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Philanthropy & Partnerships

Corporate Giving and Partnership Guidelines:

Resolution Copper is committed to supporting the communities where we operate. Our corporate giving and partnership program is designed to foster meaningful impact in the following areas:

Apache Junction, Florence, Globe, Gold Canyon, Hayden, Kearny, Miami, Queen Creek, Queen Valley, San Carlos, San Tan Valley, Superior, and Winkelman. Note: Requests from other major cities in the Valley are not eligible.

Application Requirements

Organizations may apply twice per calendar year and must specify the desired timeframe. All applicants must:

  • Complete the online application available on the Resolution Copper website.
  • Clearly outline the program, its benefits, and include a specific funding request.
  • Provide proof of nonprofit status (academic institutions are exempt).
  • Indicate opportunities for employee volunteerism.

If Approved

  • Organizations must be set up as a vendor with Resolution Copper, requiring additional documentation.
  • A signed agreement may be required, specific to the funding or partnership.

What We Do Not Support

Resolution Copper does not provide funding to:

  • Individuals
  • Exclusive or private clubs
  • Religious congregations
  • Tours or entertainment expenses
  • Political candidates or PACs
  • Private organizations controlled by elected officials
  • Organizations with conflicts of interest with Resolution Copper

Focus Areas

We prioritize partnerships that align with our values of social responsibility, economic regeneration, and environmental stewardship. Our areas of focus include:

  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Environment
  • Culture & Heritage
  • Education
  • Technical & Vocational Skills Training
  • Local Business Development
  • Agriculture Development
  • Community Infrastructure & Services
  • Social, Sport & Recreational Activities
  • Reducing Inequalities
  • Sponsorships (aligned with the areas above)

Application Deadlines & Review Process

Applications are reviewed quarterly. To be considered, submit your application at least 12 weeks before your anticipated funding need.

If approved, you will be notified directly. Funds are typically disbursed 10-12 weeks after approval.

Quarterly Schedule

Quarter Application Deadline Review Period
Q1 February 1 February 2 – March 15
Q2 May 1 May 2 – June 15
Q3 August 1 August 2 – September 15
Q4 October 1 November 2 – December 15

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Contact Us

Resolution Copper – Communities & Social Performance Phone: 520.689.3409 Email: info@resolutioncopper.com Mail: P.O. Box 1944, Superior, AZ 85173

Our Work

Teamwork Powers 46 Level Upgrade

Deep underground at Resolution Copper, crews recently completed a major upgrade to the 46 Level pump station, modernizing a critical system that helps manage water in the mine's underground workings.

A Decade of Showing Up

Since 2016, Resolution Copper has invested more than $20 million through more than 900 partnerships supporting rural Arizona communities.Those partnerships span education, health and wellbeing, culture and heritage, environmental stewardship, business development, recreation and community economic development.

More Than a Game: How Baseball Became a Classroom

Since 2012, Resolution Copper and the Arizona Diamondbacks have worked together to create opportunities for Arizona youth, educators and communities. What started with Science of Baseball has grown into teacher workshops, hands-on STEM experiences, youth baseball clinics, Tribal youth programming and community recreation.

Stewardship Starts Here | Stephen’s Story

Stephen learned early in life that taking care of the environment matters. His father spent his career working in renewable energy and taught him the importance of respecting the earth and preserving it for future generations. Those lessons stuck.

From Trails to Roadsides: Stewardship in Action

There are plenty of things you might expect to see during a day at Resolution Copper. Engineers solving problems. Teams working underground. People in meetings. Hard hats, high-vis and plenty of equipment.

Home Again: Mike’s Story

A Superior native reflects on leaving home, coming back and building a career close to the place that shaped him. Growing up in Superior, Arizona, Mike spent his afternoons coming home from school, jumping on his dirt bike and heading straight into the desert.

The Descent: What It’s Like Traveling Nearly 7,000 Ft. Underground

From the surface, 7,000 ft. is hard to picture. It is just a number until you walk toward the shaft, pass beneath the headframe and reach the collar, where the scale starts to come into focus. The opening drops below, surrounded by steel, hoisting equipment and the systems that move people safely between the surface and the underground workings.

Testing What Matters Most: How One Team Helped Make Underground Refuge Chambers Even Safer

When people think about mine safety, they often picture hard hats, reflective clothing and safety inspections. Those are all important, but some of the most important safety work happens long before an emergency occurs, through planning, testing and preparation.

8 Billion Gallons Recycled: Our Commitment to Responsible Water Management

Since 2009, Resolution Copper has treated and provided more than 8 billion gallons of water for agricultural use in Arizona. It is a major milestone for a program that starts nearly 7,000 feet underground and ends in local farm fields.