activities · 11
what they do
direct service · 6
- Administers competitive grant-making process Local Community GrantmakingDistributes funds annually through a competitive grant application and review process to support charitable purposes and address emerging community needs. Requires submission of a completed Grant Request Form for consideration.
- Awards annual grants and scholarships to support community initiatives Local Community GrantmakingDistributes funds annually through a competitive grant-making process to address emerging community needs, including awarding scholarships to 18 individuals and supporting educational, cultural, and health-related projects since 2019.
- Awards grants and scholarships to support community projects Local Community GrantmakingHas funded scholarships for 18 individuals and supported educational, cultural, and health-related projects since 2019, including direct donations such as $3,000 to the Sojourner Center.
- Makes direct charitable donationsProvides direct financial support to charitable organizations, such as a $3,000 donation to the Sojourner Center at a charity event.
- Provides financial support for scholarships and community projects Local Community GrantmakingHas funded scholarships for 18 individuals and supported educational, cultural, and health-related initiatives since 2019, including direct donations such as $3,000 to the Sojourner Center.
- Provides financial support for scholarships and community projects Local Community GrantmakingHas funded scholarships for 18 individuals and supported educational, cultural, and health-related initiatives since 2019, including a $3,000 donation to the Sojourner Center.
capacity building · 5
- Accepts ongoing contributions and grant proposalsAccepts contributions and grant proposals on a continuous basis to support its grant-making and charitable activities.
- Administers competitive grant-making process Local Community GrantmakingReviews grant proposals through a formal application and review process, requiring submission of a completed Grant Request Form and involving its Board of Directors in funding decisions to support charitable initiatives aligned with its mission.
- Facilitates funding decisions and accepts grant proposals Grant Review & AdministrationFacilitates grant funding decisions through its Board of Directors in alignment with organizational mission and vision, and accepts contributions and grant proposals on an ongoing basis.
- Facilitates funding decisions and grant administration Grant Review & AdministrationBoard of Directors facilitates funding and grant decisions in alignment with the organization’s mission and vision, while accepting contributions and grant proposals on an ongoing basis.
- Facilitates funding decisions and grant distribution Grant Review & AdministrationBoard of Directors facilitates funding and grant decisions in alignment with the organization’s mission and vision, overseeing the distribution of grants to community initiatives.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Collaborative, relationship-based grant application process grantmaking_processInitiates the grant process with a pre-application conversation between applicants and the Board to collaboratively assess needs and project feasibility, ensuring alignment and informed decision-making before formal applications are submitted.
- Community-driven foundation governance and development community-driven_foundation_developmentThe foundation was established through a locally led planning process with formal governance structures, reflecting a theory of action that sustainable community impact begins with grassroots organization and accountable leadership.
- Community-driven foundation governance and structure community-driven_foundation_developmentWas established and operates based on community-led planning and formal governance structures, including a Board of Directors and legal incorporation, ensuring accountability and responsiveness to local needs.
- Donor-Centered Funding Mechanisms donor-advised fundingOffers multiple structured giving options—Donor Advised Funds, Field of Interest Funds, and donor-directed contributions—that empower donors to guide how their gifts are used, including support for the Rio Verde Community Fund or specific organizations and projects.
- Flexible donor-advised and field-of-interest funding mechanisms donor_advised_fundingOffers donors multiple avenues to direct their giving—including Donor Advised Funds, Field of Interest Funds, and project-specific temporary funds—enabling tailored support for charities and community initiatives while maintaining organizational oversight and impact focus.
- Flexible donor-advised and field-of-interest funding structures donor_advised_fundingThe foundation offers multiple giving vehicles—including Donor Advised Funds, Field of Interest Funds, and project-specific temporary funds—that allow donors to direct support in alignment with their interests while enabling the foundation to respond to emerging community needs.
- Flexible donor-directed funding mechanisms donor_directed_fundingThe organization offers various funding mechanisms, including donor-directed giving, field-of-interest funds, donor-advised funds, and project-specific funds, to allow donors to support causes and organizations of their choice, thereby channeling resources to specific community needs and donor preferences.
- Mission-Aligned Grantmaking with Strategic Criteria mission-aligned grantmakingThe foundation uses its mission, vision, and adopted values (including the 2023 Vision, Values and Culture Statement) as central criteria in grantmaking decisions, prioritizing projects with long-term impact, broad community benefit, and gap-filling potential, particularly for publicly supported charities.
- Mission-aligned and community-responsive grantmaking mission_aligned_grantmakingThe organization employs a grantmaking process that is driven by its mission and vision, ensuring that funding decisions align with its strategic goals. It prioritizes projects with long-term impact, broad community benefit, and those that address unmet needs, while also considering the evolving needs of local groups to maximize the impact of support.
- Mission-aligned grantmaking with community and donor input mission-aligned_grantmakingThe foundation uses its mission, vision, and values—specifically the Vision, Values and Culture Statement adopted in 2023—as the foundation for grantmaking decisions, while also incorporating pre-application conversations with applicants to understand community needs and project feasibility.
- Mission-aligned grantmaking with structured criteria and community alignment mission-aligned_grantmakingThe foundation uses its mission, vision, and adopted values (including the 2023 Vision, Values and Culture Statement) as central criteria for grantmaking, prioritizing projects with long-term impact, broad community benefit, and gap-filling potential, while aligning with local governance and regulatory requirements.
- Project-Specific and Temporary Funding Vehicles project-specific fundingCreates time-limited funds to address special community projects, allowing flexible and targeted responses to emerging or one-time community needs.
- Responsive and Collaborative Grantmaking Process collaborative resource alignmentEngages in pre-application conversations with applicants to understand needs and project scope, and aligns resources dynamically with local group needs to enhance support effectiveness and community impact.
- Targeted Scholarship Support for Community Members scholarship supportProvides focused scholarship funding to employees of Rio Verde and their children, reflecting a strategic commitment to investing in the local workforce and their families.
- Targeted scholarship support scholarship_supportThe organization specifically focuses on providing scholarships to employees of Rio Verde and their children, aiming to support education within its immediate community.
- Targeted scholarship support for community members scholarship_supportProvides focused scholarship funding to employees of Rio Verde and their children, reinforcing investment in the local community’s human capital and long-term development.
- Targeted scholarship support for community members scholarship_supportThe foundation prioritizes scholarship giving to employees of the Rio Verde Community and their children, focusing investment on individuals directly connected to the local community.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Community Grant Program
Competitive grant program funding local projects in education, health, arts, safety, and community development that benefit Rio Verde residents
Handrail Safety Project
Infrastructure improvement initiative providing assistance handrails to enhance safety for community members
Rio Verde Employee and Dependent Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships to employees of the Rio Verde Country Club and their children pursuing higher education or professional certifications
relationships · 7
who they work with
- Community Church of the Verdes Partner — Rod Bulcher, a board member of the Foundation, is a choir member at the Community Church of the Verdes.
- Rio Verde Community Association Partner — Adopted a Vision, Values and Culture Statement in 2023 that guides the Foundation's grant-making.
- Rio Verde Community Foundation Board of Directors Partner — Board members serve as points of contact and advisors for grant applicants and inquiries.
- Rio Verde Country Club Partner — Jennifer Page, a board member of the Foundation, serves as secretary of the Golf Committee for the Rio Verde Country Club.
- Rotary Club of the Verdes Partner — Bruce Peterson, a board member of the Foundation, helped establish the Rotary Club of the Verdes.
- Sojourner Center Partner — Received a $3,000 donation from the Foundation.
- The Club Partner — Adopted a Vision, Values and Culture Statement in 2023 that guides the Foundation's grant-making.