Del E. Webb Foundation
Providing grant funding in support of positive, transformative, community improvements in Arizona, California, and Nevada.
Mission
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.
Vision
To invest in innovative, results-based projects that will have a clear, long-term positive impact on a community's healthcare, youth, and society.
Values
The Del E. Webb Foundation is focused on and dedicated to supporting non-profit public charities that develop sustainable projects that are innovative and result in long-term positive benefits.
Contact Information
Hours of Operation
Monday to Thursday, to (AZ Time)
Phone
EIN
86-6052737
990 PF
Previous Grants
Last 12 Months Grants
| Organization | Project | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High School Inc Academies Foundation | Purchase 30 Electrical Relay Kits for Students | $35,000 |
| National Conflict Resolution Center | Basic Wi-fi Tablets and Portal/Mobile Interface | $15,000 |
| Circle the City | Purchase Two Specialized Patient Transport Vans | $150,000 |
| Kitchens for Good | Purchase Oven for Workforce Development Kitchen | $43,000 |
| Teen Lifeline | Equip and Stock Food Pantries at Hotline Centers | $25,000 |
| Coconino County Sheriffs Search and Rescue Flagstaff | Purchase Protective Clothing for Volunteers | $30,000 |
| Little Eyes International | Equipment and Vehicle for Mobile Eye Care Team | $84,500 |
| Friends of Camp Colton | New Dining Room Tables, Seating and Beds for Camp | $119,000 |
| United Way of Southern Nevada | Fencing, Security Cameras and Entrance Ramp | $125,000 |
| Valley Bloom | Provide Shoes for Students and Homeless Teens | $30,000 |
| Bridging Miracles | Build Out and Equipment for Food Storage Pantry | $85,000 |
| Trevors Vision | New Mobile Shower Trailer for the Homeless | $7,000 |
| Guardian Garage | Purchase Enclosed Car Hauler Trailer | $15,000 |
| White Mountain Meals on Wheels | Upgrade Hot Boxes, Furniture, Equipment and Van | $150,000 |
| Maryvale | Equipment for Renovation of Residential Kitchens | $95,779 |
| Step Up Bisbee Naco | Help Fund Construction of Affordable Apartments | $140,000 |
| OCJ Kids | Renovate Space into a Quiet/Calm Down Room | $30,000 |
| Agape House of Prescott | Final Improvements for Prescott Valley Campus | $83,000 |
| Chinle Planting Hope | Convert Containers into a More Suitable Structure | $250,000 |
| Family Promise of Greater Phoenix | Fire Ladder and Windows at Emergency Shelter | $20,000 |
| Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank | Purchase Cargo Van and Community Outreach Campaign | $50,000 |
| Humboldt Senior Resource Center | Purchase Chemistry and Blood Count Analyzers | $23,217 |
| Lauras House | Upgrade Security and Outdoor Lounge Area | $15,133 |
| Lime Foundation | Technology Equipment for NextGen Trades Academy | $35,000 |
| Homemore Project | Site Preparation for Tiny Homes for the Homeless | $250,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona | Fencing, Security Gates and Security Camera System | $31,441 |
| Mentor for Change | Equipment for Youth Employment Social Enterprise | $50,000 |
| Upward Bound House | Replace Flooring Inside Their Family Place Shelter | $75,000 |
| Native Strength Network | Computers and Equipment for Workstation Lab | $21,500 |
| Echoing Hope Ranch | Van to Transport People with Disabilities | $50,000 |
| Wickenburg Habitat for Humanity | Purchase Truck to Support ReStore Operations | $50,000 |
| Special Olympics Southern California | Fund Medical-grade Screening Equipment/Supplies | $75,000 |
| St Anthony Foundation | Purchase Two 60-gallon Kettles for Dining Room | $100,000 |
| Stephen J Wampler Foundation | Remodel Shower and Bathroom Facilities at Camp | $40,000 |
| Justa Center | Renovate 3 Container Homes for Permanent Housing | $40,000 |
| Opportunity Tree | Replace Entryway at Campus for IDD Individuals | $26,677 |
| Accelerate Education Group | Expand and Provide Automotive Training Equipment | $48,000 |
| Westside Family Health Center | Technology Equipment for Primary Care Training | $30,000 |
| Wickenburg Community Services Corporation | Cover Cost of Replacement Vehicle for DDD Program | $18,000 |
| Jacobs Heart Childrens Cancer Support Services | Two Hybrid Vans to Transport Children with Cancer | $96,000 |
| Magnolia Global Academy for Leaders | Supplies for Career Apprenticeship Program | $25,000 |
| National AMBUCS | Purchase Therapeutic Special Needs Tricycles | $18,000 |
| Nevada Institute of Forensic Nursing | Forensic Exam/Interview Rooms and Response Vehicle | $95,000 |
| Potrero Hill Neighborhood House | Purchase Induction Stove and Cookware | $8,000 |
| White Mountain Helping Hands | Construction of Emergency Supply Storage Building | $100,000 |
| Orange County Adult Achievement Center | Help Purchase Passenger Vans for Career Program | $25,000 |
| Santa Cruz Community Health Centers | Purchase Non-stress Test Equipment Fetal Monitors | $27,000 |
Grant Policies
Ideal Organization to Receive a Grant
- Qualifies as a Non-profit Public Charity
- Operates in Arizona, California, or Nevada
- Track record of proven positive results
- Strong community volunteer support
- Accountable, responsible, and well-organized
- Efficiently manages overhead and administrative costs
Ideal Grant Request
- Aligns with the Del E. Webb Foundation's Mission, Vision, and Values
- Grant request is for a single project with all associated costs clearly defined
- Defines the long-term benefit for the community being served by the project
- Project is innovative and not replicated by other local organizations
- Project is currently self-sustaining or soon will be
- Project has defined measurable Goals & Objectives
- Project services are free of charge or at affordable cost
- Project has a plan for measuring outcomes
