Delaney Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Delaney Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$110,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$556,574
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was down from $165,000 the year before.
75% of its 2025 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 | $80,000 | 4 | $805,437 |
| 2024 | $165,000 | 6 | $656,857 |
| 2025 | $110,000 | 8 | $556,574 |
How to apply
Delaney Charitable 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 Delaney Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | Unrestricted general operations | $25,000 |
| National Geographic Society | Unrestricted general operations | $25,000 |
| Meridian International Center | Unrestricted general operations | $15,000 |
| Washington Housing Conservancy | Unrestricted general operations | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Unrestricted general operations | $10,000 |
| Read Alliance | Unrestricted general operations | $10,000 |
| Urbana Stemm | Unrestricted general operations | $10,000 |
| Connelly School of the Holy Child | Unrestricted general operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ed Nordberg
- David Martin
- John Delaney
- April Delaney
Questions people ask
Does Delaney Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Delaney Charitable Foundation give?
$110,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Delaney Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ed Nordberg (President/Director), David Martin (Evp/Director), John Delaney (Director) and April Delaney (Director).
What does Delaney Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.