The Delaney Bay Fund Inc
Accepts applications
The Delaney Bay Fund Inc is a private foundation in Watertown, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $138,728 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$138,728
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $74,150 the year before.
73% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,000 | 7 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $74,150 | 21 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $138,728 | 12 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Delaney Bay Fund Inc 566 Coffeen Street, Watertown, NY 13601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (315) 782-1050 |
| What to submit | Grant application-one to three page narrative explaining project, including but not limited to project description, objectives, time table and costs. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Delaney Bay Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $107,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,028 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Watertown Ny Inc | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Mennonite Disaster Service | 2024 hurricane helene relief donation | $10,000 |
| The Chris Atwood Foundation | Donation made in memory of james purcell to support the chris atwood foundation who works to provide recovery support and resources to people and families affected by addiction; to change the conversation and policies about addiction from ones of stigma to support; and to prevent the disease from taking hold of future generations. | $10,000 |
| Individual | Haiti school tuition | $6,028 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen | Malawi widow fund per | $5,000 |
| Compassionate Care Foundation | To provide the north country cancer community with access to complementary therapies that improve quality of life and the patient experience. | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | To support the hope for the holidays 2024 old newsboys christmas fundraisers | $2,000 |
| Watertown Urban Mission | 2025 run for recovery. A donation to support the bridge program, which offers those in trouble with the law for substance use related crimes an opportunity to get their lives back on track. | $1,000 |
| Cape Vincent Arts Council | 2025 donation to support their mission to provide a forum and arts to rural community. | $1,000 |
| WPBS TV | 2025 donation | $1,000 |
| Adirondack Mennonite Camping Association Inc - Beaver Camp | To provide facilities and programs, infused by god's love, in which individuals of every age are invited to establish and grow in their relationship with jesus christ and others. | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | 2025 donation - donation to provide independent medical humanitarian emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, natural disasters and exclusion from health care. | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Purcell
- Anna Purcell
- Mark S Purcell
Questions people ask
Does The Delaney Bay Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Delaney Bay Fund Inc give?
$138,728 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Delaney Bay Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Purcell (Treasurer With Fiscal Resp), Anna Purcell (Secretary) and Mark S Purcell (President).
What does The Delaney Bay Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and faith communities.