John Delo

SOURCE OF WEALTH: Microsoft

FUNDING AREAS: Seattle Community, Arts & Culture

OVERVIEW: While John Delo does not appear to have a formal charitable vehicle, he has supported various institutions based in the Seattle area, particularly in the performing arts.

BACKGROUND: John C. Delo is a retired Microsoft employee and is an independent software professional. He keeps an exceptionally low profile.

ISSUES:

SEATTLE COMMUNITY: Delo and his late wife Carmen frequented local symphony, opera, and ballet. They were also ballroom dancers. Delo continues to be an active music patron. He’s a steady funder of Pacific Northwest Ballet, going back decades. He’s also supported University of Washington, home to the John Delo Faculty Fellow in Organ. Delo has a passion for pipe organ and education. Other grantees have included Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestras, and Seattle Opera.

LOOKING FORWARD: Delo hasn’t said much publicly about his philanthropy as far as we can tell, but expect him to continue to support his established interest areas.

LINK: John Delo Linkedin