Mark Edward Delowery Advancement of Life and Society Foundation
Mark Edward Delowery Advancement of Life and Society Foundation is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $136K. Net investment income was $2K.
Mark Edward Delowery Advancement of Life and Society Foundation at a glance
In short: Mark Edward Delowery Advancement of Life and Society Foundation gave $136K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $68K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $135,817
- +805.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $67,909
- +352.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $67,909
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Mark Edward Delowery Advancement of Life and Society Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mark Edward Delowery Advancement of Life and Society Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1258% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $136K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $135,817 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $3,434 | $138,963 | $135,817 | 2 | $135,817 | $1,541 | $9,359 |
| 2022 | $126,967 | $22,244 | $15,627 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $8,751 | $20,662 |
| 2021 | $154,370 | $30,950 | $10,629 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $8,654 | $20,986 |
| 2020 | $131,321 | $21,487 | $10,555 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $7,624 | $17,634 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mark Edward Delowery Advancement of Life and Society Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mark Edward Delowery Advancement of Life and Society Foundation is led by Mark Delowery, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Mark Delowery
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Mark Edward Delowery Advancement of Life and Society Foundation
How much does Mark Edward Delowery Advancement of Life and Society Foundation give each year?
Mark Edward Delowery Advancement of Life and Society Foundation gave $136K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
Where does Mark Edward Delowery Advancement of Life and Society Foundation operate?
Mark Edward Delowery Advancement of Life and Society Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania, Texas.
How much is Mark Edward Delowery Advancement of Life and Society Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Mark Edward Delowery Advancement of Life and Society Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mark Edward Delowery Advancement of Life and Society Foundation's EIN?
Mark Edward Delowery Advancement of Life and Society Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1215539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 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 April 30, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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