The Delta Dental Plan of Arizona Charitable Foundation and Trust focuses tightly on improving oral health access and education in Arizona, funding institutional curriculum development and community dental access programs. Their grants support clinical training and community-facing services that expand preventive care and workforce capacity. The foundation appears mission-aligned to strengthen the local dental ecosystem through targeted, high-impact investments.
Concentrated, high-value grants to a small number of mission-aligned recipients—repeat support to University of Arizona and large single grants to community dental access programs rather than many small awards.
Delta Dental Plan of Arizona Charitable Foundation and Trust is defined by a concentrated pattern of funding that supports oral health access in Arizona through curriculum, clinical training, and community-based care. A standout recent grant was $300,000 to University of AZ - Oral Health Curriculum in Tucson, which reflects the foundation’s interest in building dental workforce capacity alongside direct service. The foundation has also backed community access infrastructure at Dental Connect Program in Phoenix with a $275,000 grant, showing a focus on both education and delivery systems. Other large awards include support for health-system and nonprofit partners such as Banner Health Foundation and St Vincent De Paul, indicating that the foundation works through established institutions that can expand preventive care and access to treatment. Across the recent grants list, the pattern is consistent: Arizona organizations receive support for programs that improve oral health practices, strengthen clinical pipelines, and connect underserved communities with dental services. The foundation’s giving is local in scope and closely aligned with oral health as a community health issue, with grants routed to universities, health providers, and nonprofit service organizations.
In oral health education, the foundation backed University of AZ - Oral Health Curriculum with $300,000 for curriculum development in Tucson. That same emphasis on training appears in support for At Still University in Kirksville, Missouri, which received $47,708, showing that clinical education is part of the funding mix. For direct access to care, Dental Connect Program received $275,000 in Phoenix, and Pacific Dental Services Foundation - Special Needs Clinic received $50,000 for clinic support. Community-facing oral health programming also appears in grants to Tooth Budds in Pima, which received $50,000 in 2025 and $50,000 in 2024 for work tied to access and prevention. These awards point to a funder that supports both the supply side of dental care and the community channels that help people receive it.
Typical awards cluster around a mid-sized range: the 25th percentile is $15,000, the median is $22,400, and the 75th percentile is $46,750. The recent grants list shows repeat support to several recipients across multiple years, including University of AZ - Oral Health Curriculum, Tooth Budds, El Rio Health Center Foundation, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Arizona PBS, and St Vincent De Paul, which suggests recurring relationships rather than one-off awards. The foundation is a charitable foundation and trust, and its grants include operating and program support tied to oral health access. It also offers unsolicited programs for dental supplies and community grants, alongside targeted partnership funding.
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Most grants fall between $15K and $47K, with a median of $22K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$22K
75th Percentile
$47K
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Notable grantees: University of Arizona (Oral Health Curriculum), Dental Connect Program
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly concentrated in Arizona, which receives 96% of grants. Phoenix appears frequently, with recipients including Dental Connect Program, Banner Health Foundation, St Vincent De Paul, Arizona PBS, Phoenix Children's Hospital, and Advance Community. Tucson also appears repeatedly through University of AZ - Oral Health Curriculum and El Rio Health Center Foundation. Other Arizona cities in the recent list include Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa, and Pima. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 123 grants in the United States.
It supports Arizona universities, health providers, and nonprofit service organizations working on oral health access and education. Recent grants went to University of AZ - Oral Health Curriculum, Dental Connect Program, Banner Health Foundation, St Vincent De Paul, and El Rio Health Center Foundation.
Yes. The recent grants list includes repeated support to several recipients across multiple years, including University of AZ - Oral Health Curriculum, Tooth Budds, El Rio Health Center Foundation, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Arizona PBS, and St Vincent De Paul.
The grant-size distribution centers on mid-sized awards: p25 is $15,000, median grant size is $22,400, and p75 is $46,750. Recent examples also include larger awards such as $300,000 and $275,000.
Its giving is local, and 96% of grants go to recipients in Arizona. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, and the recent grants list is overwhelmingly Arizona-centered, with one exception in Kirksville, Missouri.
The foundation has several Arizona-focused programs that accept unsolicited requests, including the Dental Supply Donation Program, Dental Supply Program, Community Grants, and Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation Grants. Strategic Partnerships are targeted and do not accept unsolicited applications.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Delta Dental Plan of Arizona Charitable Foundation and Trust that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Nonprofit dental providers and community organizations in Arizona that deliver dental care to underserved populations (specific eligibility outlined on program page).
Deadline: Varies by distribution; see program page for current requests and timelines.
Who can apply: Eligible organizations must improve the health and wellness of underserved Arizonans, reside in and serve communities within Arizona, and provide oral health instruction, screenings, or other dental health services with distribution of the supplies. For-profit entities, promotional requests from dental offices, third-party requests, and distributions without oral health services or education are generally ineligible. Donations are limited to one request per organization per calendar year and are subject to availability.
