The Dalton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Dalton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Scarsdale, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $354,278 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$354,278
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$54,896
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $294,510 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $759,991 | 26 | $121,692 |
| 2023 | $294,510 | 21 | $107,597 |
| 2024 | $354,278 | 22 | $54,896 |
How to apply
The Dalton 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 The Dalton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York. It also paid $79,778 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $112,500 |
| Colorado | 11 | $95,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $25,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General Purposes | $100,000 |
| Children Action Fondation pour la Protection de l'Enfance er L'Action | General Purposes | $79,778 |
| Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club | General Purposes | $40,000 |
| Biship Gadsden | General Purposes - Employee Appreciation Fund/Chapel Music Program | $25,000 |
| Telluride Mountain Film | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| St Mary's Hospital Foundation | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Sheridan Arts Foundation | General Purposes | $11,000 |
| Person to Person | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| United Way of Palm Beach County | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| SPARKy Latina Scholarship Fund | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| American India Foundation | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Scarsdale Schools Education Foundation | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Just For Kids Foundation | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Telluride Adaptive Sports Program | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| The New Choral Society | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Telluride Humane Society | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Second Chance Humane Society | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project | General Purposes - HCP Cureblindness | $2,000 |
| Telluride Angel Baskets | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| KOTO-FM Radio | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Telluride Volunteer Fire Department | General Purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark F Dalton
- Susan K Dalton
Questions people ask
Does The Dalton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Dalton Family Foundation give?
$354,278 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Dalton Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark F Dalton (Trustee) and Susan K Dalton (Trustee).
What does The Dalton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and arts and culture.