Delaware Community Foundation



The Delaware Community Foundation manages charitable funds for individuals, families, businesses and organizations, and distributes income from the funds as grants to humanitarian, educational, health and cultural entities throughout the First State.

With nearly 900 funds, more than $230 million in assets and annual grants of over $15 million, the Foundation provides a lasting source of charitable funding to benefit Delawareans now and for generations to come. For more than 20 years, the Foundation has been connecting people who care with causes they care about, helping to make Delaware a better place to live.

Assets and Giving for Delaware Community Foundation

Assets

2019 - 260,631,720
2018 - 251,174,065
Domestic Grants

2019 - 13,135,252


    

Recent News from Delaware Community Foundation


Arsht-Cannon Fund invests to help Delaware's Latino youth and families thrive
Foundation: Delaware Community Foundation

Supported by a $200,000 grant from the Delaware Community Foundation's Arsht-Cannon Fund, a new and growing network of...more

Widener University Delaware Law School names new director of development
Foundation: Delaware Community Foundation

... Health System's Leadership Council for Heart and Vascular, trustee of the Grand Opera House and trustee of the Delaware Community...more

Sussex County Youth Philanthropy Board awards $10K in grants
Foundation: Delaware Community Foundation

The Sussex County Youth Philanthropy Board of the Delaware Community Foundation awarded $10,000 to three Sussex County...more

Sussex County Youth Philanthropy Board awards $10K in grants
Foundation: Delaware Community Foundation

Retired Delaware educator Phyllis Wynn established the Youth Philanthropy Fund in 1999 to encourage youth to become involved in...more

Donations, musicians, needed for Hockessin Fourth of July
Foundation: Delaware Community Foundation

... Community Foundation at delcf.org/donations/hockessin-fourth-of-july-fund, via mail at Delaware Community Foundation, PO Box 1636,...more

Next Gen South offers grants for nonprofits addressing addiction
Foundation: Delaware Community Foundation

The Next Generation of Southern Delaware of the Delaware Community Foundation is accepting applications for its 2018 competitive grant...more

Delaware Fund for Women fashion show brings in new founders
Foundation: Delaware Community Foundation

Using the interest from the endowment fund held at the Delaware Community Foundation, the organization has awarded over $2.7 million in grants...more

New Castle County Youth Philanthropy Board presents $15K in grants
Foundation: Delaware Community Foundation

The New Castle County Youth Philanthropy Board of the Delaware Community Foundation awarded $15,000 to six New Castle County...more

Kent County Youth Philanthropy Board presents $10K in grants
Foundation: Delaware Community Foundation

Inner City Cultural League will receive $4,000 to help children participating in its Sankofa Performing Arts program through music, dance and theater. The Delaware Community Foundation sponsors a...more

Kent County Youth Philanthropy Board presents $10K in grants
Foundation: Delaware Community Foundation

The Kent County Youth Philanthropy Board of the Delaware Community Foundation awarded $10,000 to four Kent County nonprofit organizations at...more



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