Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc

PRESCOTT, AZ EIN: 47-2540857

Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Prescott, Arizona. The organization was granted tax-exempt status in March 2015 and operates as an independent foundation focused on grantmaking in education, human services, and community development.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$252K

+116.7% YoY

Grant Count

-10.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

+140.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding interests include:

Education, particularly STEM education and support for science teachers
Education nonprofits and community/school gardens
Environmental education
Human services
Philanthropy and voluntarism

The foundation maintains a particular focus on supporting educational initiatives that serve low-income families and youth development programs.

Grantmaking

The foundation awarded a $25,000 gift to provide meals for first responders, frontline healthcare workers, and essential workers during the COVID-19 crisis in the Prescott area.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Arizona and California, with particular emphasis on Yavapai County and the Prescott area.

Grant Distribution by State

Arizona $696K (84%)

California $62K (7%)

New Mexico $30K (4%)

Massachusetts $11K (1%)

Maryland $10K (1%)

South Dakota $10K (1%)

Colorado $5K (1%)

Vermont $5K (1%)

+1 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado Massachusetts Maryland New Mexico South Dakota Texas Vermont

Cities

AlbuquerqueCambridgeCharlotteChino ValleyClaremontDallasDenverFlagstaffGlobeLos AngelesParkerPhoenixPrescottSan FranciscoSedonaSilver SpringSioux FallsTempeTucson

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total assets: $1,540,801
Revenue: $95,194
Expenses: $269,999
Net income: -$174,805
Total liabilities: $0

As of 2023:

Total assets: $1,698,499
Total revenues: $67,818
Total expenses: $132,230

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

91 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Arizona Foundation ($120,000), The Hazeltine Theatre ($20,000), La Paz County Fair Association ($19,586).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
The Launch Pad Prescott, AZ	Positive opportunites for teens in Yavapai County	$12,500
University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ	Support of University of Arizona	$120,000
La Paz County Fair Association Parker, AZ	Provide facility for youth agriculture and educati	$19,586
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
Prescott Meals on Wheels Prescott, AZ	Provide meals and emotional support to adults	$6,000
Imago Dei Middle School Tucson, AZ	Serving 4th thru 8th grade from low income familie	$10,000
Freedom of the Press Foundation San Francisco, CA	Defending journalism in the 21st century	$5,000
Prescott Unified School Foundation Prescott, AZ	Promoting education in the Prescott AZ area	$5,000
Coalition for Compassion and Justic Prescott, AZ	Service and solution for homelessness	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Donald B Moon	Director	5	—

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 1513 Prescott, AZ 86302-1513

Phone: 928-778-7934

EIN: 47-2540857

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education, particularly STEM education and support for science teachers • Education nonprofits and community/school gardens • Environmental education • Human services • Philanthropy and voluntarism The foundation maintains a particular focus on supporting educational initiatives that serve low-income families and youth development programs.

How do I apply for a grant from Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $251,746 (2024) • Typical award range: $500–$120,000 • The foundation made 21 grants in 2023 **Recent Grants (2023):** • La Paz County Fair Association: $17,650 (Youth Agriculture and Education) • The Launch Pad Teen Center: $10,000 (Positive Opportunities for Teens in Yavapai County) • Prescott Farmers Market: $10,000 (Food for Needy Families and Support for Farmers) **Notable Grant Activity:** The foundation awarded a $25,000 gift to provide meals for first…

Where does Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Arizona and California, with particular emphasis on Yavapai County and the Prescott area.

What size grants does Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Don Bennett Moon Foundation Inc awarded 18 grants totaling $252K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.