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THE DELANEY BAY FUND INC

WATERTOWN, NY · EIN 263795817 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · NTEE T22 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$84K
expenses
$21K
net assets
$1.6M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

The Delaney Bay Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Watertown, NY, focused on grantmaking to support a diverse range of charitable causes. It funds organizations working in areas such as disaster relief, addiction recovery, cancer care, education, and community development, both locally and internationally. The fund makes targeted grants to nonprofits and individuals in need, often in memory of individuals or to support specific campaigns.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Addiction Recovery Support
Funds organizations like The Chris Atwood Foundation and Watertown Urban Mission to support recovery programs and policy change around addiction.
Capital Campaign Support
Provides funding to support capital campaigns of local nonprofits, such as the YMCA of Watertown NY.
Disaster Relief Giving
Supports disaster response efforts, including Hurricane Helene relief through Mennonite Disaster Service and international aid via Doctors Without Borders.
Education and Community Development
Provides scholarships and educational support, such as tuition for a school in Haiti, and funds arts access in rural communities.
Health and Wellness Access
Funds complementary therapies for cancer patients in the North Country region through the Compassionate Care Foundation.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Mental Health Research and Services Funding 2 activities
    • Funding addiction recovery, policy advocacy, and prevention programs
      Awards grants to organizations that deliver recovery support services, advocate for policy change, and implement prevention programs related to substance use, serving individuals and families affected by addiction.
    • Funding reentry and recovery programs for individuals with legal involvement due to substance use
      Awards grants to service providers that operate reentry and recovery programs supporting individuals navigating legal system involvement related to substance use disorders.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 2 activities
    • Funding disaster relief efforts for Hurricane Helene
      Provides financial support for emergency response and recovery operations related to Hurricane Helene through targeted grants to relief organizations.
    • Funding international medical humanitarian aid
      Supports the delivery of medical aid to populations affected by conflict, natural disasters, and health crises around the world through grants to humanitarian organizations.
  • Artist Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding access to arts programming in rural communities
      Supports local arts councils through grants that enable access to arts programming in rural areas, promoting cultural engagement and creative expression.
  • Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
    • Funding capital campaign initiatives
      Provides grants to nonprofit organizations to support their capital campaign efforts, which may include infrastructure development, facility expansion, or major equipment acquisition.
  • Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding complementary therapies for cancer patients
      Finances complementary therapies aimed at improving quality of life and patient experience for cancer patients in the North Country region through grants to service providers.
  • Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
    • Funding education access in Haiti
      Supports school tuition costs for individuals in Haiti through grants, enabling access to education for underserved populations.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding faith-based youth and family development programs
      Provides grants to religious camping associations that run youth and family development programs grounded in faith-based values and community building.
  • General Support Grants to The Salvation Army 1 activity
    • Funding holiday fundraising campaigns for community assistance
      Supports seasonal community aid initiatives through grants to the Salvation Army for their holiday fundraising campaigns, which assist vulnerable populations.
  • Public Media Funding 1 activity
    • Funding public media organizations
      Makes general financial contributions to public media organizations to support their operations and programming.
  • Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
    • Funding support programs for widows in Malawi
      Provides financial support to faith-based organizations that serve widows in Malawi, likely including basic needs assistance, economic empowerment, or community integration services.
financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$84K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue
Investment income$42K50%
Other revenue$42K
expenses
Total expenses$21K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$139K
balance sheet
Total assets$1.57M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$1.57M
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -29.8%
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • ADIRONDACK MENNONITE CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC - BEAVER CAMP Partner — Receives funding for faith-based programs fostering spiritual growth across ages
  • CAPE VINCENT ARTS COUNCIL Partner — Receives donation to support arts access in rural communities
  • COMPASSIONATE CARE FOUNDATION Partner — Receives funding to expand access to complementary therapies for cancer patients
  • DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS Partner — Receives donation to support delivery of emergency medical humanitarian aid globally
  • FELIX MICHAUD Partner — Receives funding for Haiti school tuition expenses
  • FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF METUCHEN Partner — Receives grant funding for support of widows in Malawi
  • MENNONITE DISASTER SERVICE Partner — Receives grant funding for Hurricane Helene relief efforts
  • SALVATION ARMY Partner — Receives grant funding for holiday fundraising campaigns supporting community needs
  • THE CHRIS ATWOOD FOUNDATION Partner — Receives memorial donation to support addiction recovery, policy change, and prevention efforts
  • WATERTOWN URBAN MISSION Partner — Receives grant to support a recovery program for individuals with substance use-related legal issues
  • WPBS TV Partner — Receives general operating donation
  • YMCA OF WATERTOWN NY INC Partner — Receives grant funding for a capital campaign initiative
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Faith-Based Community Development
    methodology: faith-based_community_development
    By integrating faith into programming across age groups, we strengthen community bonds and spiritual development, because shared religious values and practices foster deeper engagement and long-term social cohesion.
  • Stigma Reduction through Policy Advocacy
    methodology: stigma-reduction_policy_advocacy
    By funding organizations that reduce stigma around addiction, we shift public perception and policy frameworks to be more supportive, because systemic change in societal attitudes enables better access to care and recovery support.