Foundation

Join us in making an impact in the lives of deserving youth, donate today.

The Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Foundation works to strengthen the well-being of our community and its citizens by receiving and distributing funds for scholarships, schools, young people, the arts and sciences, people in need and the business community.

Scholarship 2024

2024 Steve Engle Memorial Scholarship Application Requirements

The Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Mayor Engle Memorial Scholarship, a $1500 award, is available to students who are enrolled in, or are applying to an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or vocational/trade school with a degree program in Arizona. Recipients must be attending an Arizona college, university or vocational school in the upcoming (2024-2025) academic year. Priority will be given to residents of Southern Arizona, in particular the greater Oro Valley area to include but not limited to Oro Valley, Marana, Catalina, Oracle, San Manuel, unincorporated Pima County and Tucson.
Application open January 15th, 2024. The Deadline to apply is Friday, March 15th, 2024 at 5pm.

The Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit raising and distributing funds to support community philanthropy, educational endeavors and business activities in and around Oro Valley. We have special emphases on scholarships, service to youth, helping people in need, and schools.

Where our money comes from:

You, primarily. Your gifts to the Chamber Foundation may be tax-deductible; consult with your tax preparer.

Our objective is to create ongoing gifts and endowments to grow the reach and power of our Foundation.

To donate, click the link above or contact Kristen Sharp, Chamber president / CEO and a member of the Foundation board, at 520-297-2191; or by e-mail at kristen@orovalleychamber.com.

Our board

Chair, Dave Perry, Oro Valley Chamber

Secretary, Alan Dankwerth, Market Considerations

Treasurer, Camella Koeller, Pima Federal Credit Union

Brian Bickel

Lisa Hopper, Arizona Heroes Memorial

John Lebbs, John Lebbs CPA

Fred Roof

Kay Williams, Arizona Heroes Memorial