Del E Webb Foundation
Accepts applications
Del E Webb Foundation is a private foundation in Prescott, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.9 million in 51 grants; the typical grant was $54,000 and the largest $325,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.9 million
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$54,000
- Largest grant$325,000
- Assets$98.1 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.2 million the year before.
90% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.9 million | 45 | $84.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 51 | $93.1 million |
| 2025 | $3.9 million | 51 | $98.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John B Lees Do PO Box 2427, Prescott, AZ 86302 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (928) 445-9699, grants@dewf.org |
| What to submit | Apply online at: https://dewf.org/ |
| Deadlines | There is no deadline for the initial letter of intent. See our website for more details. Dewf.org |
| Restrictions | 1. Your organization must be exempt from federal taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. 2. Your mission must fit ours: to thoughtfully steward the financial resources mr. Webb endowed to the foundation by providing grant funding in support of positive, transformative, community improvements in Arizona, California, and Nevada. 3. Generally for new requests, 1 year must have passed since our last payment to you, or since your letter of intent or application was rejected. 4. The foundation exclusively funds nonprofit organizations with offices in Arizona, California or Nevada that operate in their local communities. See our website for more details. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Del E Webb Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 30 | $2.6 million |
| California | 17 | $893,700 |
| Nevada | 4 | $460,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped | Infrastructure improvements at wellness center | $325,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada | Renovate and expand commercial kitchen | $250,000 |
| Diocesan Council for Society of St Vincent de Paul | Capital grant to expand medical clinic exam rooms | $250,000 |
| Umom New Day Centers | Security features for emergency shelter renovation | $200,000 |
| A R M of Save the Family Foundation of Arizona | Replace hvac units, paint & roof on housing units | $192,000 |
| University Muslim Medical Association | Funding for medical equipment at new clinic site | $160,000 |
| Tonto Rim Search and Rescue Squad | Training facility and operations center | $150,000 |
| Billys Place | Renovations & equipment for grief support program | $140,000 |
| House of Refuge | Repair/replace items in transitional housing units | $125,000 |
| Joy Bus | Two exhaust range hoods & renovate doorway | $122,000 |
| Agape House of Prescott | Final funding for transitional housing unit | $100,000 |
| Beyond Blindness | Playground improvements and new hvac units | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona | Renovate newly purchased youth mentoring center | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas | Plumbing & fixtures for five newly built homes | $100,000 |
| Together California | Provide furnishings for four foster homes | $100,000 |
| White Mountain Meals on Wheels | Upgrade office and delivery equipment | $98,000 |
| Aviva Childrens Services | Build out 4 therapeutic spaces for child therapy | $84,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles Youth | Replace hvac systems at after-school location | $75,000 |
| Saavi Services for the Blind | Purchase braille embosser and displays | $70,000 |
| New Life Center | Renovate two casitas at domestic violence shelter | $62,000 |
| Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children | Renovate lobby at arizona cancer foundation | $60,000 |
| Diabetes Prevention and Aid Fund | Purchase two forklifts for produce warehouse | $60,000 |
| Northeastern Nevada Safe | Four-wheel drive vehicle to reach elderly clients | $60,000 |
| Prescott Area Shelter Services | Renovate two transitional housing units & shelter | $60,000 |
| Shoes That Fit | Provide 2000 pairs of shoes for children | $60,000 |
| Health Care Foundation for Ventura County | Purchase rhinolaryngoscope & recording system | $54,000 |
| Little Eyes International | Purchase mobile opthalmic equipment & used car | $53,000 |
| Harbor Care Foundation | Purchase medical transport van for the homeless | $52,200 |
| Advance Community | Replace roofs at community building locations | $51,000 |
| Casa de Amparo | Two passenger vans to transport foster youth | $50,000 |
| Homemore Project | Provide traveler backpacks to homeless individuals | $50,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada | Purchase truck to be used for home repair program | $50,000 |
| Shanti Orange County | Technology equipment & furniture for new clinic | $50,000 |
| Tooth Budds | Cargo van for school-based dental hygiene program | $45,000 |
| Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank | Help purchase refrigerated box truck for food bank | $44,000 |
| Cura Smiles | Purchase equipment/cabinets at free dental clinic | $35,000 |
| Dorothy Day House | Purchase cargo van for meal delivery program | $35,000 |
| Lions Camp Tatiyee | Purchase electric utility cart to be used at camp | $31,000 |
| Opportunity Junction | Medical equipment for healthcare worker education | $30,000 |
| Delivering Dreams of Arizona | Purchase shoes, underwear and socks for children | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John B Lees Do
- Lawrence A Johnson
- Shielia E Johnson
- Nicole Aubin
- Jean Canoose
- Richard Miller
Questions people ask
Does Del E Webb Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There is no deadline for the initial letter of intent. See our website for more details. Dewf.org.
How much does Del E Webb Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $54,000.
Who runs Del E Webb Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John B Lees Do (Director/President), Lawrence A Johnson (Director/Vice President/Cio), Shielia E Johnson (Director/Treas/Secretary) and Nicole Aubin (Director/Grant Administrator) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Del E Webb Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, housing and homelessness and youth programs.