Delaware Association of Conservation Dis
To help promote the three conservation districts in the state of Delaware.
Delaware Association of Conservation Dis at a glance
In short: Delaware Association of Conservation Dis gave $6.6M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $2.2M). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,603,808
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,201,269
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,265,446
- Total assets
- $214,316
- -14.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Delaware Association of Conservation Dis funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sussex Conservation District ($3.8M). Together the top 3 received $6.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 8 grants of 12 (67%).
How Delaware Association of Conservation Dis gives
- Giving grew 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.0M (2022) to $6.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $6.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex Conservation District | To Help Fund the Districts Programs | $3,837,753 |
| Kent Conservation District | To Help Fund the Districts Programs | $2,265,446 |
| New Castle Conservation District | To Help Fund the Districts Programs | $500,609 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $214,316 | $6,722,950 | $6,726,941 | $6,603,808 | 3 | $1,824 |
| 2024 | $249,204 | $6,597,182 | $6,608,856 | $6,486,968 | 3 | $1,353 |
| 2023 | $387,110 | $4,751,481 | $4,760,261 | $4,639,678 | 3 | $853 |
| 2022 | $328,277 | $4,141,146 | $4,142,774 | $4,046,515 | 3 | $81 |
| 2021 | $168,543 | $2,125,854 | $2,116,034 | — | — | $252 |
| 2020 | $158,673 | $3,557,707 | $3,528,993 | — | — | $619 |
About Delaware Association of Conservation Dis
Based on IRS filings
Delaware Association of Conservation Dis is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Dover, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $214K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $6.6M. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Delaware Association of Conservation Dis is led by Jennifer Nelson, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Nelson
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$43K (2022) → $45K (2025)
Gwen Pierce
President
First Vice President → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joel Wharton
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Matt Webber
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Bruce Snow (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Roland Hill (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Jake Jones (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Richard Carlisle (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $45K, to Jennifer Nelson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Delaware Association of Conservation Dis
How much does Delaware Association of Conservation Dis give each year?
Delaware Association of Conservation Dis gave $6.6M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6.5M across 3 grants.
What is Delaware Association of Conservation Dis's typical grant size?
Delaware Association of Conservation Dis's median grant in 2025 was $2,265,446, and its average grant was $2,201,269, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Does Delaware Association of Conservation Dis give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Delaware Association of Conservation Dis's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Help Fund the Districts Programs" (3 grants).
How large is Delaware Association of Conservation Dis?
Delaware Association of Conservation Dis reported $214K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.7M.
What is Delaware Association of Conservation Dis?
Delaware Association of Conservation Dis is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Dover, DE. It holds $214K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Delaware Association of Conservation Dis's EIN?
Delaware Association of Conservation Dis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0331688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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