Chichester Dupont Foundation Inc
The Chichester duPont Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware, established in 1947. The foundation operates through two distinct funds—the Clark Fund and the Lydia Fund—each with specific charitable purposes and beneficiaries.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$47.9M
+6.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
-5.5% YoY
Grant Count
64
-12.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
+7.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trustees of the foundation devote particular emphasis to programs concerned with the environment, education, health care, and social services. The foundation prioritizes initiatives to which its giving will play a pivotal role in creating positive, sustained change.
The Clark Fund was founded in 1946 by Mary Chichester duPont Clark and focuses on environment, education, health care, and social services.
The Lydia Fund was created upon the death of Lydia C. duPont in 1958 and is dedicated to the benefit of The Children's Beach House in Lewes, Delaware. This fund focuses on the needs, medical care, treatment, and education of underprivileged children throughout Delaware.
Grantmaking
Gregory F. Fields, Secretary
Grant Range
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Review Cycle
May 1
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports initiatives in Delaware, with approximately 68% of grants staying within the state. Other states receiving significant grant support include Virginia, Maryland, Idaho, and Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $47,940,933
- Total Giving: $2,140,500
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $45,145,374
- Total Income: $7,263,412
As of 2022:
- Total Assets: $43.4 million
- Total Revenue: $766,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $47,940,933 | $45,145,374 | $43,350,130 |
| Revenue | $3,232,519 | $1,304,331 | $765,958 |
| Expenses | $2,772,997 | $2,871,260 | $2,637,583 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,280,743 | $2,400,293 | $2,135,944 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,232,519 | $1,304,331 | $765,958 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,306,233 | $2,182,350 | $2,330,707 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
242 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Chichester Dupont Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Alexis Gahaghan - President
- Allaire Hummel - Vice President
- Gregory F. Fields - Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER T DUPONT | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KATHARINE GAHAGAN | VICE-PRESIDENT | — | — |
| CAROLINE PRICKETT | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| LYNNE L DORSEY | TREASURER | — | — |
| ALLAIRE HUMMEL | VICE-PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ALEXIS GAHAGAN | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| KATHY C GAHAGAN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MARY MILLS ABEL-SMITH | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| SOPHIE M DERRICKSON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| GREGORY F FIELDS | CORPORATE SECRETARY | 30 | — |
| WILLIAM PRICKETT | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ELISE GAHAGAN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| EMILIE D CRIST | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| HOLLEY DUPONT | TRUSTEE | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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