Promote education through scholarships and programming, and support youth activities, youth sports, and cultural enrichment in the Scottsdale community.
The Charro Foundation’s giving is built around Scottsdale students and local youth activities, with scholarships and school-centered support forming the core of its grantmaking. The foundation also funds cultural enrichment, health-related education, and community programs that serve the Greater Scottsdale area. Recent grants show a mix of individual student support and operating or program support for local nonprofits, with awards ranging from smaller school and scholarship grants to larger community gifts. Among the clearest signals of its priorities is a $35,000 grant to Phoenix Children’s Hospital, alongside repeated support for Scottsdale-based organizations such as Gigi’s Playhouse Phoenix, Stars, and Health World Arizona-horsense. The foundation’s scholarship programs are especially specific: it supports Scottsdale residents and Scottsdale Unified School District seniors pursuing nursing, teaching, trade careers, and pre-professional health pathways. It also backs local school initiatives, including Project Graduation and discretionary liaison funding for SUSD schools. Taken together, the pattern shows a place-based funder investing in education access, youth development, and community programs that are closely tied to Scottsdale and nearby Arizona organizations.
Education is a central theme in The Charro Foundation’s grantmaking. It awarded $20,000 to Health World Arizona-horsense for education, and $10,000 to Scottsdale Leadership Inc for education programming. Its scholarship portfolio is broad, including support for nursing, teaching, trade careers, and pre-med, pre-dental, and pre-vet pathways. Youth and youth sports also appear frequently. The foundation gave $10,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale for education-related work, and $10,000 to Miracle League of Arizona for civic purposes tied to community participation. It also funds Project Graduation for Scottsdale high schools, connecting grant support to student milestone events. Cultural and community enrichment is another visible lane. The foundation made a $10,000 grant to Phoenix Theatre Inc, and it supports local nonprofits through its annual community grant cycle. Health-related support appears in both institutional giving and named scholarships, including nursing-focused aid for Scottsdale residents.
$330K
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$1.9M
Most grants fall between $10K and $14K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$14K
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Typical award sizes cluster tightly around smaller grants: the p25 and median are both $10,000, while the p75 is $13,750. The recent grants list also includes a few larger awards, including $20,000 and $35,000 gifts, but the center of gravity sits at the $10,000 level. Recipients appear in multiple years, which points to recurring support rather than one-off gifts; examples include repeat funding to several Scottsdale organizations across 2023 and 2024. The foundation is a public charity, and its giving is strongly programmatic, with many grants tied to scholarships, school support, or local nonprofit activities. Several listed programs accept unsolicited requests.
The Charro Foundation gives overwhelmingly in Arizona: 97% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Scottsdale is the most frequent recipient city, with additional grants landing in Phoenix, Tempe, Cave Creek, Tucson, and Pocatello. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 30 grants in the United States. That pattern fits a local grantmaker focused on the Greater Scottsdale area and nearby Arizona communities.
Its active programs cover nursing scholarships, future teacher scholarships, trade scholarships, Project Graduation funding, school discretionary liaison funds, and community grants for local nonprofits. The broader focus areas listed include youth, youth sports, education, scholarships, cultural and community enrichment, western heritage, arts, and health.
Typical grants are around $10,000. The p25 and median are both $10,000, and the p75 is $13,750. The recent grants also show smaller awards near $2,500 to $7,500 and larger grants at $20,000 and $35,000.
No. While 97% of grants go to recipients in Arizona and Scottsdale appears most often, the recent grants list also includes recipients in Phoenix, Tempe, Cave Creek, Tucson, and Pocatello. The grantmaking is still local in scope and centered on the Greater Scottsdale area.
Yes. The foundation runs multiple scholarship programs, including Charros Nursing Scholarship, Future Teacher Scholarship, Wayne W. Botkin, Jr., D.D.S. Memorial Scholarship, Safe Haven Trade Scholarship, and broader student scholarship programs for Scottsdale-area high school seniors.
Yes. Several active programs state that they accept unsolicited requests, including the Charros Nursing Scholarship, Future Teacher Scholarship, Wayne W. Botkin, Jr., D.D.S. Memorial Scholarship, Project Graduation Funding Request, Charro Liaison Funding, Community Grants, Safe Haven Trade Scholarship, and Nursing Scholarship.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Charro Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applications are typically completed by the school's PTO. Applications are limited to one per school per fiscal year. The Charros do not fund trips outside Arizona, including trips to Disneyland or Six Flags.
