Andrew Delaney Foundation
The Andrew Delaney Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 54 grants totaling $3,438,000, with recipients including Texas organizations working in areas such as nursing education, animal welfare, libraries, hospice care, the arts, and wildlife rescue.
Andrew Delaney Foundation at a glance
In short: Andrew Delaney Foundation gave $3.4M across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $64K), mostly in Texas. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,438,000
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $63,667
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $16,157,497
- -6.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (8 of 54, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Andrew Delaney Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5501-A Balcones Drive Pmb 152, Austin, TX 78731
Phone: (512) 637-4168
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Andrew Delaney Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Houston College of Nursing ($275K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
268 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 268 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 3% to recipients in Rhode Island, and 2% to recipients in Oregon. Massachusetts and the District of Columbia each accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Andrew Delaney Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 54 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $68K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 345% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2019) to $4.2M (2022). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston College of Nursing Sugar Land, TX | Scholarships for Nursing Students, Endowed Professorship | $275,000 |
| Emancipet Austin, TX | Low-cost spay/ neuter and veterinary services - capital campaign, tnvr killeen clinic | $160,000 |
| Bookspring Austin, TX | Book distribution programs - core program support, miscellaneous matching grants | $150,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TX | Natural history, natural sciences museum - capital campaign for gem/mineral hall renovation | $150,000 |
| Family Eldercare Inc Austin, TX | 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 Dripping Springs, TX | Animal rescue and adoption services - sustainability, operations, matching grants | $145,000 |
| Wildlife Rescue of Central Texas Bastrop, TX | Wild Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation -Operations, Start-up Costs | $135,000 |
| Austin Public Library Foundation Austin, TX | Public library support - willie mae kirk branch renovation | $125,000 |
| Hospice Austin Austin, TX | Provides in-patient hospice care and in-home palliative care - capital campaign | $125,000 |
| Houston Arts Alliance Houston, TX | Advancing and investing in the arts and diverse cultural programming in houston - disaster services program | $120,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,157,497 | $2,669,593 | $3,786,523 | $3,438,000 | 54 | $3,564,596 | $2,482,666 | $1,032,178 |
| 2024 | $17,270,202 | $2,278,971 | $3,758,667 | $3,417,500 | 58 | $3,538,372 | $2,047,115 | $1,127,790 |
| 2023 | $18,751,336 | $1,386,468 | $2,977,718 | $2,632,500 | 56 | $2,752,524 | $1,181,274 | $1,115,570 |
| 2022 | $20,351,240 | $1,404,041 | $4,538,366 | $4,182,500 | 49 | $4,306,146 | $1,184,111 | $1,201,800 |
| 2021 | $23,373,594 | $3,782,029 | $1,773,158 | $1,366,500 | 51 | $1,486,668 | $3,531,711 | $1,437,701 |
| 2020 | $21,198,708 | $-82,519 | $1,540,040 | $1,214,500 | 49 | — | $419,585 | $1,229,473 |
| 2019 | $22,891,095 | $407,408 | $1,471,788 | $1,128,250 | 49 | — | $523,641 | $1,219,706 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Andrew Delaney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for scholarships and an endowed professorship in nursing, low-cost veterinary services, literacy programs, a natural science museum renovation, senior services, wildlife rescue, library renovation, hospice care, arts programming, and outdoor education.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways. For example, Emancipet says it works to make veterinary care affordable and accessible; BookSpring says it builds early literacy in children and families; and Wildlife Rescue of Central Texas says it cares for injured and orphaned wildlife and provides public education. These are descriptions of the grantees, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 54 grants totaling $3,438,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $275,000, with a median of $50,000. Among the largest were $275,000 to the University of Houston College of Nursing for nursing scholarships and an endowed professorship; $160,000 to Emancipet for low-cost spay/neuter and veterinary services; and $150,000 each to BookSpring for book distribution programs and the Houston Museum of Natural Science for its gem and mineral hall renovation.
Other notable 2025 grants included $145,000 each to Family Eldercare and Thundering Paws; $135,000 to Wildlife Rescue of Central Texas; $125,000 each to Austin Public Library Foundation and Hospice Austin; and $120,000 each to Houston Arts Alliance and The Woods Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Janet L. Delaney as chairman/president; Amanda H. Graham as secretary/trustee; Natalie Hausman-Weiss as trustee; Daniel E. Savitz as treasurer/trustee; and David J. Lee as vice president/trustee.
Andrew Delaney Foundation is led by Janet L. Delaney, Chairman & President on every filing since 2019; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janet L. Delaney
Chairman & President
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$120K (2019) → $124K (2025)
Amanda H. Graham
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.4 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Daniel E. Savitz
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.4 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2025)
David J. Lee
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Natalie Hausman-Weiss
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $124K, to Janet L Delaney (Chairman/President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Andrew Delaney Foundation
How much does Andrew Delaney Foundation give each year?
Andrew Delaney Foundation gave $3.4M across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.4M across 58 grants.
What is Andrew Delaney Foundation's typical grant size?
Andrew Delaney Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $63,667, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Andrew Delaney Foundation that year got $38K on average.
Where does Andrew Delaney Foundation give grants?
Andrew Delaney Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (16 grants), Austin, TX (15 grants), San Antonio, TX (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Andrew Delaney Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on Andrew Delaney Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Andrew Delaney Foundation's largest grantees?
Andrew Delaney Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Houston College of Nursing ($275,000), Emancipet ($160,000) and Bookspring ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Andrew Delaney Foundation?
Andrew Delaney Foundation reported $16.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Andrew Delaney Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Andrew Delaney Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Andrew Delaney Foundation's EIN?
Andrew Delaney Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0265537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Andrew Delaney Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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