Delzell Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Delzell Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $461,708 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $65,030 and the largest $250,080. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$461,708
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$65,030
- Largest grant$250,080
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $329,872 the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $329,872 | 3 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $461,708 | 5 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Delzell Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Delzell Foundation Inc funds
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna State Opera | Support for the new venue of the vienna state opera for the 2024/25 seasonsupport for the performance of the queen of spades by pyotr tchaikovsky | $250,080 |
| Salzburg Easter Festival (Osterfestspiele Salzburg) | Cultural grant os-4 salzburg easter festival 2025 (2) concert sponsorships with gianandrea noseda and maxim emelyanychev | $100,030 |
| Paris National Opera (Arop) | To support the production of eugene onegin by piotr ilych tchaikovsky | $65,030 |
| Service Dog Association | Sda-1 unforeseen veterinary expenses not covered by municipalities | $36,030 |
| Sachsische Staatskapelle Dresden (Saxon State Orchestra Dresden) | To support the audio recording of the opera "frau ohne schatten" by richard strauss. | $10,538 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Delzell
- Tatiana Polzik
Questions people ask
Does Delzell Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Delzell Foundation Inc give?
$461,708 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $65,030.
Who runs Delzell Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Delzell (President & Sole Board Member) and Tatiana Polzik (Director).
What does Delzell Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and arts and culture.