Quick Summary
Name: Catholic Community Foundation For The Diocese Of Phoenix Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $4 million+ (2024) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $514,000 |
| Average Grant | Not specified |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (Giving Circle Program) |
Contact Details
Address: 4500 South Lakeshore Drive, Suite 650, Tempe, AZ 85282 Phone: 480-651-8800 Email: info@ccfphx.org Donor Support: donorsupport@ccfphx.org / 480-651-8808 Giving Circle Email: givingcircle@ccfphx.org / 480-651-8806 Website: https://ccfphx.org
Geographic Focus
- Primarily serves the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
- Includes Maricopa, Mohave, Yavapai, and Coconino counties (excluding Navajo Indian Reservation)
- Gila River Indian Reservation in Pinal County
- Some funding extends to Arizona, California, and North Carolina
Funding Priorities
- Education: Tuition assistance for Catholic schools (highest priority), programs that enhance academic outcomes and educational opportunities
- Community & Parish Life: Capital improvements, programs that promote leadership and Christian virtue, music programs
- Care: Programs that nurture spiritual growth and catechetical/pastoral ministries
- Sanctity of Life: Services that safeguard and advocate for life
- Work Among the Poor: Support for vulnerable populations
- Arts & Culture
- Health & Wellness
- Teacher's Choice & Youth Programs
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations not serving the Diocese of Phoenix geographic region
- Organizations not aligned with Catholic Church teachings
- Investments in companies operating contrary to Catholic teachings (follows USCCB socially responsible investment guidelines)
- Organizations that are not 501(c)(3) public charities
Application Method
Giving Circle Grant Program (primary public grant-making program):
- Annual application cycle with fixed deadline
- Online application required
- Twenty finalists selected for "Pitch Day" presentation
- Giving Circle donor members vote on final awards
- Approximately $140,000 distributed annually through this program
Other Grants: The Foundation manages 400+ individual funds and Forever Funds (endowments) that make grants through various mechanisms, some through donor discretion.
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