The Arthur Family Foundation
The Arthur Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenville, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including religious institutions, educational organizations, and human-services providers.
The Arthur Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Arthur Family Foundation gave $58K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Delaware. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,308
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,082
- -11.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,029,098
- +2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (5 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Delaware (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Arthur Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Cecelia Dugan as the contact and says applications should be written. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Cecelia Dugan
Mailing address: 29 Piersons Ridge, Hockessin, DE 19707
Phone: (302) 428-8638
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Arthur Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Thomas More Catholic Church ($12K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 136 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2024 grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Delaware (25%), South Carolina (21%), Illinois (17%), Pennsylvania (10%), and North Carolina (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Arthur Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 28 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $900; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2020) to $61K (2023). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Church Columbia, SC | Charitable Activites | $12,000 |
| Dominican University River Forest, IL | Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society Wilmington, DE | Charitable Activities | $6,000 |
| Relevant Radio Green Bay, WI | Charitable Activities | $3,000 |
| The Ministry of Caring Inc Wilmington, DE | Charitable Activities | $3,000 |
| St Charles Borromeo Seminary Appeal Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Activities | $2,000 |
| Butner Church Council Butner, NC | Chariatble Activities | $2,000 |
| Priests for Life Cocoa, FL | Charitable Activities | $1,500 |
| Sisters of Life Suffern, NY | Charitable Activities | $1,500 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Newark, DE | Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,029,098 | $107,111 | $81,056 | $58,308 | 28 | $58,308 | $84,313 | $60,336 |
| 2023 | $1,003,043 | $57,368 | $84,044 | $60,960 | 26 | $60,960 | $34,284 | $58,308 |
| 2022 | $1,029,719 | $89,820 | $83,829 | $59,323 | 27 | $59,323 | $65,314 | $60,960 |
| 2021 | $1,023,728 | $93,970 | $81,066 | $59,669 | 27 | $59,669 | $72,573 | — |
| 2020 | $1,010,824 | $20,023 | $71,067 | $53,500 | 28 | — | $22,586 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arthur Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, Dominican University describes its work as providing instruction to students pursuing associate, undergraduate, and graduate degrees. The Ministry of Caring says it serves the needs of people in poverty through food, shelter, housing, employment support, and other services. Little Sisters of the Poor says its Newark home provides nursing and residential care for needy older adults. Divine Mercy Radio describes itself as sharing the Catholic faith through radio in North Carolina.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $58,308. Grants ranged from $500 to $12,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $12,000 to St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Columbia, South Carolina; $10,000 to Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois; and $6,000 to St. Vincent DePaul Society in Wilmington, Delaware. Other notable grants were $3,000 each to Relevant Radio and The Ministry of Caring Inc., and $2,000 each to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Appeal and Butner Church Council.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cecelia Dugan and Donald C. Dewees Jr. as trustees, Sandra L. Fidance as president, and Sharon L. West as secretary/treasurer.
The Arthur Family Foundation is led by Sandra L. Fidance, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sandra L. Fidance
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cecelia Dugan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald C. Dewees Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon L. West
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donald C. Dewees Sr. (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Arthur Family Foundation
How much does The Arthur Family Foundation give each year?
The Arthur Family Foundation gave $58K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 26 grants.
What is The Arthur Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Arthur Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,082, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Arthur Family Foundation that year got $900 on average.
Where does The Arthur Family Foundation give grants?
The Arthur Family Foundation's top state is Delaware, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (21%) and Illinois (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (4 grants) and Newark, DE (2 grants).
Does The Arthur Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The Arthur Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Activities" (26 grants).
Who are The Arthur Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Arthur Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Thomas More Catholic Church ($12,000), Dominican University ($10,000) and St Vincent Depaul Society ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Arthur Family Foundation?
The Arthur Family Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Arthur Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, Dominican University describes its work as providing instruction to students pursuing associate, undergraduate, and graduate degrees. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Arthur Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Arthur Family Foundation's EIN?
The Arthur Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2055210. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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