Middle Run Charitable Foundation
Middle Run Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It supports nonprofit programs focused on building healthy, self-sufficient families, primarily through grants to organizations in Delaware.
Middle Run Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Middle Run Charitable Foundation gave $1.0M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,015,000
- +80.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,600
- +66.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $484,654
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Delaware (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Middle Run Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
The website describes an online application process and requests a cover sheet, an IRS determination letter, leadership information, an organization budget with anticipated income sources, and the most recent annual…
The website describes an online application process and requests a cover sheet, an IRS determination letter, leadership information, an organization budget with anticipated income sources, and the most recent annual financial statement, audited if available. The filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists April 1 and September 1 as application deadlines for its June and November award cycles. Both 2026 deadlines have passed.
- Deadline
- The website lists April 1 and September 1 as application deadlines for its June and November award cycles.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5803 Kennett Pike A, Wilmington, DE 19807
Phone: (302) 658-7796
Website: https://www.middlerunfoundation.com/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Middle Run Charitable Foundation
Who Middle Run Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Delaware Botanic Gardens ($250K). Together the top 10 received $720K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 61 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website says grants are primarily targeted to nonprofit organizations in Delaware, with exceptions for qualifying programs of particular interest to board members. In filing year 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Delaware, 3% to Pennsylvania, 2% to Maryland, and 2% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How Middle Run Charitable Foundation gives
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 12588% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Botanic Gardens Ocean View, DE | General Assistance | $250,000 |
| The Nemours Foundation Wilmington, DE | General Assistance | $100,000 |
| Friendship House Wilmington, DE | General Assistance | $65,000 |
| Faithful Friends Animal Society New Castle, DE | General Assistance | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County Wilmington, DE | General Assistance | $50,000 |
| Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church Wilmington, DE | General Assistance | $50,000 |
| St Michael's School and Nursery Wilmington, DE | General Assistance | $50,000 |
| Sean Locke 24 Foundation Newark, DE | General Assistance | $45,000 |
| Good Neighbors Home Repair Kennett Square, PA | General Assistance | $30,000 |
| Reading Assist Wilmington, DE | General Assistance | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $484,654 | $816,321 | $1,031,670 | $1,015,000 | 25 | $1,015,000 | $514,503 | $24,770 |
| 2023 | $700,003 | $728,604 | $605,420 | $562,500 | 23 | $562,500 | $724,680 | $29,281 |
| 2022 | $576,819 | $30,091 | $244,267 | $235,000 | 12 | $235,000 | $659,169 | $28,011 |
| 2021 | $790,995 | $648,463 | $15,102 | $8,000 | 1 | $8,000 | $17,463 | $9,773 |
| 2020 | $157,634 | $3,341 | $6,695 | — | — | — | $3,919 | $7,589 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Middle Run Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support nonprofit programs that build healthy, self-sufficient families. Its priorities include addressing food insecurity; increasing parents’ and children’s access to health services that support quality of life; supporting innovative educational programs that prepare people to be active, educated citizens; and helping adults build basic life skills related to homelessness and poverty.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. Delaware Botanic Gardens describes its work as educating visitors and preserving local natural ecosystems. St. Michael’s School and Nursery focuses on early childhood and family support, while the Sean Locke 24 Foundation addresses public education about depression, anxiety, and suicide prevention. Other recipients describe work in foster-care education and support, outdoor environmental education, free eye exams and glasses, community well-being, and public greening through horticulture.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $1,015,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. The website describes its usual grant range as $5,000 to $50,000 and says it typically awards $500,000 annually; the 2024 filing reports a higher total and includes grants above that stated individual range.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $250,000 to Delaware Botanic Gardens, $100,000 to The Nemours Foundation, $65,000 to Friendship House, and $50,000 each to Faithful Friends Animal Society, Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County, Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church, and St. Michael’s School and Nursery. The filing lists each of these grants’ purpose as general assistance.
The website says applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations or educational institutions and that applications are submitted online. It lists capital grants, individual scholarships, marketing or publication grants, and grants to endowment funds as not being priorities. It also says it does not consider requests for personal businesses, deficit reduction or elimination, projects outside the United States, government-sponsored or controlled projects, or individuals. The website states that funded organizations must wait one full calendar year before submitting another application. The foundation’s filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sarah I Gore, Thomas Coons, Stephen Coons, and Christopher Coons as directors.
Middle Run Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah I. Gore
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher Coons
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Stephen Coons
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Thomas Coons
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Chris Coons (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Steve Coons (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom Coons (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Middle Run Charitable Foundation
How much does Middle Run Charitable Foundation give each year?
Middle Run Charitable Foundation gave $1.0M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $563K across 23 grants.
What is Middle Run Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Middle Run Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $40,600, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Middle Run Charitable Foundation give grants?
Middle Run Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Delaware: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (17 grants) and Newark, DE (2 grants).
Does Middle Run Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Middle Run Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Middle Run Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Middle Run Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Delaware Botanic Gardens ($250,000), The Nemours Foundation ($100,000) and Friendship House ($65,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Middle Run Charitable Foundation?
Middle Run Charitable Foundation reported $485K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Middle Run Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support nonprofit programs that build healthy, self-sufficient families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Middle Run Charitable Foundation?
The website describes an online application process and requests a cover sheet, an IRS determination letter, leadership information, an organization budget with anticipated income sources, and the most recent annual… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Middle Run Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Middle Run Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1364273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Middle Run Charitable 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Middle Run Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/middle-run-charitable-foundation-morg_407dbf31aa384c4c85d3f129da66b872
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