Del Shores Foundation
To find and facilitate the development of new southern queer artistic voices through bringing together artists and working professionals, amplifying new work and connecting artists to platforms for the creation of the work.
Del Shores Foundation at a glance
In short: Del Shores Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $91,628
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Del Shores Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Del Shores Foundation
Who Del Shores Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Actors Express Theatre Co ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Actors Express Theatre Co Atlanta, GA | Production expenses | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91,628 | $220,941 | $220,870 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $92,831 | $184,385 | $158,241 | — | — |
| 2022 | $66,059 | $190,287 | $184,877 | — | — |
| 2021 | $60,444 | $125,027 | $71,693 | — | — |
| 2020 | $6,632 | $80,323 | $104,425 | — | — |
About Del Shores Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Del Shores Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $92K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Del Shores Foundation is led by Louise H. Beard, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louise H. Beard
Chairman
Co-Chair → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Bell
Chairman
Co-Chair → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim LaVeck
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jo Crooks
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Alexander
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Firman
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trina Scott
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Olsen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kishor Ryan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Kimbell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mat Hayes
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$1K (2024)
Tommy Woelfel
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jacqueline Parsons (2023) — Director
- Former: Jackie Parsons (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Rich Weissman (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Del Shores (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: James Owen (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Dennis Frisman (2020) — Director
- Former: Melodye Purdy (2020) — Director
- Former: Steve McKenna (2020) — Director
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 $1K, to Mat Hayes (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Del Shores Foundation
How much does Del Shores Foundation give each year?
Del Shores Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Del Shores Foundation?
Del Shores Foundation reported $92K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $221K.
What is Del Shores Foundation?
Del Shores Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $92K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Del Shores Foundation operate?
Del Shores Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Del Shores Foundation's EIN?
Del Shores Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2050488. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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