The Deluca Foundation Inc
The De Luca Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Natick, Massachusetts. Founded in 1985, it supports the biomechanics research community through research and development grants, travel grants, public education, and workshops.
The Deluca Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Deluca Foundation Inc gave $302K across 16 grants in 2026 (avg $19K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $302,346
- -42.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 16
- -44.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $18,897
- +4.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $6,265
- Total assets
- $4,661,813
- -1.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (33% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Deluca Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The website separately provides application instructions for Seed for Science and the listed scholarship program.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 Seed for Science application deadline is December 10, 2026. The Access to Science scholarship page lists an application period from June 15 through October 31, 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2026 Seed for Science application deadline is December 10, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 23 Strathmore Road 2Nd Floor 2, Natick, MA 01760
Phone: (508) 545-8200
Website: https://delucafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Deluca Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was American Society of Biomechanics ($100K). Together the top 10 received $287K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($9,929), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 79 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated programs support researchers and students around the world. Its 2026 grants included recipients in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New York, as well as international research settings.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Deluca Foundation Inc gives
- 20% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 4313% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 427% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $882K (2024). In 2026 it made 16 grants totaling $302K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Society of Biomechanics Pittsburgh, PA | Research Grants | $100,000 |
| Patrick Slade Allston, MA | Research Grant & Equipment | $83,000 |
| Dr Oluwarotimi W Samuel University of Derby | Research Grant | $41,703 |
| Isabel Castillo Mech & Aerospace Engineering Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Research Grants | $17,429 |
| Prof Lorenzo Sabattini Universita Di Modena E Reggio | Research Grant | $13,457 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $9,929 |
| Sitikantha Roy IIT Delhi - Applied Mechanics Dept | Research Grant | $8,703 |
| Juan Guerrero-Henriquez University of Antofagasta Neuromechanics Lab | Grant of Equipment for Research | $6,929 |
| Myolearn Ltd | Travel stipends to attend the world congress of biomechanics in vancouver, canada | $5,600 |
| Dr Neeta Kanekar Department of Biosciences & Bioengineering Indian Inst of | Donation of Research Equipment | $5,261 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,661,813 | $611,819 | $655,965 | $302,346 | 16 | $374,593 | $163,574 | $87,700 |
| 2025 | $4,753,332 | $959,905 | $1,158,700 | $522,221 | 29 | $777,869 | $72,180 | $95,339 |
| 2024 | $4,899,253 | $363,379 | $1,504,727 | $881,818 | 22 | $1,032,010 | — | $195,684 |
| 2023 | $6,204,828 | $394,726 | $873,129 | $6,851 | 3 | $148,316 | — | $278,357 |
| 2022 | $8,059,571 | $366,732 | $535,488 | $161,868 | 9 | $349,010 | $192,154 | $405,780 |
| 2021 | $8,308,383 | $354,743 | $321,217 | $53,672 | 20 | — | $144,958 | $381,079 |
| 2020 | $7,764,299 | $390,131 | $416,061 | $44,920 | 3 | — | $123,207 | $368,643 |
| 2019 | $7,823,801 | $1,077,268 | $397,657 | $149,463 | 12 | — | $200,259 | $351,118 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Deluca Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it aims to raise awareness of methods for understanding human motor control, foster innovative work, educate students and young researchers, and fund research ideas related to neuromuscular diseases. Its programs support research in motor control, electromyography, and human movement sciences, as well as student conference attendance and meetings that connect motor control and biomechanics.
The 2026 grants included support for research organizations and individual researchers, along with research equipment and travel. One organizational recipient was World Central Kitchen, which describes its mission as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $302,346. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $6,264. The largest listed grant was $100,000 to the American Society of Biomechanics for research grants. World Central Kitchen received $1,000.
The website describes support for researchers, students, and meetings. Its 2026 Seed for Science competition requires teams of two to five members, led by a student or postdoctoral researcher at a degree-conferring institution; proposals must use Delsys EMG equipment and the Linux API. The $20,000 stipend is awarded to the lead student and paid through the institution for research-related purposes. The website also lists 25 PhD scholarships representing a ₹500 lakh INR commitment to students in India’s engineering and applied health sciences fields.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Devi DeLuca as president, clerk, and director, and Robert N Nardella as director.
The Deluca Foundation Inc is led by Devi Deluca, President, Clerk & Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Devi Deluca
President, Clerk & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$68K (2022) → $15K (2026)
Robert N. Nardella
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard Stein (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $15K, to Devi Deluca (President, Clerk, Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Deluca Foundation Inc
How much does The Deluca Foundation Inc give each year?
The Deluca Foundation Inc gave $302K across 16 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $522K across 29 grants.
What is The Deluca Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Deluca Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $6,265, and its average grant was $18,897, across 16 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Deluca Foundation Inc give grants?
The Deluca Foundation Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (28%) and New York (6%).
Does The Deluca Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of The Deluca Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Research Grant" (4 grants).
Who are The Deluca Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Deluca Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include American Society of Biomechanics ($100,000), Patrick Slade ($83,000) and Dr Oluwarotimi W Samuel University of Derby ($41,703), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($9,929), which are not listed by name. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Deluca Foundation Inc?
The Deluca Foundation Inc reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $375K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Deluca Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it aims to raise awareness of methods for understanding human motor control, foster innovative work, educate students and young researchers, and fund research ideas related to neuromuscular diseases. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Deluca Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Deluca Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Deluca Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2861153. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does The Deluca 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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