Del E Webb Foundation
The Del E. Webb Foundation is a private foundation based in Prescott, Arizona. It provides grants for positive, transformative community improvements in Arizona, California, and Nevada, with a vision of supporting innovative, results-based projects that have long-term impact on healthcare, youth, and society.
Del E Webb Foundation at a glance
In short: Del E Webb Foundation gave $3.9M across 51 grants in 2025 (avg $77K), mostly in Arizona. 70% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,922,400
- -7.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 51
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $76,910
- -7.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $54,000
- Total assets
- $98,149,558
- +5.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (35 of 50, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Del E Webb Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s process begins with verifying eligibility and submitting a letter of intent. If invited, applicants submit a grant application. The application requires separate PDFs for the application, financials, and most recent tax return. The application PDF must include information such as the project need and description, budget, funding sources, timeline, and application checklist. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations with an office in Arizona, California, or Nevada, and all grant funds must be spent in those states. The foundation does not fund organizations using fiscal sponsors, projects that include management fees or grant-writer salaries, or requests for political, sports, religious, fundraising, scholarship, or individual purposes, among other exclusions. It generally requires one year to have passed since the last payment or a rejected letter of intent or application before a new request. Organizations planning to request $1,000,000 or more should contact the foundation before submitting.
- Review Cycle
- There is no deadline for letters of intent. An invited application is due within 30 days of the invitation or 30 days before the relevant meeting, whichever comes first.
- Deadline
- There is no deadline for letters of intent.
- Next open deadline
- December 8, 2026 (Del E. Webb Foundation Grant)
- Contact
Application contact: John B Lees Do
Mailing address: PO Box 2427, Prescott, AZ 86302
Phone: (928) 445-9699
Email: grants@dewf.org
Website: https://www.dewf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Del E Webb Foundation
Who Del E Webb Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped ($325K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
215 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 215 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated grantmaking area is Arizona, California, and Nevada. In 2025, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona, 23% to California, and 12% to Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Del E Webb Foundation open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 35 of 50 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $69K; repeat grants $98K. How we count
Medians: $54K first-time, $60K repeat.
- 10% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.0M (2020) to $4.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 51 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped Phoenix, AZ | Infrastructure Improvements at Wellness Center | $325,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada Carson City, NV | Renovate and Expand Commercial Kitchen | $250,000 |
| Diocesan Council for Society of St Vincent De Paul Phoenix, AZ | Capital Grant to Expand Medical Clinic Exam Rooms | $250,000 |
| Umom New Day Centers Phoenix, AZ | Security Features for Emergency Shelter Renovation | $200,000 |
| A R M of Save the Family Foundation of Arizona Mesa, AZ | Replace hvac units, paint & roof on housing units | $192,000 |
| University Muslim Medical Association Los Angeles, CA | Funding for Medical Equipment at New Clinic Site | $160,000 |
| Tonto Rim Search and Rescue Squad Strawberry, AZ | Training Facility and Operations Center | $150,000 |
| Billys Place Glendale, AZ | Renovations & Equipment for Grief Support Program | $140,000 |
| House of Refuge Mesa, AZ | Repair/Replace Items in Transitional Housing Units | $125,000 |
| Joy Bus Phoenix, AZ | Two Exhaust Range Hoods & Renovate Doorway | $122,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,149,558 | $10,732,786 | $5,227,699 | $3,922,400 | 51 | $4,502,900 | $10,217,192 | $4,537,798 |
| 2024 | $93,065,908 | $5,198,860 | $5,218,951 | $4,219,000 | 51 | $4,667,632 | $4,734,308 | $4,289,454 |
| 2023 | $84,177,133 | $2,843,409 | $4,656,000 | $3,854,000 | 45 | $4,249,103 | $2,437,237 | $3,995,977 |
| 2022 | $72,570,724 | $1,847,140 | $3,921,695 | $3,107,000 | 33 | $3,479,665 | $1,435,886 | $3,979,749 |
| 2021 | $90,746,660 | $2,746,018 | $4,668,091 | $3,858,261 | 35 | $4,224,059 | $2,309,782 | $4,002,759 |
| 2020 | $77,608,641 | $2,820,372 | $3,750,626 | $2,999,430 | 28 | — | $2,468,045 | $3,658,324 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Del E Webb Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to thoughtfully steward the financial resources endowed by Mr. Webb by funding positive, transformative community improvements in Arizona, California, and Nevada. Its stated vision is to invest in innovative, results-based projects with clear, long-term positive community impact in healthcare, youth, and society.
Examples of 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it has supported. Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped describes its mission as providing recreation, education, and socialization programs for people with disabilities. Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada says it works to help young people realize their potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. UMOM New Day Centers describes its mission as ending family homelessness, while University Muslim Medical Association says it provides medical services and programs for underserved communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 51 grants totaling $3,922,400. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $325,000, with a median award of $54,000. The foundation’s website states that grants generally range from $5,000 to $3,000,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $325,000 to Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped for wellness-center infrastructure improvements; $250,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada to renovate and expand a commercial kitchen; and $250,000 to the Diocesan Council for Society of St. Vincent de Paul for medical clinic exam rooms. Other notable awards included $200,000 to UMOM New Day Centers for emergency-shelter security features and $160,000 to University Muslim Medical Association for medical equipment at a new clinic site.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John B. Lees as director and president; Lawrence A. Johnson as director, vice president, and CIO; Shielia E. Johnson as director, treasurer, and secretary; Nicole Aubin as director and grant administrator; and Jean Canoose and Richard Miller as directors.
Del E Webb Foundation is led by John B. Lees DO, Director & President on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John B. Lees DO
Director & President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $130K (2025)
Jean Canoose
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Lawrence A. Johnson
Director, Vice President & CIO
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $101K (2025)
Nicole Aubin
Director & Grant Administrator
Director → Director & Grant Administrator, 2021
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $70K (2025)
Shielia E. Johnson
Director, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $101K (2025)
Richard Miller
Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$25K (2023) → $30K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $130K, to John B Lees Do (Director/President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Del E Webb Foundation
How much does Del E Webb Foundation give each year?
Del E Webb Foundation gave $3.9M across 51 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4.2M across 51 grants.
What is Del E Webb Foundation's typical grant size?
Del E Webb Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $54,000, and its average grant was $76,910, across 51 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Del E Webb Foundation that year got $69K on average.
Where does Del E Webb Foundation give grants?
Del E Webb Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (23%) and Nevada (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (9 grants), Tucson, AZ (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Prescott, AZ (3 grants).
Does Del E Webb Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on Del E Webb Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Del E Webb Foundation's largest grantees?
Del E Webb Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped ($325,000), Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada ($250,000) and Diocesan Council for Society of St Vincent De Paul ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Del E Webb Foundation?
Del E Webb Foundation reported $98.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Del E Webb Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to thoughtfully steward the financial resources endowed by Mr. Webb by funding positive, transformative community improvements in Arizona, California, and Nevada. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Del E Webb Foundation?
The foundation’s process begins with verifying eligibility and submitting a letter of intent. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Del E Webb Foundation's EIN?
Del E Webb Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6052737. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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