The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation demonstrates a singular, large-scale commitment to health care in its region, directing its entire reported giving to a major public health system. Its giving appears focused on strengthening local medical services and safety-net health infrastructure rather than diversifying across causes or geographies. This suggests the foundation prioritizes measurable impact on community health through substantial investments in core regional providers.
The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation’s recent record is defined by a sustained relationship with Valleywise Health Foundation, including multiple multi-million-dollar grants that point to a deep focus on regional health infrastructure. That emphasis runs through the foundation’s giving across health care, education, human services, spirituality, and arts and culture, but the largest reported awards are concentrated in Phoenix-area medical and community-serving institutions. Grants to Valleywise Health Foundation, Dignity Health Foundation, and Mayo Clinic show support for hospitals, facilities, and access to medical services. The foundation also funds education partners such as Creighton University and the University of Arizona Foundation, alongside human services organizations like Foundation for Senior Living and UMOM New Day Centers. Spirituality grants appear as another recurring line of support, including the Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Phoenix and Francisian Renewal Center. The pattern suggests a foundation working through substantial institutional grants rather than a broad scatter of small awards, with most giving centered in Arizona and especially the Phoenix metropolitan area.
In health and medical services, the foundation backed Valleywise Health Foundation with $4,000,000 in 2023 and $2,000,000 in 2025, alongside a $2,000,000 grant to Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale in 2024. Those awards align with support for hospitals, medical facilities, and access to medical, dental, and vision services. In education, Creighton University in Phoenix received $2,700,000 in 2025 and $2,100,000 in the same year, while Maryvale Preparatory Academy received $1,789,000 in 2024. Human services grants include $2,400,000 to Foundation for Senior Living in Phoenix and $1,410,000 to UMOM New Day Centers in Phoenix. Spirituality also appears in the grant record, including a $3,050,000 award to the Roman Catholic Church of Diocese of Phoenix in 2024.
Typical grant size is substantial: the distribution is $50,000 at the 25th percentile, $100,000 at the median, and $400,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grant list includes repeated awards to the same recipients across multiple years, which indicates ongoing institutional relationships rather than one-time support. The foundation offers program, operating, capital, and general support through its grant programs. Several programs accept unsolicited applications, and the General Grant Program requires use of the foundation’s online grants portal.
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$16K
$47.7M
$47.8M
Most grants fall between $50K and $400K, with a median of $100K.
25th Percentile
$50K
Median
$100K
75th Percentile
$400K
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Highly concentrated: a single large grant representing 100% of reported giving to one core grantee, indicating preference for substantial, targeted investments in a small number of institutions rather than many small grants.
Notable grantees: Valleywise Health Foundation
The foundation gives primarily in Arizona, which accounts for 74% of grants and is also the top state by grant count. Phoenix is the most visible recipient city in the recent record, followed by Tucson and Scottsdale. Named Arizona recipients include Valleywise Health Foundation in Phoenix, Creighton University in Phoenix, and the University of Arizona Foundation in Tucson. Outside Arizona, recent grants also went to Response Inc in Aspen, Colorado. The overall recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
It funds Arizona-based nonprofits across human services, health & medical, education, arts & culture, and spirituality. Recent grants include hospitals and health foundations, universities, social service providers, and faith-based organizations. The active grant programs also describe support for basic human needs, medical access, education access, and cultural institutions.
Yes. The recent grants list shows repeated support to the same recipients across multiple years, including Valleywise Health Foundation, Creighton University, Mayo Clinic, Foundation for Senior Living, and the Roman Catholic Church of Diocese of Phoenix. That pattern points to ongoing institutional relationships.
The grant-size distribution is $50,000 at the 25th percentile, $100,000 at the median, and $400,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards are often much larger than the median, with several grants in the multimillion-dollar range.
Its programs include program support, general operating support, and capital support. The General Grant Program says applicants must use the Halle Foundation online grants portal, and several active programs are listed as accepting unsolicited applications.
