Grants Compendium 2020
Fiscal Year Ending March 2020
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust supports organizations that enrich health, well-being, and opportunity for the people of Maricopa County, Arizona. Piper Trust concentrates its efforts in six areas: healthcare and medical research, children, older adults, arts and culture, education, and religious organizations. Browse grants by area below.
Core Areas of Grantmaking
Other
Arts and Culture
| Organization | Title | Award Date | Grant Amount | Paid FY20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Act One | Support strategic organizational enhancements (ATLAS Nonprofit Strength and Endurance). | 9/10/2018 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Arizona Commission on the Arts | Support data visualization mapping for the Arizona Cultural Data Project. | 10/14/2019 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Support resilience building via capacity improvement for the ASU Art Museum (AGILE Reinforcing Resiliency in Arts and Culture). | 7/22/2019 | $120,000 | $120,000 |
| Ballet Arizona | Support resilience building via capacity improvement (AGILE Reinforcing Resiliency in Arts and Culture). | 7/22/2019 | $109,000 | $109,000 |
| Black Theatre Troupe, Inc. | Support capacity building (2020 Initiative—ATLAS Expansion/Enhancement). | 7/1/2019 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund). | 5/13/2019 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Support resilience building via capacity improvement (AGILE Reinforcing Resiliency in Arts and Culture). | 8/12/2019 | $284,000 | $284,000 |
| Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona | Purchase and renovate building (Capital Campaign). | 2/10/2020 | $450,000 | $450,000 |
| Friends of Public Radio Arizona | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund). | 8/12/2019 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Herberger Theater Center | Support resilience building via capacity improvement (AGILE Reinforcing Resiliency in Arts and Culture). | 8/12/2019 | $158,000 | $158,000 |
| Jazz in Arizona, Inc. | Support capacity building (2020 Initiative—ATLAS Expansion/Enhancement). | 7/1/2019 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Musical Theatre of Anthem | Purchase unified audio, lighting, and microphone system. | 10/14/2019 | $57,000 | $57,000 |
| Phoenix Art Museum | Support comprehensive digital strategy development, website, and technology upgrades. | 8/14/2017 | $993,000 | $167,800 |
| Phoenix Chorale | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund). | 2/10/2020 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Phoenix Girls Chorus, Inc | Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plan. | 5/13/2019 | $129,000 | $66,000 |
| Phoenix Theatre | Implement strategic business plan to strengthen financial capacity. | 9/11/2017 | $500,000 | $300,000 |
| Phoenix Zoo | Support construction of new cultural habitats (Capital Campaign). | 9/9/2019 | $1,210,000 | $410,000 |
| Rosie's House: A Music Academy for Children | Expand youth services via new fundraising and marketing strategies. | 5/10/2017 | $185,000 | $50,000 |
| Rosie's House: A Music Academy for Children | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund) | 9/9/2019 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| SMU DataArts | Support Cultural Data Profile arts and culture data tools and related trainings. | 12/11/2017 | $135,000 | $45,000 |
| SOUNDS Academy | Develop fundraising plan and build board governance. | 11/11/2019 | $60,000 | $39,000 |
| Theater Works | Support capacity building (2020 Initiative—ATLAS Expansion/Enhancement). | 7/1/2019 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Valley Youth Theatre | Purchase digital wireless microphone system and associated equipment. | 8/12/2019 | $244,000 | $244,000 |
| Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West | Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications initiative. | 8/13/2018 | $468,300 | $165,000 |
Children
| Organization | Title | Award Date | Grant Amount | Paid FY20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Centers for Comprehensive Education and Life Skills | Renovate center and expand program. | 2/10/2020 | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Support the Arizona Collective Impact Initiative for Child Safety and Well-Being. | 2/10/2020 | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Arizona Helping Hands | Purchase and implement comprehensive business operations software. | 4/9/2018 | $188,500 | $75,000 |
| Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund). | 4/13/2020 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Assistance League of East Valley Arizona | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund). | 8/12/2019 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Association for Supportive Child Care | Support strategic organizational enhancements (ATLAS Nonprofit Strength and Endurance). | 9/10/2018 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona | Implement modified mentor retention plan and training. | 11/12/2018 | $108,500 | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley, Inc. | Support organization merger. | 2/10/2020 | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona | Implement cultural competence programming. | 12/10/2018 | $213,700 | $100,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund). | 2/10/2020 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Child Crisis Arizona | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund) | 8/12/2019 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Family Promise - Greater Phoenix | Purchase and renovate building to support expansion of homeless family services in Glendale. | 3/11/2019 | $337,750 | $337,750 |
| Feeding Matters | Develop and distribute Family Guide to Pediatric Feeding Disorder. | 10/14/2019 | $147,000 | $90,500 |
| Foundation for Blind Children | Design and implement a social group lesson system for visually impaired children ages birth to three. | 6/10/2019 | $220,000 | $135,000 |
| Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund). | 3/9/2020 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Future for KIDS | Expand youth mentoring program. | 3/9/2020 | $87,500 | $50,000 |
| Gabriel's Angels | Support capacity building (2020 Initiative—ATLAS Expansion/Enhancement). | 7/1/2019 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Homeless Youth Connection, Inc. | Expand homeless youth supports through Empowering Youth For The Future program. | 12/10/2018 | $200,000 | $75,000 |
| Maggie's Place | Support strategic organizational enhancements (ATLAS Nonprofit Strength and Endurance). | 9/10/2018 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Native American Connections, Inc. | Develop community meeting areas for homeless youth in Saguaro Ki Housing Program. | 4/8/2019 | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| New Life Center | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund). | 8/12/2019 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| New Pathways for Youth | Purchase and renovate building to expand services. | 12/9/2019 | $480,000 | $480,000 |
| One Small Step | Renovate building to expand services. | 9/9/2019 | $96,000 | $96,000 |
| one-n-ten | Support strategic organizational enhancements (ATLAS Nonprofit Strength and Endurance). | 9/10/2018 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Open Hearts | Support strategic organizational enhancements (ATLAS Nonprofit Strength and Endurance). | 9/10/2018 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Prevent Child Abuse Arizona | Support expansion of comprehensive parent education program. | 12/11/2017 | $475,000 | $92,700 |
| Prevent Child Abuse Arizona | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund). | 1/15/2019 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Raising Special Kids | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund). | 5/13/2019 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center | Support capacity building (2020 Initiative—Post-ATLAS/Human Services Organizations). | 3/9/2020 | $500,000 | $500,000 |
| Summer Youth Program Fund (Arizona Community Foundation as fiscal agent) | Support a funding collaborative to invest in summer programs for youth. | 4/8/2019 | $300,000 | $200,000 |
| Tanner Community Development Corporation | Implement Children in Kinship Care program. | 2/13/2017 | $281,000 | $72,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Support utilities assistance program. | 4/8/2019 | $750,000 | $500,000 |
| Valley of the Sun YMCA | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund). | 3/9/2020 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Wesley Community & Health Centers | Renovate kitchen to support enhanced programming for youth. | 9/9/2019 | $182,000 | $182,000 |
Education
| Organization | Title | Award Date | Grant Amount | Paid FY20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Foundation | Implement the Knowledge Exchange for Resilience. | 8/13/2018 | $12,500,000 | $1,622,346 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley, Inc. | Expand STEM programming for youth via partnership with Woz U Education Program. (Original grant was to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix) | 9/10/2018 | $500,000 | $210,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Establish the Arthur W. DeCabooter Fellowship in Higher Education at the School of Education in memory of Arthur W. DeCabooter. | 11/11/2019 | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Arizona, Inc. | Support strategic organizational enhancements (ATLAS Nonprofit Strength and Endurance). | 9/10/2018 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Make Way for Books | Pilot early literacy program in Avondale. | 4/8/2019 | $400,000 | $162,000 |
