Delfest Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Delfest Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cumberland, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $73,350 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $3,225 and the largest $8,000. 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$73,350
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$3,225
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$27,048
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $49,040 the year before.
55% of its 2024 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 | $49,040 | 11 | $38,877 |
| 2024 | $73,350 | 20 | $27,048 |
How to apply
Delfest Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Delfest Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 19 | $67,350 |
| Illinois | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robotics and Engineering in Allegany County | The contribution provided exposure, education, and applied practice in robotics to children. | $8,000 |
| Allegany Habitat for Humanity | The contributions helped provide families with decent and affordable housing. | $7,500 |
| Associated Charities of Cumberland | The contributions provided assistance to people of all ages with their household necessities. | $7,500 |
| Humm Productions | The contributions were used to provide media services to underrepresented communities. | $6,000 |
| Allegany County Historical Society | The contribution helps support allegany county's history through museums and programming. | $5,000 |
| Evergreen Heritage Center | The contributions help support an outdoor classroom for experiential education. | $5,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | The contribuiton provided basic necessities, and rehabilitation to those in proverty. | $5,000 |
| Allegany High School Band Boosters | The contributions provided financial and logistical support to the school band program. | $4,000 |
| Allegany Youth Enrichment Program Services | The contributions provide funding to a after school program that teaches children important values. | $3,500 |
| Main Street Housing Inc | The contributions helped create life changing housing with people suffering from mental disablities. | $3,250 |
| Jane's Place | The contribution help provide services to children and their family healing from trauma of abuse. | $3,200 |
| Ellerslie Vol Fire Co | The contributions helped provide emergency services to the community. | $3,000 |
| Western Maryland Food Bank | The contribution assisted the organization with distributing food to local organizations. | $2,500 |
| Allegany County Social Services Board | The contribution provided financial assistance to families with children under the age of 18. | $2,000 |
| Cumberland Scottish Rite Foundation | The contribution was utilized to support various charitable endeavors in the community. | $2,000 |
| Kempe Lodge No 154 Af&am | The contribution was utilized to support various chartiable endeavors in the community. | $2,000 |
| Intl Order of Rainbow Girls Cumberland | The contribution helped provide leadership programs for young woman in the community. | $1,600 |
| Allegany Chamber of Commerce | The contributions were used to help improve the business climate in allegany county. | $1,000 |
| Western Maryland Jaycees | Funded the volunteer organization, which helped young citizens gain professional skills. | $1,000 |
| Wamba Caraven #89 | The contributions were used to assist organizations that assist the disabled. | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara G Buehl
- Del McCoury
- Jean McCoury
- Rebecca Sparks
- Susan K Stewart
- Stan Strickland
- Wade Clark
- Ronnie McCoury
- Rob McCoury
- Matt Scarpelli
- Bill Rudd
Questions people ask
Does Delfest Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Delfest Foundation Inc give?
$73,350 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $3,225.
Who runs Delfest Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara G Buehl (Director), Del McCoury (Director), Jean McCoury (Director) and Rebecca Sparks (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Delfest Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and housing and homelessness.