Private foundation · EIN 65-6239109 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The@jean J and Laurence S Delynn 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: 5 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $115K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$1.1M
Median grant
$115K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$26M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
West Virginia University FoundationMorgantown, WVGeneral support$725K
Education Foundation of Sarasota CountySarasota, FLFuture-ready scholars$225K
Monongalia General HospitalMorgantown, WVGeneral support$115K
Children FIRSTPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$50K
SteppingstonesMorgantown, WVStrategic planning$10K

By state: West Virginia 3 · Florida 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

The@jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Erik R Lieberman, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 The@jean J and Laurence S Delynn 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 The@jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 5 grants, a median of $115K.

Where does The@jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation give?

West Virginia (3 grants), Florida (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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