Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation

What Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation does

The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2016 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. It operates as the charitable and education arm of the Greater Phoenix Chamber, organized around four pillars: education, workforce development, wellness, and research. The Foundation convenes business, education, and community stakeholders to align K-12 and post-secondary education with employer workforce demand across Arizona.

Its flagship initiative, ElevateEdAZ, is a workforce-aligned education program active in 27 schools across multiple Arizona school districts (including Mesa, Chandler, Paradise Valley, Deer Valley, Peoria, and ASU Preparatory Academy), placing College and Career Coaches on campus and having reached 230,000+ students since launch in 2020. Connect to Work AZ is a workforce intermediary program matching unemployed and underemployed job seekers with employer hiring needs. The Foundation also runs six employer-led Workforce Development Collaboratives targeting healthcare, cybersecurity, construction, advanced manufacturing, financial services, and information technology, and publishes data-driven research products such as the Arizona Statewide Healthcare Workforce Plan.

The Foundation does not sell a product or charge fees; it is funded through philanthropic grants (e.g., Bloomberg Philanthropies, Helios Education Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Cigna Group Foundation, Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, Stanley Black & Decker, NIST) and donations. Programs are distributed via direct partnerships with school districts and employers, with embedded staff serving as the primary delivery channel. Reported scale metrics include 230,000+ students impacted, nearly 100,000 work-based learning experiences facilitated, and 1,100+ internships arranged.

Name

Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation

Legal name

Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation

Website

https://phoenixchamberfoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit that convenes Arizona businesses, schools, and community stakeholders to deliver workforce-aligned education and career pathway programs, primarily through ElevateEdAZ in 27 schools and six employer-led industry collaboratives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development and Education Nonprofits

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

akta.pro primary industry

Mentorship & Coaching (Career, Academic, Industry-Specific) (EDAMAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Community Engagement & Service-Learning Partnerships (EDALAOAI), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Workforce development programs
• Education-to-career initiatives
• Nonprofit foundation services
• Community workforce collaboratives
• College readiness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: The foundation receives funding through grants from philanthropic organizations, government agencies, and foundations to support workforce development and education initiatives.
2. Donations: The foundation accepts donations to support its charitable and education initiatives under the four pillars of education, workforce development, wellness, and research.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that operates as the charitable and education arm of the Greater Phoenix Chamber. It convenes business, education, and community stakeholders to deliver workforce-aligned education programs (ElevateEdAZ), career pathway development for job seekers (Connect to Work AZ), six employer-led industry workforce collaboratives, and data-driven research on Arizona workforce and policy issues.

Product overview

The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that operates as a unified portfolio of workforce development and education programs under four pillars: Education, Workforce Development, Wellness, and Research. The primary products include ElevateEdAZ (a workforce-aligned education initiative active in 27 Arizona schools), Connect to Work AZ (career pathway development for job seekers), six employer-led Workforce Development Collaboratives covering key industries (Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Cybersecurity, Financial Services, Healthcare, and IT), and Research publications providing data-driven insights. The Foundation serves as an intermediary between education and industry to prepare individuals for college and career while addressing workforce needs throughout Arizona.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ElevateEdAZ A workforce-aligned education initiative of the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation that prepares high school students for college and career through alignment between education, business, and the community; active in 27 schools across Arizona.
• Connect to Work AZ A workforce development program that works with employers to identify hiring needs and develop career pathways for unemployed and underemployed candidates, helping individuals secure quality jobs.
• Workforce Development Collaboratives Six employer-led workforce collaboratives addressing skills gaps in key industries including Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Cybersecurity, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Information Technology.
• Research and Data Publications Data-driven research on public policy, economic impacts, and community issues to inform policymakers, business leaders, and the general public, including the Arizona Statewide Healthcare Workforce Plan.

Quantifiable outcome

• 230,000+ students impacted statewide through ElevateEdAZ
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Chandler Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school district in ElevateEdAZ program, joining the growing network of partner schools implementing workforce-aligned education initiatives.
• Mesa Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partner school district hosting College and Career Coaches and participating in ElevateEdAZ workforce programs.
• Grand Canyon University (GCU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution presenting short-term training programs for semiconductor career pathways, some tuition-free.
• Maricopa Community CollegescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college system presenting short-term training programs for semiconductor and other career pathways, some tuition-free.
• TSMCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSemiconductor company sharing career opportunity information at Semiconductor Career Exploration Night events.
• AmkorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSemiconductor company sharing career opportunity information including Operations and Technician roles.
• McCarthy Building CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hosting educator externships, giving teachers firsthand insight into workforce skills applied in construction careers.
• University of PhoenixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting webinar on AI Skills, Education and Workforce Access through the Bridging Perspectives series.
• Greater Phoenix ChamberflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization; the foundation leads the charitable and education initiatives of the Greater Phoenix Chamber.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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