Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust
The Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust was established in 1995 by Virginia Galvin Piper, wife of Motorola founder Paul V. Galvin, to continue her legacy of philanthropy in Arizona. Upon settlement of her estate in 2000, the Trust received approximately $600 million, making it one of the nation's 100 largest foundations. The Trust operates through six core program areas—arts and culture, children, education, healthcare and medical research, older adults, and religious organizations—reflecting Virginia's own charitable commitments and her vision of stewardship graced by a noble heart.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF
Total Assets
$429.9M
-2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$24.5M
-17.4% YoY
Grant Count
483
-7.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$51K
-10.4% YoY
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $429,931,720 | $442,664,466 | $442,496,970 |
| Revenue | $29,026,611 | $40,989,910 | $23,907,785 |
| Expenses | $27,744,593 | $31,410,246 | $37,269,555 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $30,921,486 | $35,916,880 | $38,609,455 |
| Net Investment Income | $37,804,403 | $19,542,574 | $8,842,668 |
| Distributable Amount | $20,496,181 | $20,836,575 | $21,924,930 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
2,662 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder has awarded grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Data last updated March 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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