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.
Focus Areas
Support for regional public/safety-net hospitals (Valleywise Health)Capital and operational support for community health systems in Phoenix/Maricopa CountyStrengthening access to medical services for underserved populations in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area
Who They Fund
patients/people needing medical carevulnerable individuals/families served by human servicesstudents/scholarship recipientsfaith communities/congregation memberslocal arts audiences and artists
About Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation
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.
What Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation Funds
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.
How Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation Gives
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.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$47.7M
Total Assets
$16K
Total Revenue
$47.7M
Total Expenses
$47.8M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $50K and $400K, with a median of $100K.
25th Percentile
$50K
Median
$100K
75th Percentile
$400K
Geographic Reach
Regional22 states funded
About 74% of grants go to recipients in AZ.
Funding intensity
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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.
Funding Style
multi-sector/generalist fundingpriority-driven (health-centric)support for faith-based organizationseducation-focused grants (including scholarships)
Notable grantees: Valleywise Health Foundation
Topics
health & medical services (clinical & community health)human services (social support, family & community services)spirituality/faith-based programmingeducation (K-12 and adult education) and scholarshipsarts & culture programming
Where Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation Makes Grants
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation
What types of organizations does the foundation fund?
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.
Does the foundation make repeat grants to the same organizations?
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.
What is the typical grant size?
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.
How does the foundation make grants?
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.
Where does the foundation give most often?
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.
Latest 990 Filing
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Recent Grants
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
$2,700,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Education
University of Arizona Foundation
$2,425,000
Tucson, AZ2025
Health & Medical
University of Arizona Foundation
$2,425,000
Tucson, AZ2025
Education
Roman Catholic Church of Diocese of Phoenix
$2,100,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Spirituality
Creighton University
$2,100,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Education
Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Phoenix
$2,100,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Spirituality
Valleywise Health Foundation
$2,000,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Health & Medical
Valleywise Health Foundation
$2,000,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Health & Medical
Banner Health Foundation
$1,925,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Health & Medical
Banner Health Foundation
$1,925,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Health & Medical
El Rio Health Center Foundation Inc
$1,800,000
Tucson, AZ2025
Health & Medical
El Rio Health Center Foundation
$1,800,000
Tucson, AZ2025
Health & Medical
Western Mariccopa Education Center
$1,500,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Education
Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC)
$1,500,000
Glendale, AZ2025
Education
UMOM New Day Centers
$1,410,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Human Services
UMOM New Day Centers
$1,410,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Human Services
Pima ITED
$1,250,000
Tucson, AZ2025
Education
Pima JTED
$1,250,000
Tucson, AZ2025
Education
Habitat Humanity Tucson Inc
$1,170,000
Tucson, AZ2025
Human Services
Habitat for Humanity Tucson Inc
$1,170,000
Tucson, AZ2025
Human Services
Cathlolic Community Services of Southern Arizona
$1,100,000
Tucson, AZ2025
Heath & Medical
Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona
$1,100,000
Tucson, AZ2025
Health & Medical
Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona
$1,100,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Human Services
Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona
$1,100,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Human Services
Various College Institutions
$1,019,428
Various, AZ2025
Education
Various College Institutions
$1,019,428
Various, AZ2025
Education
St Vincent De Paul
$1,000,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Health & Medical
Maricpa County Community College District Foundation
$1,000,000
Tempe, AZ2025
Education
Ballet Arizona
$1,000,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Arts & Culture
Maricopa County Community College District Foundation
$1,000,000
Tempe, AZ2025
Education
Helping Hands Housing Services
$1,000,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Human Services
ICAN Positive Programs for Youth
$1,000,000
Chandler, AZ2025
Education
Foundation for Senior Living
$1,000,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Human Services
Child Crisis Arizona
$1,000,000
Mesa, AZ2025
Human Services
Sitgreaves Community Development Corporation
$1,000,000
Pinetop, AZ2025
Human Services
Child Crisis Arizona
$1,000,000
Mesa, AZ2025
Human Services
Helping Hands Housing Services
$1,000,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Human Services
Sigeaves Community Development Corporation
$1,000,000
Pinetop, AZ2025
Human Services
Foundation for Senior Living
$1,000,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Human Services
St Vincent De Paul
$1,000,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Health & Medical
Eastern MI University Foundation
$1,000,000
Ypsilanti, MI2025
Education
Eastern Michigan University Foundation
$1,000,000
Ypsilanti, MI2025
Education
ICAN Positive Programs for Youth
$1,000,000
Chandler, AZ2025
Education
Ballet Arizona
$1,000,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Arts & Culture
Earn to Learn Foundation
$960,000
Tucson, AZ2025
Education
Earn to Learn
$960,000
Tucson, AZ2025
Education
Read Better Be Better
$750,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Education
Read Better Be Better
$750,000
Phoenix, AZ2025
Education
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
$640,000
Alexandria, VA2025
Education
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
$640,000
Alexandria, VA2025
Education
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowRolling / open intake
Education
educationtrainingcollege access+6 more
Who can apply: Organizations should align with the Foundation's mission and funding priorities; the Foundation's eligibility quiz indicates applicants should be 501(c)(3) organizations in operation at least 3 years (preferably 5), 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, and requested funding in Arizona, and have an annual cash budget of at least $1,000,000.
Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; if declined, organizations must wait at least one year before reapplying. Current grantees may reapply after completing the grant timeframe and submitting the final report.
hospital supportmedical care accessmedical research+3 more
Who can apply: Organizations should align with the Foundation's mission and funding priorities; the Foundation's eligibility quiz indicates applicants should be 501(c)(3) organizations in operation at least 3 years (preferably 5), 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, and requested funding in Arizona, and have an annual cash budget of at least $1,000,000.
Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; if declined, organizations must wait at least one year before reapplying. Current grantees may reapply after completing the grant timeframe and submitting the final report.
spiritualityspiritual supportfaith-based support+1 more
Who can apply: Organizations should align with the Foundation's mission and funding priorities; the Foundation's eligibility quiz indicates applicants should be 501(c)(3) organizations in operation at least 3 years (preferably 5), 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, and requested funding in Arizona, and have an annual cash budget of at least $1,000,000.
Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; if declined, organizations must wait at least one year before reapplying. Current grantees may reapply after completing the grant timeframe and submitting the final report.
Who can apply: Organizations should align with the Foundation's mission and funding priorities; the Foundation's eligibility quiz indicates applicants should be 501(c)(3) organizations in operation at least 3 years (preferably 5), 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, and requested funding in Arizona, and have an annual cash budget of at least $1,000,000.
Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; if declined, organizations must wait at least one year before reapplying. Current grantees may reapply after completing the grant timeframe and submitting the final report.
Who can apply: Organizations should align with the Foundation's mission and funding priorities; the Foundation's eligibility quiz indicates applicants should be 501(c)(3) organizations in operation at least 3 years (preferably 5), 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, and requested funding in Arizona, and have an annual cash budget of at least $1,000,000.
Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; if declined, organizations must wait at least one year before reapplying. Current grantees may reapply after completing the grant timeframe and submitting the final report.
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).
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.