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Est.

1951

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the 2025 filing year, the foundation awarded a total of $1.2 million across 130 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE A MEANS BY WHICH THE MEMBERS OF DELTA GAMMA FRATERNITY MAY ACT IN CONCERT WITH EACH OTHER IN THE FURTHERANCE OF EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES, SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SIGHT PRESERVATION AND SERVICES FOR THOSE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED OR BLIND; THE AWARDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS AND LOANS FOR UNIVERSITY STUDY TO DESERVING STUDENTS; AND SUCH OTHER EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AS MAY BE DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES; PROVIDED HOWEVER, THAT NO SUBSTANTIAL PART OF THE ACTIVITIES OF WHICH CONSIST OF THE CARRYING ON OF PROPAGANDA OR OTHERWISE ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION OR PARTICIPATING IN OR INTERVENING IN (INCLUDING THE PUBLISHING OR DISTRIBUTION OF STATEMENTS) ANY POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ON BEHALF OF (OR IN OPPOSITION TO) ANY CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE, AND NO PART OF THE NET EARNINGS OF WHICH INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF ANY PRIVATE SHAREHOLDER OR INDIVIDUAL, AND OTHERWISE.
Total Funding Given
$1.2M
2025
Grantees funded
130
Multi-year grantees
65%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
47
Median 1st year grant
$7.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
L
Leslie Loop Martin
Board Member
J
Jennifer Stuart Ragusa
Board Member
D
DR Amy R Ayres
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION?
No. DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION give?
DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, California, and Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,910. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include DELTA GAMMA FRATERNITY, Alpha Upsilon Housing Corporation of Delta Gamma, and Alpha Psi House Corporation of Delta Gamma Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION?
DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.