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2024 Social Impact Report

Sharing success, empowering communities.

Giving highlights for 2024

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Over $5.2 million
Provided through corporate, foundation and employee giving
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$2.25 million
Raised for the 1 Darn Cool School at Phoenix Children’s
365,232
Arizonans impacted
16,277
Hours volunteered by our team
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$541,000
In grants awarded (includes 85th anniversary gift)
12,000+
School supplies donated through the Stuff the Bus drive

$634,694
Raised through our Sharing & Caring Campaign
4,295
Backpacks donated to students
11,242
Adults and youth impacted through financial well-being workshops and webinars

2024 Social Impact Report

Thank you for making our 85th year a special one! We couldn’t have done it without you, and we look forward to making an even greater difference in the community in 2025.

2023 Impact Report

What people are saying

"Organizations like Desert Financial make this community one we all want to be a part of."
Shannon Clancy, St. Vincent de Paul, CEO

You empower us to share success 

You play a role in changing lives. Unlike banks, which are owned by shareholders, our not-for-profit credit union is member-owned. This allows us to give more back to our communities and help make a difference in the lives of others.  

Ways we give back

Corporate and employee giving
Through corporate and employee giving, Desert Financial partners with nonprofits throughout Arizona to empower financial well-being and help our community thrive.
Volunteering
Our organization and team members are always willing to exercise their Passion to Help (one of our core values) through programs that serve the community.
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Financial well-being
By providing financial education tools and information, we empower our members, team and community to take charge of their financial health.
Random Acts of Kindness
Since 2018, we have been performing Random Acts of Kindness as part of our commitment to share success and provide exceptional experiences within our community.
Teacher Appreciation
Founded by educators in 1939, Desert Financial is committed to building on the legacy of our founders through our Teacher Appreciation events and Adopt-A-Teacher initiatives

Desert Financial Foundation

Founded in 2015, Desert Financial Foundation supports organizations and individuals in Arizona to strengthen financial capability through education and scholarships. The foundation’s programs continue to grow thanks to the generosity of its donors.

Disclosures

Desert Financial Foundation is an exempt organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, EIN# 81-1028132. 

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