Delaware Valley Regional Economic
To serve southeastern Pennsylvania by promoting economic development with job impact, assisting area entities to secure necessary capital to grow and prosper, and supporting and promoting tourism.
Delaware Valley Regional Economic at a glance
In short: Delaware Valley Regional Economic gave $30K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,400
- +19.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,600
- +19.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,700
- Total assets
- $30,675,151
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Delaware Valley Regional Economic
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Delaware Valley Regional Economic
DVREDF Grants for Community and Workforce Development
Delaware Valley Regional Economic
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Grant Funding
Delaware Valley Regional Economic
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Project Financing Loan
Delaware Valley Regional Economic
Amount
Up to $500,000
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Who Delaware Valley Regional Economic funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Philadelphia Visitor Center Corp ($10K). Together the top 4 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Delaware Valley Regional Economic gives
- Giving grew 48% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $1.3M (2020). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Visitor Center Corp Philadelphia, PA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Indepenence Historical Trust Philadelphia, PA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| River Crossing YMCA Doylestown, PA | General Operations | $5,400 |
| Philadelphia Mummers Brigade Assoc Philadelphia, PA | General Operations | $5,000 |
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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 | $30,675,151 | $1,826,551 | $682,496 | $30,400 | 4 | $1,479,191 |
| 2024 | $28,048,097 | $8,290 | $702,921 | $25,510 | 4 | $-32,453 |
| 2023 | $28,149,503 | $1,185,199 | $7,181,975 | $5,699 | 1 | $1,095,089 |
| 2022 | $35,443,943 | $2,146,988 | $891,617 | $20,600 | 1 | $1,979,360 |
| 2021 | $33,395,418 | $1,486,740 | $717,135 | $10,000 | 1 | $1,372,489 |
| 2020 | $27,050,503 | $-875,442 | $1,955,276 | $1,260,000 | 6 | $-1,044,275 |
| 2019 | $27,857,352 | $1,207,586 | $857,940 | — | — | $1,187,460 |
About Delaware Valley Regional Economic
Based on IRS filings
Delaware Valley Regional Economic is a public charity, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $30.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Delaware Valley Regional Economic is led by John Coffman, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Coffman
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$94K (2019) → $107K (2025)
Thomas J. Ellis
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albert Mezzaroba
Member
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Disandro
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gaetano Piccirilli
Secretary
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Schafer
Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $107K, to John Coffman (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Delaware Valley Regional Economic
How much does Delaware Valley Regional Economic give each year?
Delaware Valley Regional Economic gave $30K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $26K across 4 grants.
What is Delaware Valley Regional Economic's typical grant size?
Delaware Valley Regional Economic's median grant in 2025 was $7,700, and its average grant was $7,600, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Delaware Valley Regional Economic give grants?
Delaware Valley Regional Economic gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does Delaware Valley Regional Economic give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Delaware Valley Regional Economic's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Delaware Valley Regional Economic?
Delaware Valley Regional Economic reported $30.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Delaware Valley Regional Economic's EIN?
Delaware Valley Regional Economic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2801099. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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