The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc
The E.E. Delaney Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Mobile, Alabama. Founded by the Delaney family in 1982 in memory of E. E. “Bill” Delaney, founder of the Delaney companies, it was established to give back to the community through charitable contributions and scholarships.
The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc gave $265K across 43 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Alabama. 35% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $264,780
- +87.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 43
- +16.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,158
- +61.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,919,201
- +1.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (15 of 43, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (94% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ee Delaney 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 225 Springhill Memorial Place, Mobile, AL 36608
Phone: (251) 460-0910
Website: https://delaneyinc.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Alabama Wildlife Federation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 192 grants of 193 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama. Montana accounted for 3%, New York 2%, and Arizona 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 15 of 43 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 51% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2024) to $265K (2026). In 2026 it made 43 grants totaling $265K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Wildlife Federation Millbrook, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $100,000 |
| UMS Wright Preparatory School Mobile, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $30,000 |
| Exploreum Science Center Mobile, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $16,500 |
| University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $14,680 |
| Friendship Baptist Church Mobile, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,100 |
| Distinguished Young Women of America Mobile, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Mobile Carnival Assoc Mobile, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| American Legion Post 199 Fairhope, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $8,500 |
| St Paul's Episcopal School Mobile, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $7,700 |
| Moonlight Community Foundation Big Sky, MT | Unrestricted Contribution | $7,500 |
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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 | $2,919,201 | $326,696 | $285,731 | $264,780 | 43 | $264,780 | $210,293 | $172,552 |
| 2025 | $2,878,659 | $330,353 | $157,195 | $141,435 | 37 | $141,435 | $194,811 | $162,999 |
| 2024 | $2,705,398 | $43,746 | $102,095 | $88,354 | 32 | $88,354 | $61,150 | $145,592 |
| 2023 | $2,763,743 | $57,157 | $152,735 | $132,143 | 39 | $132,143 | $50,311 | $146,186 |
| 2022 | $2,859,736 | $552,787 | $178,018 | $160,120 | 42 | $160,120 | $437,136 | $161,337 |
| 2021 | $2,485,097 | $174,236 | $116,058 | $97,496 | 25 | — | $160,553 | $147,832 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $173K 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’s website describes its purpose as giving back to the community through charitable contributions and scholarships, and says it contributes money and/or services to causes in need. The grants listed for 2026 show support for a variety of organizations, including education, conservation, health, religious, civic, and historic-preservation organizations.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions include the Alabama Wildlife Federation’s work to promote conservation of Alabama’s wildlife and natural resources, and St. Paul’s Episcopal School’s provision of preschool-through-12th-grade education, activities, and athletics. The Moonlight Community Foundation says it supports youth education, conservation, and underserved needs benefiting the Big Sky community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $264,780. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $100,000, with a median of $1,500. The listed grants were designated as unrestricted contributions.
The largest grant was $100,000 to the Alabama Wildlife Federation. Other notable grants included $30,000 to UMS-Wright Preparatory School, $16,500 to Exploreum Science Center, $14,680 to the University of South Alabama, and $10,100 to Friendship Baptist Church. The foundation also gave $7,700 to St. Paul’s Episcopal School and $7,500 to Moonlight Community Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Robert S. Frost as president and director; Michael R. Delaney as vice president, secretary, and director; and William R. Delaney Jr. as vice president, treasurer, and director.
The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc is led by Robert S. Frost, President & Director on every filing since 2025; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert S. Frost
President & Director
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
William R. Delaney Jr.
V.p., Treasurer & Director
V.p., Secretary & Director → V.p., Treasurer & Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael R. Delaney
V.p., Secretary & Director
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Darlene D. Frost (2021–2024) — V.p., Secretary & Director
- Former: James R. Delaney (2021–2024) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Ee Delaney Foundation Inc
How much does The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc gave $265K across 43 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $141K across 37 grants.
What is The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $1,500, and its average grant was $6,158, across 43 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mobile, AL (28 grants) and Fairhope, AL (3 grants).
Does The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Alabama Wildlife Federation ($100,000), UMS Wright Preparatory School ($30,000) and Exploreum Science Center ($16,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc?
The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $265K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $173K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes its purpose as giving back to the community through charitable contributions and scholarships, and says it contributes money and/or services to causes in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc?
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 Ee Delaney Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ee Delaney Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0832413. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Ee Delaney 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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