Other Ways to Give
The Arizona Community Foundation houses many funds that provide donors an opportunity to contribute to the community including funds that were established to honor the memory of a loved one who passed away, scholarship funds that support postsecondary education opportunities, and place-based giving options that extend beyond our regional offices.
Memorial Funds
Some ACF donors choose to create a fund to memorialize a loved one, inviting friends and family to contribute to the fund in lieu of sympathy gifts. Explore some recently established memorial funds below.
Morrison Elliott Warren Memorial Fund
The Morrison Elliott Warren Memorial Fund has been established to accept donations to issue scholarships to deserving high school students from Arizona who attend Stanford University.
The Rick Lee Charitable Fund
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Rick Lee passed away on December 11, 2022 surrounded by his family. In loving memory and to honor and perpetuate his life of generosity, his family has established the Rick Lee Charitable Fund.
Terry Pilon Girls Sports Memorial Fund
Coach Terry’s family established this memorial fund in his honor, to help continue his legacy and belief that all girls should have an equal opportunity to play sports and be coached with the same level of excellence, passion and rigor that boys are coached.
Scholarship Funds
Awarding scholarships to students is among the most rewarding kinds of philanthropy. You can create your own fund named after you or your family, or support an existing scholarship fund with your gift.
Bishop Barnwell MLK Scholarship
The Bishop Henry L. Barnwell Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to realize the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the dream of the late Bishop Henry L. Barnwell, Founder/Chair of the Arizona MLK Celebration Scholarship Committee. That dream is equal access to higher education through scholarships.
Empowering Diversity Scholarship
To support educational attainment while fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Arizona, in partnership with Fiesta Bowl, launched the Empowering Diversity Scholarship. This scholarship supports two educational pathways: post-secondary attainment and general education development.
Pathway to Careers Scholarship
The Pathway to Careers: Sedona Verde Valley Career and Technical Education Scholarship Fund supports any Sedona/Verde Valley high school graduate or a GED graduate currently residing in Sedona/Verde Valley who is already attending or plans to attend an accredited community college or technical/vocational school in pursuit of an associate's degree, license, or certificate.
Place-Based Giving
In addition to our regional offices, ACF supports several place-based funds and affiliate partners.
Desert Mountain Foundation
Guided by community members, these funds support Desert Mountain employees and dependents, as well as the local trail system.
Greater Williams
Guided by community members, the fund advances a culture of giving and provides long-term support for vital programs in Greater Williams.
Page/Lake Powell
Guided community members, the fund provides grants to organizations in Page and the area surrounding Lake Powell.
Tuba City
Guided by community members, the fund awards grants to organizations in the Tuba City area.
San Luis
Guided by community members, the fund provides grants to organizations in the San Luis area.
Northern Cochise
Grants made from the endowment support the geographic areas of Willcox, Bonita, Bowie, San Simon, Cochise, Dos Cabezas, Dragoon, and Pearce/Sunsites.
Patagonia Regional
Guided by community members, these funds unite the gifts of residents to improve the quality of life in eastern Santa Cruz County.
Douglas
Grants made from the endowment support youth programs, leadership development, and entrepreneurialism in the Douglas area.
Bisbee Foundation
The Bisbee Foundation seeks to enhance the historical, cultural and human qualities that make Bisbee unique.
Hopi Foundation
Established by local Hopis, the Hopi Foundation promotes self sufficiency, proactive community participation, self reliance, and local self determination.
Tempe Community Foundation
The Tempe Community Foundation was established with the support of local leaders to create a centralized place for giving back to the Tempe community.
Tax Credit Coalitions
Donate to Qualifying Charitable Organizations while receiving a dollar-for-dollar tax credit against your owed state income taxes.
