Del E Webb Foundation
The Del E. Webb Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation based in Prescott, Arizona, established in 1960 to further the legacy of Delbert Eugene "Del" Webb. The foundation was created to carry out the giving legacy of the successful construction professional who built Sun City, the first large retirement community in the United States, and developed a diversified construction business spanning supermarkets, hotels, factories, hospitals, missile silos, stadiums, and skyscrapers.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$93.1M
+10.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.2M
+9.5% YoY
Grant Count
51
+13.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$83K
-3.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Del E. Webb Foundation invests in productivity that results in long-term benefits.
Vision: The foundation believes that investing in results-based programs will impact the future of society by allowing it to reach its maximum potential.
Values: Following Del E. Webb's legacy, the foundation's giving is defined by new ideas and innovative adaptations.
The foundation focuses primarily on child and health initiatives, with additional emphasis on human services, education, and youth development. Historical grant distribution shows approximately 40% of giving supports health, 29% supports education, and 19% supports social and human services.
Grantmaking
Del E Webb Foundation
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $500,000.
Review Cycle
. The foundation reports being difficult to contact and rejecting the majority of submitted letters of inquiry without providing feedback on denied applications. The foundation appears to prefer working with organizations it has established relationships with over many years.
How to Apply
** Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry (LOI) to the foundation. There are no application deadlines. The foundation reports being difficult to contact and rejecting the majority of submitted letters of inquiry without providing feedback on denied applications. The foundation appears to prefer working with organizations it has established relationships with over many years.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates in Arizona, California, and Nevada. Approximately 61% of grants remain in Arizona, with significant grant activity also in California and Nevada. Colorado and New York receive a smaller number of grants.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $93,065,908
- Total Giving: $4,219,000
- Total Revenues: $5,198,860
- Total Expenses: $5,218,951
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $84.2 million
- Revenue: $2,843,409
- Expenses: $4,656,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $93,065,908 | $84,177,133 | $72,570,724 |
| Revenue | $5,198,860 | $2,843,409 | $1,847,140 |
| Expenses | $5,218,951 | $4,656,000 | $3,921,695 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,667,632 | $4,249,103 | $3,479,665 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,734,308 | $2,437,237 | $1,435,886 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,289,454 | $3,995,977 | $3,979,749 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Del E Webb Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- John B Lees, President
- Lawrence A Johnson, Director and Vice President and Chief Information Officer
- Shielia E Johnson, Director and Treasurer/Secretary
- Jean Canoose, Director
- Nicole Aubin, Director and Grant Administrator
- Richard Miller, Director
The foundation employs 4 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN B LEES DO | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 30 | $120,000 |
| LAWRENCE A JOHNSON | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT/CIO | 30 | $100,000 |
| SHIELIA E JOHNSON | DIRECTOR/TREAS/SECRETARY | 30 | $100,000 |
| NICOLE AUBIN | DIRECTOR/GRANT ADMINISTRATOR | 30 | $60,000 |
| JEAN CANOOSE | DIRECTOR | 10 | $25,000 |
| RICHARD MILLER | DIRECTOR | 10 | $25,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues active grantmaking with recent awards in 2024 supporting healthcare infrastructure, youth programs, and community services across its geographic focus areas. The foundation maintains an active website and accepts letters of inquiry from prospective grantees year-round with no application deadlines.
Del E. Webb Foundation Awards NPC Friends & Family $102,000 GrantData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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