Private foundation · EIN 38-4133591 · Kiawah Island, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Delaney Family 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: 7 grants paid, $2.3M total, median $200K. 29% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$2.3M
Median grant
$200K
Stays in SC
29%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Veterans Fellowship Fund - Upenn WhartonPhiladelphia, PATo support veterans fellowship fund, university of pennsylania wharton school$750K
The Pennsylvania State UniversityState College, PATo support penn state wally triplett brand academy endowments.$500K
Make-A-Wish Metro New YorkNew York, NYTo support the organization's mission of creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses$400K
Cristo Rey Charleston High SchoolCharleston, SCThis organization was founded to establish the feasibility of securing charitable financial resources needed to build andoperate a new high…$200K
The Pennsylvania State UniversityState College, PATo support penn state football excellence fund.$200K
The Pennsylvania State UniversityState College, PATo support penn state class of 76 career service endowments student veterans.$200K
Roper St Francis FoundationCharleston, SCThe roper st. francis foundation's mission is to advance the roper st. francis healthcare mission of healing all people with compassion, fa…$50K

By state: Pennsylvania 4 · New York 1 · South Carolina 2

About this foundation

Delaney Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, administered in care of Michael Lehmann, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Delaney Family 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 Delaney Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.3M across 7 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does Delaney Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (4 grants), New York (1 grants), South Carolina (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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