Delta Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Delta Foundation is a private foundation in Glenview, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $390,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$390,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $363,000 the year before.
16% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $363,000 | 26 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $390,000 | 26 | $6.9 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 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 17 | $270,000 |
| Illinois | 9 | $120,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midland Community Foundation | general | $45,000 |
| Sherwood Eddy YMCA | General | $45,000 |
| Michigan Health Foundation | general | $25,000 |
| Illinois College | General | $22,000 |
| Big Sable Lighthouse Keepers Assoc | General | $21,667 |
| White Pine Village | General | $21,667 |
| West Shore Community College | General | $21,667 |
| Cove of Ludington | General | $21,667 |
| Sandcastles Childrens Museum | General | $21,667 |
| Ludingotn Area Center for the Arts | general | $21,665 |
| First Presbyterian Church | General | $15,000 |
| Lakeshore Food Club | General | $10,000 |
| Epworth Church | general | $10,000 |
| Epworth Church | general | $10,000 |
| Second Presbyterian | general | $10,000 |
| Jacksonville Center for the Arts | general | $10,000 |
| Jacksonville Public Schools | General | $9,000 |
| Fordney Club of Saginaw | general | $8,000 |
| Saginaw Spirit | general | $8,000 |
| SVSU Foundation | general | $7,000 |
| Jacksonville Main Street | general | $7,000 |
| Morgan County Historical Society | general | $6,000 |
| Saginaw County Sports HOF | general | $5,000 |
| Art Assoc of Jacksonville | General | $5,000 |
| Saginaw Community Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Prairieland United Way | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jean Ford Deal
- Harmon B Deal
- Nancy D Walch
- Michael OBrien
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?
$390,000 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Delta Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jean Ford Deal (Trustee), Harmon B Deal (Trustee), Nancy D Walch (Trustee) and Michael OBrien (Trustee).
What does Delta Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and education.