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Delaware County Foundation

Lewis Center, Ohio  ·  EIN 311450786  ·  Private foundation

Delaware County Foundation is a Ohio-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.1M in annual giving against $17.1M in assets. This page documents the 336 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Delaware County Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$17.1M
Total assets
336
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Delaware County Foundation funds

Delaware County Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on disability services, food & agriculture, health care.

Disability ServicesFood & AgricultureHealth Care

Populations it has supported include disabled.

disabled

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Delaware City School District
MULTIPLE PROJECTS, HAYES HIGH SCHOOL, WEIGHT ROOM EQUIPMENT, GRANTS FROM ED DEVELOPMENT PAYMENTS
Delaware, OH$293K2019
Delaware City School District
GENERAL SUPPORT
Delaware, OH$206K2023
Nc Agricultural Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Raleigh, NC$200K2023
University Advancement at Ohio Wesleyan University
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES
Delaware, OH$200K2020
The Nature Conservancy
FOR OPERATING EXPENSES
Dublin, OH$180K2022
City of Delaware
R.B HAYES STATUE, DELAWARE CITY DOG PARK, COMMUNITY EVENT, 2019 COMMUNITY FIREWORKS
Delaware, OH$171K2019
Delaware City School District
2020 ED DEVELOPMENT PAYMENTS
Delaware, OH$156K2022
Orange Township
GENERAL SUPPORT
Lewis Center, OH$94K2023
Common Ground Free Store
GRANT DISTRIBUTION
Delaware, OH$93K2024
People in Need Inc of Delaware County Ohio
GENERAL SUPPORT
Delaware, OH$92K2024
Delaware City School District
GENERAL SUPPORT
Delaware, OH$78K2024
Delaware City School District
MULTIPLE PROJECTS
Delaware, OH$75K2018
Delaware County Cultural Arts Centerarts Castle
GENERAL SUPPORT
Delaware, OH$75K2024
Turning Point
MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE AND GENERAL USE
Marion, OH$74K2020
Alpha Group of Delaware Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Delaware, OH$58K2024

Delaware County Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$490K
2019$936K
2020$632K
2022$1.2M
2023$1.7M
2024$1.8M

How to apply for funding from Delaware County Foundation

Delaware County Foundation'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 delawarecf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Delaware County Foundation

Does Delaware County Foundation accept grant applications?
Delaware County Foundation'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 County Foundation fund?
Delaware County Foundation's grants focus on disability services. Recent recipients include Delaware City School District, Delaware City School District, Nc Agricultural Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Delaware County Foundation give in grants?
Delaware County Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.8M over 336 grants.
Where is Delaware County Foundation located?
Delaware County Foundation is based in Lewis Center, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311450786.
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About this profile. This page is built from Delaware County Foundation'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 County Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.