Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation: Human Services Grant

Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation: Human Services Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Diane And Bruce Halle Foundation
Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Summary

The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation focuses on enhancing opportunities for Arizona communities by funding direct-service organizations that address chronic poverty. They prioritize programs that fulfill basic human needs such as food, shelter, and emotional support. Organizations are encouraged to demonstrate effective leadership and financial management, and must align with the Foundation's mission. Preference is given to those providing essential services like food banks and job training, ensuring impactful outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Overview

Mission Our mission is to strengthen the daily opportunities and lifelong outcomes for the people and communities of the State of Arizona. Categories of Giving Human ServicesHealth & MedicalEducationArts & CultureSpirituality Human Services Funding Priorities The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation funds direct-service organizations that tackle the roots of chronic poverty by applying effective solutions to the most challenging social and economic problems. The Foundation prioritizes supporting programs that provide basic human needs: food, shelter, clothing, and support to those who are without resources; be it financial, emotional, mental, physical, and/or spiritual support. Types of Support Program, capital, and general support Criteria You should be prepared to demonstrate and discuss: Strong leadership and managementA qualified, engaged, and supportive board of directorsEffective financial managementA funding model that supports your infrastructure and programs with appropriate cash reservesA well-trained and supported staffA process to solicit and utilize client/constituent feedbackA board of directors and staff that reflect the diversity of people and key interests of the communities you servePrograms and services that are responsive to the cultural and linguistic needs of your clients constituentsAn effective strategy to accomplish your mission that results in positive and desirable outcomesA capacity to measure impact and learn from your resultsAn ability to identify and adapt to internal and external changes

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be considered for a grant, an organization:Must be in operation and have 501(c)(3) status for at least three (3) years, preferably five (5) years.Must have filed a Form 990 tax return with the IRS within the last year.Must have audited financial statements by an independent accountant within the last (18) months.Must be headquartered in Arizona, with the majority of staff, services provided, and requested funding in Arizona.Must have an annual cash budget of a minimum of $500,000, preferably $1,000,000 or more.Must be mission aligned with The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation’s funding pillars and priorities.Must have a conversation with Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation Staff prior to any submission.If a grant request is unsuccessful, an organization must wait a minimum of one year from the date of declination before reapplying.Current grantees are eligible to apply again after the completion of their current grant timeframe and the foundation receiving their final report.Organizations that had an LOI or Application declined must wait a minimum of one (1) year from the decision date before the Halle Foundation will consider another request.

Ineligibility

We do not fund grants for:Organizations that discriminate in the delivery of programs and services on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disabilityInfluencing legislation and/or elections; for political candidates, political campaignsSocial or political issues outside the United StatesIndividualsFundraising dinners or eventsAnimal welfareNational organizations that do not have local chapters in ArizonaConsumer interest