Private foundation · Phoenix, AZ (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust 08-11-95
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $25,000
- Typical grant
- $25,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $25,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County · plus 482 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $24.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24.5M | $25K | 1 |
| 2023 | $29.7M | $5,102 | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Angelica Gonzalez · PHOENIX · 4809485853 · agonzalez@pipertrust.org
- What to send
- Grantees are encouraged to talk to a program officer before submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). The Letter of Inquiry (LOI) should describe the project - addressing its impact, effectiveness, feasibility, and sustainability. After review of the inquiry, organizations may be invited to submit a full proposal for consideration. Please refer to "What Makes a Strong Proposal" on the Trust's website (www.pipertrust.org). For assistance with the application process, email Angelica Gonzalez, Program Associate at agonzalez@pipertrust.org or call at 480-948-5853.
- Limits
- For responsive grants, 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.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- James BrunerTrustee
- Jose CardenasTrustee
- Judy MohrazTrustee
- Laura GrafmanTrustee (through feb 2025)
- Paul CritchfieldTrustee
- Sharon HarperTrustee
- Stephen ZabilskiPresident & ceo
- Carey ChambersCfo
- Karen LelandChief communications officer
- Paul MulliganTrustee
- Lori HigueraTrustee
- Ed ZuercherTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Support Community Impact through Song Sight Music Mentoring Retreat
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists for Community Transformation Intl Inc. | Brentwood, Williamson County | Support Community Impact through Song Sight Music Mentoring Retreat | $25K |
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