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DFRC Inc

Grantmaker Newark, DE EIN: 51-0102390 Website

The mission of DFRC is to enrich the lives of delawareans with intellectual disabilities. DFRC is a well-respected foundation dedicated to raising funds and consciousness through quality events to support enrichment programs so that all delawareans with intellectual disabilities maximize their potential, independence, and enjoyment of life.

Key facts about DFRC Inc

In short: DFRC Inc gave $63K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $13K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
51-0102390
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$62,500
Grants made (2024)
5
Average grant
$12,500
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$1,566,504
Next open deadline
October 1, 2026 (DFRC Grant Program)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$1.6M

+7.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$63K

+115.5% YoY

Grant Count

5

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+115.5% YoY

How DFRC Inc gives

  • Giving grew 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About DFRC Inc

Based on IRS filings

DFRC Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Newark, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $63K. Net investment income was $127K.

Focus Areas

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K3 grants20205 grants20214 grants20225 grants20235 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $63K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $63K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Art Therapy Express Program: $23KArt Therapy Express Program$23KCamphill Village Kimberton Hills: $15KCamphill Village KimbertonHills$15KDown Syndrome Association: $10KDown Syndrome Association$10KWaggies by Maggie & Friends: $8KWaggies by Maggie & Friends$8KThe Arc of Delaware: $7KThe Arc of Delaware$7K

The largest 2024 recipient was Art Therapy Express Program ($23K). Together the top 5 received $63K.

Grant Size Distribution

22 grants across all recorded years

22<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Art Therapy Express Program To promote a better understanding of citizens with intellectual disabilities$23,000
Camphill Village Kimberton Hills One-Time Donation in Honor of Dr. Tony Glenn$15,000
Down Syndrome Association To promote a better understanding of citizens with intellectual disabilities$10,000
Waggies by Maggie & Friends To help with ingrediants and to promote citizens with intellectual disabilities$7,500
The Arc of Delaware To Provide Aid for the Outreach Program$7,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,566,504$1,456,767$1,354,246
Revenue$671,985$498,991$537,242
Expenses$740,590$646,307$566,644
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$127,248$9,500$50,761
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

DFRC Inc is led by Marie Vacca, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Marie Vacca

    Executive Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $6K (2024)

  • John A. McCarthy

    President

    Trustee → Treasurer, 2021

    Treasurer → President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bruce A. Dinardo

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lynne G. Sklar

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Martha L. McDonough

    Trustee

    President → Trustee, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary F. Lenhoff

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ruth W. Banta

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • William B. Kelly

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gary L. Mensinger

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Harry N. Baetjer

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Debbie Supplee

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jada Little

    Former Executive Director

    Executive Director → Former Executive Director, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $74K (2022) → $80K (2024)

  • Adam Webster

    Treasurer

    Secretary → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nina Pappoulis

    Vice President

    Trustee → Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Rizzo

    Secretary

    Trustee → Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (8)
  • Former: Jill C. Green (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Kevin Jacobs (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Ann Marie Haggerty (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Anthony T. Glenn Ed D. (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Melissa S. Brady (2020–2022) — Vice President
  • Former: Anthony E. Soligo (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: L. Stephen Cleary (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Coleen E. Popp (2020) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Jada Little — Former Executive Director: $80KJada LittleFormer Executive Director$80KMarie Vacca — Executive Director: $6KMarie VaccaExecutive Director$6K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $80K, to Jada Little (Former Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about DFRC Inc

How much does DFRC Inc give each year?

DFRC Inc gave $63K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $29K across 5 grants.

What is DFRC Inc's typical grant size?

DFRC Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,500, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

Does DFRC Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on DFRC Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.

Who are DFRC Inc's largest grantees?

DFRC Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Art Therapy Express Program ($23,000), Camphill Village Kimberton Hills ($15,000) and Down Syndrome Association ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is DFRC Inc?

DFRC Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $672K.

What is DFRC Inc?

DFRC Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Newark, DE. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.

What is DFRC Inc's EIN?

DFRC Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0102390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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