| Maricopa County Community College District Foundation | Support Achieving a College Education (ACE) program at four community colleges. | 3/13/2017 | $3,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Southwest Human Development | Provide comprehensive early childhood training for education professionals. | 8/12/2019 | $600,000 | $325,000 |
Healthcare and Medical Research
| Organization | Title | Award Date | Grant Amount | Paid FY20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | Support construction of health sciences building on Creighton University Arizona Health Sciences Campus (Capital Campaign). | 5/13/2019 | $10,000,000 | $2,500,000 |
| Eye Care 4 Kids | Establish a school-based children's vision clinic. | 12/9/2019 | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| Human Services Campus, Inc. | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund). | 8/12/2019 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service | Implement trauma-informed training and professional development program. | 3/9/2020 | $200,000 | $100,000 |
| Mission of Mercy | Develop service model to strengthen healthcare offerings. | 12/11/2017 | $251,750 | $100,500 |
| Keogh Health Connection | Support capacity building (2020 Initiative—ATLAS Expansion/Enhancement). | 7/1/2019 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| LifeStream Complete Senior Living, Inc. | Repurpose assisted living location to a Green House model short-term rehabilitation facility. | 4/9/2018 | $524,000 | $297,000 |
| St. Joseph's Foundation - A Dignity Health Member | Purchase three neonatal incubator care stations. | 2/10/2020 | $132,000 | $132,000 |
| Technical Assistance Partnership of Arizona | Purchase 48 SPOT photoscreeners for distribution to Maricopa County agencies to administer vision screening tests to children. | 11/11/2019 | $360,000 | $360,000 |
| The Neighborhood Christian Clinic | Expand medical and dental services for uninsured patients. | 3/9/2020 | $220,000 | $55,000 |
| The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) | Support to conduct community level screening for the presence of COVID-19. | 3/17/2020 | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| Valle del Sol, Inc. | Upgrade technology to support telemedicine program. | 11/11/2019 | $350,000 | $350,000 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund). | 4/8/2019 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
Older Adults
| Organization | Title | Award Date | Grant Amount | Paid FY20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Health Foundation | Implement healthy living program for older adults. | 9/9/2019 | $525,000 | $221,000 |
| Central Arizona Shelter Services | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund). | 11/11/2019 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Central Arizona Shelter Services | Enhance assessment tools and services for older adults. | 12/9/2019 | $535,000 | $200,000 |
| Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund). | 6/10/2019 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Diana Gregory Outreach Services | Expand fundraising efforts. | 12/9/2019 | $47,000 | $20,000 |
| Esperança, Inc | Implement health education programs for Latino older adults. | 10/8/2018 | $300,000 | $99,500 |
| Esperança, Inc | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund). | 2/10/2020 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Experience Matters | Support continuation of scalable business model. | 6/19/2017 | $300,000 | $75,000 |
| Foundation for Senior Living | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund). | 5/13/2019 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Foundation for Senior Living | Support capacity building (2020 Initiative—Post-ATLAS/Human Services Organizations). | 2/10/2020 | $500,000 | $500,000 |
| Foundation for Senior Living | Support construction of new adult day health services center in Glendale (Capital Campaign). | 3/9/2020 | $430,000 | $430,000 |
| ICM Food & Clothing Bank | Support strategic organizational enhancements (ATLAS Nonprofit Strength and Endurance). | 9/10/2018 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Mercy Housing Southwest | Implement health navigation program for low-income older adults. | 10/14/2019 | $170,000 | $60,500 |
| Neighbors Who Care, Inc. | Support capacity building (2020 Initiative—ATLAS Expansion/Enhancement). | 7/1/2019 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Northwest Valley Connect | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund). | 5/13/2019 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun | Enhance volunteer recruitment and engagement program. | 11/11/2019 | $135,000 | $80,000 |
