The Delaski Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Delaski Family Foundation is a private foundation in Beaverton, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 63 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$49.4 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 58 | $46.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 63 | $49.4 million |
How to apply
The Delaski 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Delaski Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 13 | $882,000 |
| California | 12 | $596,585 |
| Oregon | 14 | $285,000 |
| Virginia | 9 | $245,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $125,000 |
| New York | 3 | $115,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $85,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $25,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Education Design Lab (Edl) | To support general operations | $400,000 |
| Los Padres Forestwatch | To support general operations | $120,000 |
| Cityworks DC | To support general operations | $100,000 |
| FILM2FUTURE | To support general operations | $100,000 |
| Year Up Inc | To support general operations and talent for tomorrow alliance | $100,000 |
| Sitar Arts Center | To support general operations and artsadvance | $80,000 |
| Veggie Rescue | To support general operations | $80,000 |
| Catholic University of America | To support student scholarships for cua tuscon | $75,000 |
| Colorado Succeeds | To support the willow project | $75,000 |
| Skillup Coalition | To support bridging the gap for careers in skilled trades | $75,000 |
| Shadow Project | To support general operations | $70,000 |
| Signature Theater | To support general operations | $70,000 |
| White Buffalo Land Trust | To support general operations | $55,000 |
| Andando | To support general operations | $50,000 |
| Edfuel | To support edfuel's talent hub | $50,000 |
| Haiti Education Mission Inc | To support general operations | $50,000 |
| Loudoun Serenity House | To support general operations | $50,000 |
| Nova Foundation | To support the student success fund | $50,000 |
| Reach University | To support the national center for apprenticeship degree | $50,000 |
| Path Home | To support home possible capital campaign | $40,000 |
| The Water Trust | To support general operations | $40,000 |
| Arena Stage | To support general operations | $35,000 |
| High Desert Food & Farm Alliance | To support general operations and on-farm efficiency grants program | $35,000 |
| Brave Trails | To support general operations | $30,000 |
| The Washington Ballet | To support general operations | $30,000 |
| Ayuda | To support general operations | $25,000 |
| Ballet Des Moines | To support campus capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Cascades Academy | To support general operations | $25,000 |
| Center for Mind-Body Medicine | To support general operations | $25,000 |
| Kenya Drylands Education Fund | To support general operations | $25,000 |
| League for Innovation in the Community College | To support general operations | $25,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor of Washington DC | To support general operations | $25,000 |
| Npower Inc | To support general operations | $25,000 |
| Taubman Center (Pres & Fellows of Harvard College) | To support general operations | $25,000 |
| The Prem Rawat Foundation | To support general operations | $25,000 |
| Together We Bake | To support general operations | $25,000 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Family School | To support general operations | $21,585 |
| Nature Track | To support general operations | $20,000 |
| Central Oregon Landwatch | To support general operations | $15,000 |
| Life Pieces to Masterpieces | To support general operations | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen Delaski
- Kenneth E Delaski
- David Delaski
- Dana Delaski
- Amelia Grubb
- Dexter Delaski
Questions people ask
Does The Delaski Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Delaski Family Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Delaski Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathleen Delaski (Trustee/ President), Kenneth E Delaski (Trustee/ Treasurer), David Delaski (Trustee/ Secretary) and Dana Delaski (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Delaski Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.