Our Mission & History
Phoenix Suns Charities was founded in 1988 with the mission to enhance the lives of children in need throughout Arizona. Due to the generosity of fans and partners, and underwriting by the team, Phoenix Suns Charities distributes more than $1.5M annually to hundreds of local diverse communities impacting more than 400,000 children annually. Since its inception, Phoenix Suns Charities has donated more than $35M to worthy Arizona organizations focusing on programs that support basketball & recreation, education & career development, and healthcare.
Meet the Phoenix Suns Charities Board of Directors
- Chris Alvarez - Beam Suntory
- Oliver Badgio - Prime Steak Concepts
- Taylor Blackwood - Blackwood Family Foundation
- Dan Costello - Phoenix Suns
- Annexus
- Warren Forsythe - Carl's Jr.
- Monica Garnes - Fry's Food Stores
- Melissa Goldenberg - Phoenix Suns
- Sarah Krahenbuhl - Phoenix Suns Charities & Phoenix Suns
- Jay Kramer - Fennemore Craig
- Jim Pitman - Phoenix Suns & Phoenix Mercury
- Adam Pritchett - Pacific Office Automation
- Scott Rehorn - RED Development
- Jane Roig - Helios Education Foundation
- Jason Rowley - Phoenix Suns & Phoenix Mercury
- FanDuel Group
- Davon Wade - Devin Booker
- Tracey G. Wiley - Bally's Corporation
Phoenix Suns Charities was founded in 1988 with the mission to enhance the lives of children in need throughout Arizona. Due to the generosity of fans and partners, and underwriting by the team, Phoenix Suns Charities distributes more than $1.5M annually to hundreds of local diverse communities impacting more than 400,000 children annually. Since its inception, Phoenix Suns Charities has donated more than $35M to worthy Arizona organizations focusing on programs that support basketball & recreation, education & career development, and healthcare.