Southern Delaware Tourism Inc
Promote tourism in Sussex county Delaware
Southern Delaware Tourism Inc at a glance
In short: Southern Delaware Tourism Inc gave $884K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $126K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $883,858
- +16.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $126,265
- +16.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $58,203
- Total assets
- $597,208
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Southern Delaware Tourism Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber of Commerce ($545K). Together the top 7 received $884K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 32 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Southern Delaware Tourism Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $499K (2021) to $884K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $884K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber of Commerce Rehoboth Beach, DE | To Promote Tourism | $545,324 |
| Bethany - Fenwick Area Chamber of C Bethany, DE | To Promote Tourism | $159,467 |
| Lewes Chamber of Commerce Lewes, DE | To Promote Tourism | $61,654 |
| Western Sussex Chamber of Commerce Seaford, DE | To Promote Tourism | $58,203 |
| Georgetown Chamber of Commerce Georgetown, DE | To Promote Tourism | $39,862 |
| Millsboro Chamber of Commerce Millsboro, DE | To Promote Tourism | $12,555 |
| Milton Chamber of Commerce Milton, DE | To Promote Tourism | $6,793 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $597,208 | $1,813,155 | $1,827,373 | $883,858 | 7 | $1,024 |
| 2024 | $596,579 | $1,584,898 | $1,699,371 | $759,746 | 7 | $214 |
| 2023 | $726,729 | $1,810,973 | $1,733,781 | $883,956 | 6 | $46 |
| 2022 | $665,514 | $1,711,684 | $1,422,537 | $863,472 | 5 | $19 |
| 2021 | $418,095 | $961,537 | $942,810 | $498,979 | 7 | $12 |
About Southern Delaware Tourism Inc
Based on IRS filings
Southern Delaware Tourism Inc is a public charity, based in Georgetown, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $597K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $884K. Net investment income was $1K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southern Delaware Tourism Inc is led by Scott Anthony, Board Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 1 of 18 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Anthony
Board Chairman
Director → Board Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Gray
Director
Board Chairman → Past Chairman, 2022
Past Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Hall
Director
Board Chairman → Past Chairman, 2024
Past Chairman → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Lingo
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drew Difonzo
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Schuch
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Thompson
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Evans
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Thompson
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Lang-Miller
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Dunmyer
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Ruhl
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Summers
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Harton
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Demarie
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott C. Thomas
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
44 hrs/week
$77K (2021) → $95K (2025)
Matthew Parker
Past Board C
Board Co-Chair → Board Chairman, 2024
Board Chairman → Past Board C, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Bill Pfaff (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jamie Hayman (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Susan Jones (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Nitan Soni (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Morgan Edgar (2023) — Director
- Former: Nicole Rogers (2023) — Director
- Former: Claudia Leister (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Matt Parker (2021–2022) — Board Co-Chair
- Former: Marie Mayor (2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Marshall (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $95K, to Scott C Thomas (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Southern Delaware Tourism Inc
How much does Southern Delaware Tourism Inc give each year?
Southern Delaware Tourism Inc gave $884K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $760K across 7 grants.
What is Southern Delaware Tourism Inc's typical grant size?
Southern Delaware Tourism Inc's median grant in 2025 was $58,203, and its average grant was $126,265, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Southern Delaware Tourism Inc give grants?
Southern Delaware Tourism Inc gives mostly in Delaware: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Southern Delaware Tourism Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Southern Delaware Tourism Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote Tourism" (7 grants).
Who are Southern Delaware Tourism Inc's largest grantees?
Southern Delaware Tourism Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber of Commerce ($545,324), Bethany - Fenwick Area Chamber of C ($159,467) and Lewes Chamber of Commerce ($61,654), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Southern Delaware Tourism Inc?
Southern Delaware Tourism Inc reported $597K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Southern Delaware Tourism Inc's EIN?
Southern Delaware Tourism Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0323794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 6, 2026)
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