How We Make an Impact
At OneAZ, giving back isn't just a part of our identity; it's the driving force behind our core values. The OneAZ Community Foundation provides two grant opportunities for Arizona nonprofits, fueling initiatives that strengthen communities. Our funding supports projects in three key areas: Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, Community Vitality, and Developing Future Leaders.
Economic Empowerment
& Entrepreneurship
Programs that promote economic independence by advancing financial inclusion, supporting entrepreneurship, and enhancing financial literacy.
Community
Vitality
Programs that drive sustainable community growth by improving access to essential services, strengthening social ties, and enriching cultural life.
Developing
Future Leaders
Programs designed to empower and equip the next generation of leaders through civic engagement, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
Giving
2024 Community Impact Grant Recipients
Central Region - $105,000
- Arizona Latino Leaders in Education
- Arizonans For Children, Inc.
- Center for the Rights of Abused Children
- Delivering Dreams of Arizona
- Dress for Success
- Elevate Phoenix
- ElevateMed
- Feeding Matters
- Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center
- Free Arts
- GiGi's Playhouse Phoenix
- Girls on the Run Serving Maricopa & Pinal Counties
- Homeless Youth Connection
- Hope Ignites Phoenix
- Justa Center
- Phoenix Public Library Foundation
- Rosie's House: A Music Academy for Children
- Ryan House
- Scottsdale Leadership Inc.
- The Foster Alliance
- Trellis
Northern Region - $110,000
- Agape House of Prescott
- Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona
- Flagstaff Family Food Center
- Flagstaff Shelter Services
- G.E.M. Environmental NFP
- Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona
- Horses with H.E.A.R.T.
- Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona
- Lions Camp Tatiyee
- Old Town Mission
- People Who Care
- Prescott Area Habitat for Humanity
- Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank
- Prescott Meals on Wheels
- Sedona Arts Center Inc
- Sedona Community Food Bank
- Steps to Recovery Homes
- Sunshine Rescue Mission & Hope Cottage
- United Way of Northern Arizona
- Verde Valley Sanctuary
- Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters
Southern Region - $25,000
- Arizona Diaper Bank
- Children's Advocacy Center of Southern Arizona
- The Foundation for Creative Broadcasting
- Tu Nidito Children and Family Services
- Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus
2024 Legacy Grant Recipients
Young & Empowered Women
$30,000
State Forty Eight Foundation
$30,000
Meet the OneAZ Community Foundation Board
The OneAZ Community Foundation Board of Directors provides guidance and oversight for the foundation.
Marquetta WhiteBoard Chair
Mike BodenSecretary/Treasurer
Martha RozenDirector
Sam WheelerDirector
"We are honored to be named a 2025 OneAZ Community Impact Grant recipient. We thank OneAZ Credit Union for their generous support, which will help us continue empowering Arizonans toward economic independence. Our Bank On Arizona program plays a pivotal role by providing vital financial resources, bridging the gap, and creating pathways for all consumers to access the tools they need to reshape their financial future. Our mission is to offer financial education, career development, and professional attire, enabling Arizonans to thrive in work and life."
Tamala McBath CEO
Dress for Success Phoenix
"We are deeply grateful to the OneAZ Community Foundation for their generous investment in our Youth of the Year program. Your support will provide critical resources for leadership development, academic enrichment, and mentorship opportunities—helping our Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff members reach their full potential. Thank you for believing in our youth and investing in the future of our community."
Mark CoxCEO
Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff
"We are proud to embark on this new partnership with OneAZ Community Foundation. With their support, Tu Nidito will continue our work to provide critical grief support services throughout Southern Arizona. There is no place quite like it in all of Arizona and we are so proud to serve the needs of children, teens, young adults and caregivers who are experiencing a serious medical diagnosis or death of a special person. Tu Nidito is your place for grief support, and we continue to create a compassionate community of acceptance and understanding for all of those who need it."
Liz McCusker Executive Director
Tu Nidito, Tucson
