Della Selsor Tr Uw
Della Selsor Tr Uw is a private foundation based in Springfield, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including food, health, arts, education, and civic organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio.
Della Selsor Tr Uw at a glance
In short: Della Selsor Tr Uw gave $221K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $220,500
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,125
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,492,392
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (5 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (97% 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 Della Selsor Tr Uw
- How to Apply
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The filing says applicants may submit a letter, make a phone call, or do both as necessary to describe their plan or programs and how the money will be used. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards, while noting that most grants go to recipients within a 35-mile radius of Springfield, Ohio.
- Contact
Application contact: Steven Mccready Cynthia Barnett
Mailing address: PO Box 1488, Springfield, OH 45501
Phone: (937) 324-5541
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Della Selsor Tr Uw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Second Harvest Food Bank ($20K). Together the top 10 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
215 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 215 grants of 215 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing says most grants are made to recipients within 35 miles of Springfield, Ohio. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to Ohio recipients and 3% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Della Selsor Tr Uw open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 36 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $215K (2020) to $246K (2021). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $221K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank Springfield, OH | Community Services | $20,000 |
| The Mercy Health Foundation Springfield, OH | Community Services | $18,250 |
| The Springfield Foundation Springfield, OH | Community Services | $16,250 |
| Westcott House Foundation Springfield, OH | CIVIC | $16,000 |
| Springfield Arts Council Springfield, OH | ARTS | $15,000 |
| Clark County Agricultural Society Springfield, OH | Community Services | $11,000 |
| Crayons to Classrooms Dayton, OH | Community Services | $10,000 |
| Hartman Rock Garden Springfield, OH | Community Services | $10,000 |
| Mercy Health Med Assist Clark & Champaign Counties Springfield, OH | Community Services | $10,000 |
| Springfield Symphony Orchestra Springfield, OH | ARTS | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,492,392 | $428,447 | $292,820 | $220,500 | 36 | $249,190 | $390,090 | $258,955 |
| 2023 | $4,356,765 | $285,083 | $293,631 | $232,794 | 45 | $259,257 | $248,956 | $241,792 |
| 2022 | $4,365,313 | $107,079 | $306,515 | $244,517 | 39 | $273,441 | $95,297 | $254,727 |
| 2021 | $4,564,749 | $351,393 | $311,007 | $245,661 | 49 | $276,551 | $316,713 | $293,040 |
| 2020 | $4,524,363 | $-32,035 | $279,283 | $214,595 | 46 | — | $85,121 | $260,807 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Della Selsor Tr Uw reported a distributable amount of $259K 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 the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include providing food-bank services, supporting healthcare, sharing performing arts, preserving historic architecture, and supplying classrooms. For example, Crayons to Classrooms says it distributes school supplies at no cost to teachers of students in need; the Springfield Symphony Orchestra says it presents symphonic music and education programs; and the Westcott House Foundation says it works to restore, preserve, and share the Westcott House.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $220,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Larger awards included $20,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank, $18,250 to The Mercy Health Foundation, $16,250 to The Springfield Foundation, $16,000 to Westcott House Foundation, and $15,000 to Springfield Arts Council.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cynthia S. Barnett and Steven J. McCready as trustees.
Della Selsor Tr Uw's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia S. Barnettmartin Browne Hull
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$9K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Steven J. McCreadymartin Browne Hull
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$9K (2020) → $0 (2024)
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 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $9K, to Cynthia S Barnettmartin Browne Hull (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Della Selsor Tr Uw
How much does Della Selsor Tr Uw give each year?
Della Selsor Tr Uw gave $221K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $233K across 45 grants.
What is Della Selsor Tr Uw's typical grant size?
Della Selsor Tr Uw's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,125, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Della Selsor Tr Uw that year got $5K on average.
Where does Della Selsor Tr Uw give grants?
Della Selsor Tr Uw gives mostly in Ohio: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, OH (24 grants), Dayton, OH (2 grants), Columbus, OH (2 grants) and London, OH (2 grants).
Does Della Selsor Tr Uw give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Della Selsor Tr Uw's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Services" (19 grants), "Arts" (5 grants) and "Education" (4 grants).
Who are Della Selsor Tr Uw's largest grantees?
Della Selsor Tr Uw's largest 2024 grantees include Second Harvest Food Bank ($20,000), The Mercy Health Foundation ($18,250) and The Springfield Foundation ($16,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Della Selsor Tr Uw?
Della Selsor Tr Uw reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $249K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $259K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Della Selsor Tr Uw fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include providing food-bank services, supporting healthcare, sharing performing arts, preserving historic architecture, and supplying classrooms. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Della Selsor Tr Uw?
The filing says applicants may submit a letter, make a phone call, or do both as necessary to describe their plan or programs and how the money will be used. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Della Selsor Tr Uw's EIN?
Della Selsor Tr Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0163338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Della Selsor Tr Uw funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/della-selsor-tr-uw-morg_98ce505145af48d39aa864d53ead2152
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