Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000
Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000 is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to organizations including libraries, museums, and arts organizations; the listed grants were designated for general purposes.
Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000 at a glance
In short: Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000 gave $330K across 69 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $329,920
- +21.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 69
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,781
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,777,926
- -0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (16 of 69, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (77% 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 Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000
- Review Cycle
- Grants are made throughout the year. Most are reviewed February 1–March 15 and September 15–October 15.
- Deadline
- Grants are made throughout the year.
- Contact
Application contact: Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na
Mailing address: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lodi Whittier Library ($15K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
295 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 295 grants of 295 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, New York organizations received 77% of grant dollars, followed by organizations in Washington, DC (6%), California (4%), Maine (3%), and Maryland (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000 open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 69 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $241K (2023) to $330K (2025). In 2025 it made 69 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lodi Whittier Library Lodi, NY | General | $14,500 |
| South Seneca School District Ovid, NY | General | $12,000 |
| Cayuga Museum Auburn, NY | General | $10,000 |
| St Peters Community Arts Center Geneva, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Howland Stone Store Museum Aurora, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Schweinfurth Memorial Art Gallery Aubnurn, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry Inc Seneca Falls, NY | General | $9,840 |
| Waterloo Library and Historical Society Waterloo, NY | General | $9,500 |
| Company Theatre Inc Norwell, MA | General | $9,000 |
| Lodi Historical Society Lodi, NY | General | $8,000 |
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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 | $3,777,926 | $393,341 | $407,595 | $329,920 | 69 | $362,842 | $352,038 | $298,705 |
| 2024 | $3,791,609 | $269,070 | $345,854 | $272,079 | 63 | $302,520 | $230,418 | $283,005 |
| 2023 | $3,874,649 | $256,606 | $304,471 | $240,662 | 58 | $268,266 | $211,671 | $249,755 |
| 2022 | $3,923,091 | $115,223 | $375,040 | $295,490 | 52 | $325,121 | $86,536 | $257,262 |
| 2021 | $4,182,868 | $399,360 | $344,805 | $274,560 | 53 | $305,519 | $359,535 | $285,371 |
| 2020 | $4,128,112 | $171,623 | $391,122 | $323,353 | 41 | — | $136,159 | $244,312 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000 reported a distributable amount of $299K 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 grantees’ own descriptions indicate the kinds of organizations it has supported: Edith B Ford Memorial Library describes its work as providing information and programs for lifelong learning and community enrichment; Smith Center for the Arts says it hosts performances and events to engage the Finger Lakes community; and Howland Stone Store Museum describes its mission as promoting appreciation of Southern Cayuga County’s cultural heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 69 grants totaling $329,920. Grant amounts ranged from $650 to $14,500, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $14,500 to Lodi Whittier Library; $12,000 to South Seneca School District; and $10,000 each to Cayuga Museum, St Peters Community Arts Center, Howland Stone Store Museum, and Schweinfurth Memorial Art Gallery. These grants were listed for general purposes.
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to submit materials using JPMorgan Chase Bank NA’s online grants process. The filing refers to attached restrictions but does not specify them here.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $71K (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 $71K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000
How much does Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000 give each year?
Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000 gave $330K across 69 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $272K across 63 grants.
What is Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000's typical grant size?
Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,781, across 69 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000 that year got $3K on average.
Where does Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000 give grants?
Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000 gives mostly in New York: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants), Geneva, NY (6 grants), Seneca Falls, NY (5 grants) and Ovid, NY (4 grants).
Does Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (69 of 69) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000's largest grantees?
Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000's largest 2025 grantees include Lodi Whittier Library ($14,500), South Seneca School District ($12,000) and Cayuga Museum ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000?
Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000 reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $363K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $299K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000?
Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000 has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000's EIN?
Nelson B Delavan Found Part a XXXXX9000's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6260274. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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