Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc
Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Prescott, Arizona. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including higher education, youth agriculture, arts, conservation, education, food access, and community services.
Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc gave $252K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Arizona. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $251,746
- +116.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,986
- +140.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,540,801
- -9.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (7 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1513, Prescott, AZ 86302-1513
Phone: (928) 778-7934
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Arizona Foundation ($120K). Together the top 10 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 91 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 2% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 18 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 131% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 336% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2021) to $252K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $252K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | Support of University of Arizona | $120,000 |
| The Hazeltine Theatre Prescott, AZ | Support to local theatre installation & production | $20,000 |
| La Paz County Fair Association Parker, AZ | Provide facility for youth agriculture and educati | $19,586 |
| The Launch Pad Prescott, AZ | Positive opportunites for teens in Yavapai County | $12,500 |
| Patronato San Xavier Tucson, AZ | To fund and direct ethical conservation | $11,660 |
| Imago Dei Middle School Tucson, AZ | Serving 4th thru 8th grade from low income familie | $10,000 |
| Prescott Meals on Wheels Prescott, AZ | Provide meals and emotional support to adults | $6,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust Flagstaff, AZ | Grand Canyon conservation & environmental advoca | $5,000 |
| Prescott Farmers Market Inc Prescott, AZ | Food for needy families and support for farmers | $5,000 |
| Freedom of the Press Foundation San Francisco, CA | Defending journalism in the 21st century | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,540,801 | $95,194 | $269,999 | $251,746 | 18 | $269,414 | $59,287 | $80,100 |
| 2023 | $1,698,499 | $67,818 | $132,230 | $116,150 | 20 | $123,283 | $42,102 | $87,809 |
| 2022 | $1,762,911 | $253,935 | $186,143 | $159,441 | 21 | $178,300 | $2,873 | $92,289 |
| 2021 | $1,695,119 | $5,948 | $127,252 | $108,968 | 12 | $110,268 | $5,623 | $87,853 |
| 2020 | $1,816,423 | $13,041 | $206,193 | $193,247 | 20 | — | $10,137 | $93,151 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a university, a local theatre, a county fair association, a teen program, conservation, a tuition-free school for children from low-income families, meals for adults, and local agriculture and food access.
The University of Arizona Foundation describes its mission as supporting and enhancing the University of Arizona through private support. Imago Dei Middle School describes itself as a tuition-free middle school for children from low-income Tucson families. Prescott Meals on Wheels says it helps adults maintain independence and dignity through community, nourishment, and care. Prescott Farmers Market says it supports local agriculture and increases access to affordable local food.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $251,746 in 2024, compared with 20 grants totaling $116,150 in 2023 and 21 grants totaling $159,441 in 2022. In 2024, grants ranged from $2,000 to $120,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $120,000 to the University of Arizona Foundation, $20,000 to The Hazeltine Theatre for local theatre installation and production, and $19,586 to the La Paz County Fair Association for a facility for youth agriculture and education. Other grants included $12,500 to The Launch Pad for teen opportunities in Yavapai County and $11,660 to Patronato San Xavier for ethical conservation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Donald B Moon is listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc is led by Donald B Moon, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald B Moon
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc
How much does Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc give each year?
Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc gave $252K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $116K across 20 grants.
What is Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,986, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc give grants?
Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Prescott, AZ (7 grants), Tucson, AZ (3 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Arizona Foundation ($120,000), The Hazeltine Theatre ($20,000) and La Paz County Fair Association ($19,586), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc?
Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $269K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a university, a local theatre, a county fair association, a teen program, conservation, a tuition-free school for children from low-income families, meals for adults, and local agriculture and food access. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc's EIN?
Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2540857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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