| Tempe Community Action Agency, Inc. | Redesign independent living program for older adults. | 8/12/2019 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| United States Veterans Initiative | Implement comprehensive wellness program for older adult veterans. | 2/11/2019 | $175,700 | $74,800 |
Other
| Organization | Title | Award Date | Grant Amount | Paid FY20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Community Foundation | Support funder collaborative for enduring nonprofit collaborations in Arizona. (Arizona Together for Impact Fund). | 9/10/2018 | $150,000 | $50,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Support the Phoenix Welcome Center for Migrant Families. | 8/12/2019 | $400,000 | $200,000 |
| McDowell Sonoran Conservancy | Support efforts to strengthen nonprofit board governance practices and leadership (Good Governance Fund). | 3/9/2020 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc. | Support for six Maricopa County nonprofits to participate in the Listen for Good 2019 Cohort. | 8/12/2019 | $90,000 | $90,000 |
| Wildfire | Develop and produce marketing collateral for Utilities Assistance Network. | 6/10/2019 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
Piper Fellows
| Organization | Title | Award Date | Grant Amount | Paid FY20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area Agency on Aging, Region One, Inc. | Support leadership development and educational programs for Melissa Elliott's Piper Fellow sabbatical. | 11/13/2017 | $40,000 | $10,000 |
| Area Agency on Aging, Region One, Inc. | Support planning and evaluation (Piper Fellows Organizational Enhancement Award). | 2/10/2020 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Association of Arizona Food Banks | Support leadership development and educational programs for Angie Rodgers' Piper Fellow sabbatical. | 11/11/2019 | $40,000 | $30,000 |
| AZCEND | Support leadership development and educational programs for Trinity Donovan's Piper Fellow sabbatical. | 11/12/2018 | $40,000 | $10,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | Support leadership development and educational programs for Katie Cobb's Piper Fellow sabbatical. | 11/12/2018 | $40,000 | $10,000 |
| Children's Museum of Phoenix | Support leadership development and educational programs for Kate Wells' Piper Fellow sabbatical. | 11/12/2018 | $40,000 | $10,000 |
| Franciscan Renewal Center | Support leadership development and educational programs for Charlie Brown's Piper Fellow sabbatical. | 11/11/2019 | $40,000 | $30,000 |
| Fresh Start Women's Foundation | Support leadership development and educational programs for Meg Sneed's Piper Fellow sabbatical. | 11/12/2018 | $40,000 | $10,000 |
| Fresh Start Women's Foundation | To support implementation of software and database (Piper Fellows Organizational Enhancement). | 2/10/2020 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc. | Train staff in diversity, equity, and inclusion to support membership goals (Piper Fellows Organizational Enhancement Award). | 4/8/2019 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley | Implement new patient care volunteer model (Piper Fellows Organizational Enhancement Award). | 8/12/2019 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Mesa Arts Center Foundation | Support leadership development and educational programs for Tiffany Fairall's Piper Fellow sabbatical. | 11/11/2019 | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Mountain Park Health Center | Provide employees access to temporary caregiver services (Piper Fellows Organizational Enhancement Award). | 6/10/2019 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Oakwood Creative Care, Inc. | Support leadership development and educational programs for Sherri Friend's Piper Fellow sabbatical. | 11/11/2019 | $40,000 | $30,000 |
| Terros Health | Support leadership development and educational programs for Arianne Roy's Piper Fellow sabbatical. | 11/11/2019 | $40,000 | $30,000 |
Religious Organizations
| Organization | Title | Award Date | Grant Amount | Paid FY20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society | Support capacity building (2020 Initiative—ATLAS Expansion/Enhancement). | 7/1/2019 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Society of St. Vincent de Paul | Support utilities assistance program. | 4/8/2019 | $750,000 | $500,000 |
| Society of St. Vincent de Paul | Support strategic investments in fundraising and marketing (2020 Initiative). | 9/9/2019 | $5,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
Direct Charitable Activities
A Direct Charitable Activity (DCA) is a program or project that Piper Trust initiates itself to address a complex social challenge. DCAs often involve long-term investments, collaborations, or targeted efforts to fortify organizations focused on solving the specific challenge. Select examples of Piper Trust’s DCAs are below. Direct Charitable Activities paid in FY20: $1,945,766.
