Delaplaine Foundation Inc
Delaplaine Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation based in Frederick, Maryland. It supports nonprofit programs focused on arts and culture, education, health, human services, historical preservation, and spiritual enlightenment, with an emphasis on Frederick County and, for some areas, surrounding regions.
Delaplaine Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Delaplaine Foundation Inc gave $3.6M across 183 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Maryland. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,569,850
- +25.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 183
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,507
- +23.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $45,405,527
- +2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (32 of 181, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (93% 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 Delaplaine Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Review Cycle
- The website lists a September 1 LOI deadline for first-time applicants and an October 1 deadline for full applications after eligibility approval; renewal and returning applications are due October 1 or the next business day. For the 2026 cycle, the September 1 LOI date has passed, while October 1, 2026, is upcoming.
- Deadline
- The website lists a September 1 LOI deadline for first-time applicants and an October 1 deadline for full applications…
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3829, Frederick, MD 21705
Phone: (301) 662-2753
Website: https://delaplainefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Delaplaine Foundation Inc
Who Delaplaine Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Museum of Civil War Medicine ($200K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
824 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 774 grants of 824 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says awards in cultural arts, education, health, and human services focus on programs or projects affecting Frederick County residents. Historical preservation and spiritual enlightenment applications may address Frederick County and surrounding regions. In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to Maryland recipients, 2% to DC, and 1% each to Texas, Pennsylvania, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 183 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Delaplaine Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 32 of 181 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 175% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2022) to $3.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 183 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of Civil War Medicine Frederick, MD | Operating Expenses | $200,000 |
| Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Ctr Frederick, MD | Unrestricted Grant | $197,500 |
| Community Foundation of Frederick County Frederick, MD | Unrestriced Grant | $185,000 |
| Frederick Health Hospital Frederick, MD | Unrestricted Grant | $180,000 |
| Weinberg Center for the Arts Frederick, MD | Unrestriced Grant | $137,000 |
| Heritage Frederick Frederick, MD | Unrestricted Grant | $100,250 |
| Beyond Shelter Frederick Frederick, MD | Unrestricted Grant | $85,000 |
| United Way of Frederick County Frederick, MD | Unrestriced Grant | $75,000 |
| Frederick Rescue Mission Frederick, MD | Unrestriced Grant | $75,000 |
| Big Blue Foundation Inc Frederick, MD | Unrestriced Grant | $70,000 |
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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 | $45,405,527 | $4,465,545 | $4,381,709 | $3,569,850 | 183 | $3,569,850 | $4,157,180 | $2,036,372 |
| 2024 | $44,112,775 | $4,209,450 | $3,374,899 | $2,845,200 | 180 | $2,845,200 | $3,946,310 | $1,951,410 |
| 2023 | $41,146,315 | $3,095,890 | $3,120,007 | $2,739,600 | 177 | $2,739,600 | $2,870,461 | $1,938,170 |
| 2022 | $38,193,656 | $1,246,268 | $2,654,226 | $2,244,567 | 136 | $2,244,567 | $1,029,026 | $1,932,963 |
| 2021 | $42,388,914 | $3,210,743 | $2,875,687 | $2,480,784 | 148 | $2,480,784 | $2,947,398 | $2,005,835 |
| 2020 | $38,461,941 | $3,377,202 | $3,179,230 | $2,873,375 | 157 | — | $2,402,320 | $1,744,452 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Delaplaine Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.0M 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to enrich communities, families, and quality of life. Its funding sectors are arts and culture, education, health, human services, historical preservation, and spiritual enlightenment. The foundation says its support for cultural organizations includes public performances and exhibits and arts education; its education funding includes initiatives, tuition assistance, and operational support; and its health sector addresses physical, mental, and behavioral health needs.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of work. Frederick Health Hospital describes its mission as positively impacting the well-being of every individual in the community. The Weinberg Center for the Arts says it provides professional arts programs intended to engage and educate patrons. Beyond Shelter Frederick describes its work as preventing and alleviating poverty’s effects on Frederick County residents. Frederick Rescue Mission says it works to address hunger, poverty, and substance addiction.
Grantmaking
IRS filing data reports 183 grants totaling $3,569,850 in 2025. Grants ranged from $300 to $200,000, with a median of $10,000. The foundation’s website separately reports 2025 grant funding of $3,226,600.
Among the largest grants reported for 2025 were $200,000 to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine for operating expenses; $197,500 to Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center as an unrestricted grant; $185,000 to Community Foundation of Frederick County as an unrestricted grant; and $180,000 to Frederick Health Hospital as an unrestricted grant. Other large grants included $137,000 to Weinberg Center for the Arts, $100,250 to Heritage Frederick, and $85,000 to Beyond Shelter Frederick.
The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website nevertheless provides application procedures: first-time applicants, including organizations whose prior request was denied or that received only a sponsorship, use the First Time Grant Applicant process. Applicants with a grant within the past three years use the Renewal Application; prior grantees without funding in that period use the Returning Applicant Application. Only one application per organization is allowed per cycle. The website says requests should be proportionate to the relevant project or program budget, the minimum request is $500, and first-time awards are generally below $10,000. Capital funding is limited and requires contacting the foundation before applying; salary grants are generally avoided, though a program-related portion of salary may be included. Funded grants are to be spent within 12 months of the grant check unless written permission is obtained to extend the period or reassign funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George B. Delaplaine Jr. as chairman of the board/trustee; George B. Delaplaine III as secretary/trustee; James W. Delaplaine and John P. Delaplaine as trustees; Edward S. Delaplaine II as vice-president/trustee; Philip W. Hammond as treasurer/trustee; and Marlene B. Young as president/trustee.
Delaplaine Foundation Inc is led by Marlene B. Young, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marlene B. Young
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George B. Delaplaine Jr.
Chairman of the Board & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edward S. Delaplaine II
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George B. Delaplaine III
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James W. Delaplaine
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John P. Delaplaine
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Philip W. Hammond
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Delaplaine Foundation Inc
How much does Delaplaine Foundation Inc give each year?
Delaplaine Foundation Inc gave $3.6M across 183 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.8M across 180 grants.
What is Delaplaine Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Delaplaine Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,507, across 183 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Delaplaine Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Delaplaine Foundation Inc give grants?
Delaplaine Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Frederick, MD (90 grants), Baltimore, MD (15 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants) and Hagerstown, MD (6 grants).
Does Delaplaine Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 54% of Delaplaine Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (99 of 183) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Unrestriced Grant" (65 grants) and "Sponsorship" (6 grants).
Who are Delaplaine Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Delaplaine Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include National Museum of Civil War Medicine ($200,000), Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Ctr ($197,500) and Community Foundation of Frederick County ($185,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Delaplaine Foundation Inc?
Delaplaine Foundation Inc reported $45.4M 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 $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Delaplaine Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to enrich communities, families, and quality of life. Its funding sectors are arts and culture, education, health, human services, historical preservation, and spiritual enlightenment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Delaplaine Foundation Inc?
Delaplaine Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check delaplainefoundation.org for any change to that policy.
What is Delaplaine Foundation Inc's EIN?
Delaplaine Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2278038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Delaplaine Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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