Debley Inc
Debley Inc is a private foundation based in New Market, Alabama. Its 2024 filing reports 25 grants totaling $239,000 to charitable organizations, including groups working in areas such as poverty alleviation, education, clean water, farming, and community development.
Debley Inc at a glance
In short: Debley Inc gave $239K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Georgia. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $239,000
- -18.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,560
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $2,755,776
- -3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (6 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (21% 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 Debley Inc
- 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: 107 Oak Spring Circle, New Market, AL 35761
Phone: (727) 204-0454
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Debley Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Soteni International ($14K). Together the top 10 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 135 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New Market, Alabama. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest reported shares were Georgia (21%), Maine (11%), Illinois (10%), California (9%), and Delaware (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Debley Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 25 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 159% 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 $210K (2020) to $294K (2023). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $239K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Soteni International Cincinnati, OH | General Support for the Organization. | $14,000 |
| Sustainable Harvest International Ellesworth, ME | To empower other women, men and children to overcome poverty and restore tropical forests through technical assistance in sustainable agriculture | $14,000 |
| Cara Chicago, IL | General Support for the Organzation. | $13,000 |
| Roots of Development Washington, DC | To help impoverished communities to obtain the resources they need to manage their own development | $13,000 |
| Unbound Kansas City, KS | General Support for the Organization. | $13,000 |
| First Stop Inc Huntsville, AL | General Support for the Organization. | $12,000 |
| Girls Inc Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Develop research-based informal education programs that encourage girls to take educated risks; master physical, intellectual and emotional challenges; overcome the effects of gender inequity; and become self-sufficient, responsible adults. | $12,000 |
| Living Water International Stafford, TX | General Support for the Organization. | $12,000 |
| Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Unity, ME | Responsible Farming. | $12,000 |
| Open Collective Foundation Covina, CA | General Support for the Organization. | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,755,776 | $162,388 | $265,827 | $239,000 | 25 | $240,650 | $137,467 | $151,000 |
| 2023 | $2,859,215 | $36,542 | $337,006 | $293,500 | 30 | $295,857 | $34,845 | $150,877 |
| 2022 | $3,159,679 | $54,333 | $330,435 | $287,500 | 26 | $288,790 | $35,509 | $180,351 |
| 2021 | $3,435,781 | $912,959 | $313,925 | $276,084 | 27 | — | $879,226 | $178,323 |
| 2020 | $2,836,747 | $247,378 | $240,100 | $210,000 | 27 | — | $224,933 | $167,065 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Debley Inc reported a distributable amount of $151K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Unbound describes its mission as supporting families and communities worldwide on self-directed paths out of poverty. ROOTS OF DEVELOPMENT says it helps leaders in marginalized communities build the skills and resources to manage their own development. Girls Inc Atlanta’s stated purpose includes education programs that help girls become self-sufficient adults.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Debley Inc reported 25 grants totaling $239,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $14,000, with a median of $11,000. The largest grants included $14,000 to SOTENI INTERNATIONAL and $14,000 to SUSTAINABLE HARVEST INTERNATIONAL; $13,000 each to CARA, ROOTS OF DEVELOPMENT, and UNBOUND; and $12,000 each to FIRST STOP INC, GIRLS INC ATLANTA, LIVING WATER INTERNATIONAL, MAINE ORGANIC FARMERS & GARDENERS, and OPEN COLLECTIVE FOUNDATION.
Other 2024 recipients included CHILDREN OF THE NATIONS ($11,000), whose stated mission is to provide holistic, Christ-centered care for orphaned and destitute children; COLLEGE AIM INC ($11,000), which says it coaches students from ninth grade through college graduation and works to dismantle systemic barriers; and OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL INC ($11,000), which describes providing financial solutions, support, and training to people living in poverty in developing countries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jodie Clements as chair, Ben Osbun Jr as treasurer, and Amy Castor as secretary. Trustees listed are Dana Halberg Pless, Katherine O Maki, Anna Pless Peel, Seth Yentes, Josie Demere, and Leah Clements.
Debley Inc is led by Jodie Clements, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jodie Clements
Chair
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anna Pless Peel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dana Halberg Pless
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Josie Demere
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katherine O. Maki
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leah Clements
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Seth Yentes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Castor
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ben Osbun Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Debley Inc
How much does Debley Inc give each year?
Debley Inc gave $239K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $294K across 30 grants.
What is Debley Inc's typical grant size?
Debley Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $9,560, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Debley Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does Debley Inc give grants?
Debley Inc's top state is Georgia, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (11%) and Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants) and Wilmington, DE (3 grants).
Does Debley Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of Debley Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Debley Inc's largest grantees?
Debley Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Soteni International ($14,000), Sustainable Harvest International ($14,000) and Cara ($13,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Debley Inc?
Debley Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $241K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $151K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Debley Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Unbound describes its mission as supporting families and communities worldwide on self-directed paths out of poverty. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Debley Inc?
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 Debley Inc's EIN?
Debley Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7008332. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Debley Inc 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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Grantable. (2026). Debley Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/debley-inc-morg_f1d96e4fad1843088465cb24276b1b71
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