Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $5,515,912 total functional expenses (tax year 2023, from 990 filing; grants distributed in 2023: $3,919,256)
- Geographic Focus: East Valley region of Arizona (Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa areas)
- Application Method: Fixed deadline (applications typically open mid-year and close in September annually)
- Total Assets: $19,105,543 (tax year 2023)
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.supportdignityhealtheastvalley.org/
- Phone: (480) 728-3931
- Email: eastvalleyfoundation@commonspirit.org
- Address: 1727 West Frye Road, Suite 230, Chandler, AZ 85224
Funding Priorities
The foundation makes grants through its Community Health Improvement Grants programme, which addresses significant health needs identified through community health needs assessments for Chandler Regional Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, and Arizona General Hospital-Mesa. Priority areas include:
- Access to healthcare for underserved populations
- Food insecurity and nutrition programmes
- Homelessness prevention
- Human trafficking support services
- Maternal mental health
- Chronic disease management
- Primary care, dental, and pharmacy services for vulnerable populations
Application Process & Timeline
The foundation participates in the CommonSpirit Health Community Health Improvement Grants programme. Applications are accepted annually, typically opening mid-year (around July) and closing in September, with funding decisions announced in January.
Eligibility requirements:
- Must be an IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation or have a fiscal agent that is 501(c)(3)
- Proposals must include the applicant and two or more collaborating partner organisations
- Must address prioritised needs identified in the community health needs assessment
- Proposals are for one-year periods only (projects not funded for more than four consecutive years)
Applications are submitted online at https://www.commonspirit.org/communitygrants
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