diego, CA | Community Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,817,912 | $400,015 | $551,342 | $547,500 | 29 | $548,675 | $373,840 | $414,032 |
| 2023 | $7,969,239 | $114,230 | $434,094 | $420,000 | 27 | $421,125 | $103,105 | $416,540 |
| 2022 | $8,289,103 | $853,111 | $227,000 | $225,000 | 12 | $226,000 | $852,111 | $380,850 |
| 2021 | $7,662,992 | $750,000 | $102,475 | $10,000 | 1 | $56,238 | — | $361,784 |
| 2020 | $7,015,467 | $250,000 | $265,513 | $175,000 | 14 | — | — | $345,631 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Western Alliance Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $414K 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 available statements do not give a mission specifically for the foundation. Its grant-program information describes charitable contributions to nonprofits that provide services and support in low- or moderate-income areas, including affordable housing, community services, and education.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Green Our Planet says it works to help communities grow food and connect with the natural world through conservation and school garden programs. Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona says its mission is to build opportunities for sustainable, affordable housing. Care Chest of Sierra Nevada says it provides medical resources free of charge to people in need. These are grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $547,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grants were $100,000 each to Green Our Planet and 911 Day, followed by $50,000 each to Junior Achievement of Arizona and the City of Phoenix for the benefit of Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Other notable awards included $35,000 to the American Heart Association and $25,000 to Accessity. The listed grants were designated for community support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth Vecchione as president and director; Randall S. Theisen as vice president and director through January 9, 2025; Dale Gibbons as treasurer and director; Bruce Lowry as secretary and director; and Timothy Boothe as executive vice president and director as of January 10, 2025. It also lists Charles Pry and Kristen Gest as assistant secretaries, Robert Dembowski as tax senior director, and Elaine Deines as senior tax manager.
Western Alliance Community Foundation is led by Kenneth Vecchione, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth Vecchione
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall S. Theisen
V. President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2023
Vice President & Director → V. President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Lowry
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Gibbons
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Dembowski
Tax Senior Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Boothe
Executive Vice President & Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Pry
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Treasurer → Assistant Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Deines
Senior Tax Manager
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Gest
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Western Alliance Community Foundation
How much does Western Alliance Community Foundation give each year?
Western Alliance Community Foundation gave $548K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $420K across 27 grants.
What is Western Alliance Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Western Alliance Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,879, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Western Alliance Community Foundation give grants?
Western Alliance Community Foundation's top state is California, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nevada (29%) and Arizona (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (7 grants), Tucson, AZ (6 grants), Reno, NV (4 grants) and Las Vegas, NV (2 grants).
Does Western Alliance Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Western Alliance Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (29 grants).
Who are Western Alliance Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Western Alliance Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Green Our Planet ($100,000), 911 Day ($100,000) and Junior Achievement of Arizona ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Western Alliance Community Foundation?
Western Alliance Community Foundation reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $549K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $414K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Western Alliance Community Foundation fund?
The available statements do not give a mission specifically for the foundation. Its grant-program information describes charitable contributions to nonprofits that provide services and support in low- or moderate-income areas, including affordable housing, community services, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Western Alliance Community Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Western Alliance Community Foundation's EIN?
Western Alliance Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2561249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Western Alliance Community Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Western Alliance Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/western-alliance-community-foundation-morg_dd66f1bb37554b289582cabee21e6569
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