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Delaware Community Foundation Inc

Wilmington, Delaware  ·  EIN 222804785  ·  Private foundation

Delaware Community Foundation Inc is a Delaware-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $23.0M in annual giving against $260.4M in assets. This page documents the 2,005 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Delaware Community Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$23.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$260.4M
Total assets
2,005
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Delaware Community Foundation Inc funds

Delaware Community Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducation

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugees

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Delaware Community Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Conservation Fund
ENVIRONMENT
Arlington, VA$18.0M2017
The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation
GRANOGUE ESTATE PROJECT TO CONSERVE THE OPEN SPACE AND THE VITAL HABITATS SUPPORTED ON THE PROPERTY
Arlington, VA$10.8M2024
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
RESTRICTED SUPPORT FOR WXPN; SUPPORT FOR ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH AT THE PENN INSTITUTE ON AGING; SCHOLARSHIPS
Philadelphia, PA$5.0M2024
New York Blood Center Inc
FIT-OUT FOR BBD BIOTECH PLANS AT BLOOD BANK OF DELMARVA NEWARK LOCATION
New York, NY$4.5M2024
Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation
FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION
Tampa, FL$3.5M2017
Sustainable Energy Utility Inc
SUPPORT OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS IN THE DELMARVA POWER SERVICE TERRITORY, THE HEALTH AND HOME: ADDRESSING THE CRITICAL ACCESS FOR DELAW
Dover, DE$2.2M2022
Community Education Building
RESTRICTED SUPPORT FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, RESTRICTED SUPPORT FOR SUMMER EDUCATION PORTAL AND PROGRAM TO SUPPORT COVID-19 PROGRAMMING, TO
Wilmington, DE$1.9M2020
Washington College
CAPITAL ACQUISITION OF TWO(2) PARCEL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 141 ROUND TOP CREEK LAND CHESTERTOWN, MD; TO SUPPORT THE CINCINNATUS SCHOLARSHIP
Chestertown, MD$1.5M2024
New York Blood Center Inc
FIT-OUT FOR BBD BIOTECH PLANS AT BLOOD BANK OF DELMARVA NEWARK LOCATION
New York, NY$1.5M2023
University of Delaware
4-H STEM EDUCATION; ATHLETIC FUND; EDWARD J BENNETT LACROSSE SCHOLARSHIP FUND; ELIASON EDUCATION AND GREENING FUND FOR EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Newark, DE$1.4M2024
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Inc
SUPPORT FOR THE WEST WING PROJECT
St Johnsbury, VT$1.3M2023
Find-m Friends
SUPPORT FOR THE LARGE CAPITAL EXPANSION PROJECT, UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
Crystal River, FL$1.2M2023
Grand Opera House
TO PURCHASE A TOUCHLESS TICKETING SYSTEM, TO FACILITATE SAFE CULTURAL ARTS ACTIVITIES, TO SUPPORT THE STAGES OF DISCOVERY PROGRAM, AND OTHER
Wilmington, DE$1.2M2020
The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation
TO SUPPORT THE FINAL PAYMENT TOWARDS ACQUISITION AND OTHER UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
Arlington, VA$1.2M2020
Community Education Building
RESTRICTED SUPPORT TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, DCF 2019 FOCUS GRANTS, MANAGEMENT & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND THE PLAYGROUND PROJECT
Wilmington, DE$1.1M2019

Delaware Community Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$32.2M
2019$12.3M
2020$21.7M
2022$24.4M
2023$27.2M
2024$41.9M

How to apply for funding from Delaware Community Foundation Inc

Delaware Community Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at delcf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Delaware Community Foundation Inc

Does Delaware Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Delaware Community Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Delaware Community Foundation Inc fund?
Delaware Community Foundation Inc's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include The Conservation Fund, The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation, Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Delaware Community Foundation Inc give in grants?
Delaware Community Foundation Inc reported $23.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $159.7M over 2,005 grants.
Where is Delaware Community Foundation Inc located?
Delaware Community Foundation Inc is based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 222804785.
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About this profile. This page is built from Delaware Community Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Delaware Community Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.