Monica Heaney Nackard Foundation
This organization is a private foundation focused on providing support for a wide range of charitable causes. Its mission emphasizes assistance to vulnerable communities, children with critical illnesses, veterans, and various educational initiatives. The foundation also prioritizes support for religious organizations and programs, including those that aid women facing unplanned pregnancies and provide housing assistance. Additionally, it contributes to animal welfare and hunger relief efforts. Overall, the foundation demonstrates a commitment to improving the lives of individuals and communities in need.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid‑sized Arizona nonprofit (often faith‑based or community services/education focused) with an existing relationship or credible local referral and a case for modest project support.
Good Fit
- • Strong operating presence or program activity in Arizona
- • Alignment with human services, education, parish/ministry, hunger relief, pregnancy support, youth recreation or veteran spiritual care
- • Existing connection or introduction from local partners, diocesan offices, or previous grantees
- • Requests for modest, project‑level grants rather than large unrestricted funding
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in Arizona—about 91% of dollars in the latest year—despite grants recorded in several states.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a large and diverse set of independent recipients (29 distinct grantees in the latest year, similar counts in prior years) even though dollars are concentrated among the top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct filings state grants are to preselected recipients, and there is no public website, yet five new recipients appeared in the latest year while most grantees are recurring; this suggests relationship‑driven access with occasional new entrants rather than an open application process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