Deadline: Applications are expected in Fall 2026; exact deadline not specified.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $51,667 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| PHOENIX CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | PHOENIX, AZ | $35,000 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| HEALTH WORLD ARIZONA-HORSENSE | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $20,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| GIGIS PLAYHOUSE PHOENIX | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $20,000 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| MIRACLE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $15,000 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| HONORHEALTH FOUNDATION | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $12,500 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| FAMILY PROMISE - GREATER PHOE | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $11,000 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PARTNERS | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| NEW WAY ACADEMY | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| SOUTHWEST AUTISM RESEARCH | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| ABILITY360 INC | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE | POCATELLO, ID | $10,000 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| PHOENIX THEATRE INC | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOUNDAT | TUCSON, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| HORSES HELP FOUNDATION | CAVE CREEK, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| VALLEY OF THE SUN YMCA | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $7,500 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| HUNKAPI PROGRAMS INC | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $7,500 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| TREASURES 4 TEACHERS | TEMPE, AZ | $7,500 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| STARS | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $7,500 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| RYAN HOUSE | PHOENIX, AZ | $7,500 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| CAMELOT THERAPEUTIC HORSEMAN | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $7,500 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| HEALTH WORLD EDUCATION LTD | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $7,500 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $6,000 | 2026 | CIVIC |
| SCOTTSDALE LEADERSHIP INC | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $6,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| GIGIS PLAYHOUSE PHOENIX | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $20,000 | 2024 | CIVIC |
| STARS | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $16,500 | 2024 | CIVIC |
| HEALTH WORLD ARIZONA-HORSENSE | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $15,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| HUNKAPI PROGRAMS INC | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $10,000 | 2024 | CIVIC |
| SCOTTSDALE LEADERSHIP INC | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $10,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| NEW WAY ACADEMY | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2024 | CIVIC |
| MIRACLE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $10,000 | 2024 | CIVIC |
| ABILITY360 INC | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2024 | CIVIC |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $10,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| HORSES HELP FOUNDATION | CAVE CREEK, AZ | $10,000 | 2024 | CIVIC |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOUND | TUCSON, AZ | $10,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| PHOENIX THEATRE INC | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2024 | CIVIC |
| SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE | POCATELLO, ID | $7,500 | 2024 | CIVIC |
| FLORENCE CRITTENTON SERVICES | PHOENIX, AZ | $7,500 | 2024 | CIVIC |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | PHOENIX, AZ | $7,500 | 2024 | CIVIC |
| HEALTH WORLD EDUCATION LTD | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $7,500 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| ALS ASSOCIATION OF AZ | PHOENIX, AZ | $7,500 | 2024 | CIVIC |
| TREASURES 4 TEACHERS | TEMPE, AZ | $7,500 | 2024 | CIVIC |
| SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $6,000 | 2024 | CIVIC |
| PHOENIX CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | PHOENIX, AZ | $35,000 | 2023 | CIVIC |
| STARS | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $20,000 | 2023 | CIVIC |
| HEALTH WORLD ARIZONA-HORSENSE | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $20,000 | 2023 | EDUCATION |
| FAMILY PROMISE - GREATER PHOE | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $15,000 | 2023 | CIVIC |
| GIGIS PLAYHOUSE PHOENIX | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $15,000 | 2023 | CIVIC |
HEALTH WORLD ARIZONA-HORSENSE
$20,000EDUCATION
GIGIS PLAYHOUSE PHOENIX
$20,000CIVIC
MIRACLE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA
$15,000CIVIC
CIVIC
PHOENIX THEATRE INC
$10,000CIVIC
HORSES HELP FOUNDATION
$10,000CIVIC
TREASURES 4 TEACHERS
$7,500CIVIC
STARS
$7,500CIVIC
CAMELOT THERAPEUTIC HORSEMAN
$7,500CIVIC
HEALTH WORLD EDUCATION LTD
$7,500EDUCATION
SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS
$6,000CIVIC
SCOTTSDALE LEADERSHIP INC
$6,000EDUCATION
GIGIS PLAYHOUSE PHOENIX
$20,000CIVIC
STARS
$16,500CIVIC
HEALTH WORLD ARIZONA-HORSENSE
$15,000EDUCATION
SCOTTSDALE LEADERSHIP INC
$10,000EDUCATION
MIRACLE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA
$10,000CIVIC
HORSES HELP FOUNDATION
$10,000CIVIC
PHOENIX THEATRE INC
$10,000CIVIC
HEALTH WORLD EDUCATION LTD
$7,500EDUCATION
ALS ASSOCIATION OF AZ
$7,500CIVIC
TREASURES 4 TEACHERS
$7,500CIVIC
SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY PLAYERS
$6,000CIVIC
STARS
$20,000CIVIC
HEALTH WORLD ARIZONA-HORSENSE
$20,000EDUCATION
GIGIS PLAYHOUSE PHOENIX
$15,000CIVIC