Delta Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Delta Foundation is a private foundation in Loveland, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $117,088 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $32,000. 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$117,088
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$32,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $88,745 the year before.
43% 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 | $88,745 | 6 | $28,971 |
| 2024 | $117,088 | 8 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Delta Foundation 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 Delta Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $32,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $31,100 |
| Missouri | 2 | $22,488 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $11,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley Foundation | General Operations | $32,000 |
| Missouri State University | Conservation Efforts | $21,500 |
| Loveland Youth Gardners | General Operations | $16,100 |
| Andean Textile Arts | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Heart J Center | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Individual | To provide funds to support outreach and your Community Stewards program for the Belize Maya Forest Trust | $11,500 |
| Farmer to Farmer | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Phelps School for Gifted Education | Financial aid for gifted students. | $988 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas R Ligon
- Linda C Ligon
- Ethan A Ligon
- Elizabeth C Ligon
- Day B Ligon
Questions people ask
Does Delta Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Delta Foundation give?
$117,088 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Delta Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas R Ligon (Director), Linda C Ligon (President), Ethan A Ligon (Treasurer) and Elizabeth C Ligon (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Delta Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.