The Delloakes Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various causes primarily focused on civil rights, social justice, and humanitarian efforts. Its mission reflects a commitment to promoting social equity, education, and food security, as evidenced by its funding of organizations like the Southern Poverty Law Center and World Central Kitchen. The foundation provides grants for general and unrestricted purposes, as well as specific initiatives such as media and educational projects. It serves a diverse range of populations and supports organizations that address pressing social issues, including food insecurity and international relief efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑sized national or regional nonprofits in journalism, civic oversight, civil rights, humanitarian food relief, or higher‑education research programs seeking general operating or program support in the $5k–$70k range and with existing network ties or visibility.
Good Fit
- • Work in journalism, media advocacy, civil rights, or humanitarian food relief aligned with past grantees.
- • Track record of national or multi‑state impact and recognizable institutional profile (e.g., established nonprofits, universities, media outlets).
- • History of receiving unrestricted or general operating support from private foundations.
- • Existing relationships or introductions to board members, officers, or current grantees.
- • Request size and timeline that match past grants (mostly in the $10k–$70k range).
Geography
Observed grants span multiple states (DC, CA, NY, AL) across the latest years, with a clear national reach though one jurisdiction (DC) received about half of the latest‑year dollars.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows ten distinct recipients with repeated support for seven of them across years and some new entrants (three in the latest year), indicating a moderately diverse recipient set for a small private foundation despite dollar concentration among top recipients.
New Applicants
The public filing and application notes indicate grants are made to preselected applicants only; while a few new recipients have appeared, the absence of a public application route means direct evidence that an unfamiliar applicant can readily enter the portfolio is lacking.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
