The Daniels Family Foundation
The Daniels Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2025, it reported 15 grants totaling $297,000 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Pennsylvania, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, and other states.
The Daniels Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Daniels Family Foundation gave $297K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $297,000
- +71.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,800
- +36.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $20,232,743
- +431.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Daniels Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4250 Lancaster Pike Suite 150, Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone: (215) 431-4419
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Daniels Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brights Creek Conservancy ($120K). Together the top 10 received $278K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 58 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 10% to Florida, 9% to Massachusetts, 3% to Maryland, and 3% to New York. Other listed 2025 recipients were in Arizona, New Jersey, and Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Daniels Family Foundation gives
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% 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 (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $297K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $297K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brights Creek Conservancy Canadensis, PA | General | $120,000 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation Tavernier, FL | General | $30,000 |
| University of Pennsyvania Philadelphia, PA | General | $30,000 |
| Moore College of Art and Design Philadelphia, PA | General | $26,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Boston, MA | General | $26,000 |
| Geisinger Health Foundation Danville, PA | General | $10,000 |
| National Park Foundation Baltimore, MD | General | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General | $10,000 |
| The Buck Hill Conservation Foundation Buck Hill Falls, PA | General | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,232,743 | $20,532,637 | $333,628 | $297,000 | 15 | $314,946 | $513,817 | $351,630 |
| 2024 | $3,803,797 | $152,617 | $203,246 | $173,500 | 12 | $191,632 | $142,317 | $212,014 |
| 2023 | $3,854,433 | $59,908 | $209,815 | $181,500 | 11 | $199,529 | $77,234 | $194,466 |
| 2022 | $4,004,345 | $140,488 | $236,106 | $205,000 | 9 | $223,257 | $131,113 | $197,130 |
| 2021 | $4,099,963 | $263,637 | $185,218 | $153,000 | 11 | $173,208 | $253,482 | $225,169 |
| 2020 | $4,021,554 | $59,392 | $59,277 | $45,000 | 1 | — | $66,543 | $200,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Daniels Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $352K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions cover varied activities. For example, Moore College of Art and Design says it prepares students for careers in the arts; the Buck Hill Conservation Foundation says it works to protect land, forest, and watershed around Buck Hill Falls; and the Desert Botanical Garden says it advances education, research, exhibition, and conservation of desert plants. Wild Salmon Center describes its mission as promoting conservation and sustainable use of wild salmon ecosystems across the Pacific Rim.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $297,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $120,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants included $120,000 to Brights Creek Conservancy, $30,000 each to Coral Restoration Foundation and the University of Pennsylvania, and $26,000 each to Moore College of Art and Design and the University of Massachusetts. Other listed recipients included Geisinger Health Foundation ($10,000), the National Park Foundation ($10,000), Planned Parenthood Federation ($10,000), and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia ($10,000). The listed grant purposes are “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael J Daniels, Elizabeth M Daniels, Holly M Daniels, and Stephanie Daniels Costa as trustees.
The Daniels Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth M. Daniels
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Holly M. Daniels
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael J. Daniels
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie Daniels Costa
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Daniels Family Foundation
How much does The Daniels Family Foundation give each year?
The Daniels Family Foundation gave $297K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $174K across 12 grants.
What is The Daniels Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Daniels Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,800, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Daniels Family Foundation give grants?
The Daniels Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (10%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does The Daniels Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Daniels Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Daniels Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Daniels Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Brights Creek Conservancy ($120,000), Coral Restoration Foundation ($30,000) and University of Pennsyvania ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Daniels Family Foundation?
The Daniels Family Foundation reported $20.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $315K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $352K (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 Daniels Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions cover varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Daniels Family Foundation?
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Daniels Family Foundation's EIN?
The Daniels Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7143843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Daniels Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Daniels Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-daniels-family-foundation-morg_7ec01c91deda47528dbb518dd5aa4d64
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