The DeLisi Family Foundation
The DeLisi Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It reported 18 grants totaling $35,105 for filing year 2024, with awards to charitable organizations in several states and Washington, DC.
The DeLisi Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The DeLisi Family Foundation gave $35K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,105
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,950
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,950
- Total assets
- $743,676
- +3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (53% 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 DeLisi Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The DeLisi Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger ($2K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 92 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states and Washington, DC. New York accounted for 53% of grant dollars, New Hampshire and Connecticut 11% each, Washington, DC 8%, and Massachusetts 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The DeLisi Family Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $34K (2021) to $41K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,365 |
| Berkeley-Carroll Street School Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,365 |
| Community Help in Park Slope Inc Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,365 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $2,365 |
| PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,365 |
| RCS Community Library Ravena, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,365 |
| Riverkeeper Inc Ossining, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,365 |
| Androscoggin Valley Search & Rescue Gorham, NH | General & Unrestricted | $1,950 |
| Bard College Annandaleonhudson, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,950 |
| Center for Latino Progress Connecticut Puerto Rica Hartford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $1,950 |
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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 | $743,676 | $80,032 | $52,111 | $35,105 | 18 | $44,093 | $72,514 | $48,690 |
| 2023 | $715,755 | $41,224 | $52,306 | $36,797 | 19 | $45,346 | $34,464 | $44,098 |
| 2022 | $726,837 | $23,545 | $58,803 | $41,345 | 20 | $50,134 | $15,876 | $45,344 |
| 2021 | $762,095 | $98,084 | $54,251 | $34,488 | 17 | $43,432 | $87,785 | $50,033 |
| 2020 | $718,262 | $23,797 | $52,667 | $35,414 | 18 | — | $15,161 | $43,732 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The DeLisi Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Community Help in Park Slope says it provides support and temporary housing to new and expectant mothers and food through a pantry and soup kitchen. Médecins Sans Frontières USA says it provides independent medical humanitarian emergency aid. Bard College says it provides an academic program and supportive environment for collaborative learning.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in areas including reproductive health care and education (Planned Parenthood Keystone), contemporary arts (Real Art Ways), and support for victims of crime and abuse (Safe Horizon). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $35,105. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,365, with a median of $1,950. Awards included $2,365 each to Community Help in Park Slope, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and Riverkeeper; and $1,950 each to Bard College, Médecins Sans Frontières USA, and Planeterra International Foundation. Other recipients included Planned Parenthood Keystone and Real Art Ways, each receiving $1,950, and Safe Horizon and World Wildlife Fund, each receiving $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Elizabeth Macksoud and Charles Joseph Macksoud Jr as trustees.
The DeLisi Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Joseph Macksoud Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Elizabeth Macksoud
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary Macksoud (2020–2022) — President & Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The DeLisi Family Foundation
How much does The DeLisi Family Foundation give each year?
The DeLisi Family Foundation gave $35K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 19 grants.
What is The DeLisi Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The DeLisi Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,950, and its average grant was $1,950, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The DeLisi Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The DeLisi Family Foundation give grants?
The DeLisi Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Hampshire (11%) and Connecticut (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (4 grants), Hartford, CT (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The DeLisi Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of The DeLisi Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The DeLisi Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The DeLisi Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger ($2,365), Berkeley-Carroll Street School ($2,365) and Community Help in Park Slope Inc ($2,365), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The DeLisi Family Foundation?
The DeLisi Family Foundation reported $744K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The DeLisi Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Community Help in Park Slope says it provides support and temporary housing to new and expectant mothers and food through a pantry and soup kitchen. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The DeLisi Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The DeLisi Family Foundation's EIN?
The DeLisi Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7408111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The DeLisi Family 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The DeLisi Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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