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DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

WILMINGTON, DE, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
22-2804785
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Logo for "DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC"

DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

WILMINGTON, DE, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
22-2804785
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1986

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Delaware Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily funds initiatives in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Florida, having distributed a total of $27.2 million in grants to 883 grantees in 2023. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN DELAWARE BY MAXIMIZING COMMUNITY-BASED PHILANTHROPY.
Total Funding Given

$27.2M

2023
Grantees funded
883
Multi-year grantees
58%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

369

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
J
John Stuart Comstock-Gay
Board Member
M
Michelle A. Taylor
Board Member
H
Hon. Tamika Montgomery-Reeves
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC give?
DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2023, DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 370 grants, totaling nearly $27.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 880 grantees. Recent grantees include THE CONSERVATION FUND A NONPROFIT CORPORATION, COMMUNITY EDUCATION BUILDING CORP, and UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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