The Dealy Foundation Inc
The Dealy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Annapolis, Maryland. In 2024, it made 27 grants totaling $130,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, reproductive health, hospice care, human rights, and environmental legal services.
The Dealy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Dealy Foundation Inc gave $130K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Maryland. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $130,000
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,815
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $2,524,998
- +8.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dealy Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1670 Holly Beach Farm Rd, Annapolis, MD 21409
Phone: (410) 279-3838
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dealy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ACLU Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 22% to New York, 16% to the District of Columbia, 4% to California, and 4% to Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Dealy Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 27 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 96% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 136% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2021) to $130K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| St Johns College Annapolis, MD | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Maryland Annapolis, MD | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Hospice of the Chesapeake Pasadena, MD | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University - Wilmer Eye Institute Baltimore, MD | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Keratoplasty Alliance International Inc Baltimore, MD | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| New Paltz Central Sch District Foundation for Student Enhancement New Paltz, NY | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Whitman-Walker Health Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,524,998 | $173,960 | $175,008 | $130,000 | 27 | $166,910 | $165,862 | $122,797 |
| 2023 | $2,319,349 | $34,916 | $158,662 | $120,000 | 27 | $152,035 | $28,289 | $110,850 |
| 2022 | $2,114,373 | $27,729 | $169,601 | $119,000 | 27 | $156,271 | $21,247 | $116,001 |
| 2021 | $2,841,019 | $283,827 | $152,094 | $110,000 | 26 | $145,075 | $276,808 | $134,759 |
| 2020 | $2,617,570 | $63,360 | $162,117 | $120,000 | 30 | — | $60,542 | $116,591 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dealy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $123K for 2024 — 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 is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. St. John’s College describes its work as a liberal arts education grounded in collaborative inquiry and the study of original texts. Planned Parenthood of Maryland says it seeks to provide Marylanders access to reproductive health care, education, training, and advocacy. Hospice of the Chesapeake describes its work as hospice and palliative care, support, and education for people experiencing advanced illness or bereavement.
Other 2024 grantees describe work that includes promoting LGBTQ+ equality and education (Human Rights Campaign Foundation), advancing racial justice and human rights (Southern Poverty Law Center), coordinating volunteer legal services for Chesapeake Bay and watershed protection (Chesapeake Legal Alliance), and providing film and television workforce training in the Hudson Valley (Stockade Works).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $130,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $4,000. Its largest listed grants included $20,000 to the ACLU Foundation, $15,000 to St. John’s College, and $10,000 to Planned Parenthood of Maryland. Other notable awards included $6,000 to Hospice of the Chesapeake; $5,000 each to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Johns Hopkins University – Wilmer Eye Institute, Keratoplasty Alliance International, New Paltz Central School District Foundation for Student Enhancement, Southern Poverty Law Center, and Whitman-Walker Health; and $4,000 each to Chesapeake Legal Alliance and Gifford’s Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nana Dealy as president, Marian Dealy as vice president of grants, and Anne Beach as secretary/treasurer.
The Dealy Foundation Inc is led by Nana Dealy, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nana Dealy
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Beach
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Marian Dealy
Vp-Grants
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Anne Beach (Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Dealy Foundation Inc
How much does The Dealy Foundation Inc give each year?
The Dealy Foundation Inc gave $130K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $120K across 27 grants.
What is The Dealy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Dealy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,815, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dealy Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Dealy Foundation Inc give grants?
The Dealy Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (22%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Annapolis, MD (6 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Baltimore, MD (3 grants) and Bethesda, MD (2 grants).
Who are The Dealy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Dealy Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include ACLU Foundation ($20,000), St Johns College ($15,000) and Planned Parenthood of Maryland ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dealy Foundation Inc?
The Dealy Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $167K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $123K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dealy Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. St. John’s College describes its work as a liberal arts education grounded in collaborative inquiry and the study of original texts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dealy Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 The Dealy Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Dealy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0495176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Dealy Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Dealy Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-dealy-foundation-inc-morg_0cd55e9212264bcdbc71486b58288ad4
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