The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation
The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $26.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $975K.
The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation gave $1.1M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $225K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,125,000
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $225,000
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $115,000
- Total assets
- $26,299,719
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was West Virginia University Foundation ($725K). Together the top 5 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 19 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation gives
- Giving grew 325045% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $328 (2020) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Foundation Morgantown, WV | General Support | $725,000 |
| Education Foundation of Sarasota County Sarasota, FL | Future-Ready Scholars | $225,000 |
| Monongalia General Hospital Morgantown, WV | General Support | $115,000 |
| Children First Philadephia, PA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Steppingstones Morgantown, WV | Strategic Planning | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,299,719 | $1,073,315 | $1,538,885 | $1,125,000 | 5 | $1,426,898 | $974,596 | $1,515,330 |
| 2024 | $26,757,673 | $1,118,317 | $1,421,797 | $1,022,000 | 5 | $1,312,128 | $916,380 | $1,417,169 |
| 2023 | $27,061,664 | $1,528,862 | $1,137,236 | $794,277 | 8 | $1,040,712 | $698,393 | $1,265,082 |
| 2022 | $26,673,575 | $26,433,661 | $179,093 | $346 | 1 | $130,258 | $496,078 | $924,189 |
| 2021 | $63,789 | $60,680 | $1,274 | — | — | $1,063 | $469 | $1,409 |
| 2020 | $4,383 | $19 | $1,476 | $328 | 1 | — | — | $252 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Stevenson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$38K (2022) → $117K (2025)
Northern Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$157 (2021) → $266K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: The Northern Trust Company (2020) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $266K, to Northern Trust Company (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation
How much does The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation give each year?
The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation gave $1.1M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 5 grants.
What is The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $115,000, and its average grant was $225,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation give grants?
The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation gives mostly in West Virginia: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Morgantown, WV (3 grants).
Does The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include West Virginia University Foundation ($725,000), Education Foundation of Sarasota County ($225,000) and Monongalia General Hospital ($115,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation?
The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation reported $26.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (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 is The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation's EIN?
The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6239109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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