Pollyanna Foundation

The Diane and Harry Levin Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The foundation’s grants support a range of charitable activities, including food access, housing, community needs, self-sufficiency, arts, trails, and services for people with neurological and intellectual differences; its 2025 grants went mainly to organizations in Pennsylvania and Delaware, with some in Georgia, Washington, D.C., and Louisiana. Grants ranged from $250 to $51,850, with a median of $1,000. No special application is required, and applicants may contact Carol Levin.

United Way of Delaware

Wilmington, DE

United Way of Delaware supports local nonprofits working in education, career and college success, financial stability, health and social services, and access to essential resources across Delaware and Salem County, New Jersey. It announced a $46,000 investment through 16 Salem County agencies, but did not specify typical award amounts. It solicited proposals for Salem County funds; for other needs, it directs organizations to contact its Community Engagement team, and does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

I Could Do Great Things Foundation

Boca Raton, FL

The foundation funds charitable projects with concrete plans and fresh approaches, prioritizing education, community, and Jewish causes while considering other charitable ideas. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $333,000, with a median of $13,000; it funded organizations across several states, especially Delaware, and accepts applications without a deadline.

The Joelson Foundation

Princeton, NJ

The Joelson Foundation reported general operating support for charitable organizations, with its recent filings showing one annual grant of $482,235 to $708,100; the recipients are not identified, so a typical award size is unclear. Its reported giving went to New Jersey, and it does not accept unsolicited requests, funding only preselected organizations.

Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Milton and Hattie Kutz Foundation supports Delaware nonsectarian nonprofits’ educational and social service projects, with recent grants also benefiting arts, senior services, and Jewish community organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $15,000, with a median of $4,000. A 2024 filing says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations and describes an application process; the listed March 15 deadline has passed.

Michael and Ericka Hynansky

Wilmington, DE

In 2024, the foundation gave $193,540 in 10 grants to charitable organizations, including those supporting children and families, environmental stewardship, arts, and education; grants ranged from $600 to $71,500, with a median of $11,970. Most funding went to Delaware, with smaller amounts to Pennsylvania, Alabama, and New Jersey. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Happy Difference Foundation

Montchanin, DE

In 2024, the foundation funded Delaware organizations working in areas including food access, community services, education, libraries, and health care. Its 39 grants ranged from $500 to $62,500, with a median grant of $2,000. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Wakefield Family Fund Inc

Wilmington, DE

The Wakefield Family Fund supports a range of charitable organizations, including food, healthcare, religious, education, arts, and media organizations; its 2025 grants ranged from $60 to $11,500, with a median of $3,500. All 2025 grants went to recipients in Delaware, and the fund says it supports only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Susan Pechter Charitable Foundation

Woodbridge, CT

Chichester Dupont Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

The foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations working in the environment, education, health care, and social services, with a particular focus on children’s needs in Delaware through its Lydia Fund. Its typical grant was $20,000 in 2024, and it generally does not consider requests over $50,000; it funds work in the United States and provides an application process for organizations, rather than limiting grants to preselected recipients.

Crestlea Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

Crestlea Foundation supports nonprofits working in social services, education, health care, arts and culture, the environment, housing, and civic causes, primarily in Delaware and parts of southeastern Chester County, Pennsylvania. Its typical grant is about $15,000, with recent awards ranging from $4,250 to $50,000. It accepts applications, but organizations must first meet with foundation staff and receive an access code; annual applications are due January 15.

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.