Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
EIN 866247076 Private FoundationTotal Given 2021–2024
$301.0M
2,470 grants · $75.3M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$10M+/yr
major funder
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $5K–$50K
grant size
61%
deep partner · 330/540 multi-year
repeat
$442.7M
Assets (2024)
540
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Kelly Matti
Phone
(480) 948-5853
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
Organizations may submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) addressing the project's impact, effectiveness, feasibility and sustainability. Please refer to "What makes a strong proposal" on the Trust's website (www.pipertrust.org). For assistance with the application process, email kmatti@pipertrust.org. Grantees are encouraged to talk to a program officer before submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). After review of the inquiry, organizations may be invited to submit a full proposal for consideration.
Restrictions
ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS MUST: A) BE LOCATED WITHIN OR PRIMARILY SERVING RESIDENTS OF MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ; B) BE TAX EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) OR AN INSTRUMENTALITY OF GOVERNMENT; C) HAVE BEEN IN ACTIVE EXISTENCE AS A 501(C)(3), UNLESS A GOVERNMENT INSTRUMENTALITY, FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS; D) DELIVER PROGRAMS WHICH SUPPORT HEALTHCARE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH, CHILDREN, OLDER ADULTS, ARTS AND CULTURE, EDUCATION, OR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS; E) NOT BE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION OR INELIGIBLE TYPE III SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $471.7M | $20.3M | N/A |
| 2021 | $52.7M | $604.1M | $41.5M | 585 |
| 2022 | $165.5M | $496.5M | $85.7M | 728 |
| 2023 | $45.3M | $442.5M | $23.9M | 603 |
| 2024 | $37.5M | $442.7M | $41.0M | 554 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 2470 grants on record
Minimum
$32
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$15K
Average
$122K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$7.5M
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
0.9% of US grants
· Rank #5 of 32 states
$277K across
21 grants
3 of 254 counties
Top 3 counties
- 1 Dallas
- 2 Harris
- 3 McLennan
Officers & Directors
SZ
Stephen Zabilski
5+ yrs
Trustee & President & CEO
Leadership
CC
Carey Chambers
5+ yrs
CFO
JB
James Bruner
5+ yrs
Trustee
EZ
Ed Zuercher
2 yrs
Trustee
LH
Lori Higuera
2 yrs
Trustee
PM
Paul Mulligan
2 yrs
Trustee
SH
Sharon Harper
5+ yrs
Trustee
PC
Paul Critchfield
5+ yrs
Trustee
LG
Laura Grafman
5+ yrs
Trustee
JM
Judy Mohraz
5+ yrs
Trustee
JC
Jose Cardenas
5+ yrs
Trustee
KL
Karen Leland
5+ yrs
Chief Communications Officer
SZ
Stephen Zabilski
5+ yrs
Trustee & President & CEO
Leadership
MR
Mary Jane Rynd
4 yrs
President & CEO
Leadership
SE
Stacey Easterling
3 yrs
Vice President of Programs
Leadership
CC
Carey Chambers
5+ yrs
CFO
JB
James Bruner
5+ yrs
Trustee
JC
Jose Cardenas
5+ yrs
Trustee
JM
Judy Mohraz
5+ yrs
Trustee
LG
Laura Grafman
5+ yrs
Trustee
PC
Paul Critchfield
5+ yrs
Trustee
SH
Sharon Harper
5+ yrs
Trustee
PM
Paul Mulligan
2 yrs
Trustee
LH
Lori Higuera
2 yrs
Trustee
EZ
Ed Zuercher
2 yrs
Trustee
KL
Karen Leland
5+ yrs
Chief Communications Officer
MR
Mary Jane Rynd
4 yrs
President & CEO
Leadership
SE
Stacey Easterling
3 yrs
Vice President of Programs
Leadership
CC
Carey Chambers
5+ yrs
CFO
JC
Jose Cardenas
5+ yrs
Trustee
JM
Judy Mohraz
5+ yrs
Trustee
LG
Laura Grafman
5+ yrs
Trustee
PC
Paul Critchfield
5+ yrs
Trustee
SH
Sharon Harper
5+ yrs
Trustee
SZ
Stephen Zabilski
5+ yrs
Trustee
JB
James Bruner
5+ yrs
Trustee
KL
Karen Leland
5+ yrs
Chief Communications Officer
SE
Stacey Easterling
3 yrs
Vice President of Programs
Leadership
MR
Mary Jane Rynd
4 yrs
President & CEO
Leadership
CC
Carey Chambers
5+ yrs
CFO
JM
Judy Mohraz
5+ yrs
Trustee
JC
Jose Cardenas
5+ yrs
Trustee
SZ
Stephen Zabilski
5+ yrs
Trustee
SH
Sharon Harper
5+ yrs
Trustee
PC
Paul Critchfield
5+ yrs
Trustee
JB
James Bruner
5+ yrs
Trustee
LG
Laura Grafman
5+ yrs
Trustee
KL
Karen Leland
5+ yrs
Chief Communications Officer
MR
Mary Jane Rynd
4 yrs
President & CEO
Leadership
CC
Carey Chambers
5+ yrs
Chief Financial Officer
PC
Paul Critchfield
