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ACF of Flagstaff grants over $1.3 million to local nonprofits

The Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff and funding collaborators awarded $1,363,086 in grants to northern Arizona nonprofit organizations at the annual Celebrating Flagstaff’s Nonprofit Organizations event on Thursday, August 17. This grantmaking wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of these collaborative donors: Cambium Wealth & Legacy Strategies Capstone Health Fund Erin & Tad Moore Charitable…
Desert Mountain golf course photo.

2023-2024 Desert Mountain Foundation Scholars

We are pleased to announce our 2023-24 scholarship recipients! In March, our Scholarship Committee reviewed and scored all submitted applications, and then interviewed each applicant. The Committee discussed the merit of each student and reviewed their recommendations with our Advisory Board for approval. These 17 students have been awarded $97,500, which was paid directly to…
Young person doing science activities at the Verde Valley Science Vortex STEAM Center

Sedona and the Verde Valley Worthy Projects List for 2022

Each year, ACF of Sedona receives many more grant applications than we have available funding for. As a service to the community and our donors, our grant panel composes a list of projects that were deemed worthy of additional funding. Below is the list of the 2022 Worthy Projects that need additional funding. For your…
Joy of Giving Recap

Joy of Giving 2022 event recap

By: Sheri Denny, Regional Philanthropic Advisor Our annual competitive grant cycle culminated in our Joy of Giving Luncheon held in August. We gathered to celebrate philanthropy in our county – the nonprofit organizations, staff, volunteers, and donors who meet the needs in our community. This year was meaningful for me not only because it was my first…
Desert Mountain golf course photo.

2022-2023 Desert Mountain Foundation Scholars

We are pleased to announce our 2022-2023 scholarship recipients! In March, our Scholarship Committee reviewed and scored all submitted applications, and then interviewed each applicant. The Committee discussed the merit of each student and reviewed their recommendations with our Advisory Board for approval. These 22 students have been awarded $97,000, which was paid directly to…
ACF donors Susan and Bill Cammock.

Philanthropists Next Door: Bill and Susan Cammock

Bill and Susan Cammock enjoyed successful careers in Ohio before retiring to Sedona. They quickly adopted their new town as their own and looked for ways to give back and make an impact. They made donations to educational and animal welfare causes–and to a new organization their neighbors told them about, the Sedona Community Foundation…
Volunteers bag items for Christ Lutheran Church

Nominate Someone in Sedona or the Verde Valley for a Spirit of Philanthropy Award

Our community is strengthened by the generosity and selflessness of our residents, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. For 20 years, the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona has recognized outstanding community service with the Spirit Awards. Members of the public are invited to nominate individuals, businesses, and nonprofits who have made exceptional contributions to the Sedona and/or…