Del E Webb Foundation
Historical FunderPrescott, Arizona · EIN 86-6052737 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$3.9M
Organizations funded51
Typical grant$54,000
Total assets$98.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN B LEES DO |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2427, PRESCOTT AZ 86302 |
| Phone | 9284459699 |
| GRANTS@DEWF.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLY ONLINE AT: HTTPS://DEWF.ORG/ |
| Deadlines | THERE IS NO DEADLINE FOR THE INITIAL LETTER OF INTENT. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS. DEWF.ORG |
| Restrictions | 1. YOUR ORGANIZATION MUST BE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. 2. YOUR MISSION MUST FIT OURS: TO THOUGHTFULLY STEWARD THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES MR. WEBB ENDOWED TO THE FOUNDATION BY PROVIDING GRANT FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF POSITIVE, TRANSFORMATIVE, COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS IN ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, AND NEVADA. 3. GENERALLY FOR NEW REQUESTS, 1 YEAR MUST HAVE PASSED SINCE OUR LAST PAYMENT TO YOU, OR SINCE YOUR LETTER OF INTENT OR APPLICATION WAS REJECTED. 4. THE FOUNDATION EXCLUSIVELY FUNDS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH OFFICES IN ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA OR NEVADA THAT OPERATE IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped | Phoenix, AZ | Infrastructure improvements at wellness center | $325,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada | Carson City, NV | Renovate and expand commercial kitchen | $250,000 |
| Diocesan Council for Society of St Vincent de Paul | Phoenix, AZ | Capital grant to expand medical clinic exam rooms | $250,000 |
| Umom New Day Centers | Phoenix, AZ | Security features for emergency shelter renovation | $200,000 |
| A R M of Save the Family Foundation of Arizona | Mesa, AZ | Replace hvac units, paint & roof on housing units | $192,000 |
| University Muslim Medical Association | Los Angeles, CA | Funding for medical equipment at new clinic site | $160,000 |
| Tonto Rim Search and Rescue Squad | Strawberry, AZ | Training facility and operations center | $150,000 |
| Billys Place | Glendale, AZ | Renovations & equipment for grief support program | $140,000 |
| House of Refuge | Mesa, AZ | Repair/Replace items in transitional housing units | $125,000 |
| Joy Bus | Phoenix, AZ | Two exhaust range hoods & renovate doorway | $122,000 |
| Agape House of Prescott | Prescott, AZ | Final funding for transitional housing unit | $100,000 |
| Beyond Blindness | Santa Ana, CA | Playground improvements and new hvac units | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Renovate newly purchased youth mentoring center | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Plumbing & fixtures for five newly built homes | $100,000 |
| Together California | Palmdale, CA | Provide furnishings for four foster homes | $100,000 |
| White Mountain Meals on Wheels | Show Low, AZ | Upgrade office and delivery equipment | $98,000 |
| Aviva Childrens Services | Tucson, AZ | Build out 4 therapeutic spaces for child therapy | $84,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles Youth | Los Angeles, CA | Replace hvac systems at after-school location | $75,000 |
| Saavi Services for the Blind | Tucson, AZ | Purchase braille embosser and displays | $70,000 |
| New Life Center | Goodyear, AZ | Renovate two casitas at domestic violence shelter | $62,000 |
| Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children | Scottsdale, AZ | Renovate lobby at arizona cancer foundation | $60,000 |
| Diabetes Prevention and Aid Fund | Nogales, AZ | Purchase two forklifts for produce warehouse | $60,000 |
| Northeastern Nevada Safe | Elko, NV | Four-Wheel drive vehicle to reach elderly clients | $60,000 |
| Prescott Area Shelter Services | Prescott, AZ | Renovate two transitional housing units & shelter | $60,000 |
| Shoes That Fit | Claremont, CA | Provide 2000 pairs of shoes for children | $60,000 |
| Health Care Foundation for Ventura County | Ventura, CA | Purchase rhinolaryngoscope & recording system | $54,000 |
| Little Eyes International | Phoenix, AZ | Purchase mobile opthalmic equipment & used car | $53,000 |
| Harbor Care Foundation | Mission Hills, CA | Purchase medical transport van for the homeless | $52,200 |
| Advance Community | Phoenix, AZ | Replace roofs at community building locations | $51,000 |
| Casa de Amparo | San Marcos, CA | Two passenger vans to transport foster youth | $50,000 |
| Homemore Project | Los Angeles, CA | Provide traveler backpacks to homeless individuals | $50,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Purchase truck to be used for home repair program | $50,000 |
| Shanti Orange County | Laguna Hills, CA | Technology equipment & furniture for new clinic | $50,000 |
| Tooth Budds | Pima, AZ | Cargo van for school-based dental hygiene program | $45,000 |
| Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank | Prescott, AZ | Help purchase refrigerated box truck for food bank | $44,000 |
| Cura Smiles | San Diego, CA | Purchase equipment/cabinets at free dental clinic | $35,000 |
| Dorothy Day House | Berkeley, CA | Purchase cargo van for meal delivery program | $35,000 |
| Lions Camp Tatiyee | Pinetoplakeside, AZ | Purchase electric utility cart to be used at camp | $31,000 |
| Opportunity Junction | Antioch, CA | Medical equipment for healthcare worker education | $30,000 |
| Delivering Dreams of Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | Purchase shoes, underwear and socks for children | $25,000 |
| Navajo County Search and Rescue | Holbrook, AZ | Finish equipping incident command trailer | $25,000 |
| Sunshine Rescue Mission | Flagstaff, AZ | Commercial washer & dryers for homeless shelters | $22,000 |
| Assistance League of Greater San Diego | San Diego, CA | Provide loaner hearing AIDS for children | $20,000 |
| Assistance League of East Valley Arizona | Chandler, AZ | Program expansion to provide shoes for students | $18,000 |
| Community Hospital Association | Wickenburg, AZ | Replace & upgrade wheelchair fleet at hospital | $18,000 |
| Junior League of Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Help renovate garage for a teen clothing closet | $15,000 |
| Laptops 4 Learning | Phoenix, AZ | Matching funds to continue laptop program | $15,000 |
| Humboldt Family Service Center | Eureka, CA | Furniture & supplies for family therapy center | $10,000 |
| Deer Valley Education Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Commercial washer and dryer for clothing closet | $8,700 |
| Heartfelt Help Foundation | Petaluma, CA | Ancillary expenses for youth transplant recipients | $7,500 |
| Hazels Hands | Riverside, CA | Provide bedding and duffle bags for foster youth | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,922,400 | 51 |
| 2024 | $4,219,000 | 51 |
| 2023 | $3,854,000 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349100640
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-6052737
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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