The Michael & Dudley Delbalso Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Michael & Dudley Delbalso Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.4 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $546,579. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$546,579
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
4% 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 | $398,500 | 42 | $12.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 46 | $12.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.4 million | 46 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
The Michael & Dudley Delbalso Charitable Trust 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 Michael & Dudley Delbalso Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 28 | $1.4 million |
| California | 8 | $741,390 |
| Texas | 1 | $102,484 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $60,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $52,658 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Juilliard School | Educational | $546,579 |
| Sanctuary for Families | Cultural | $523,124 |
| Marin Art & Garden Center | Environmental | $521,934 |
| Trust for Public Land | Cultural | $162,456 |
| Chinati Foundation | Cultural | $102,484 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Cultural | $95,949 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | Research | $51,658 |
| Museum of Modern Art Annual Fund | Cultural | $30,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Environmental | $25,000 |
| Yale Alumni Fund | Educational | $25,000 |
| Lawrenceville School | Educational | $20,000 |
| Print Center of New York | Cultural | $20,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | Environmental | $20,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | Social | $15,000 |
| Heart (Humane Education Advocates) | Educational | $15,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Environmental | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Educational | $15,000 |
| Stonington Free Library | Educational | $15,000 |
| New Museum | Educational | $12,500 |
| Museum of Modern Art - Cac | Cultural | $11,500 |
| Berkeley Art Museum | Cultural | $10,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | Social | $10,000 |
| Greenwich Academy | Educational | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Medical | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Cultural | $10,000 |
| Mt Tam School | Education | $10,000 |
| Skidmore College | Educational | $10,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Museum | Educational | $10,000 |
| Studio Museum | Educational | $10,000 |
| Whitney Museum of Art | Cultural | $10,000 |
| The Branson School | Educational | $10,000 |
| Buckley School | Educational | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Social | $5,000 |
| Frick Collection | Educational | $5,000 |
| La Grua Center | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Mothers Out Front | Social | $5,000 |
| Ny Botanical Garden Nybg | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Sadie Nash Leadership Project | Social | $5,000 |
| Stern Grove Fesival | Cultural | $5,000 |
| The Pierpont Morgan Library | Educational | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Delbalso
- Dudley Delbalso
Questions people ask
Does The Michael & Dudley Delbalso Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Michael & Dudley Delbalso Charitable Trust give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Michael & Dudley Delbalso Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Delbalso (Trustee) and Dudley Delbalso (Trustee).
What does The Michael & Dudley Delbalso Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.