Delta Air Lines Foundation
Accepts applications
Delta Air Lines Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $20.2 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $325,000 and the largest $3.8 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20.2 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$325,000
- Largest grant$3.8 million
- Assets$38.0 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18.8 million the year before.
43% 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 | $12.4 million | 20 | $22.4 million |
| 2024 | $18.8 million | 22 | $32.6 million |
| 2025 | $20.2 million | 30 | $38.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Delta Air Lines Foundation 1060 Delta Blvd Dept 983, Atlanta, GA 30354 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (404) 715-2600 |
| What to submit | Online application available at www.delta.com/charity |
| Restrictions | None. However, priority will be given to programs meeting compelling needs in communities where delta has a presence. |
What Delta Air Lines Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 20 | $12.0 million |
| Texas | 1 | $3.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2.0 million |
| New York | 3 | $1.5 million |
| Michigan | 1 | $500,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $350,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Employee Matching Gifts to Collegesuniversities Via Bonterra | Matching qualifying grants in support of education | $3.8 million |
| Delta Air Transport Heritage Museum Inc | Grant to support the renovation of the delta flight museum for delta's centennial year | $2.0 million |
| Global Citizen | Grant for the purpose of supporting global citizen's efforts involving human capital, gender equality and sustainability.( 1 of 3) | $1.1 million |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation | Grant to support the never settle campaign with support focused on hughes spalding children's hospital | $1.0 million |
| Clayton County Public Schools Foundation | Grant to support the junior achievement discovery center in clayton county | $1.0 million |
| Junior Achievement of Georgia Clayton Co | Grant to support the junior achievement discovery center in clayton county | $1.0 million |
| Middle Georgia State University | Grant to support expansion of capacity for flight operations and technical operations at school of aviation | $1.0 million |
| Middle Georgia State University | Grant to support scholarships for students from clayton county public schools studying aviation at middle georgia state univ | $1.0 million |
| Operation Hope | Grant to expand economic opportunity for all | $1.0 million |
| American Red Cross | Grant to the american red cross for the annual disaster giving program to be proactive in disaster response initiatives. | $1.0 million |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Grant to support the school of medicine | $1.0 million |
| World Central Kitchen | Grant to support fresh meals to the frontlines of humanitarian, climate and community crisis | $1.0 million |
| New Common School Foundation | Grant for the adams-young center for the american promise - a school named after john adams and andrew young | $500,000 |
| Spelman College | Grant to support the spelman ascends campaign directed to the center for innnovation and the arts | $500,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Metro Atlanta - Clayton County | Grant to support the junior achievement discovery center in clayton county | $400,000 |
| Agnes Scott College | Grant for the global journeys initiative and summit program | $250,000 |
| Zoo Atlanta | Grant to zoo capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Grady Health Foundation | Grant to grady health foundation to support the capital campaign | $250,000 |
| National Center for Civil and Human Rights | Grant to support the education lobby in the east wing of the ncchr | $250,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | Grant for STEM education | $250,000 |
| Woodruff Arts Center | Grant for capital campaign | $250,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Atlanta | Grant to support the phillis wheatley center | $250,000 |
| YMCA of Greater New York | Grant to support flushing YMCA capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Georgia | Grant to support the 3de schools in georgia | $200,000 |
| Wellspring Living | Grant to support the welcome home campaign | $200,000 |
| Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis | Grant for assistance for the healing of the community after mass shooting | $100,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute (Memory of Jane Goodall) | Grant for the purpose of supporting global citizen's efforts involving human capital, gender equality and sustainability. | $100,000 |
| The Carter Center | Grant in memory of former president jimmy carter | $100,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Grant in memory of sonny smart to support the kirby and mary beth smart scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Fdn (Memory of Larry Mendelson) | Grant in memory of larry mendelson of heico corp. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy W Mapes
- Alicia Tillman
- Tad Hutcheson
- Allison Marques
- Rachel Fox
- Kirk Willingham
- Edward H Bastian
- Alain Bellemare
- Allison Ausband
- Henry Ting
- Rahul D Samant
- John Laughter
- Dan Janki
- Glen W Hauenstein
- Peter W Carter
Questions people ask
Does Delta Air Lines Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Delta Air Lines Foundation give?
$20.2 million in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $325,000.
Who runs Delta Air Lines Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy W Mapes (President), Alicia Tillman (SVP), Tad Hutcheson (Sr. Vice President) and Allison Marques (Vice President) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Delta Air Lines Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.