Ideal Grant Application
- Includes a clear, concise project description
- Defines clear project mission, goals, and objectives
- Defines past organizational performance and current activities
- Defines what population/community will benefit and how they will benefit
- Provides a detailed list of how DEWF grant funds will be used in AZ, CA, or NV
- Includes current and complete organization financial records
Del E. Webb Foundation Does Not Fund
- Political events
- Sporting equipment, sport-focused activities, sports teams
- Religious activities or events
- Administrative expenses
- Individuals
- Fundraising galas, events, dinners, auctions, or any other fundraising activities
- 509(a)(3) supporting organizations
- Federal, state, county, city, local government agencies
- Organizations that in turn make grants to other organizations
How to Apply for a Grant
Verify that you qualify to receive funding
Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI)
If LOI is approved, submit a full Grant Application
Step 1: Verify Your Organization Qualifies for a Grant
Requirements
- Your organization must be defined as a Non-profit Public Charity
- You must operate in Arizona, California, or Nevada
- Your mission must align with the Del E. Webb Foundation's mission
If Approved for a Grant
- All funds must be spent in Arizona, California, or Nevada
- All funds must be used for your project
Additional Restrictions
- No grant funds can go to organizations that would make grants to other organizations
- No grant funds can be applied to a contracted Grant Writer's commission
- Your organization cannot be affiliated with a business that would profit from our funding
- No member of our board can share any financial interest with any member of your organization
Timing Restrictions
- One year must have passed since our last grant payment to your organization
- One year must have passed since your Letter of Intent (LOI) or Grant Application was declined
Step 2: Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI)
Prepare a 1-page LOI on your organization's letterhead:
- Describe who you are
- State how much funding you need (round up or down to the nearest $1,000)
- Define in detail what grant funds will be used for
Include the Following
- IRS Determination Letter verifying your Non-Profit Public Charity designation
- Contact Information Form (Complete the Form)
- Grant Questionnaire (Complete the Form)
- If requesting funds for repairs: photos of areas needing repair
Submission
Prepare one PDF file including all required documents and email it to: grants@dewf.org
Step 3: Submit a Grant Application
If your LOI is approved, send three PDF files in one email to: grants@dewf.org
PDF 1: Grant Application Forms (Complete the Forms)
- Your organization's mission statement
- Brief history of your organization
- Your organization's current activities
- A statement defining the need for your project
- A statement from your organization's CEO authorizing submission of the Grant Application
- A detailed description of the project, an itemized project budget, and all vendor bids
- A statement defining sources and amounts of other funding committed to or solicited for this project
- A timeline for project completion
- Include the completed Application Checklist (Complete the Form)
PDF 2: Financial Records
Interim financial statements for the current year:
- Must be less than 2 months old
- Signed by an officer
Prior year financial statements (at least Balance Sheet & Income Statement or equivalent):
- Preferably an audit that is not password protected
- Or internal statements signed by an officer
If a current audit is not available:
- Include an audit for the prior year that is not password protected
PDF 3: Most Recent IRS Form 990 Tax Return
Include a copy of your organization's most recent IRS Form 990 Tax Return.
Frequently Asked Questions
We prefer to communicate by email.
Someone from the organization who can answer our questions about the request.
There is no deadline for submitting Letters of Intent (LOI).
No longer than one page and it must be printed on your organization's letterhead.
Within a few business days.
That depends on your specific situation. Email details to: grants@dewf.org.
Visit the Grant Application Deadline section.
It should be readable in less than 10 minutes. No specific format is required, as long as all required information is included.
Yes, just include a note to that effect in your Grant Application.
Any officer of your organization can sign the financials.
Send the previous year's documents, but always include current internal financial documents covering the period from the end of the last audit/tax return through the current date.
Select the one project that is needed the most and which your team is most passionate about.
No. The DEWF Policies prohibit providing any information regarding decisions.
Within a few business days following the Quarterly Grant Review Meeting.
Generally by USPS Priority Mail with signature required.
The organization name on the IRS Determination Letter.
Determined case-by-case by the Board of Directors.
Yes; it should only reflect funding requested/received for the proposed project.
Email your question to: grants@dewf.org.
LOI & Grant Application Deadlines
| Application Deadline | Application Review Date |
|---|---|
Note: Grant applications must be received before noon on the deadline date.
Board of Directors
Dr. John Lees
Director and President
Nicole Aubin
Director, Secretary, and Grant Administrator
Jean Canoose
Director
Richard Miller
Director and Vice President
Doug Johnson
Director, Treasurer, and IT Manager
Jay Fellows
Director
Del E. Webb Foundation
Providing grant funding in support of positive, transformative, community improvements in Arizona, California, and Nevada.