Raised vegetable beds and benches in a community garden

Grant recipient EIN 36-4210191Community development

Who funds Delta Institute?

30 private foundations gave Delta Institute in Chicago, IL $2.4 million across 98 grants, in tax years 2017 to 2025.

Grants listed on funders’ 990-PF returns for tax years 2017 to 2025, read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Grants received by year

Grants from private foundations by the funder’s tax year. The latest year is in blue; it is not complete until all its returns reach the IRS.

Every foundation grant, by year

98 grants

Each line as the funder listed it on its return, newest year first, then largest.

  1. Oberweiler FoundationBarrington, IL 2025

    Kane county soil health impact and economic assessment

    $25,000
  2. Full Circle FoundationRichmond, IL 2025

    Solve complex environmental challenges

    $20,000
  3. Hulsebosch Hope FoundationWilmington, DE 2024

    Execution of Green Lake Phosphorus Reduction: Implementation and Funding Strategy

    $30,000
  4. The Lumpkin Family FoundationMattoon, IL 2024

    Environment

    $25,000
  5. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    Match/discretionary

    $12,500
  6. The Overbrook FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    General Operating Support

    $10,000
  7. Helen V Brach FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    For a collaborative project to improve the water quality of the Calumet River and creating two stormwater wetlands along Lake Calumet

    $10,000
  8. Dr Scholl FoundationNorthbrook, IL 2024

    Tree planting consortium in Northwest Indiana

    $10,000
  9. Walter S Mander FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    To further the purpose of the organization

    $5,000
  10. Hunter Family FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    General support

    $5,000
  11. Arkes Family FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    Exempt purpose of organization

    $500
  12. Norwottock Charitable TrustChicago, IL 2024

    Unrestricted

    $200
  13. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2023

    To identify soil health targets linked to land management and develop associated appraisal methodologies.

    $175,000
  14. The Fred & Barbara Erb Family FoundationRoyal Oak, MI 2023

    Program support

    $75,000
  15. The Lumpkin Family FoundationMattoon, IL 2023

    Environment

    $25,000
  16. Oberweiler FoundationBarrington, IL 2023

    Increasing conservation practices

    $25,000
  17. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2023

    Program/operating support

    $15,000
  18. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2023

    Program/operating support

    $10,000
  19. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2023

    Program/operating support

    $10,000
  20. Willow Springs Charitable TrustMt Carroll, IL 2023

    General purpose

    $10,000
  21. Helen V Brach FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    For a collaborative project to improve the water quality of the Calumet River and creating two stormwater wetlands along Lake Calumet

    $10,000
  22. Full Circle FoundationRichmond, IL 2023

    Solve complex evironmental challenges

    $10,000
  23. Dr Scholl FoundationNorthbrook, IL 2023

    Tree planting consortium project

    $10,000
  24. Patterson Family FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Investment in emerging social entrepreneurs

    $10,000
  25. The Overbrook FoundationNew York, NY 2023

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  26. Walter S Mander FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    To further the purpose of the organization

    $5,000
  27. Hunter Family FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    General support

    $5,000
  28. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 2023

    General operating support

    $2,000
  29. Arkes Family FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Exempt purpose of organization

    $1,000
  30. Norwottock Charitable TrustChicago, IL 2023

    Unrestricted

    $200
  31. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2023

    General support

    $51
  32. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2022

    To identify soil health targets linked to land management and develop associated appraisal methodologies.

    $175,000
  33. Walder FoundationWilmington, DE 2022

    Generating Critical Data and Methods to Support Nature-Based Green Infrastructure in Chicago Communities

    $170,372
  34. The Fred & Barbara Erb Family FoundationRoyal Oak, MI 2022

    Program support

    $105,000
  35. Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Assessing and implementing nature-based GSI solutions for south side Chicago communities

    $45,000
  36. The Lumpkin Family FoundationMattoon, IL 2022

    Environment

    $35,000
  37. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2022

    Program/operating support

    $20,000
  38. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2022

    Program/operating support

    $15,000
  39. Dr Scholl FoundationNorthbrook, IL 2022

    Nature-based climate solutions

    $10,000
  40. Patterson Family FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Investment in emerging social entrepreneurs

    $7,000
  41. Walter S Mander FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    To further the purpose of the organization

    $5,000
  42. Hunter Family FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    General support

    $5,000
  43. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 2022

    General operating support

    $1,800
  44. GE Aerospace FoundationNorwalk, CT 2022

    Matching gifts

    $1,000
  45. Arkes Family FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Exempt purpose of organization

    $500
  46. Norwottock Charitable TrustChicago, IL 2022

    Unrestricted

    $200
  47. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2022

    General support

    $65
  48. Walder FoundationWilmington, DE 2021

    Generating Critical Data and Methods to Support Nature-Based Green Infrastructure in Chicago Communities

    $120,668
  49. The Fred & Barbara Erb Family FoundationRoyal Oak, MI 2021

    Program support

    $55,000
  50. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2021

    Operational support

    $20,000
  51. Oberweiler FoundationBarrington, IL 2021

    Land tenure and conservation in agriculture

    $20,000
  52. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2021

    Operational support

    $10,000
  53. Willow Springs Charitable TrustMt Carroll, IL 2021

    General purpose

    $10,000
  54. Morrison Family FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Genreal Operating Support

