The Scottsdale Charros, through The Charro Foundation, offers funding to qualifying nonprofit organizations through an annual grant cycle. The variety of organizations we support is as impressive as their impact in our community. The Charro Foundation emphasizes giving grants to Scottsdale-based nonprofits who do work in the areas of youth, youth sports, education, Scottsdale’s western heritage or cultural and community enrichment.
What we fund through our annual grant cycle:
- 501 c (3) corporations or schools which align with our specific areas of focus
- Nonprofit organizations in Greater Scottsdale Area which impact Greater Scottsdale Area
- Nonprofit organizations outside of the Greater Scottsdale Area whose targeted and measurable programs benefit the Greater Scottsdale Area or Scottsdale residents
- School programs benefiting Scottsdale students or residents
- Organizations or programs supporting diversity
- Organizations or programs supporting programming for youth, sports, education, arts, health and western heritage without consideration of race, color, religion, gender, and national origin.
What we do not fund through our annual grant cycle:
- Event Sponsorships
- Individuals or individuals acting on behalf of a charitable cause
- Organizations other than 501(c)(3) organizations or public schools
- Auction items
- Endowment funds and/or foundations that bestow grants (pass-through funds)
- Multi-year projects
- Projects or programs where support is greater than 25% of total organization budget
All funds granted by The Charro Foundation are to be used exclusively for the program listed in the funding application. Grants are generally between $2,500 up to $25,000. All applications must have a Charros sponsor.
The 2019-2020 Grant Application cycle will be open from June 3, 2019 through August 2, 2019. All applications must be submitted during this time frame.
To be considered for funding in 2019-2020, complete the grant application in its entirety; incomplete applications will not be considered for funding.
Inquiries and questions may be directed to Denise Pulk, denise@charros.com and/or Charros office telephone number: 480-990-2977
Grant Application and Report
2019-2020 The Charro Foundation Grant Application [DOCX]
2019-2020 The Charro Foundation Grant Application [PDF]
To submit a report on the completion of your 2018-2019 project/event, download and submit to Denise Pulk, denise@charros.com.
2018-2019 The Charro Foundation Grant Report [PDF]
*Sponsorship requests may be submitted to the Scottsdale Charros on a year-round basis through a donation request letter which outlines the event or program, with details and costs. Letters should be received at least three months in advance for consideration.