OVERVIEW: The Trends Charitable Fund supports women, children, human services and basic needs in Arizona.
IP TAKE: To attract TCF’s attention, it pays to be well-connected in the Phoenix area and know the organization’s “trend setters”—a group of women who make decisions about grantmaking. Check out the organization’s website for more information about people and events. Securing funding here will require some networking.
PROFILE: Established in 1995, the Trends Charitable Fund (TCF) is a grantmaking organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona. It is affiliated with Trends Magazine, which dates back to 1982 and serves as a premier publication about society and lifestyle for affluent readers in Arizona. TCF board members volunteer and raise funds through “An Evening of Trends,” an annual fall event. The foundation aims to “support programs in need that positively impact women, children and their families where TCF can make a significant difference.” It awards local grants to basic human services and immediate needs for vulnerable populations.
The Trends Charitable Fund is a locally focused foundation that restricts giving to its home region. Programs supported must benefit women, children and families at the local level. TCF often funds basic human needs services, such as health, literacy, education and legal services. It reviews other needs on a case-by-case basis. TCF does not typically support capital campaigns. Past support has gone towards helping abused children, women’s shelters and ovarian cancer research.
Grants range between about $25,000 and $300,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Arizona, especially the Greater Phoenix area and Maricopa County. Past local grantees include the Translational Genomics Research Institute, Arizona Helping Hands, Phoenix Rescue Mission and Maggie’s Place.
This foundation does not typically accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. TCF publicly announces its grant decisions in November or December. Direct general questions to the staff at info@trendscharitablefund.org or 480-296-5922.
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