    $10,000
  55. Full Circle FoundationRichmond, IL 2021

    Collaberates with communities to solve complex environmental challenges

    $10,000
  56. Patterson Family FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Investment in emerging social entrepreneurs

    $7,000
  57. The Fogelson FoundationPalatine, IL 2021

    General

    $5,000
  58. Walter S Mander FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    To further the purpose of the organization

    $5,000
  59. Dr Scholl FoundationNorthbrook, IL 2021

    Water quality programs in northwest indiana

    $5,000
  60. Hunter Family FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    General support

    $5,000
  61. GE Aerospace FoundationNorwalk, CT 2021

    Matching gifts

    $4,000
  62. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 2021

    General operating support

    $3,750
  63. GE Aerospace FoundationNorwalk, CT 2021

    Matching gifts

    $2,000
  64. Arkes Family FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Exempt purpose of organization

    $1,000
  65. Norwottock Charitable TrustChicago, IL 2021

    Unrestricted

    $400
  66. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    General support

    $48
  67. The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN 2020

    To design and implement farmer-facing capital and risk mitigation products that support the adoption of agricultural conservation practices, and for general operating support

    $200,000
  68. The Fred & Barbara Erb Family FoundationRoyal Oak, MI 2020

    Program support

    $115,000
  69. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2020

    Increasing Adoption Of Land Stewardship Activities Through Land Tenure And Security In Illinois And The Midwest

    $112,500
  70. Walder FoundationWilmington, DE 2020

    General & Unrestricted

    $50,000
  71. Willow Springs Charitable TrustMt Carroll, IL 2020

    General purpose

    $30,000
  72. The Lumpkin Family FoundationMattoon, IL 2020

    Environmental

    $25,000
  73. Morrison Family FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Genreal Operating Support

    $10,000
  74. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 2020

    General operating support

    $7,500
  75. Walter S Mander FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    To further the purpose of the organization

    $7,000
  76. Patterson Family FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Investment in emerging social entrepreneurs

    $6,000
  77. GE Aerospace FoundationNorwalk, CT 2020

    Matching gifts

    $5,000
  78. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation IncOwings Mills, MD 2020

    To support projects that create markets and jobs for reclaimed building materials and wood from felled urban trees

    $5,000
  79. Arkes Family FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Exempt purpose of organization

    $500
  80. Norwottock Charitable TrustChicago, IL 2020

    Unrestricted

    $400
  81. Baxter International FoundationDeerfield, IL 2020

    Matching gifts grant

    $50
  82. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2020

    General support

    $24
  83. Grand Victoria FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    Project Support

    $142,500
  84. The Fred & Barbara Erb Family FoundationRoyal Oak, MI 2019

    Program support

    $115,000
  85. The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN 2019

    To design and implement farmer-facing capital and risk mitigation products that support the adoption of agricultural conservation practices, and for general operating support

    $100,000
  86. Morrison Family FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    Genreal Operating Support

    $10,000
  87. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 2019

    General operating support

    $5,000
  88. Grand Victoria FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  89. Patterson Family FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    Investment in emerging social entrepreneurs

    $5,000
  90. The Fogelson FoundationPalatine, IL 2019

    General

    $2,500
  91. Grand Victoria FoundationChicago, IL 2018

    General Operating

    $7,000
  92. Grand Victoria FoundationChicago, IL 2018

    General Operating

    $5,000
  93. Patterson Family FoundationChicago, IL 2018

    Investment in emerging social entrepreneurs

    $5,000
  94. The Fogelson FoundationPalatine, IL 2018

    General

    $3,000
  95. Arkes Family FoundationChicago, IL 2018

    Exempt purpose of organization

    $500
  96. Liberty Prairie NFPGrayslake, IL 2018

    The purpose of the grant is to support the operations of the organization.

    $125
  97. Patterson Family FoundationChicago, IL 2017

    Investment in emerging social entrepreneurs

    $1,000
  98. Kanter Family FoundationSandy, UT 2017

    Social Welfare/ Educational 501 (c)(3) Organization

    $500

Funders of similar organizations nearby

Foundations that gave to other community development organizations in Chicago, IL and are not among Delta Institute’s funders above.

  1. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 156 grants Preselected only $28,456,656 to similar organizations
  2. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL 154 grants Accepts applications $6,560,000 to similar organizations
  3. Field Foundation of IllinoisChicago, IL 56 grants Accepts applications $1,542,500 to similar organizations
  4. Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL 55 grants Preselected only $8,873,806 to similar organizations
  5. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL 45 grants Accepts applications $5,707,973 to similar organizations
  6. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL 37 grants Accepts applications $358,368 to similar organizations
  7. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL 85 grants Accepts applications $16,176,166 to similar organizations
  8. Woods Fund of ChicagoChicago, IL 63 grants Accepts applications $2,757,328 to similar organizations

About this match

Funders write a recipient’s name and address, not its EIN. We matched these grants to EIN 36-4210191 by name and ZIP code against the IRS list of exempt organizations and our list of filers. Grants we could not tie to one organization are not counted here.