The Dons of Arizona is a private foundation focused on Education, based in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $555K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $600. Net investment income was $22K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$555K
-1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$600
+50.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$600
+50.0% YoY
About The Dons of Arizona
Based on IRS filings
The Dons of Arizona is a private foundation focused on Education, based in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $555K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $600. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $555,411 | $562,201 | $564,653 |
| Revenue | $28,121 | $31,650 | $19,775 |
| Expenses | $34,911 | $34,102 | $42,111 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $29,026 | $28,806 | $37,206 |
| Net Investment Income | $21,860 | $23,618 | $9,047 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Liberty Wildlife ($600).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY WILDLIFE SCOTTSDALE, AZ | GENERAL | $600 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN OSTWINKLE | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| DEAN MONDAY | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| DAVID HURST | VICE PRES | 5 | — |
| JODY CLARK | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dons of Arizona?
The Dons of Arizona is a private foundation focused on Education, based in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. It holds $555K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is The Dons of Arizona?
As of 2025, The Dons of Arizona holds $555K in total assets with $28K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $600 in 2025.
Where does The Dons of Arizona operate?
The Dons of Arizona has awarded grants in Arizona.
What size grants does The Dons of Arizona award?
In 2025, The Dons of Arizona awarded 1 grants totaling $600 — an average of about $600 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Dons of Arizona's EIN?
The Dons of Arizona's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1006046. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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