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Del-One Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Dover, DE EIN: 06-1834481 Website

Del-One Foundation is a private foundation based in Dover, Delaware. Its stated purpose is to collect and distribute funds for philanthropic purposes within Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports 18 grants totaling $60,000, all to recipients in Delaware.

Del-One Foundation at a glance

In short: Del-One Foundation gave $60K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Delaware. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2025)
$60,000
-3.2% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
18
+12.5% vs 2024
Average grant
$3,333
-14.0% vs 2024
Median grant
$3,000
Total assets
$3,511
+2054.0% vs 2024
New grantees (estimate)
50% first-time grantees (9 of 18, 2025; small sample)
Primary geography
Delaware (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to Del-One Foundation

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or materials are specified.

Contact

Mailing address: 270 Beiser Blvd, Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 672-1443
Website: https://www.del-one.org

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Del-One Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Autism Delware: $5KAutism Delware$5KDe Breast Cancer Coalition: $5KDe Breast Cancer Coalition$5KSpecial Olympics of DE: $5KSpecial Olympics of DE$5K3 Palms Zoo and Learning Center: $3K3 Palms Zoo and LearningCenter$3KAspira of Delaware: $3KAspira of Delaware$3KChristian Store House: $3KChristian Store House$3KDelaware Farm Bureau Foundation: $3KDelaware Farm BureauFoundation$3KDover Art League: $3KDover Art League$3KFlag Wilmingtonnorthern Delaware: $3KFlag WilmingtonnorthernDelaware$3KHumane Animal Partners: $3KHumane Animal Partners$3K

The largest 2025 recipient was Autism Delware ($5K). Together the top 10 received $36K.

Grant Size Distribution

89 grants across all recorded years

89<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 89 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation’s bylaws state that its philanthropic purpose is within Delaware. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Delaware.

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.

Cities

DoverNewarkWilmingtonMiddletownCamdenSeafordGeorgetownMilfordMillsboroHarringtonJenkintownNew CastleNewportRehoboth BeachBearCamden WyomingCharlotteCheswoldClaytonGreenwood

Is Del-One Foundation open to new grantees?

50%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 9 of 18 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count

Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.

  • 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
  • In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K14 grants2019 13 grants2020 17 grants2021 21 grants2022 17 grants2023 16 grants2024 18 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2021) to $67K (2023). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $60K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Autism Delware Newark, DETo Support Activity$5,000
De Breast Cancer Coalition Dover, DETo Support Activity$5,000
Special Olympics of DE Newark, DETo Support Activity$5,000
3 Palms Zoo and Learning Center Townsend, DETo Support Activity$3,000
Aspira of Delaware Newark, DETo Support Activity$3,000
Christian Store House Millsboro, DETo Support Activity$3,000
Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation Newark, DETo Support Activity$3,000
Dover Art League Dover, DETo Support Activity$3,000
Flag Wilmingtonnorthern Delaware Newark, DETo Support Activity$3,000
Humane Animal Partners Newark, DETo Support Activity$3,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2025$3,511$80,222$76,874$60,00018$60,000$177$900
2024$163$76,505$78,450$62,00016$62,000$159$922
2023$2,108$73,779$77,950$67,00017$67,000$244$1,114
2022$6,279$81,276$77,019$58,00021$58,000$11$681
2021$2,022$51,601$54,157$40,00017$40,000$13$706
2020$4,578$56,195$64,765$57,00013—$61$1,168
2019$13,148$61,462$52,624$50,32014—$99$1,080

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Del-One Foundation reported a distributable amount of $900 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s bylaws describe its primary purpose as collecting and distributing funds for philanthropic purposes within Delaware. Its 2025 website lists support for Special Olympics, Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity, Autism Delaware, and the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition.

The 2025 grants also show support for organizations with varied missions. Milford Senior Center says it provides services, activities, and programs for people age 50 and over. Rose Hill Community Center says it promotes individual, family, and community well-being through educational, recreational, and social programs. Sunday Breakfast Mission says it serves people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and poverty through Christ-centered programs. Humane Animal Partners describes itself as a no-kill animal care and adoption center serving homeless and owned dogs and cats.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation gave $60,000 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $5,000, with a median of $3,000. Among the largest grants were $5,000 each to Autism Delaware, the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, and Special Olympics of Delaware. Other listed grants included $3,000 each to 3 Palms Zoo and Learning Center, Aspira of Delaware, Christian Store House, Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation, Dover Art League, Humane Animal Partners, Milford Senior Center, and Our Daily Bread.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Amy Resh as president, Ryan Bowman as vice president, Jennifer Ellis as treasurer, and Amy Draper as secretary. Directors listed are Justin Smith, Christina Reilly, and Sean Kemp. Beth Pritchett and Lisa Connors are listed as associate directors.

Del-One Foundation is led by Amy Resh, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Amy Resh

    President

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Justin Smith

    Director

    Vice President → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christina Reilly

    Director

    Associate Director → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sean Kemp

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amy Draper

    Secretary

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Ellis

    Treasurer

    Director → Treasurer, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ryan Bowman

    Vice President

    Director → Vice President, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Connors

    Associate Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Beth Pritchett

    Associate Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (5)
  • Former: Kellie Rychwalkski (2022–2023) — Associate Director
  • Former: Heather Gunter (2019–2022) — Director
  • Former: Nakia Johnson (2022) — Treasurer
  • Former: Ron Baron (2022) — Associate Director
  • Former: Kathryn Decker (2019–2021) — Treasurer

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Del-One Foundation

How much does Del-One Foundation give each year?

Del-One Foundation gave $60K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 16 grants.

What is Del-One Foundation's typical grant size?

Del-One Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,333, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Del-One Foundation that year got $3K on average.

Where does Del-One Foundation give grants?

Del-One Foundation gives mostly in Delaware: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, DE (6 grants) and Dover, DE (2 grants).

Does Del-One Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Del-One Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Activity" (18 grants).

Who are Del-One Foundation's largest grantees?

Del-One Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Autism Delware ($5,000), De Breast Cancer Coalition ($5,000) and Special Olympics of DE ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Del-One Foundation?

Del-One Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $900 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Del-One Foundation fund?

The foundation’s bylaws describe its primary purpose as collecting and distributing funds for philanthropic purposes within Delaware. Its 2025 website lists support for Special Olympics, Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity, Autism Delaware, and the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Del-One Foundation?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Del-One Foundation's EIN?

Del-One Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1834481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Does Del-One Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
  3. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 31, 2023)
  7. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)

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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). Del-One Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/del-one-foundation-morg_9f807cadeb7c48ce98f1cb29617f4106

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