TO PROTECT, IMPROVE, AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE WITHIN THE GREATER LEWES COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.8M
+91.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+68.7% YoY
Grant Count
17
+1600.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$89K
-90.1% YoY
About The Greater Lewes Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Greater Lewes Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in LEWES, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $260K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,756,700 | $3,531,322 | $2,716,998 |
| Revenue | $5,687,314 | $2,392,809 | $2,068,783 |
| Expenses | $2,415,085 | $1,588,899 | $1,535,918 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $260,321 | $173,336 | $-129,316 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
15 open opportunities from The Greater Lewes Foundation
D. Russell Tatman Memorial Fund
THE GREATER LEWES FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Darlene K. Rust Scholarship Fund
THE GREATER LEWES FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Dr. David E. & Linda S. Robinson Scholarship Fund
THE GREATER LEWES FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Various Small Grants ($1,302,798), Delaware Tech Comm College ($37,000), Milton Fire Department ($23,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DONATION-CITY OF LEWES LEWES, DE | MAINTAIN PARK AREAS | $8,500 |
| VARIOUS SMALL GRANTS LEWES, DE | TO ASSIST LOCAL CHAR | $1,302,798 |
| DELAWARE TECH COMM COLLEGE DOVER, DE | PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS | $37,000 |
| AVENUE METHODIST CHURCH MILFORD, DE | CONCERT SERIES | $5,814 |
| COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER REHOBOTH BEACH, DE | FAMILY RESCOURCES | $5,200 |
| CLOTHING OUR KIDS MILLSBORO, DE | CLOTHING FOR KIDS | $5,500 |
| FIT 4 DUTY FOUNDATION LEWES, DE | MENTAL HEALTH SERVC | $6,500 |
| SUSSEX POST 8 GEORGETOWN, DE | LOCAL FIRE SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| GEORGETOWN FIRE COMPANY INC GEORGETOWN, DE | LOCAL FIRE SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| HARRY K FOUNDATION REHOBOTH BEACH, DE | FEED CHILDREN IN DE | $22,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES FORD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DENNIS FORNEY | DIRECTOR EME | 2 | — |
| JEFFREY FRIED | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROB GIBBS | LEGAL COUNCI | 2 | — |
| HUGH LEAHY | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| TERRI MALEWSKI | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| CHRIS RAUSCH | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| BETSY REAMER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BARBARA SMITH RIVERS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RODNEY ROBINSON | FOCFP | 2 | — |
| STEVE ROGERS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KHALIL SALIBA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOHN SCHROEDER | LEGISLATIVE | 2 | — |
| MICHELE SCHULTZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOE STEWART | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| DANIELLE SWALLOW | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LEEANN WILKINSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Greater Lewes Foundation?
The Greater Lewes Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in LEWES, DE. It holds $6.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Greater Lewes Foundation?
As of 2024, The Greater Lewes Foundation holds $6.8M in total assets with $5.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $1.5M in 2024.
Where does The Greater Lewes Foundation operate?
The Greater Lewes Foundation has awarded grants in California, Delaware.
What size grants does The Greater Lewes Foundation award?
In 2024, The Greater Lewes Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $89K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Greater Lewes Foundation's EIN?
The Greater Lewes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0400365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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