The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona’s (CFSA) 2025-2027 African American Legacy Fund (AALF) Grants have awarded $50,000 to 5 exceptional nonprofits in the region. They are as follows:

• Blue Lotus Artist’s Collective
• Community Investment Corporation (BIPOC Loan Fund)
• Dynamic Breast Cancer Care
• Sierra Vista Dream Center
• The Multivrs Is Illuminated

AALF grants are designed to provide unrestricted operating support to provide flexible working capital and maximize the impact of nonprofits’ missions. This fund provides grants that operate in two-year renewal cycles.

“Investing in African American-led and African American-serving nonprofits through the African American Legacy Fund is not just about funding programs; it’s about affirming leadership, building trust, and resourcing solutions that come directly from the community,” said Jeaiza Quiñones, Senior Director for Community Impact at CFSA. “These grants help create space for sustainable impact and celebrate the powerful legacy of Black excellence and resilience in Southern Arizona.”