The Deluca Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Deluca Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Natick, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $282,346 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $6,264 and the largest $100,000. 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$282,346
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$6,264
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was down from $522,221 the year before.
86% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $161,868 | 9 | $8.1 million |
| 2022 | $6,851 | 3 | $6.2 million |
| 2023 | $881,818 | 22 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $522,221 | 29 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $282,346 | 16 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
The Deluca 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 The Deluca Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $100,417 in 11 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $83,500 |
| New York | 1 | $17,429 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Society of Biomechanics | Research grants | $100,000 |
| Individual | Research grant & equipment | $83,000 |
| Dr Oluwarotimi W Samuel University of Derby | Research grant | $41,703 |
| Isabel Castillo Mech & Aerospace Engineering Cornell University | Research grants | $17,429 |
| Prof Lorenzo Sabattini Universita Di Modena E Reggio | Research grant | $13,457 |
| Gabriel Carreno-Zillmann Adolfo Ibanez University | Donation of equipment & emg award for research | $9,429 |
| Sitikantha Roy Iit Delhi - Applied Mechanics Dept | Research grant | $8,703 |
| Juan Guerrero-Henriquez University of Antofagasta Neuromechanics Lab | Grant of equipment for research | $6,929 |
| Myolearn LTD | Travel stipends to attend the world congress of biomechanics in vancouver, canada | $5,600 |
| Dr Neeta Kanekar Department of Biosciences & Bioengineering Indian Inst of | Donation of research equipment | $5,261 |
| Dr Amit Kumar Vimal Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Nat'l Institute for Persons | Trigno sensor equipment for use at the institute | $5,170 |
| Gonzalo Varas Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile | Emg award for research | $2,500 |
| Nikhil CM Kalyanamantapa Pattegarpalya | Research grant | $1,165 |
| World Central Kitchen | General contribution toward organization's mission | $1,000 |
| Abby's House | Donation designated for education | $500 |
| Individual | Stipend for travel to biomechanics conference | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Devi Deluca
- Robert N Nardella
Questions people ask
Does The Deluca Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Deluca Foundation Inc give?
$282,346 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $6,264.
Who runs The Deluca Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Devi Deluca (President, Clerk, Director) and Robert N Nardella (Director).
What does The Deluca Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, international and education.