Ben Delatour Foundation
The Ben Delatour Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including education, health, social-service, youth, and animal-welfare organizations.
Ben Delatour Foundation at a glance
In short: Ben Delatour Foundation gave $173K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Colorado. 71% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $172,700
- +22.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +123.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,545
- -45.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,704,474
- -0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (27 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ben Delatour Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1929, Fort Mill, SC 29716
Phone: (216) 771-6960
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ben Delatour Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Adult Congenital Heart Assoc of Miami ($15K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Colorado organizations received 43% of grant dollars, followed by organizations in Oklahoma (10%), Pennsylvania (9%), Texas (8%), and Illinois (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ben Delatour Foundation open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 38 grantees (71%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 24% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2022) to $177K (2020). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Congenital Heart Assoc of Miami Media, PA | General Public Support | $15,000 |
| Assistance League of Denver Denver, CO | General Public Support | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Oklahoma City, OK | General Public Support | $13,000 |
| Longs Peak Council Boy Scouts of America Greeley, CO | General Public Support | $13,000 |
| Donka Inc Wheaton, IL | General Public Support | $11,500 |
| Arvada Food Bankcoummunity Table Arvada, CO | General Public Support | $8,500 |
| Noco Humane Society Loveland, CO | General Public Support | $8,000 |
| St Labre Indian School Ashland, MT | General Public Support | $7,500 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Aurora, CO | General Public Support | $7,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation New York City, NY | General Public Support | $6,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,704,474 | $207,146 | $214,740 | $172,700 | 38 | $188,110 | $185,498 | $126,301 |
| 2023 | $1,712,426 | $227,722 | $173,612 | $141,100 | 17 | $150,124 | $202,895 | $127,913 |
| 2022 | $1,661,039 | $70,311 | $148,442 | $115,600 | 20 | $124,222 | $45,753 | $132,873 |
| 2021 | $1,741,805 | $197,355 | $196,615 | $153,600 | 20 | $170,983 | $170,380 | $149,467 |
| 2020 | $1,702,957 | $357,447 | $208,957 | $176,600 | 26 | — | $335,069 | $126,372 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ben Delatour Foundation reported a distributable amount of $126K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Assistance League of Denver says its volunteers collaborate with schools, families, and seniors to enhance educational experiences and improve health and well-being. Donka says it changes the lives of people with disabilities through technology, and Children’s Hospital Colorado says it works to improve children’s health through patient care, education, research, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $172,700. Grants ranged from $200 to $15,000, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest grants included $15,000 each to Assistance League of Denver and Adult Congenital Heart Association of Miami; $13,000 each to American Cancer Society and Longs Peak Council Boy Scouts of America; and $11,500 to Donka Inc.
Other 2024 recipients included Children’s Hospital Colorado ($7,000), National Kidney Foundation ($6,500), Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver ($5,000), Denver Rescue Mission ($5,000), and National Assistance League ($5,000). These are grants the foundation gave.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James D Reese, Bonnie D Smith, and Joy D Reese as trustees, and BOKF NA as corporate trustee.
Ben Delatour Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bokf NA
Corp Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$30K (2023) → $31K (2024)
Bonnie D. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James D. Reese
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joy D. Reese
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $31K, to Bokf NA (Corp Ttee).
Frequently asked questions about Ben Delatour Foundation
How much does Ben Delatour Foundation give each year?
Ben Delatour Foundation gave $173K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $141K across 17 grants.
What is Ben Delatour Foundation's typical grant size?
Ben Delatour Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,545, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ben Delatour Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Ben Delatour Foundation give grants?
Ben Delatour Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oklahoma (10%) and Pennsylvania (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (4 grants), Loveland, CO (2 grants), New York City, NY (2 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Ben Delatour Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ben Delatour Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ben Delatour Foundation's largest grantees?
Ben Delatour Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Adult Congenital Heart Assoc of Miami ($15,000), Assistance League of Denver ($15,000) and American Cancer Society Inc ($13,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ben Delatour Foundation?
Ben Delatour Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ben Delatour Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ben Delatour Foundation?
The foundation 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 Ben Delatour Foundation's EIN?
Ben Delatour Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6076668. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ben Delatour 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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