THE DELAWARE BAR FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS IMPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN DELAWARE BY: - PROVIDING FUNDING FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE POOR - PROMOTING STUDY AND RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF LAW - FOSTERING KNOWLEDGE OF CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - ENHANCING PUBLIC RESPECT FOR THE RULE OF LAW
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.1M
+44.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.5M
+45.3% YoY
Grant Count
9
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$497K
+61.5% YoY
About Delaware Bar Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Delaware Bar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in WILMINGTON, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $4.5M. Net investment income was $577K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,065,583 | $13,195,397 | $6,314,338 |
| Revenue | $10,511,080 | $10,127,629 | $4,970,370 |
| Expenses | $4,655,505 | $3,249,912 | $1,746,852 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $576,840 | $175,012 | $45,060 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Community Legal Aid ($2,227,822), Legal Services of Delaware ($980,000), Delaware Volunteer Legal Services ($632,744).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY LEGAL AID WILMINGTON, DE | LEGAL AID | $2,227,822 |
| COMMUNITY LEGAL AID WILMINGTON, DE | LEGAL AID | $270,000 |
| DELAWARE LAWYERS ASSISTANCE FUND WILMINGTON, DE | LEGAL AID | $20,000 |
| DELAWARE STATE BAR ASSOCIATION WILMINGTON, DE | LEGAL AID | $7,532 |
| DELAWARE VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES WILMINGTON, DE | LEGAL AID | $632,744 |
| DELAWARE VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES WILMINGTON, DE | LEGAL AID | $150,000 |
| LEGAL SERVICES OF DELAWARE WILMINGTON, DE | LEGAL AID | $980,000 |
| LEGAL SERVICES OF DELAWARE WILMINGTON, DE | LEGAL AID | $180,000 |
| PRO BONO NET NEW YORK, NY | LEGAL AID | $8,250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE NORDHEIMER | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| CLARISSA R CHENOWETH | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| DAVID A FELICE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| HON KYLE EVANS GAY | PRESIDENT-EL | 2 | — |
| HON BONNIE W DAVID | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| REBECCA A GUZMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HON KARRYL HUBBARD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HON N CHRISTOPHER GRIFFITHS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID C MCBRIDE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NICOLE M MOZEE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SAMUEL D PRATCHER III | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AMY L SIMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MEGAN GREENBERG | EXECUTIVE DI | 25 | $66,500 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delaware Bar Foundation?
Delaware Bar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in WILMINGTON, DE. It holds $19.1M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Delaware Bar Foundation?
As of 2025, Delaware Bar Foundation holds $19.1M in total assets with $10.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $4.5M in 2025.
Where does Delaware Bar Foundation operate?
Delaware Bar Foundation has awarded grants in Delaware, New York.
What size grants does Delaware Bar Foundation award?
In 2025, Delaware Bar Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $4.5M — an average of about $497K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Delaware Bar Foundation's EIN?
Delaware Bar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0259923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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