Deadline: Requests are accepted on an ongoing basis subject to availability. Submit at least one month before supplies are needed, or at least six weeks in advance for large requests.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF AZ - ORAL HEALTH CURRICULUM | TUCSON, AZ | $300,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| ARIZONA PBS | PHOENIX, AZ | $100,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL | PHOENIX, AZ | $100,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| PHOENIX CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | PHOENIX, AZ | $75,419 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| ADVANCE COMMUNITY | PHOENIX, AZ | $50,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| GREAT AZ PUPPET THEATER | PHOENIX, AZ | $50,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| EL RIO HEALTH CENTER FOUNDATION | TUCSON, AZ | $50,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| TOOTH BUDDS | PIMA, AZ | $50,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| AT STILL UNIVERSITY | KIRKSVILLE, MO | $47,708 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| AZDA CARES FOUNDATION | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $40,545 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| AYUDA SMILES | GREEN VALLEY, AZ | $30,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| CHILDREN'S MUSUEM OF PHOENIX | PHOENIX, AZ | $30,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| SUNSET COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | SOMERTON, AZ | $30,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| ADELANTE HEALTHCARE | PHOENIX, AZ | $28,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| DIGNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION EAST VALLEY | CHANDLER, AZ | $27,500 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $27,500 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| NORTH COUNTRY HEALTHCARE | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | $25,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| SOUTHWEST HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | PHOENIX, AZ | $22,500 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| SUN LIFE HEALTH | CASA GRANDE, AZ | $22,500 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| CHIRICAHUA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS | DOUGLAS, AZ | $22,500 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| LIVE & LEARN PROGRAM | PHOENIX, AZ | $20,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA | PHOENIX, AZ | $17,500 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| CHILDREN'S CLINICS FOR REHABILITATIVE SERVICES | TUCSON, AZ | $16,240 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| MCMILLEN HEALTH FOR NAVAJO NATION | FORT WAYNE, IN | $15,757 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| VALLEYWISE HEALTH FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $15,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| ST MARYS FOOD BANK | PHOENIX, AZ | $15,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| THE SMILEZONE | MONROE, MI | $15,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| BACK TO SCHOOL CLOTHING DRIVE | PHOENIX, AZ | $15,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA | TUCSON, AZ | $15,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH ACCESS TO HEALTH (NOAH) | PHOENIX, AZ | $15,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| RIO SALADO COLLEGE | TEMPE, AZ | $13,305 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| NORTHERN AZ COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | $10,095 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| UMOM NEW DAY CENTERS | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| KITCHEN ON THE STREET | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| PRESCOTT COMMUNITY CUPBOARD FOOD BANK | PRESCOTT, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| HARVEST COMPASSION CENTER | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE SOUTHWEST | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| FOUNDATION FOR SENIOR LIVING | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| YOUTH ON THEIR OWN (YOTO) | TUCSON, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| UNITED FOOD BANK | MESA, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| DIANA GREGORY OUTREACH SERVICES | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| FOOTHILLS FOOD BANK & RESOURCE CENTER | CAVE CREEK, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| TUCSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | TUCSON, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| SENIOR CITIZENS OF PATAGONIA | PATAGONIA, AZ | $7,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| SEDONA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK | SEDONA, AZ | $5,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| DENTAL CONNECT PROGRAM | PHOENIX, AZ | $275,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| UNIVERSITY OF AZ - ORAL HEALTH CURRICULUM | TUCSON, AZ | $200,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $165,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL | PHOENIX, AZ | $100,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
| ARIZONA PBS | PHOENIX, AZ | $100,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY GRANT |
UNIVERSITY OF AZ - ORAL HEALTH CURRICULUM
$300,000COMMUNITY GRANT
ARIZONA PBS
$100,000COMMUNITY GRANT
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL
$100,000COMMUNITY GRANT
GREAT AZ PUPPET THEATER
$50,000COMMUNITY GRANT
TOOTH BUDDS
$50,000COMMUNITY GRANT
AT STILL UNIVERSITY
$47,708COMMUNITY GRANT
AZDA CARES FOUNDATION
$40,545COMMUNITY GRANT
AYUDA SMILES
$30,000COMMUNITY GRANT
CHILDREN'S MUSUEM OF PHOENIX
$30,000COMMUNITY GRANT
SUNSET COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
$30,000COMMUNITY GRANT
ADELANTE HEALTHCARE
$28,000COMMUNITY GRANT
SUN LIFE HEALTH
$22,500COMMUNITY GRANT
NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA
$17,500COMMUNITY GRANT
CHILDREN'S CLINICS FOR REHABILITATIVE SERVICES
$16,240COMMUNITY GRANT
MCMILLEN HEALTH FOR NAVAJO NATION
$15,757COMMUNITY GRANT
THE SMILEZONE
$15,000COMMUNITY GRANT
BACK TO SCHOOL CLOTHING DRIVE
$15,000COMMUNITY GRANT
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
$15,000COMMUNITY GRANT
RIO SALADO COLLEGE
$13,305COMMUNITY GRANT
NORTHERN AZ COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
$10,095COMMUNITY GRANT
PRESCOTT COMMUNITY CUPBOARD FOOD BANK
$10,000COMMUNITY GRANT
HARVEST COMPASSION CENTER
$10,000COMMUNITY GRANT
FOUNDATION FOR SENIOR LIVING
$10,000COMMUNITY GRANT
SENIOR CITIZENS OF PATAGONIA
$7,000COMMUNITY GRANT
SEDONA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
$5,000COMMUNITY GRANT
DENTAL CONNECT PROGRAM
$275,000COMMUNITY GRANT
UNIVERSITY OF AZ - ORAL HEALTH CURRICULUM
$200,000COMMUNITY GRANT
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
$100,000COMMUNITY GRANT
ARIZONA PBS
$100,000COMMUNITY GRANT