How to apply
Grant application-one to three page narrative explaining project, including but not limited to project description, objectives, time table and costs. Contact: The Delaney Bay Fund Inc, 566 Coffeen Street, Watertown, Ny, 3157821050 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: N/A
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 11 of 12 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Watertown Ny IncWatertown, NY | Capital campaign | $100K |
| Mennonite Disaster ServiceLititz, PA | 2024 hurricane helene relief donation | $10K |
| The Chris Atwood FoundationReston, VA | Donation made in memory of james purcell to support the chris atwood foundation who works to provide recovery support and resources to peop… | $10K |
| FIRST Presbyterian Church of MetuchenMetuchen, NJ | Malawi widow fund per | $5,000 |
| Compassionate Care FoundationDexter, NY | To provide the north country cancer community with access to complementary therapies that improve quality of life and the patient experienc… | $2,000 |
| Salvation ArmyWest Nyack, NY | To support the hope for the holidays 2024 old newsboys christmas fundraisers | $2,000 |
| Watertown Urban MissionWatertown, NY | 2025 run for recovery. a donation to support the bridge program, which offers those in trouble with the law for substance use related crime… | $1,000 |
| Cape Vincent Arts CouncilCape Vincent, NY | 2025 donation to support their mission to provide a forum and arts to rural community. | $1,000 |
| Wpbs TvWatertown, NY | 2025 donation | $1,000 |
| Adirondack Mennonite Camping Association Inc - Beaver CampLowville, NY | To provide facilities and programs, infused by god's love, in which individuals of every age are invited to establish and grow in their rel… | $500 |
| Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MD | 2025 donation - donation to provide independent medical humanitarian emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, malnutr… | $200 |
By state: New York 7 · Pennsylvania 1 · Virginia 1 · Florida 1 · New Jersey 1 · Maryland 1
About this foundation
Delaney Bay Fund Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Watertown, New York, administered in care of Christina Schneider, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Delaney Bay Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grant application-one to three page narrative explaining project, including but not limited to project description, objectives, time table and costs. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Delaney Bay Fund Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $139K across 12 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does Delaney Bay Fund Inc give?
New York (7 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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