The Delle Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Delle Foundation is a private foundation in Los Alamos, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $935,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$935,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $99,000 the year before.
15% of its 2025 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 | $855,000 | 13 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $99,000 | 15 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $935,000 | 13 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
The Delle 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 The Delle Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 13 | $944,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | Northern new mexico programs - payment of prior and current year obligations | $200,000 |
| Lanl Foundation | "grandparents raising grandkids and health career pathways | $150,000 |
| Parajito Environmental Education Center | Bird banding program and planetariumbird banding program and planetarium | $125,000 |
| J R Oppenheimer Memorial Committee | Create scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| National Dance Institute | Northern new mexico programs | $75,000 |
| Los Alamos Family Council | Mental & behavioral services in los alamos - payment of prior year obligation | $69,000 |
| YMCA of Los Alamos | Yes! Corps and teen center - payment of prior and current year obligations | $60,000 |
| Think New Mexico | Northern new mexico programs | $50,000 |
| Santa Fe Children's Museum | Stem grab n go kits - payment of prior year obligation | $34,000 |
| Audobon Southwest | Santa fe programs - payment of prior year obligation | $25,000 |
| First Born Program of Los Alamos | Operating support for expanding services - payment of prior year obligation | $23,500 |
| Juvenile Justice Advisory Board | Casework for children under age five - payment of prior year obligation | $18,000 |
| Los Alamos Concert Association | Programming and tickets for children and students | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey F Howell
- Dan Castille
- Barbara Lemmick
- Beth Fairbanks
Questions people ask
Does The Delle Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Delle Foundation give?
$935,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs The Delle Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey F Howell (President), Dan Castille (Director), Barbara Lemmick (Secretary) and Beth Fairbanks (Treasurer).
What does The Delle Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.