Funding search · vision and hearing · Arizona
Who funds vision and hearing work in Arizona
15 funders have a record of paying for vision and hearing work by Arizona recipients: 60 grants totaling $3.4M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust ($452,500), Delta Gamma Foundation ($270,995) and Arizona Community Foundation ($173,001).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Arizona recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Largest: $50,000 to Foundation for Blind Children — support strategic organizational enhancements (atlas nonprofit strength and endurance).
Delta Gamma FoundationColumbus, OHCharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $270,995 · through 2024Largest: $119,389 to FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN — aid for blind
Arizona Community FoundationPhoenix, AZCharity · may take applications
7 matching grants · $173,001 · through 2024Largest: $25,300 to DEAF ABUSE NETWORK AND EDUCATION (DANE) ADVOCACY — empower through asl: lgbtq+ resources for the deaf and hard of hearing
Largest: $100,000 to Foundation for Blind Children — support to hire a research administrator who would create and publish peer-reviewed research to encourage broader adoption of programs that lead to independence and gainful employm…
Largest: $250,000 to Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired — human services
Largest: $25,000 to Foundation for Blind Children — blind children
The Board of VisitorsPhoenix, AZCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $611,200 · through 2023Largest: $298,800 to FOUNDATION OF BLIND CHILDREN — support therapy programs
Largest: $100,000 to FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN — start up costs for more accessible technology
The National Federation of the BlindBaltimore, MDCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $101,761 · through 2025Largest: $46,761 to LOWELL OBSERVATORY — blindness projects
Thunderbirds CharitiesPhoenix, AZCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $236,000 · through 2023Largest: $100,000 to ARIZONA CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED — improving the lives of the physically & mentally challenged
Largest: $25,000 to ARIZONA CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED — workforce readiness
Donor Network of ArizonaTempe, AZCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $30,500 · through 2024Largest: $12,500 to FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN — program support
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