Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation
The Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. In its 2025 filing, it reported 21 charitable grants totaling $754,746 and stated that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation gave $755K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), top state South Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $754,746
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,940
- -23.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,001
- Total assets
- $13,044,890
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation
- 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: 7509 Range Road, Alexandria, VA 22306
Phone: (703) 218-3600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Augustana College ($234K). Together the top 10 received $661K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 78 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 31% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Dakota, 29% to Virginia, 10% to New York, 8% to the District of Columbia, and 7% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation gives
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 165% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 (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 $244K (2021) to $892K (2024). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $755K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augustana College Sioux Falls, SD | Charitable Contribution | $234,259 |
| Capital Caring Alexandria, VA | Charitable Contribution | $149,565 |
| House of Ruth Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $55,775 |
| The Seamen's Church Institute New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $50,737 |
| Scandinavian Seminar Amherst, MA | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Decorah, IA | Charitable Contribution | $30,406 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation Bethpage, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,369 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable Contribution | $24,581 |
| Habitat for Humanity Atlanta, GA | Charitable Contribution | $20,294 |
| Alzheimer's Association Fairfax, VA | Charitable Contribution | $20,001 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing reported 21 grants; the 2024 and 2023 filings reported 19 and 22 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,044,890 | $1,685,348 | $1,074,916 | $754,746 | 21 | $857,310 | $1,497,219 | $900,409 |
| 2024 | $11,790,864 | $1,395,218 | $1,071,860 | $892,122 | 19 | $895,225 | $1,226,209 | $807,865 |
| 2023 | $11,192,379 | $553,400 | $999,027 | $849,264 | 22 | $850,761 | $417,502 | $682,117 |
| 2022 | $11,422,166 | $181,140 | $459,724 | $284,403 | 12 | $295,078 | $77,879 | $707,902 |
| 2021 | $11,649,866 | $1,433,402 | $405,924 | $243,500 | 4 | $248,579 | $1,294,292 | $772,442 |
| 2020 | $10,637,862 | $764,251 | $377,060 | $258,250 | 17 | — | $648,178 | $578,476 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $900K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, House of Ruth says it helps women, children, and families build safe, stable lives through housing and supportive services. Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum says it builds community through Norwegian-American stories and folk art, while the National Maritime Historical Society says it preserves maritime history and shares the adventure of seafaring.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $754,746. Grants ranged from $973 to $234,259, with a median grant of $20,001. The largest awards included $234,259 to Augustana College, $149,565 to Capital Caring, and $55,775 to House of Ruth. Other notable grants were $50,737 to The Seamen’s Church Institute, $50,000 to Scandinavian Seminar, and $30,406 to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum.
Among the smaller 2025 awards, the National Maritime Historical Society received $973. The society describes its mission as preserving maritime history, promoting the heritage community, and sharing the adventure of seafaring. The Coast Guard Foundation, which received $20,001, says it supports Coast Guard members through education, morale, wellness, and recognition programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ellen D Rydell was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation is led by Ellen D. Rydell, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ellen D. Rydell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$100K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $100K, to Ellen D Rydell (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation
How much does Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation give each year?
Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation gave $755K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $892K across 19 grants.
What is Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,001, and its average grant was $35,940, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation give grants?
Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation's top state is South Dakota, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (29%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Augustana College ($234,259), Capital Caring ($149,565) and House of Ruth ($55,775), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation?
Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation reported $13.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $857K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $900K (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 Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, House of Ruth says it helps women, children, and families build safe, stable lives through housing and supportive services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation?
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 Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1739798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Delman Mortenson Charitable 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.
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 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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