Deluxe Corporation Foundation
Accepts applications
Deluxe Corporation Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $280,644. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.6 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$280,644
- Assets$27.9 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
42% 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 | $1.1 million | 24 | $25.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 23 | $25.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 21 | $27.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Alex Goodwin Si and Engmt Manager PO Box 818095, Cleveland, OH 44181 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (651) 483-7111 |
| What to submit | Complete the grant application located on the deluxe corporation foundation website. |
| Deadlines | Grant applications are accepted from april 1 - august 31 each calendar year. |
| Restrictions | Qualifying nonprofit organizations must meet grant focus areas and be located in deluxe communities. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Deluxe Corporation Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 12 | $545,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $280,644 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $200,000 |
| New York | 1 | $200,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Employee giving | $280,644 |
| American Red Cross | General operating support | $250,000 |
| National Urban League Inc | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Meals From the Heart | General operating support | $135,000 |
| National Center for Civil and Human Rights Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Youth Frontiers Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest Inc | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Georgia Inc | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Neighborhood Forest Inc | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Alexandra House Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Bilingual Learning Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Community Healing and Mental Health Project Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Clare Housing | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Free Guitars 4 Kids | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Hmong American Partnership | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest Inc | Biztown | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Georgia Inc | Biztown | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Economic Development Association | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Military Spouse Corporate Career Network Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics Minnesota Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Golden Scoop LLC | General operating support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry C McCarthy
- Alex Goodwin
- Brad Honey
- Garry L Capers Jr
- Jeffrey L Cotter
- William C Zint IV
- Kimberly D Cross
Questions people ask
Does Deluxe Corporation Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant applications are accepted from april 1 - august 31 each calendar year..
How much does Deluxe Corporation Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Deluxe Corporation Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barry C McCarthy (President), Alex Goodwin (Vice President/Secretary), Brad Honey (Treasurer) and Garry L Capers Jr (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Deluxe Corporation Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and community development.