Private foundation · EIN 20-1247630 · Los Alamos, New Mexico · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Delle Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $945K total, median $60K. 100% of grants stayed in New Mexico.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$945K
Median grant
$60K
Stays in NM
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky MountainsAlbuquerque, NMNorthern new mexico programs - payment of prior and current year obligations$200K
Lanl FoundationEspanola, NM"grandparents raising grandkids and health career pathways$150K
Parajito Environmental Education CenterLos Alamos, NMBird banding program and planetariumbird banding program and planetarium$125K
J R Oppenheimer Memorial CommitteeLos Alamos, NMCreate scholarship fund$100K
National Dance InstituteSanta Fe, NMNorthern new mexico programs$75K
Los Alamos Family CouncilLos Alamos, NMMental & behavioral services in los alamos - payment of prior year obligation$69K
YMCA of Los AlamosLos Alamos, NMYes! corps and teen center - payment of prior and current year obligations$60K
Think New MexicoSanta Fe, NMNorthern new mexico programs$50K
Santa Fe Children's MuseumSanta Fe, NMStem grab n go kits - payment of prior year obligation$34K
Audobon SouthwestSanta Fe, NMSanta fe programs - payment of prior year obligation$25K
FIRST Born Program of Los AlamosLos Alamos, NMOperating support for expanding services - payment of prior year obligation$24K
Juvenile Justice Advisory BoardLos Alamos, NMCasework for children under age five - payment of prior year obligation$18K
Los Alamos Concert AssociationLos Alamos, NMProgramming and tickets for children and students$15K

About this foundation

Delle Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Alamos, New Mexico, administered in care of George a Cowan, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Delle Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Delle Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $945K across 13 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does Delle Foundation give?

New Mexico (13 grants), per its latest filing.

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