Palmer Home Inc
Palmer Home Inc is a private foundation based in Dover, Delaware. It distributes grants to nonprofit organizations serving the needs of people aged 60 and over in Kent County, Delaware, with a preference for funding direct services to seniors.
Palmer Home Inc at a glance
In short: Palmer Home Inc gave $375K across 16 grants in 2026 (avg $23K), mostly in Delaware. 19% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $375,000
- +8.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $23,438
- +1.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $6,192,172
- +5.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Palmer Home Inc
- How to Apply
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The website describes an annual application process. The July 1–September 1, 2026 submission period has passed; applications received after September 1 may not be considered. The board reviews applications in September and November, and grant decisions are made in January, with funds disbursed in March.
- Review Cycle
- September 1, 2026, for the application cycle described on the website; this deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- September 1, 2026, for the application cycle described on the website; this deadline has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Mardi Pyott
Mailing address: Palmer Home Inc PO Box 1751, Dover, DE 19903
Phone: (302) 670-1019
Website: https://palmerhomefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Palmer Home Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Food Bank of Delaware ($55K). Together the top 10 received $309K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 78 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it serves Kent County, Delaware, and its guidelines specify that funded services must benefit seniors aged 60 and over who live there. All 2026 grant dollars listed in the filing went to recipients in Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Palmer Home Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 81% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $320K (2022) to $375K (2026). In 2026 it made 16 grants totaling $375K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Delaware Milford, DE | Benefit Elderly | $55,000 |
| Modern Maturity Senior Ce Dover, DE | Benefit Elderly | $50,000 |
| Delaware Hospice Dover, DE | Benefit Elderly | $37,000 |
| Frederica Senior Center Frederica, DE | Benefit Elderly | $35,000 |
| Harvest Years Senior Cent Camden, DE | Benefit Elderly | $27,000 |
| Harrington Senior Center Harrington, DE | Benefit Elderly | $25,000 |
| Milford Senior Center Milford, DE | Benefit Elderly | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army Dover, DE | Benefit Elderly | $20,000 |
| Milford Housing Development Milford, DE | Benefit Elderly | $20,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness Wilmington, DE | Benefit Elderly | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,192,172 | $468,246 | $437,530 | $375,000 | 16 | $377,084 | $381,613 |
| 2025 | $5,883,457 | $581,367 | $412,589 | $345,500 | 15 | $348,368 | $484,059 |
| 2024 | $5,593,892 | $320,129 | $382,428 | $324,950 | 17 | $327,077 | $228,555 |
| 2023 | $5,278,469 | $294,130 | $387,581 | $327,853 | 15 | $329,606 | $198,731 |
| 2022 | $5,263,161 | $796,278 | $392,176 | $320,000 | 15 | $322,286 | $695,029 |
| 2021 | $4,855,353 | $442,339 | $392,418 | $330,200 | 16 | — | $348,557 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to distribute funds to nonprofit organizations serving seniors aged 60 and over in Kent County. Its website identifies caregiving and medical services, housing, health and well-being, food assistance, and social and community support as examples of needs it addresses.
Its 2026 grants included organizations whose own stated missions cover food provision, hospice and serious-illness care, senior-center meals and activities, affordable housing, mental-health support, and free civil legal services, including services to older citizens. For example, the Food Bank of Delaware says it provides food and collaborates on long-term solutions to hunger and poverty; Delaware Hospice says it provides compassionate care for serious illness; and Community Legal Aid Society says it provides free civil legal services to older citizens and other groups.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $375,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,500 to $55,000, with a median of $20,000. Its largest reported grants included $55,000 to Food Bank of Delaware, $50,000 to Modern Maturity Senior Center, $37,000 to Delaware Hospice, $35,000 to Frederica Senior Center, and $27,000 to Harvest Years Senior Center. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as “benefit elderly.”
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it researches and interviews organizations whose missions assist the elderly, then determines and pays contributions to other 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. It states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations and benefit the elderly. The filing describes the application materials as a letter form stating the benefit to the elderly. The website asks applicants to complete its application and upload all required documents, explain administrative costs if requested, and describe how funds will be limited to seniors aged 60 and over living in Kent County. The board reviews applications and may arrange site visits and interviews. Recipients must submit expense summaries twice a year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Mardi Pyott as president; Whitney Arthur as vice president; Ellen Harbeson and Carol Ewing as secretaries; Allison Kahn and Jean Hitchens in finance roles; and Jean DeLeo, Carol Braverman, Pam Willis, and Crystal Carey as directors.
Palmer Home Inc is led by Mardi Pyott, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 14 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mardi Pyott
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Braverman
Director
V President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Deleo
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean T. Hitchens
Finance & Director
Finance → Finance & Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Carey
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Cook
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Didden
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Willis
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne Biddle
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Debernard
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Harbeson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Ewing
Secretary
Correspond S → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Arthur
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Kahn
Finance
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Susan Rosello (2021–2023) — Finance
- Former: Apryl Peppard (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Emily Didden (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Yvonne B. Heisler (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Kelly Mannering (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Palmer Home Inc
How much does Palmer Home Inc give each year?
Palmer Home Inc gave $375K across 16 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $346K across 15 grants.
What is Palmer Home Inc's typical grant size?
Palmer Home Inc's median grant in 2026 was $20,000, and its average grant was $23,438, across 16 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Palmer Home Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does Palmer Home Inc give grants?
Palmer Home Inc gives mostly in Delaware: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dover, DE (5 grants) and Milford, DE (4 grants).
Does Palmer Home Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Palmer Home Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Benefit Elderly" (16 grants).
Who are Palmer Home Inc's largest grantees?
Palmer Home Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Food Bank of Delaware ($55,000), Modern Maturity Senior Ce ($50,000) and Delaware Hospice ($37,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Palmer Home Inc?
Palmer Home Inc reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $468K.
What does Palmer Home Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to distribute funds to nonprofit organizations serving seniors aged 60 and over in Kent County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Palmer Home Inc?
The website describes an annual application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Palmer Home Inc's EIN?
Palmer Home Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0066737. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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