Nelson B Delavan Found Part a Xxxxx9000
The Nelson B Delavan Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1983, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has maintained tax-exempt status since July 1984.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
-2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$272K
+13.1% YoY
Grant Count
63
+8.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+4.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily to organizations that support performances of fine arts. Its funding interests include:
- Arts and culture
- Museums
- Education
- Libraries
- Historic preservation
- Diplomacy
Grantmaking
The foundation provides project support and general operating support to eligible organizations.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in New York State and the Washington, DC metropolitan area, though it is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $3,791,609
- Total revenue: $269,070
- Total expenses: $345,854
- Net income: -$76,784
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $3,874,649
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,791,609 | $3,874,649 | $3,923,091 |
| Revenue | $269,070 | $256,606 | $115,223 |
| Expenses | $345,854 | $304,471 | $375,040 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $302,520 | $268,266 | $325,121 |
| Net Investment Income | $230,418 | $211,671 | $86,536 |
| Distributable Amount | $283,005 | $249,755 | $257,262 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
241 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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