Delmar Foundation
The Delmar Foundation is a private foundation based in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, that provides scholarships to help residents of the Franklin Regional School District pursue post-secondary education. Its scholarships support eligible students attending accredited colleges, universities, community colleges, technical schools, or trade schools, on a full- or part-time basis.
Delmar Foundation at a glance
In short: Delmar Foundation gave $109K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $108,750
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,295
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,451,366
- +17.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (80% 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 Delmar Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
Submit the foundation’s scholarship application and required materials through its application process. Applications are available on the foundation’s website. The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funding outside this scholarship process.
- Review Cycle
- For 2027–2028 applications, the stated deadline is April 30, 2027. The application package must be postmarked by that date or uploaded by 5:30 p.m. EDT.
- Deadline
- For 2027–2028 applications, the stated deadline is April 30, 2027.
- Contact
Application contact: Delmar Foundation Scholarships
Mailing address: 3000 Lillian Avenue, Murrysville, PA 15668
Phone: (724) 519-0119
Email: info@delmarscholarships.org
Website: https://www.delmarscholarships.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Delmar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rochester Inst of Tech Co Jack Silv ($3K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 31 individual scholarships ($105,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 126 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s scholarship eligibility is tied to residency in the Franklin Regional School District in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania; other recipient-state shares were New York 6%, Kentucky 5%, West Virginia 5%, and North Carolina 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Delmar Foundation gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2021) to $109K (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 31 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $105,000 |
| Rochester Inst of Tech Co Jack Silv Rochester, NY | College Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Penn West Cal Co Abigayle Thorton California, PA | College Scholarship | $1,250 |
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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 | $2,451,366 | $90,182 | $114,401 | $108,750 | 33 | $112,510 | $90,182 | $102,059 |
| 2024 | $2,083,587 | $56,178 | $99,519 | $92,500 | 32 | $97,459 | $56,178 | $89,090 |
| 2023 | $1,528,911 | $48,986 | $71,436 | $68,750 | 20 | $71,117 | $48,986 | $68,665 |
| 2022 | $1,203,475 | $11,738 | $71,697 | $68,750 | 21 | $70,761 | $16,977 | $68,539 |
| 2021 | $1,773,316 | $39,219 | $61,413 | $59,166 | 20 | $61,263 | $39,069 | $81,459 |
| 2020 | $1,457,493 | $56,192 | $67,915 | $62,917 | 18 | — | $53,973 | $53,657 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Delmar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $102K 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 mission is to help residents of the Franklin Regional School District better themselves through education. Its scholarship program is for eligible residents who need financial assistance to continue their education. Awards may be up to $5,000 per school year.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 33 scholarships totaling $108,750. Awards ranged from $1,250 to $5,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest listed awards were $5,000 each. Named recipients included students associated with Asbury University, Chatham University, Duquesne University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Penn State University, Slippery Rock University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Washington & Jefferson College.
Applicants must meet the foundation’s eligibility requirements, including having lived in the Franklin Regional School District for at least the prior year, demonstrating financial need, and meeting applicable education and academic requirements. Applicants use the foundation’s own application; its scholarship selection committee reviews applications annually. The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funding from or make grants to organizations or individuals for other purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Vicki L. Spagnol is listed as trustee.
Delmar Foundation is led by Vicki L. Spagnol, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Vicki L. Spagnol
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 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 Delmar Foundation
How much does Delmar Foundation give each year?
Delmar Foundation gave $109K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $93K across 32 grants.
What is Delmar Foundation's typical grant size?
Delmar Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,295, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Delmar Foundation give grants?
Delmar Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%).
Does Delmar Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Delmar Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Scholarship" (33 grants).
How large is Delmar Foundation?
Delmar Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $102K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Delmar Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to help residents of the Franklin Regional School District better themselves through education. Its scholarship program is for eligible residents who need financial assistance to continue their education. Awards may be up to $5,000 per school year. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Delmar Foundation?
Submit the foundation’s scholarship application and required materials through its application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Delmar Foundation's EIN?
Delmar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3907843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Delmar 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
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