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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 86-6052737

Del E Webb Foundation

A private foundation in Prescott, AZ. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 51 grants and $3.9 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
John B Lees Do
PO Box 2427
Prescott, AZ 86302
(928) 445-9699
[email protected]
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.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $3,922,400

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $98,149,558

  • Tax year 2024

    $4,219,000

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $93,065,908

  • Tax year 2023

    $3,854,000

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $84,177,133

  • Tax year 2022

    $3,107,000

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $72,570,724

  • Tax year 2021

    $3,858,261

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $90,746,660

  • Tax year 2020

    $2,999,430

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $77,608,641

  • Tax year 2019

    $3,055,987

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $70,963,061

  • Tax year 2018

    $2,390,660

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $61,090,413

Grants paid in 2025

51 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Arizona Recreation Center for the HandicappedPhoenix, AZ

    Infrastructure improvements at wellness center

    $325,000
  2. Boys and Girls Clubs of Western NevadaCarson City, NV

    Renovate and expand commercial kitchen

    $250,000
  3. Diocesan Council for Society of St Vincent de PaulPhoenix, AZ

    Capital grant to expand medical clinic exam rooms

    $250,000
  4. Umom New Day CentersPhoenix, AZ

    Security features for emergency shelter renovation

    $200,000
  5. A R M of Save the Family Foundation of ArizonaMesa, AZ

    Replace hvac units, paint & roof on housing units

    $192,000
  6. University Muslim Medical AssociationLos Angeles, CA

    Funding for medical equipment at new clinic site

    $160,000
  7. Tonto Rim Search and Rescue SquadPine, AZ

    Training facility and operations center

    $150,000
  8. Billys PlacePeoria, AZ

    Renovations & equipment for grief support program

    $140,000
  9. House of RefugeMesa, AZ

    Repair/replace items in transitional housing units

    $125,000
  10. Joy BusPhoenix, AZ

    Two exhaust range hoods & renovate doorway

    $122,000
  11. Agape House of PrescottPrescott, AZ

    Final funding for transitional housing unit

    $100,000
  12. Beyond BlindnessSanta Ana, CA

    Playground improvements and new hvac units

    $100,000
  13. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Renovate newly purchased youth mentoring center

    $100,000
  14. Habitat for Humanity Las VegasLas Vegas, NV

    Plumbing & fixtures for five newly built homes

    $100,000
  15. Together CaliforniaPalmdale, CA

    Provide furnishings for four foster homes

    $100,000
  16. White Mountain Meals on WheelsShow Low, AZ

    Upgrade office and delivery equipment

    $98,000
  17. Aviva Childrens ServicesTucson, AZ

    Build out 4 therapeutic spaces for child therapy

    $84,000
  18. Heart of Los Angeles YouthLos Angeles, CA

    Replace hvac systems at after-school location

    $75,000
  19. Saavi Services for the BlindTucson, AZ

    Purchase braille embosser and displays

    $70,000
  20. New Life CenterGoodyear, AZ

    Renovate two casitas at domestic violence shelter

    $62,000
  21. Arizona Cancer Foundation for ChildrenScottsdale, AZ

    Renovate lobby at arizona cancer foundation

    $60,000
  22. Diabetes Prevention and Aid FundNogales, AZ

    Purchase two forklifts for produce warehouse

    $60,000
  23. Northeastern Nevada SafeElko, NV

    Four-wheel drive vehicle to reach elderly clients

    $60,000
  24. Prescott Area Shelter ServicesPrescott, AZ

    Renovate two transitional housing units & shelter

    $60,000
  25. Shoes That FitClaremont, CA

    Provide 2000 pairs of shoes for children

    $60,000
  26. Health Care Foundation for Ventura CountyVentura, CA

    Purchase rhinolaryngoscope & recording system

    $54,000
  27. Little Eyes InternationalPhoenix, AZ

    Purchase mobile opthalmic equipment & used car

    $53,000
  28. Harbor Care FoundationMission Hills, CA

    Purchase medical transport van for the homeless

    $52,200
  29. Advance CommunityPhoenix, AZ

    Replace roofs at community building locations

    $51,000
  30. Casa de AmparoSan Marcos, CA

    Two passenger vans to transport foster youth

    $50,000
  31. Homemore ProjectLos Angeles, CA

    Provide traveler backpacks to homeless individuals

    $50,000
  32. Rebuilding Together Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NV

    Purchase truck to be used for home repair program

    $50,000
  33. Shanti Orange CountyLaguna Hills, CA

    Technology equipment & furniture for new clinic

    $50,000
  34. Tooth BuddsPima, AZ

    Cargo van for school-based dental hygiene program

    $45,000
  35. Prescott Community Cupboard Food BankPrescott, AZ

    Help purchase refrigerated box truck for food bank

    $44,000
  36. Cura SmilesSan Diego, CA

    Purchase equipment/cabinets at free dental clinic

    $35,000
  37. Dorothy Day HouseBerkeley, CA

    Purchase cargo van for meal delivery program

    $35,000
  38. Lions Camp TatiyeeLakeside, AZ

    Purchase electric utility cart to be used at camp

    $31,000
  39. Opportunity JunctionAntioch, CA

    Medical equipment for healthcare worker education

    $30,000
  40. Delivering Dreams of ArizonaPhoenix, AZ

    Purchase shoes, underwear and socks for children

    $25,000
  41. Navajo County Search and RescueHolbrook, AZ

    Finish equipping incident command trailer

    $25,000
  42. Sunshine Rescue MissionFlagstaff, AZ

    Commercial washer & dryers for homeless shelters

    $22,000
  43. Assistance League of Greater San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    Provide loaner hearing AIDS for children

    $20,000
  44. Assistance League of East Valley ArizonaChandler, AZ

    Program expansion to provide shoes for students

    $18,000
  45. Community Hospital AssociationWickenburg, AZ

    Replace & upgrade wheelchair fleet at hospital

    $18,000
  46. Junior League of TucsonTucson, AZ

    Help renovate garage for a teen clothing closet

    $15,000
  47. Laptops 4 LearningPhoenix, AZ

    Matching funds to continue laptop program

    $15,000
  48. Humboldt Family Service CenterEureka, CA

    Furniture & supplies for family therapy center

    $10,000
  49. Deer Valley Education FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    Commercial washer and dryer for clothing closet

    $8,700
  50. Heartfelt Help FoundationPetaluma, CA

    Ancillary expenses for youth transplant recipients

    $7,500
  51. Hazels HandsRiverside, CA

    Provide bedding and duffle bags for foster youth

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services11 grants $798,20032% of the total
  2. Housing and shelter6 grants $727,00029% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture3 grants $264,00011% of the total
  4. Health5 grants $202,5008% of the total
  5. Youth development2 grants $110,0004% of the total
  6. Crime and legal aid1 grant $60,0002% of the total
  7. 9 other causes10 grants $319,00013% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Arizona30 grants $2,568,700
  2. California17 grants $893,700
  3. Nevada4 grants $460,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • John B Lees DoDIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Hours 30Pay $130,000
  • Lawrence A JohnsonDIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT/CIO Hours 30Pay $101,238
  • Shielia E JohnsonDIRECTOR/TREAS/SECRETARY Hours 30Pay $101,238
  • Nicole AubinDIRECTOR/GRANT ADMINISTRATOR Hours 30Pay $70,000
  • Jean CanooseDIRECTOR Hours 10Pay $30,000
  • Richard MillerDIRECTOR Hours 10Pay $30,000

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