Foundations that fund environmental groups in Delaware
These 16 foundations made grants to environmental groups in Delaware in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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The William Penn Foundation
- $230,000 to Delaware Nature Society Inc, Hockessin: Advocacy for state watershed protection funding in delaware
- $137,500 to Delaware Nature Society Inc, Hockessin: Trail ambassadors program at dupont environmental education center
- $66,000 to Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Inc, Wilmington: 2022 pde water table
How to apply: The foundation is interested in receiving letters of inquiry from public charities that meet its funding guidelines. Letters of inquiry should include the nature of the project, anticipated results and financial information for the applicant. For additional information please...
Restrictions: 1.) grants are made to organizations which qualify under internal revenue code section 501c3 as public charities under 509(a) of the code who provide support within the foundation's grantmaking priorites. 2.) grants are not made to...
Longwood Foundation Inc
- $1,000,000 to Greater Lewes Foundation, Wilmington: 4th street preserve project.
- $40,000 to Community Resource Center, Wilmington: Food rescue: safety, environmental and pest control.
How to apply: Grant requests must be submitted on-line through our website www.longwoodfoundation.org following the guidelines specified.
Deadlines: March 1 and september 1
Restrictions: Generally limited to delaware and kennett square, pennsylvania area.
Welfare Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Newark Bike Project Inc, Newark: Grant
- $15,000 to Community Resource Center, Rehoboth Beach: Grant
How to apply: See website for the welfare foundation inc (www.welfarefoundationde.org) for grant submission and information needed to apply
Deadlines: April 15 and october 15
Restrictions: Limited to delaware and southern chester county, pennsylvania
Wsfs Cares Foundation
- $10,000 to Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington: Education & leadership development
- $4,000 to Community Resource Center, Rehoboth Beach: Community investments (art, community centers, green spaces)
Restrictions: Delaware / pennsylvania / new jersey only
The Schmidt Family Foundation
- $200,000 to Building Decarbonization Coalition, Lewes: Encouraging a just transition away from fossil fuels
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Ellice & Rosa Mcdonald Foundation
- $30,000 to Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington: Financial Assistance
How to apply: Letter request and phamplet
Restrictions: Mid-Atlantic Area 501(c)(3) organizations
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $20,000 to Greater Lewes Foundation, Lewes: La plaza delaware
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Environmental Endowment for New Jersey Inc
- $16,000 to Plastic Free Delaware Inc, Wilmington: Plastic pollution advocacy
How to apply: Interested parties should submit a brief (2 page) description of the proposed project and its budget; an expanded application may thereafter be requested.
Deadlines: Brief description - december 15 additional information may be requested.
Restrictions: Research, litigation, and public education that will promote the conservation, preservation, and improvement of the environment in geographical areas specifically designated in the grants received.
Crestlea Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington: Capacity support for dch programs
How to apply: Applications must be submitted through the crestlea website, www.crestlea.org, following the guidelines specified.
Deadlines: January 15
Restrictions: Generally limited to delaware and southern chester county, pennsylvania.
The Huisking Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington: Program support
Fair Play Foundation
- $5,000 to Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington: To support garden design initiatives
How to apply: Letter explaining needs
Deadlines: Applications accepted at any time
The Arthur B Wilner Foundation Inc
- $4,500 to Greater Lewes Foundation, Lewes: Social welfare
How to apply: A short letter stating the nature of the organization and its activities and a summary of the activities for which the request is made
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: Grants are made only to tax exempt organizations and may not involve capital fund raising programs or political activities
Leonard & Mildred Igstaedter Foundation
- $2,716 to Community Resource Center, Rehoboth Beach: Food for low-income households
How to apply: Provide as much detail as necessary
Wa Speakman Family Foundation
- $2,000 to Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington: Education support
How to apply: A letter from the requesting organization stating purpose and need
Restrictions: The foundation renders financial assistance to religious, charitable, scientific, or educational organizations
Vinton Family Foundation
- $1,000 to Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington: Charity
How to apply: Formal written request outlining purpose of agency and reason to be considered for contribution
The Diane and Harry Levin Foundation
- $1,000 to Delaware Greenways, Wilmington: To further the organizations charitable activities
How to apply: No special application is required
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