Andrew Delaney Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Andrew Delaney Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.4 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $275,000. 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$3.4 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$21.7 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.4 million the year before.
19% of its 2025 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 | $2.6 million | 56 | $23.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 58 | $22.1 million |
| 2025 | $3.4 million | 54 | $21.7 million |
How to apply
Andrew Delaney 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 Andrew Delaney Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 46 | $3.3 million |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $100,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $55,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $11,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston College of Nursing | Scholarships for nursing students, endowed professorship | $275,000 |
| Emancipet | Low-cost spay/ neuter and veterinary services - capital campaign, tnvr killeen clinic | $160,000 |
| Bookspring | Book distribution programs - core program support, miscellaneous matching grants | $150,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Natural history, natural sciences museum - capital campaign for gem/mineral hall renovation | $150,000 |
| Family Eldercare Inc | Support seniors and adults with disabilities to live with dignity in their communities - 80 over 80 program, capital campaign, summer fan drive | $145,000 |
| Thundering Paws | Animal rescue and adoption services - sustainability, operations, matching grants | $145,000 |
| Wildlife Rescue of Central Texas | Wild animal rescue and rehabilitation -operations, start-up costs | $135,000 |
| Austin Public Library Foundation | Public library support - willie mae kirk branch renovation | $125,000 |
| Hospice Austin | Provides in-patient hospice care and in-home palliative care - capital campaign | $125,000 |
| Houston Arts Alliance | Advancing and investing in the arts and diverse cultural programming in houston - disaster services program | $120,000 |
| The Woods Project | Create wilderness education and exploration experiences that develop critical behaviors needed for disadvantaged students to achieve success in school and life - program staff position, summer program expenses | $120,000 |
| Arts for Rural Texas | Educational opportunities for children in rural communities to broaden their arts experience - operations, endowment | $100,000 |
| Barbara Bush Literacy Houston Foundation | Book distribution programs - literacy legacy society matching grant | $100,000 |
| Eves Fund | Scholarship programs for navajo youth - scholarships, endowment | $100,000 |
| Girls Empowerment Network | Foster healthy self-esteem in girls through engagement, skill building, and empowerment - salary for part-time program staff positions, operations | $100,000 |
| Literacy First | Literacy programs for at-risk children, grades k-2 - strategic plan initiatives | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast | Low-cost health services - operations | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better - one-to-one mentoring | $75,000 |
| Guide Dogs of Texas Inc | Provide guide dogs for visually impaired - operations, matching grants | $75,000 |
| Pursuit Center | Services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities - operations | $75,000 |
| Texas Humane Heroes | Animal rescue and adoption services - operations | $75,000 |
| Animal Balance | Free veterinary services, tnvr events, and create community participation - seed money for new clinics | $55,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston | Home away from home for families with seriously ill children being treated at nearby medical facilities - operations | $55,000 |
| Austin Humane Society | Comprehensive, humane, life-saving animal services - various matching grants | $50,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Central Texas | Surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school, and achieve in life - male student achievement program | $50,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Houston | Surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school, and achieve in life - xy-zone program | $50,000 |
| Etosha Rescue & Adoption Center | Animal rescue and adoption - operations | $50,000 |
| Houston Eye Associates Foundation | Provide eye care services for individuals in financial hardship - operations | $50,000 |
| Houston Hospice | In-patient hospice care - operations | $50,000 |
| Im Houston | Volunteer houston program connects individuals and corporations with non-profit organizations for volunteer opportunities - operations | $50,000 |
| Low Vision Resource Center | Offer help and promote independence for people with vision loss, owl radio - operations, champions fore charity match | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Central Texas | Meal delivery and other services to homebound elderly - operations | $50,000 |
| Mobile Loaves and Fishes | Community first! Village project to house formerly homeless adults - operations | $50,000 |
| University of Texas Austin | Andrew delaney endowed excellence fund for actuarial sciences - operations | $50,000 |
| Compudopt | Provides technology access and education to underserved youth - operations | $40,000 |
| Shadow Cats Rescue | Long-term care for special needs cats, tnvr and spay/neuter programs - operations, matching grants | $40,000 |
| Austin Wildlife Rescue | Wild animal rescue and rehabilitation - matching grants for fundraisers, operations, flood relief | $25,000 |
| Triple Me Mac Equine Sanctuary | Equine rescue and adoption - matching grants for fundraisers, operations | $20,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | Alzheimers disease research - operations, memorial gift | $15,000 |
| Be Spay Neuter | Help organizations create efficient, accessible, and sustainable high-quality high-volume spay and neuter programs - operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet L Delaney
- Amanda H Graham
- Natalie Hausman-Weiss
- Daniel E Savitz
- David J Lee
Questions people ask
Does Andrew Delaney Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Andrew Delaney Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Andrew Delaney Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Janet L Delaney (Chairman/President), Amanda H Graham (Secretary/Trustee), Natalie Hausman-Weiss (Trustee) and Daniel E Savitz (Treasurer/Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Andrew Delaney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and animals.