How We Are Funded

The Delta Institute’s work is funded through a combination of government and foundation grants, individual donations and earned income. Since 2008, Delta has been fortunate to receive general operating support through a $5 million endowment from the Grand Victoria Foundation.

We generate a substantial part of our budget through fee-for-service consulting and innovative social enterprises responding to emerging market needs. We also receive income by developing and administering mission-related financial programs, including the New Market Tax Credits and PRI loans.

Selected Past and Current Funders
The Chicago Community Trust
Comer Foundation
The Great Lakes Protection Fund
Grand Victoria Foundation
The Herman Miller Foundation
The Joyce Foundation
The Kinship Foundation
USEPA
Cook County
Chicago Department of the Environment
Chicago Department of Public Health
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Polk Bros Foundation

Fee-Related Services
Green Building that's Better from Every Angle
Carbon Services that Improve Your Business Climate
Building Materials that Create Futures from the Past
Green Purchasing that Meets Your Specifications
Energy Audits and Retrofits
Sustainability and Certification Planning and Technical Assistance
Green Economy Planning
Green Business Development Services
Training and Education

Social Enterprises
The ReBuilding Exchange
Buying Better - Green Purchasing Program
Delta Carbon