How Philanthropy is Responding to COVID-19 in the Southwest

How Philanthropy is Responding to COVID-19 in the Southwest

Despite wide-open spaces and more disbursed population groups, the Southwest is being hit hard by COVID-19. We look at how local funders are responding in the first of a series of pieces on regional philanthropy and the pandemic.

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IP Has Tracked Arizona Grantmaking for Years. Here's What We've Learned

IP Has Tracked Arizona Grantmaking for Years. Here's What We've Learned

The philanthropy scene in Arizona is thriving, driven by new wealth and rising giving. At IP, we’ve been tracking what foundations and major donors have been up to in the state for over six years. Here are some key takeaways.

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What Stands Out About the Arizona Community Foundation’s Recent Round of Grants?

What Stands Out About the Arizona Community Foundation’s Recent Round of Grants?

With around $960 million in trust and endowment assets under management, the Arizona Community Foundation is a top grantmaker in the Southwest. Education is one of four causes that stand out in ACF’s recent giving.

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How a Big Community Foundation Embraces Impact Investing in Arizona

How a Big Community Foundation Embraces Impact Investing in Arizona

Along with prominent community funders like the Cleveland Foundation and the San Francisco Foundation, the Arizona Community Foundation is emerging as a national impact investing leader. Here’s how ACF approaches nonprofit loans.

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A Quick Look at Recent Grants by a Top Arizona Funder

A Quick Look at Recent Grants by a Top Arizona Funder

The Arizona Community Foundation is a leading funding force in the state with over 1,650 charitable funds and five offices throughout the state. We examine its latest round of grantmaking.

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What Does the Arizona Community Foundation See as the State's Top Needs?

What Does the Arizona Community Foundation See as the State's Top Needs?

The Arizona Community Foundation's latest round of grants offers a good glimpse into the priorities of this prominent funder right now.  Here's a look. 

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