Private foundation · EIN 76-0265537 · Austin, Texas

Andrew Delaney 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: 54 grants paid, $3.4M total, median $50K. 85% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
54
$3.4M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in TX
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Houston College of NursingSugar Land, TXScholarships for nursing students, endowed professorship$275K
EmancipetAustin, TXLow-cost spay/ neuter and veterinary services - capital campaign, tnvr killeen clinic$160K
BookspringAustin, TXBook distribution programs - core program support, miscellaneous matching grants$150K
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TXNatural history, natural sciences museum - capital campaign for gem/mineral hall renovation$150K
Family Eldercare IncAustin, TXSupport seniors and adults with disabilities to live with dignity in their communities - 80 over 80 program, capital campaign, summer fan d…$145K
Thundering PawsDripping Springs, TXAnimal rescue and adoption services - sustainability, operations, matching grants$145K
Wildlife Rescue of Central TexasBastrop, TXWild animal rescue and rehabilitation -operations, start-up costs$135K
Austin Public Library FoundationAustin, TXPublic library support - willie mae kirk branch renovation$125K
Hospice AustinAustin, TXProvides in-patient hospice care and in-home palliative care - capital campaign$125K
Houston Arts AllianceHouston, TXAdvancing and investing in the arts and diverse cultural programming in houston - disaster services program$120K
The Woods ProjectHouston, TXCreate wilderness education and exploration experiences that develop critical behaviors needed for disadvantaged students to achieve succes…$120K
Arts for Rural TexasFayetteville, TXEducational opportunities for children in rural communities to broaden their arts experience - operations, endowment$100K
Barbara Bush Literacy Houston FoundationHouston, TXBook distribution programs - literacy legacy society matching grant$100K
Eves FundNewport, RIScholarship programs for navajo youth - scholarships, endowment$100K
Girls Empowerment NetworkAustin, TXFoster healthy self-esteem in girls through engagement, skill building, and empowerment - salary for part-time program staff positions, ope…$100K
Literacy FIRSTAustin, TXLiteracy programs for at-risk children, grades k-2 - strategic plan initiatives$100K
Planned Parenthood Gulf CoastHouston, TXLow-cost health services - operations$100K
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarHouston, TXProvide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for t…$75K
Guide Dogs of Texas IncSan Antonio, TXProvide guide dogs for visually impaired - operations, matching grants$75K
Pursuit CenterHouston, TXServices for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities - operations$75K
Texas Humane HeroesLeander, TXAnimal rescue and adoption services - operations$75K
Animal BalancePortland, ORFree veterinary services, tnvr events, and create community participation - seed money for new clinics$55K
Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater HoustonHouston, TXHome away from home for families with seriously ill children being treated at nearby medical facilities - operations$55K
Austin Humane SocietyAustin, TXComprehensive, humane, life-saving animal services - various matching grants$50K
Communities in Schools of Central TexasAustin, TXSurround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school, and achieve in life - male student achievement program$50K
Communities in Schools of HoustonHouston, TXSurround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school, and achieve in life - xy-zone program$50K
Etosha Rescue & Adoption CenterSeguin, TXAnimal rescue and adoption - operations$50K
Houston Eye Associates FoundationHouston, TXProvide eye care services for individuals in financial hardship - operations$50K
Houston HospiceHouston, TXIn-patient hospice care - operations$50K
Im HoustonHouston, TXVolunteer houston program connects individuals and corporations with non-profit organizations for volunteer opportunities - operations$50K
Low Vision Resource CenterSan Antonio, TXOffer help and promote independence for people with vision loss, owl radio - operations, champions fore charity match$50K
Meals on Wheels Central TexasAustin, TXMeal delivery and other services to homebound elderly - operations$50K
Mobile Loaves and FishesAustin, TXCommunity first! village project to house formerly homeless adults - operations$50K
University of Texas AustinAustin, TXAndrew delaney endowed excellence fund for actuarial sciences - operations$50K
CompudoptHouston, TXProvides technology access and education to underserved youth - operations$40K
Shadow Cats RescueRound Rock, TXLong-term care for special needs cats, tnvr and spay/neuter programs - operations, matching grants$40K
Austin Wildlife RescueAustin, TXWild animal rescue and rehabilitation - matching grants for fundraisers, operations, flood relief$25K
Triple Me Mac Equine SanctuarySpring Branch, TXEquine rescue and adoption - matching grants for fundraisers, operations$20K
Cure Alzheimers FundWellesley Hills, MAAlzheimers disease research - operations, memorial gift$15K
Be Spay NeuterPflugerville, TXHelp organizations create efficient, accessible, and sustainable high-quality high-volume spay and neuter programs - operations$10K
GovactWashington, DCNonpartisan nonprofit initiative that supports governors in championing fundamental freedoms -operations$10K
Houston Public Library FoundationHouston, TXPublic library - operations$10K
Rosenberg LibraryGalveston, TXPublic library - technology innovation$10K
Salvation Army Greater HoustonHouston, TXVarious social service programs - operations$10K
Salvation Army of AustinAustin, TXVarious social service programs - rathgeber house support, operations$10K
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UTAnimal sanctuary striving to attain no-kill for the usa - operations (memorial gift)$5,000
Central Texas Food BankAustin, TXHelp the community fight hunger - operations$5,000
Houston Food BankHouston, TXHelp the community fight hunger -operations$5,000
Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and LouisianaStafford, TXCreates life-changing wishes for critically ill children - operations$5,000
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TXFlood relief$2,500
Kerrville Pets AliveKerrville, TXAnimal adoption and veterinary services - flood relief$2,500
CandidNew York, NYProvides information on non-profit organizations - operations$1,000
Charity NavigatorHarlan, IAProvides information about charities - operations$1,000
Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DCPhilanthropy membership association - operations$1,000

By state: Texas 46 · Rhode Island 1 · Oregon 1 · Massachusetts 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Utah 1

About this foundation

Andrew Delaney Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas, tax-exempt since 1988. 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 Andrew Delaney 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 Andrew Delaney Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.4M across 54 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Andrew Delaney Foundation give?

Texas (46 grants), Rhode Island (1 grants), Oregon (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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