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Diane And Bruce Halle Foundation

Annual Giving
$41.7M
Grant Range
Up to $2.4M

Diane And Bruce Halle Foundation

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $41.7 million (2023)
  • Success Rate: Not publicly available
  • Decision Time: Not publicly disclosed
  • Grant Range: Individual grants up to $2.4 million observed
  • Geographic Focus: Arizona (primary focus)

Contact Details

Overview

The Diane And Bruce Halle Foundation is a private foundation established in 2002 by Bruce T. Halle, founder of Discount Tire Company. With annual giving of approximately $41.7 million in 2023, the foundation focuses on strengthening daily opportunities and lifelong outcomes for people and communities in Arizona. The foundation operates from Scottsdale, Arizona, and is grounded in spiritual values emphasizing "doing the right thing, supporting our neighbors and healing our communities." The foundation reflects Bruce Halle's entrepreneurial legacy and commitment to fairness and integrity in community support.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The foundation organizes its giving across five key categories:

  • Human Services: Supporting basic human needs including food, shelter, clothing, and emotional/spiritual support
  • Health & Medical: Grants to hospitals and medical facilities for healthcare access and services
  • Education: Supporting educational institutions and access to training opportunities
  • Spirituality: Donations for spiritual support and faith-based organizations
  • Arts & Culture: Supporting art exhibitions with particular interest in Latin American art

Priority Areas

  • Organizations serving communities where Discount Tire customers and employees reside
  • Programs providing access to essential services and resources
  • Initiatives increasing opportunities in underserved areas
  • Arizona-based organizations and programs

What They Don't Fund

Specific exclusions not publicly documented; contact foundation directly for detailed restrictions.

Governance and Leadership

Key Personnel:

  • Diane M. Halle: Chairman/President
  • Nikki Halle: Vice President
  • Sheila Zuieback: Secretary
  • Wilson Lyle: Director/Treasurer
  • Chris Pedersen: Director
  • Tom Egan: Executive Director

The foundation operates with an all-volunteer board (all board members show $0 compensation) and no full-time employees, demonstrating lean operational structure with funds directed primarily toward grant-making.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

The foundation mentions an "Eligibility Quiz" on their website for potential applicants. However, detailed public application procedures are not readily available on their website. The foundation appears to operate with a selective approach to grant-making, potentially through invitation or pre-existing relationships rather than an open application process.

Organizations interested in support should:

  1. Contact the foundation directly via email (info@hallefoundation.org) or phone (480.515.7500)
  2. Take the eligibility quiz if available
  3. Inquire about current funding opportunities and application procedures

Getting on Their Radar

Given the limited public information about open applications:

  • Build relationships with foundation staff, particularly Executive Director Tom Egan
  • Demonstrate alignment with their focus on Arizona communities
  • Show connection to areas where Discount Tire operates
  • Emphasize programs serving basic human needs and community strengthening

Decision Timeline

Not publicly disclosed. Contact foundation directly for timeline expectations.

Success Rates

Application statistics and success rates not publicly available.

Reapplication Policy

No public information available regarding reapplication policies or waiting periods.

Application Success Factors

Based on observed grant patterns and stated priorities:

  • Geographic alignment: Strong preference for Arizona-based organizations
  • Mission alignment: Clear connection to one of five funding categories
  • Community impact: Demonstrable benefit to communities where Discount Tire operates
  • Basic needs focus: Programs addressing fundamental human services tend to receive substantial support
  • Established organizations: Recent grants show preference for well-established institutions (universities, major health systems, established human service providers)

Recent Grant Examples

Notable recent grants include:

  • Foundation for Senior Living: $2,400,000 (Human Services)
  • Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance: $2,000,000 (Education)
  • Valleywise Health Foundation: $2,000,000 (Health & Medical)

The foundation made 53 grants in their most recent reporting period with partial disclosed total of $27,072,000.

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • The foundation appears to operate primarily through selective grant-making rather than open applications
  • Strong Arizona focus with emphasis on communities connected to Discount Tire operations
  • Substantial grants available for established organizations (grants ranging up to $2.4 million observed)
  • Direct contact with foundation staff likely necessary to explore funding opportunities
  • Mission alignment with spiritual values and community support essential
  • Human services, healthcare, and education receive significant support
  • Limited public information suggests importance of relationship-building over formal applications

References

  • ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Diane And Bruce Halle Foundation Profile (accessed December 2025)
  • CauseIQ Foundation Profile - Diane And Bruce Halle Foundation (accessed December 2025)
  • GuideStar Profile - EIN 46-0469787 (accessed December 2025)
  • Diane And Bruce Halle Foundation Official Website - https://dianeandbrucehallefoundation.org/ (accessed December 2025)
  • IRS Form 990 Data via ProPublica (2023-2024 filings)
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