De la Cour Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
De la Cour Family Foundation is a private foundation in Glen Cove, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $778,500 in 144 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $37,000. 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$778,500
- Number of grants144
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$37,000
- Assets$16.6 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $734,000 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $650,650 | 140 | $14.4 million |
| 2024 | $734,000 | 148 | $15.7 million |
| 2025 | $778,500 | 144 | $16.6 million |
How to apply
De la Cour Family 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 De la Cour Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $6,250 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 32 | $380,250 |
| New York | 77 | $267,500 |
| Maine | 7 | $23,650 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $21,900 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $18,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $13,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Parish in Concord | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $37,000 |
| Preservation Long Island | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $31,000 |
| Partners in Health | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $25,500 |
| MA Audubon Society | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $21,000 |
| Enviromental Defense Fund | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $20,000 |
| Hartsbrook | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $20,000 |
| Robbins House | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $20,000 |
| True Story Theater | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $20,000 |
| United Way of Hampshire County | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $20,000 |
| Tapestry | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $18,000 |
| Concord Prison Outreach | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $16,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $16,000 |
| St Ann's Warehouse | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $15,500 |
| ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| GBH Equity & Justice Investigative Unit | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Island Grown Initiative Island GrownSchools | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Physicians for Social Responsibility | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| UU Mass Action Emergency Fund | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $12,500 |
| Harvard University Villa I TattiPresident and Fellows of Harvard College | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $12,000 |
| Audubon New York | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $10,500 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Community Service Society of New York | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Darrow School | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| FunderBurg Scholars | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Humanitarian Social Innovations | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Mission Earth Step-Up | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| New England Public Media | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Pioneer Valley Workers Center | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Representus Education Fund | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| The Three Doors | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Tides Foundation Movement Voter Fund | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| University of Michigan Scleroderma Biorepository FD | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| WGBH | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Wnyc | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| New Israel Fund | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $8,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $7,500 |
| World Ocean Observatory | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $7,500 |
| Pratt Institute | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Willis S De La Cour Jr
- Dr Edmund P De La Cour
- Lea De La Cour
Questions people ask
Does De la Cour Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does De la Cour Family Foundation give?
$778,500 in tax year 2025, across 144 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs De la Cour Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Willis S De La Cour Jr (Director), Dr Edmund P De La Cour (Director) and Lea De La Cour (Director).
What does De la Cour Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.