| Program / Project | Description |
|---|---|
| Capacity Building ATLAS/AGILE | ATLAS, symbolic of strength and endurance in Greek mythology, is a Piper Trust project designed to strengthen the organizational and operational structure of a select group of nonprofits. ATLAS nonprofits assess lifecycle stages and develop comprehensive plans for building organizational capacity. AGILE supports building the operational capacity and organizational resilience of a Trust-selected set of mid-sized grantee arts organizations. By employing “a capacity + capitalization” approach to organizational resilience, AGILE aims to build an organization’s capacity and capital to weather the unexpected while effectively carrying out their mission. |
| Early Literacy / Read On Arizona | Read On Arizona is a statewide, public/private collaboration of organizations committed to building an early literacy system that improves language and literacy outcomes for Arizona’s children, birth through age eight—delivering the right program at the right time for every child. Piper Trust is a founding partner of the collaborative. The Trust established and supports the Arizona Literacy Director who works in partnership with the Arizona Department of Education, Head Start State Collaboration Office, First Things First, and other local philanthropic partners on statewide efforts to improve early childhood literacy. |
| Children's Vision Health/Eyes On Learning | Eyes On Learning is a collaborative effort that strengthens, expands, and advances children’s vision health. The effort works to help ensure all children have effective vision screening and the appropriate follow-up services that are essential to good health and learning success. The Trust established and supports the Arizona Children’s Screening Director who works in partnership with Read On Arizona and other state, local, and national organizations dedicated to vision health and learning success for all Arizona children. |
| Maricopa Family Support Alliance | Maricopa Family Support Alliance grew out of Piper Trust’s commitment to explore the strength of coalition building among organizations serving the complex social needs of families. The Alliance is now an established and growing network of more than 70 nonprofits and public agencies, ranging from healthcare to housing. By working collectively, agencies can better serve families in need and families can access the social services they need through a coordinated approach. |
| Piper Academies | Piper Academies are designed specifically for nonprofit leaders and provide a range of personal and organizational development opportunities. Led by nationally renowned experts and thought leaders, Academies are developed around a significant theme each year (e.g., from strengthening operating principles to understanding “employees as purpose-drivers”), and are presented in various formats for individuals or teams. Many Piper Academies result in follow-on training for staff and volunteer leaders or funding opportunities. |
| Piper Fellows | The Piper Fellows Program provides individual Maricopa County social profit leaders with the financial resources to participate in a comprehensive professional development plan that allows them to reach, retool, and revitalize. Fellows are also eligible to apply for an Organizational Enhancement Award to support a project that addresses an opportunity or challenge facing the organization. Up to six Piper Fellows are selected annually via a competitive application process. |
Historical / Trust Initiated Grants
| Grant Type | Description | Paid FY20 |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliations | Through membership in professional associations and organizations that support philanthropy, Piper Trust’s Board and staff have opportunities to collaborate and learn from colleagues of grantmaking organizations across the country. Affiliation Organizations Include:
| $76,682 |
| Back-to-School Grants Program | Piper Trust believes that essential clothing provides children with confident beginnings for a successful school year. In preparation for the 2019-2020 school year, 305 Title I public elementary schools within 45 districts in Maricopa County received back-to-school grants to support their students with necessary school clothes and uniforms. | $534,500 |
| Historical Grants | Mrs. Piper supported a variety of organizations and projects in which the Trust continues to invest. | $740,000 |
| Trust Initiated Grants | Trust initiated grants include Trustee advised, employee matching, and other special grants awarded. | $1,361,630 |