D27 Foundation
Preselected recipients only
D27 Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 53 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $750,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$22.0 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 65 | $20.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 60 | $20.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 53 | $22.0 million |
How to apply
D27 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 D27 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 24 | $955,000 |
| California | 4 | $57,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $40,000 |
| New York | 4 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $25,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 4 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity Portland Metro East | General & Unrestricted | $750,000 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Bridgeusa Group | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Center for Humane Technology | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Civics Learning Project | work in Oregon | $25,000 |
| Common Sense Institute | work in Oregon | $25,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Creative Writing Division: Visiting Writers Program | $25,000 |
| Oregon Ballet Theatre | for annual Gala paddle raise | $25,000 |
| Tidelines Institute | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Adopt One Block | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| One Tail at A Time - PDX | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Oregon | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bird Alliance of Oregon Inc | Wildlife Care Center | $10,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Association | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Confluences | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cupcake Girls | work in Oregon | $10,000 |
| Final Exit Network Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Sarah McLachlan School of Music Soc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Healing Advocacy Fund | work in Oregon | $10,000 |
| Icivics Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| News Literacy Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| North Coast Land Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Portland Piano International | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Project Parrots Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sandra Day Oconnor Institute | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tax Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| We Belong PDX | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wild Salmon Center | funding the Oregon Program | $10,000 |
| Braver Angels Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bridge Meadows | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Compassion and Choices | work in Oregon | $5,000 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital Inc | Wildlife Fund | $5,000 |
| Eckhart Tolle Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Heterodox Academy | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| In A Landscape | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Oregon Crime Victims Law Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Educ | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Deutsch
Questions people ask
Does D27 Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does D27 Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs D27 Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel Deutsch (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does D27 Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and animals.