The DLR Group Foundation
The DLR Group Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including universities, arts and cultural organizations, and organizations working on public school facilities.
The DLR Group Foundation at a glance
In short: The DLR Group Foundation gave $255K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), top state Ohio. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $255,000
- +48.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,182
- +48.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $7,451
- +152.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (31% 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 The DLR Group Foundation
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6457 Frances St, Omaha, NE 68106
Phone: (402) 393-4100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The DLR Group Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Nebraska Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 36 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (31%), Nebraska (20%), Georgia (20%), and Washington, DC (14%). The foundation also reported grants to recipients in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The DLR Group Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 654% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2022) to $255K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | General - 3 Year Pledge | $50,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Atlanta, GA | General | $50,000 |
| 21ST Century School Fund Washington, DC | General | $35,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History Cleveland, OH | General | $25,000 |
| The Cleveland Orchestra Cleveland, OH | General | $25,000 |
| Playhouse Square Cleveland, OH | General | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | General | $10,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Campout for Kids Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Architecture 2030 Santa Fe, NM | General | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,451 | $262,000 | $257,500 | $255,000 | 11 | $255,000 | $1,337 |
| 2024 | $2,951 | $175,000 | $173,133 | $171,333 | 11 | $171,333 | $677 |
| 2023 | $1,084 | $50,000 | $115,083 | $113,333 | 8 | $113,333 | $926 |
| 2022 | $66,167 | $100,000 | $33,833 | $33,833 | 6 | $33,833 | $1,902 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The DLR Group Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span education, performing arts, natural history, children’s summer camp, and civic dialogue. For example, the 21st Century School Fund says its mission is to build public will and capacity to improve public school facilities. Playhouse Square Foundation describes its mission as presenting and producing performing arts, advancing arts education, and strengthening the region’s economic vitality. The Cleveland Museum of Natural History says it works to inspire a passion for nature and support a sustainable future.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $255,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants included $50,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation and $50,000 to the Georgia Tech Foundation; $35,000 to the 21st Century School Fund; and $25,000 each to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, The Cleveland Orchestra, and Playhouse Square.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Davenport as chairman; Steven McKay as secretary; and Rebecca Schnack as treasurer. Directors listed are Dennis Wiederholt, Charles Dalluge, John Fuller, Pamela Touschner, and Peter Rutti.
The DLR Group Foundation is led by William Davenport, Chairman on every filing since 2022; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Davenport
Chairman
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Charles Dalluge
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Dennis Wiederholt
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
John Fuller
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Pamela Touschner
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Peter Rutti
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Rebecca Schnack
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Steven McKay
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dale Hallock (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Paul Westlake (2022–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 DLR Group Foundation
How much does The DLR Group Foundation give each year?
The DLR Group Foundation gave $255K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $171K across 11 grants.
What is The DLR Group Foundation's typical grant size?
The DLR Group Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,182, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The DLR Group Foundation that year got $26K on average.
Where does The DLR Group Foundation give grants?
The DLR Group Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nebraska (20%) and Georgia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (4 grants).
Does The DLR Group Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The DLR Group Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The DLR Group Foundation's largest grantees?
The DLR Group Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Nebraska Foundation ($50,000), Georgia Tech Foundation ($50,000) and 21ST Century School Fund ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The DLR Group Foundation?
The DLR Group Foundation reported $7K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $255K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The DLR Group Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span education, performing arts, natural history, children’s summer camp, and civic dialogue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The DLR Group Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 DLR Group Foundation's EIN?
The DLR Group Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8878828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The DLR Group 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The DLR Group Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-dlr-group-foundation-morg_004642c87d4e4b1ebcb9552894644ecf
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