Higher Education Grant Funders in Arizona
721 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to Arizona nonprofits in recent years, together directing $605.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 721 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active higher education funders in Arizona
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Arizona giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arizona Foundation | Arizona | $364.2M | 3 | 2025 |
| 2 | Arizona Tuition Connection Inc | Arizona | $18.3M | 134 | 2023 |
| 3 | Arizona Leadership Foundation Inc | Arizona | $13.8M | 134 | 2017 |
| 4 | Valley of the Sun United Way | Arizona | $12.0M | 4 | 2019 |
| 5 | Yavapai College Foundation Inc | Arizona | $11.2M | 6 | 2024 |
| 6 | Law College Association | Arizona | $9.6M | 6 | 2024 |
| 7 | Garcia Family Foundation | Arizona | $7.8M | 37 | 2024 |
| 8 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $7.4M | 5 | 2024 |
| 9 | Dorrance Foundation for Education | Arizona | $6.8M | 73 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Baird Foundation Inc | Arizona | $6.3M | 4 | 2024 |
| 11 | Dorrance Family Foundation | Arizona | $5.9M | 4 | 2019 |
| 12 | Flinn Foundation | Arizona | $4.9M | 26 | 2024 |
| 13 | Burton Family Foundation | Arizona | $4.6M | 47 | 2025 |
| 14 | Northern Arizona Christian School | Arizona | $4.0M | 16 | 2023 |
| 15 | Lapan Memorial Sunshine Foundation Inc | Arizona | $3.2M | 74 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in Arizona — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 721 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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