Delta Foundation
Delta Foundation is a private foundation based in Glenview, Illinois. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Michigan and Illinois, and the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Delta Foundation at a glance
In short: Delta Foundation gave $390K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Michigan. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $390,000
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,629,429
- -11.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (69% 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 Delta 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: 1701 East Lake Ave Ste 310, Glenview, IL 60025-3077
Phone: (847) 729-8191
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Delta Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Midland Community Foundation ($45K). Together the top 10 received $267K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 128 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 31% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Delta Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 25 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 151% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $315K (2021) to $390K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $390K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midland Community Foundation Midland, MI | general | $45,000 |
| Sherwood Eddy YMCA Jacksonville, IL | General | $45,000 |
| Michigan Health Foundation Midland, MI | general | $25,000 |
| Illinois College Jacksonville, IL | General | $22,000 |
| Big Sable Lighthouse Keepers Assoc Ludington, MI | General | $21,667 |
| White Pine Village Ludington, MI | General | $21,667 |
| West Shore Community College Scottville, MI | General | $21,667 |
| Cove of Ludington Ludington, MI | General | $21,667 |
| Sandcastles Childrens Museum Ludington, MI | General | $21,667 |
| Ludingotn Area Center for the Arts Ludington, MI | general | $21,665 |
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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 | $2,629,429 | $346,417 | $506,849 | $390,000 | 26 | $506,849 | $119,157 | $334,619 |
| 2024 | $2,965,288 | $348,590 | $480,108 | $363,000 | 26 | $480,108 | $109,499 | $285,899 |
| 2023 | $3,025,844 | $342,075 | $435,983 | $336,000 | 25 | $435,983 | $114,850 | $287,610 |
| 2022 | $3,196,758 | $457,639 | $452,108 | $345,000 | 26 | $452,108 | $350,531 | $347,460 |
| 2021 | $3,249,566 | $205,814 | $413,361 | $315,000 | 25 | — | $231,241 | $305,950 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Delta Foundation reported a distributable amount of $335K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations in education, food access, community development, and other areas. Illinois College describes its mission as providing a four-year liberal arts education leading to a bachelor’s degree. Lakeshore Food Club says it provides dignified access to healthy foods and other essential resources to people in need. Jacksonville Main Street describes its work as revitalizing downtown Jacksonville to support the community’s quality of life and long-term economic health.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $390,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $45,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $45,000 to Midland Community Foundation and $45,000 to Sherwood Eddy YMCA; $25,000 to Michigan Health Foundation; $22,000 to Illinois College; and $21,667 each to Big Sable Lighthouse Keepers Assoc, White Pine Village, West Shore Community College, Cove of Ludington, and Sandcastles Childrens Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jean Ford Deal, Harmon B Deal, Nancy D Walch, and Michael OBrien as trustees.
Delta Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harmon B Deal
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$32K (2021) → $40K (2025)
Nancy D Walch
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$32K (2021) → $40K (2025)
Jean Ford Deal
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael OBrien
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $40K, to Harmon B Deal (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Delta Foundation
How much does Delta Foundation give each year?
Delta Foundation gave $390K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $363K across 26 grants.
What is Delta Foundation's typical grant size?
Delta Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Delta Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Delta Foundation give grants?
Delta Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ludington, MI (8 grants), Jacksonville, IL (5 grants), Saginaw, MI (5 grants) and Jacksonvillle, IL (4 grants).
Does Delta Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Delta Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Delta Foundation's largest grantees?
Delta Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Midland Community Foundation ($45,000), Sherwood Eddy YMCA ($45,000) and Michigan Health Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Delta Foundation?
Delta Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $507K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $335K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Delta Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations in education, food access, community development, and other areas. Illinois College describes its mission as providing a four-year liberal arts education leading to a bachelor’s degree. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Delta 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 Delta Foundation's EIN?
Delta Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3917119. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Delta 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Delta Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/delta-foundation-morg_0eb114012a5a479ba7b32972b20bdfdb
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