Sussex County Foe 4528

Cinta Trust

Chicago, IL

The Gilliam Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Gilliam Foundation funds nonprofits advancing equitable opportunity and quality of life, especially through education, cultural arts, and family well-being, primarily in Delaware. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median of $15,000. It is not accepting unsolicited applications now; its website says submissions will reopen in 2026, with no specific date given.

The Mid-Del Charitable Foundation

Harrington, DE

The Mid-Del Charitable Foundation supports varied charitable work, including health, senior services, education, emergency services, hospitality, and programs for people with disabilities, primarily in Delaware, with some grants in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $2,000. Applications are directed to James Boese by August 31; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

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.