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Delano Family Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Topeka, Kansas · EIN 481224688

Delano Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Topeka, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $64,546 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $22,546. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $26,000 the year before.

36% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$26,00022$1.5 million
2024$64,54631$1.7 million

How to apply

Delano Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Delano Family Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Minnesota.

StateGrantsAmount
Minnesota1$22,546
Texas4$13,500
Colorado8$9,600
Florida6$6,700
Arizona6$6,200
New York1$2,000
Washington1$2,000
District of Columbia1$500
Michigan1$500
Nevada1$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 31 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Les Voyageurs Inc
Sartell, MN
Youth development$22,546
The Pegasus Project Inc
Ben Wheeler, TX
Rescue neglected horses.$10,000
Anchor Center for Blind Children
Denver, CO
To provide educational and therapeutic vision services of the highest quality to blind children.$4,800
Wolf Haven International
Tenino, WA
Wildlife and environmental protection$2,000
Wounded Warrior Project
Jacksonville, FL
Support veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound while serving in the military on or after September 11, 2001.$2,000
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Staten Island, NY
To honor and support US military and first responders$2,000
Desert Botanical Garden
Phoenix, AZ
Advance excellence in education, research, exhibition and conservation of desert plants of the world with an emphasis on the southwestern United States.$1,500
Odysea Aquarium Foundation Inc
Scottsdale, AZ
Educate, engage, enrich, and inspire all ages to conserve and protect our planet.$1,500
Musical Instrument Museum
Phoenix, AZ
Enrich the world by collecting, preserving, and making accessible a variety of musical instruments and performance videos.$1,500
SPCA of East Texas
Tyler, TX
To rescue, adopt, and educate about the humane treatment of animals$1,250
East Texas Veterans Community Council Camp V
Tyler, TX
To provide support and fellowship for veterans, active duty, reserves, guards, and their families$1,250
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Colorado Springs, CO
Support the operation of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.$1,200
Impact 100 of Indian River County Inc
Vero Beach, FL
To inspire and connect the women of Indian River County who collectively fund and support the projects of local nonprofits making transformational, sustainable change in our community.$1,200
Denver Zoo
Denver, CO
Wildlife and environmental protection$1,000
Arizona Center for Nature Conservation dba The Phoenix Zoo
Phoenix, AZ
Advance the stewardship and conservation of animals.$1,000
Richard Phillips Down Biker Fund
Barefoot Bay, FL
To provide care for those who have been involved in a catastrophic motorcycle accident.$1,000
Vero Beach Musuem of Art
Vero Beach, FL
To provide cultural leadership by presenting world-class exhibitions, collecting exceptional works of art, and offering diverse and innovative programs in art education$1,000
Riverside Theatre Inc
Vero Beach, FL
To provide a total theatre arts experience that entertains, challenges, and educates both adults and children$1,000
Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation
Denver, CO
To support medical care for children$1,000
Camp Aranzazu
Rockport, TX
To host children and adults with special needs and chronic illnesses$1,000
Denver Botanic Gardens Inc
Denver, CO
To connect people with plants, providing delight and enlightenment to everyone.$700
Arizona Community Foundation
Phoenix, AZ
Improve quality of life in Arizona$500
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI
To support scientific and theological higher education$500
McKee Botanical Garden
Vero Beach, FL
To nurture and enhance a historic garden in a unique tropical setting for the education, enjoyment and enrichment of all$500
Oasis Church
Burns, WY
To provide an Oasis for our community to find rest and rise up in Jesus Christ$500
Antora Youth Ranch
Montrose, CO
Youth development$500
American Wild Horse Foundation
Reno, NV
To create a responsible and sustainable model that will preserve wild horses$500
World Wildlife Fund
Washington, DC
To conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth$500
Colorado Forensic Canines
Erie, CO
Support canine search teams specializing in human remains detection, historic human remains detection and urban, suburban, and wilderness trailing.$250
Cancer Awareness Through Research and Education (CARE)
Carefree, AZ
To promote awareness about cancer treatment and prevention$200
Junior League of Denver
Denver, CO
To promote health and education of women and children$150

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Delano Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Delano Family Charitable Foundation give?

$64,546 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Delano Family Charitable Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Douglas H Delano (Trustee), Patricia S Delano (Trustee) and Stephen C Delano (Trustee).

What does Delano Family Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, animals and education.

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