Philanthropy Delaware FKA Delaware Grantmakers Association

Crestlea Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

Crestlea Foundation supports nonprofits working in social services, education, health care, arts and culture, the environment, housing, and civic initiatives, including capital, program, and operating costs. Its typical grant is about $15,000; it serves Delaware and southeastern Chester County, Pennsylvania, prioritizing New Castle County and areas near Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, and Chadds Ford. It accepts applications through an annual process, but organizations must first arrange a meeting and receive an access code; new applicants in Kent or Sussex County are not currently being accepted.

Welfare Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

Welfare Foundation Inc. primarily funds capital projects in social services, housing, health, education, environment, civic work, and arts and humanities in Delaware and southern Chester County, Pennsylvania. It gives about $5 million annually; recent grants ranged from $10,000 to $300,000, with a median of $50,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through its online system, but applicants must first meet with Foundation staff.

Longwood Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

The Longwood Foundation supports nonprofits across sectors, including operating, program, and capital needs, serving Delaware or communities within four miles of Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Recent average grants are $250,000–$400,000; competitive responsive grants in 2025 ranged from $10,000 to $2 million. It accepts unsolicited requests through an open application process.

The Nemours Foundation

Jacksonville, FL

The Nemours Foundation supports children’s health, including pediatric care and research, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Florida and some to Delaware. Its 80 grants totaled $51.7 million, but the median grant was $20,000; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Ellason Downs Perpetual Charitable Trust

Wilmington, DE

The trust supports charitable organizations across education, arts and culture, health, recovery, safety, and conservation, with most funding going to Delaware and Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $36,700, with a median of $5,850. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

St Francis Hospital Inc

Wilmington, DE

We, saint francis hospital and trinity health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.st. Francis hospital is a member of trinity health of the mid-atlantic region (THMA) and trinity health.

Educational Credit Management Corporation

Minneapolis, MN

Educational Credit supports postsecondary access and student success, including FAFSA assistance, financial education, and student-support programs. Its 2024 grants had a median of $55,383, though amounts varied widely; funding was concentrated in Minnesota, with grants also reaching other states. The profile states that ECMC Foundation accepts unsolicited requests through a rolling online Letter of Inquiry process.

Horsey Family Youth Foundation

Laurel, DE

To provide financial support to local non-profit organizations with a focus on children.

Carrington Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

American Electric Power Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The American Electric Power Foundation funds STEM education, basic needs such as hunger and housing, social justice, and environmental protection. Its 2025 grants had a median of $10,000, with awards ranging from $500 to about $1.43 million; funding is concentrated in Ohio, with grants also going to states including Texas, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia. It accepts applications only from preselected organizations invited through a local AEP Operating Company and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Puget Sound Energy Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Puget Sound Energy Foundation funds nonprofits serving communities where PSE has a service or generation presence, primarily in Washington, across household needs, education and workforce pathways, climate resilience, and community safety. Grants vary widely; in 2024 they ranged from $13 to $100,000, with a $500 median, while its 2026 disaster-focused competitive program offers up to $15,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but eligible local nonprofits can apply through that competitive program.