5+ yrs
Trustee
JC
Jose Cardenas
5+ yrs
Trustee
AD
Arthur Decabooter
Trustee
LG
Laura Grafman
5+ yrs
Trustee
SH
Sharon Harper
5+ yrs
Trustee
JM
Judy Mohraz
5+ yrs
Trustee
SZ
Stephen Zabilski
5+ yrs
Trustee
JB
James Bruner
5+ yrs
Trustee
KL
Karen Leland
5+ yrs
Chief Comm Officer
Grants Awarded (2,470 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Phoenix, AZ | $7,500,000 | Support the Trustees' Now is the Moment Celebration of our Community. | 2022 |
| The Phoenix Symphony | Phoenix, AZ | $7,500,000 | Support the Trustees' Now is the Moment Celebration of our Community. | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | Phoenix, AZ | $7,500,000 | Support the Trustees' Now is the Moment Celebration of our Community for the Southwest Division. | 2022 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Tempe, AZ | $5,000,000 | Support the Trustees' Now is the Moment Celebration of our Community to support the development and deployment... | 2022 |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | $5,000,000 | Support the Trustees' Now is the Moment Celebration of our Community for the Arizona Health Sciences Campus to... | 2022 |
| Western Spirit Scottsdale's Museum of the West | Scottsdale, AZ | $5,000,000 | Support the Trustees' Now is the Moment Celebration of our Community. | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley | Phoenix, AZ | $4,000,000 | Support the Trustees' Now is the Moment Celebration of our Community. | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Community Services | Phoenix, AZ | $4,000,000 | Support the Trustees' Now is the Moment Celebration of our Community. | 2022 |
| Phoenix Art Museum | Phoenix, AZ | $4,000,000 | Support the Trustees' Now is the Moment Celebration of our Community. | 2022 |
| The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $4,000,000 | Support the Trustees' Now is the Moment Celebration of our Community. | 2022 |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | $3,370,000 | Establish endowed chair position and a fellowship in health disparities at Virginia G. Piper Medical Clinic at... | 2021 |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | $3,250,000 | Establish endowed chair position and a fellowship in health disparities at Virginia G. Piper Medical Clinic at... | 2021 |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | $3,250,000 | Establish endowed chair position and a fellowship in health disparities at Virginia G. Piper Medical Clinic at... | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | $3,000,000 | Support the Trustees' Now is the Moment Celebration of our Community. | 2022 |
| Heard Museum | Phoenix, AZ | $3,000,000 | Support the Trustees' Now is the Moment Celebration of our Community. | 2022 |
| Native American Connections Inc | Phoenix, AZ | $3,000,000 | Support the Trustees' Now is the Moment Celebration of our Community. | 2022 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Tempe, AZ | $2,851,173 | Implement the Knowledge Exchange for Resilience. | 2024 |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | $2,630,000 | Establish endowed chair position and a fellowship in health disparities at Virginia G. Piper Medical Clinic at... | 2021 |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | $2,630,000 | Establish endowed chair position and a fellowship in health disparities at Virginia G. Piper Medical Clinic at... | 2023 |
| The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $2,500,000 | Support COVID-19 crisis response within Maricopa County Catholic schools. | 2021 |
| Arizona Opera | Phoenix, AZ | $2,500,000 | Support the Trustees' Now is the Moment Celebration of our Community. | 2022 |
| Ballet Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | $2,500,000 | Support the Trustees' Now is the Moment Celebration of our Community. | 2022 |
| UMOM New Day Centers | Phoenix, AZ | $2,500,000 | Support the Trustees' Now is the Moment Celebration of our Community. | 2022 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | $2,500,000 | Support the Trustees' Now is the Moment Celebration of our Community. | 2022 |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | $2,500,000 | Support construction of health sciences building on Creighton University Arizona Health Sciences Campus (Capital Campaign). | 2024 |
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