ABOUT VIRGINIA G. PIPER

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust honors the commitment of Virginia Galvin Piper in supporting organizations whose work enhances the lives of people in Maricopa County. Following the philanthropic example of her first husband, Paul V. Galvin, the founder of Motorola, Mrs. Piper wrote, "For me, managing the stewardship of charitable giving is a moment to moment dignified responsibility of a truly high calling in human affairs and human relations." Moving from Chicago with her second husband, Kenneth M. Piper, Mrs. Piper lived in Paradise Valley, Arizona, for the last three decades of her life and quietly but steadily worked to strengthen Phoenix-area nonprofits. Following her death in 1999, the Trust received approximately $600 million, becoming one of the 100 largest foundations in the United States.

MISSION

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust is a private foundation honoring the philanthropic legacy of Virginia Galvin Piper to enhance and strengthen the quality of life for the people in Maricopa County (Arizona) through support of arts and culture, children, education, healthcare and medical research, older adults and religious organizations. By investing in nonprofits and encouraging strategic planning for the future, the Trust strives to make Maricopa County-a region that includes Phoenix and is home to nearly 4million people- a stronger, healthier and more livable community.