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Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust

Phoenix, Arizona  ·  EIN 866247076  ·  Private foundation

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust has awarded $129.1M across 2,054 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Creighton University. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$43.5M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$604.1M
Total assets
2,054
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust funds

Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, early childhood education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationindigenouslgbtq people

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Creighton University
Establish endowed chair position and a fellowship in health disparities at Virginia G. Piper Medical Clinic at Society of St. Vincent de Pau
Omaha, NE$3.4M2021
Arizona State University Foundation
Implement the Knowledge Exchange for Resilience.
Tempe, AZ$2.9M2024
Creighton University
Establish endowed chair position and a fellowship in health disparities at Virginia G. Piper Medical Clinic at Society of St. Vincent de Pau
Omaha, NE$2.6M2023
Creighton University
Support construction of health sciences building on Creighton University Arizona Health Sciences Campus (Capital Campaign).
Omaha, NE$2.5M2024
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
Support COVID-19 crisis response within Maricopa County Catholic schools.
Phoenix, AZ$2.5M2021
Arizona State University Foundation
Implement the Knowledge Exchange for Resilience.
Tempe, AZ$2.3M2023
Creighton University
Support construction of health sciences building on Creighton University Arizona Health Sciences Campus (Capital Campaign).
Omaha, NE$2.0M2023
Creighton University
Support construction of health sciences building on Creighton University Arizona Health Sciences Campus (Capital Campaign).
Omaha, NE$2.0M2021
Valleywise Health Foundation
Establish new learning facility for medical professionals (Capital Campaign).
Phoenix, AZ$1.8M2023
City of Phoenix
Support Pediatric Health Care Initiative Fund.
Phoenix, AZ$1.5M2023
Arizona State University Foundation
Implement the Knowledge Exchange for Resilience.
Tempe, AZ$1.4M2021
Arizona State University Foundation
Support ASU Biodesign Institute community response efforts to COVID-19 crisis.
Tempe, AZ$1.0M2021
Honorhealth Foundation
Support multidisciplinary care clinics at Neuroscience Institute.
Scottsdale, AZ$1.0M2021
Society of St Vincent De Paul
Support strategic investments in fundraising and marketing (2020 Initiative).
Phoenix, AZ$1.0M2021
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley
Implement mental health services for youth in 30 Club locations.
Phoenix, AZ$1.0M2023

Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$42.9M
2023$32.2M
2024$29.6M
2025$24.4M

How to apply for funding from Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust

Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at pipertrust.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust

Does Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust fund?
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Creighton University, Arizona State University Foundation, Creighton University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust give in grants?
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust reported $43.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $129.1M over 2,054 grants.
Where is Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust located?
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 866247076.
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About this profile. This page is built from Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.