The Dons of Arizona
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 grant totaling $600. Net investment income was $22K.
The Dons of Arizona at a glance
In short: The Dons of Arizona gave $600 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $600), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $600
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $600
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $555,411
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Dons of Arizona funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Liberty Wildlife ($600).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Dons of Arizona gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $400 (2022) to $1K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $600.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Wildlife Scottsdale, AZ | General | $600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $555,411 | $28,121 | $34,911 | $600 | 1 | $29,026 | $21,860 |
| 2024 | $562,201 | $31,650 | $34,102 | $400 | 1 | $28,806 | $23,618 |
| 2023 | $564,653 | $19,775 | $42,111 | $600 | 1 | $37,206 | $9,047 |
| 2022 | $586,989 | $23,217 | $26,206 | $400 | 1 | $20,959 | $13,939 |
| 2021 | $589,978 | $24,620 | $27,405 | $1,200 | 2 | — | $17,199 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dons of Arizona is led by Dean Monday, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dean Monday
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Ostwinkle
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hurst
Vice President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jody Clark
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Stephanie Lopez (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Dominic Bottenfeld (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Candace Strickland (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Ryan Zillioux (2021–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Dons of Arizona
How much does The Dons of Arizona give each year?
The Dons of Arizona gave $600 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $400 across 1 grant.
How large is The Dons of Arizona?
The Dons of Arizona reported $555K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $28K.
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.
Where does The Dons of Arizona operate?
The Dons of Arizona has awarded grants in Arizona.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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