2025 Sundt Foundation Grant Program

The Sundt Foundation, established in 1999, serves as the philanthropic arm of Sundt Construction, a company driven by its employee-owners. Since its inception, the Foundation has focused on supporting charitable organizations in the communities where Sundt operates. The Foundation has donated over $17 million, with annual contributions now exceeding $2 million. These grants support a wide variety of social causes and are made possible through a unique funding model: 50 percent of funding comes from employee-owner contributions, which are then matched dollar-for-dollar by the company. This structure reflects the Foundation’s mission to channel the generosity of its workforce into meaningful support for communities in need. The Foundation operates a quarterly grant cycle, providing funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations across twelve designated geographic regions: Tempe/Phoenix, Tucson, El Paso, North Texas, Central Texas, Sacramento, Irvine, San Diego, Salt Lake City, Charlotte, Florida, and the Pacific Northwest. Local committees made up of Sundt employee-owners evaluate applications and decide which organizations receive funding. While the Foundation considers a wide array of charitable causes, its priority areas include youth development, military and veterans support, hunger and nutrition, and other basic human needs. This community-centric decision-making process ensures that grantmaking aligns closely with the values and insights of local Sundt teams. Applications are accepted on a quarterly basis, with deadlines on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15. All applicants must be recognized 501(c)(3) organizations that align with the Foundation’s giving guidelines. The application process is managed through an online grant platform, where applicants must create an account by clicking “sign up” in the upper right corner of the portal. Supporting documentation and information about the applicant's mission, service area, and population served may be required, although exact application questions were not specified in the source. In addition to regular grantmaking, the Sundt Foundation also provides emergency and disaster relief funding on a discretionary basis. These grants are issued to help communities recover from crises such as hurricanes, wildfires, or public health emergencies. For instance, in 2024, the Foundation awarded $40,000 to support recovery efforts in the Southeast following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This discretionary arm of giving complements the scheduled grantmaking cycles and demonstrates the Foundation’s commitment to rapid and responsive community support. Beyond grants, the Sundt Foundation organizes charitable sporting events to further its mission. These events include regional charity golf tournaments and clay shooting competitions, held to honor the memory of long-time Sundt employee Mike Gaines. Since launching in 2001, these fundraisers have generated over $2.6 million to support nonprofit causes. Event schedules vary by region and include tournaments in Tempe/Phoenix, Tucson, Central Texas, Sacramento, San Diego/Irvine, and the Pacific Northwest. Information about upcoming events is posted online as dates are confirmed. For further assistance, applicants and interested parties are encouraged to contact the Foundation via email at sundtfoundation@sundt.com or by mail at The Sundt Foundation, Attn: Donations, 2015 W River Rd, Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85704. Current Sundt employee-owners may set up payroll donations through SundtWeb to have their contributions matched by the company. The Foundation’s grant platform, guidelines, and FAQs are accessible online, along with impact reports detailing previous funding outcomes.