Arizona is the core geography of giving: 74% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and Arizona is also the top state by grant count. Recent recipient cities include Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, and Glendale.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | Phoenix, AZ | $2,700,000 | 2025 | Education |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | $2,425,000 | 2025 | Health & Medical |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | $2,425,000 | 2025 | Education |
| Roman Catholic Church of Diocese of Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $2,100,000 | 2025 | Spirituality |
| Creighton University | Phoenix, AZ | $2,100,000 | 2025 | Education |
| Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $2,100,000 | 2025 | Spirituality |
| Valleywise Health Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | $2,000,000 | 2025 | Health & Medical |
| Valleywise Health Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | $2,000,000 | 2025 | Health & Medical |
| Banner Health Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | $1,925,000 | 2025 | Health & Medical |
| Banner Health Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | $1,925,000 | 2025 | Health & Medical |
| El Rio Health Center Foundation Inc | Tucson, AZ | $1,800,000 | 2025 | Health & Medical |
| El Rio Health Center Foundation | Tucson, AZ | $1,800,000 | 2025 | Health & Medical |
| Western Mariccopa Education Center | Phoenix, AZ | $1,500,000 | 2025 | Education |
| Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) | Glendale, AZ | $1,500,000 | 2025 | Education |
| UMOM New Day Centers | Phoenix, AZ | $1,410,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| UMOM New Day Centers | Phoenix, AZ | $1,410,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Pima ITED | Tucson, AZ | $1,250,000 | 2025 | Education |
| Pima JTED | Tucson, AZ | $1,250,000 | 2025 | Education |
| Habitat Humanity Tucson Inc | Tucson, AZ | $1,170,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Habitat for Humanity Tucson Inc | Tucson, AZ | $1,170,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Cathlolic Community Services of Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ | $1,100,000 | 2025 | Heath & Medical |
| Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ | $1,100,000 | 2025 | Health & Medical |
| Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | $1,100,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | $1,100,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Various College Institutions | Various, AZ | $1,019,428 | 2025 | Education |
| Various College Institutions | Various, AZ | $1,019,428 | 2025 | Education |
| St Vincent De Paul | Phoenix, AZ | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Health & Medical |
| Maricpa County Community College District Foundation | Tempe, AZ | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Education |
| Ballet Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Arts & Culture |
| Maricopa County Community College District Foundation | Tempe, AZ | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Education |
| Helping Hands Housing Services | Phoenix, AZ | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| ICAN Positive Programs for Youth | Chandler, AZ | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Education |
| Foundation for Senior Living | Phoenix, AZ | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Child Crisis Arizona | Mesa, AZ | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Sitgreaves Community Development Corporation | Pinetop, AZ | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Child Crisis Arizona | Mesa, AZ | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Helping Hands Housing Services | Phoenix, AZ | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Sigeaves Community Development Corporation | Pinetop, AZ | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Foundation for Senior Living | Phoenix, AZ | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| St Vincent De Paul | Phoenix, AZ | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Health & Medical |
| Eastern MI University Foundation | Ypsilanti, MI | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Education |
| Eastern Michigan University Foundation | Ypsilanti, MI | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Education |
| ICAN Positive Programs for Youth | Chandler, AZ | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Education |
| Ballet Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Arts & Culture |
| Earn to Learn Foundation | Tucson, AZ | $960,000 | 2025 | Education |
| Earn to Learn | Tucson, AZ | $960,000 | 2025 | Education |
| Read Better Be Better | Phoenix, AZ | $750,000 | 2025 | Education |
| Read Better Be Better | Phoenix, AZ | $750,000 | 2025 | Education |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Alexandria, VA | $640,000 | 2025 | Education |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Alexandria, VA | $640,000 | 2025 | Education |
Creighton University
$2,700,000Education
University of Arizona Foundation
$2,425,000Health & Medical
University of Arizona Foundation
$2,425,000Education
Roman Catholic Church of Diocese of Phoenix
$2,100,000Spirituality
Creighton University
$2,100,000Education
Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Phoenix
$2,100,000Spirituality
Valleywise Health Foundation
$2,000,000Health & Medical
Valleywise Health Foundation
$2,000,000Health & Medical
Banner Health Foundation
$1,925,000Health & Medical
Banner Health Foundation
$1,925,000Health & Medical
El Rio Health Center Foundation Inc
$1,800,000Health & Medical
El Rio Health Center Foundation
$1,800,000Health & Medical
Western Mariccopa Education Center
$1,500,000Education
Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC)
$1,500,000Education
UMOM New Day Centers
$1,410,000Human Services
UMOM New Day Centers
$1,410,000Human Services
Pima ITED
$1,250,000Education
Pima JTED
$1,250,000Education
Habitat Humanity Tucson Inc
$1,170,000Human Services
Habitat for Humanity Tucson Inc
$1,170,000Human Services
Cathlolic Community Services of Southern Arizona
$1,100,000Heath & Medical
Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona
$1,100,000Health & Medical
Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona
$1,100,000Human Services
Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona
$1,100,000Human Services
Various College Institutions
$1,019,428Education
Various College Institutions
$1,019,428Education
St Vincent De Paul
$1,000,000Health & Medical
Maricpa County Community College District Foundation
$1,000,000Education
Ballet Arizona
$1,000,000Arts & Culture
Maricopa County Community College District Foundation
$1,000,000Education
Helping Hands Housing Services
$1,000,000Human Services
ICAN Positive Programs for Youth
$1,000,000Education
Foundation for Senior Living
$1,000,000Human Services
Child Crisis Arizona
$1,000,000Human Services
Sitgreaves Community Development Corporation
$1,000,000Human Services
Child Crisis Arizona
$1,000,000Human Services
Helping Hands Housing Services
$1,000,000Human Services
Sigeaves Community Development Corporation
$1,000,000Human Services
Foundation for Senior Living
$1,000,000Human Services
St Vincent De Paul
$1,000,000Health & Medical
Eastern MI University Foundation
$1,000,000Education
Eastern Michigan University Foundation
$1,000,000Education
ICAN Positive Programs for Youth
$1,000,000Education
Ballet Arizona
$1,000,000Arts & Culture
Earn to Learn Foundation
$960,000Education
Earn to Learn
$960,000Education
Read Better Be Better
$750,000Education
Read Better Be Better
$750,000Education
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
$640,000Education
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
$640,000Education
Current and upcoming funding from Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Same organizational eligibility expectations as program grants (501(c)(3) status, operating history, recent Form 990, audited financials, Arizona headquarters, minimum $1,000,000 cash budget).
Who can apply: Organization must be in operation and hold a 501(c)(3) for at least three years, preferably five; have filed a Form 990 within the last year; have audited financial statements within the last 18 months; be headquartered in Arizona with the majority of staff, services provided, and requested funding in Arizona; have an annual cash budget of at least $1,000,000; and align with the foundation's funding pillars and priorities. If a request is declined, the organization must wait at least one year before reapplying. Current grantees may reapply after completing the current grant timeframe and submitting the final report.
Deadline: Not specified on the website. Reapplying after declination requires waiting at least one year. Current grantees may apply again after completing the current grant timeframe and submitting the final report.
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