Private foundation · EIN 54-6046229 · Virginia Beach, Virginia

Dalis 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 29 grants paid, $849K total, median $10K. 34% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
29
$849K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in VA
34%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Charitable TrustCincinnati, OHSupport for mission$450K
Conch Republic Marine ArmyBig Pine Key, FLSupport for mission$50K
Because InternationalNampa, IDSupport for mission$45K
Jiquilisco Bay AllianceMarathon, FLSupport for mission$30K
Stand Up to CancerLos Angeles, CASupport for mission$30K
Perkin Educational Opportunities FoundationGreenwood, DESupport for mission$27K
Fusalmo USA CorporationChino Hills, CASupport for mission$25K
Reach Out InternationalTipp City, OHSupport for mission$22K
World VisionFederal Way, WASupport for mission$11K
CalaLos Angeles, CASupport for mission$10K
Daniel's GraceVirginia Beach, VASupport for mission$10K
Ecmc FoundationLos Angeles, CASupport for mission$10K
FkspcaMarathon, FLSupport for mission$10K
His Children IncMiami, FLSupport for mission$10K
Louise W Eggleston CenterNorfolk, VASupport for mission$10K
Mercy ChefsPortsmouth, VASupport for mission$10K
Mercy Medical AngelsNorfolk, VASupport for mission$10K
Nehemiah InternationalHurricane, WVSupport for mission$10K
U C RegentsOakland, CASupport for mission$10K
Vanguard LandingVirginia Beach, VASupport for mission$10K
GlasswingSeattle, WASupport for mission$9,500
DisaliMarathon, FLSupport for mission$6,500
Cala Comite Ateos Los AngelesLos Angeles, CASupport for mission$5,000
Elizabeth River ProjectNorfolk, VASupport for mission$5,000
Meals on Wheels ChesapeakeChesapeake, VASupport for mission$5,000
Norfolk CASANorfolk, VASupport for mission$5,000
Virginia ChoraleNorfolk, VASupport for mission$5,000
Youth Sailing VirginiaFort Monroe, VASupport for mission$5,000
SahfWashington, DCSupport for mission$3,000

By state: Ohio 2 · Florida 5 · California 6 · Virginia 10 · Idaho 1 · Delaware 1

About this foundation

Dalis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Virginia Beach, Virginia, tax-exempt since 1959. 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 Dalis Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Dalis Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $849K across 29 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Dalis Foundation give?

Ohio (2 grants), Florida (5 grants), California (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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