The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler
The Jonathan B and Gloria A Detwiler is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It supports organizations serving children and families in underserved communities, with an emphasis on programs that provide enrichment and address difficult life challenges.
The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler at a glance
In short: The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler gave $687K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state Pennsylvania. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $686,520
- +25.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,884
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $9,452,347
- -4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (16 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (34% 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 Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes an application process for eligible nonprofit organizations, including hospitals, educational institutions, and governmental institutions that meet its stated tax-status requirements. The website says applicants must submit a grant acknowledgment and post-grant report if awarded. It also says the foundation generally refrains from funding religious activities, political lobbying, legislative activities, or institutions that discriminate on the basis of race, creed, gender, or sexual orientation.
- Review Cycle
- The website’s 2026 application deadline was July 1, 2026, which has passed. It stated that recipients would be notified by October 15, 2026, and that projects must be implemented by January 1, 2027.
- Deadline
- The website’s 2026 application deadline was July 1, 2026, which has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5803 Kennett Pike A, Wilmington, DE 19807
Phone: (610) 933-4225
Website: https://detwilerfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler
Who The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gesu School ($100K). Together the top 10 received $415K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 115 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website identifies Chester or Delaware Counties in Pennsylvania; Flathead County, Montana; Fulton and DeKalb Counties in Atlanta, Georgia; Multnomah County in Portland, Oregon; and the Upper Valley region of Vermont and New Hampshire as service areas. It says requests from outside those areas will not be considered unless an applicant is invited by a foundation representative.
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Pennsylvania (34%), Georgia (26%), New Jersey (15%), Oregon (8%), and Montana (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 30 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 109% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $75K (2020) to $687K (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $687K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gesu School Mount Laurel, NJ | Annual Fund | $100,000 |
| Ann's Heart Women's Shelter Phoenixville, PA | Annual Fund | $50,000 |
| Barnstone Art for Kids Phoenixville, PA | Annual Fund | $50,000 |
| Phoenixville Area Community Services Phoenixville, PA | Annual Fund | $50,000 |
| Drawchange Atlanta, GA | Annual Fund | $35,000 |
| Emmaus House Atlanta, GA | Annual Fund | $30,000 |
| Code Girls United Kalispell, MT | Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Health Care Access Phoenixville, PA | Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Child Bridge Inc Bigfork, MT | Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Our House Inc Atlanta, GA | Annual Fund | $25,000 |
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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 | $9,452,347 | $377,524 | $793,641 | $686,520 | 30 | $686,520 | $273,966 | $630,654 |
| 2023 | $9,868,464 | $426,879 | $650,597 | $546,000 | 27 | $546,000 | $234,464 | $574,516 |
| 2022 | $10,092,182 | $377,748 | $753,658 | $645,200 | 29 | $645,200 | $168,267 | $598,666 |
| 2021 | $10,468,092 | $1,886,336 | $399,454 | $328,600 | 18 | $328,600 | $410,998 | $597,023 |
| 2020 | $8,981,210 | $8,186,470 | $106,479 | $75,000 | 11 | — | $173,924 | $299,709 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler reported a distributable amount of $631K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Detwiler Family Foundation’s stated mission is to enrich the lives of underserved populations dealing with difficult life challenges and to support programs that improve health, safety, and welfare through access to enrichment and growth opportunities.
Its website describes project-grant categories as the arts, education and literacy, and community resource improvement. It also identifies service areas including support for children and families experiencing food or housing insecurity; children needing mental health or medical services; disadvantaged children needing education and after-school programming; children with disabilities; and arts and cultural programs benefiting children experiencing trauma.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work among its grantees. Phoenixville Area Community Services says it provides aid and referral assistance to low-income Phoenixville-area residents. Barnstone Art for Kids says it uses art and community connection to foster resilience in children facing adversity. Drawchange says it empowers impoverished children through art, art camps, and art therapy. The Study Hall describes itself as an academic after-school and summer enrichment program for children in grades K–5 in the Atlanta area. Child Bridge says it equips families for children who have suffered abuse and neglect and supports foster, adoptive, and kinship families. These are grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $686,520. The grants ranged from $5,520 to $100,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The website says awards typically range from $10,000 to $50,000.
The largest reported 2024 grants included $100,000 to Gesu School for its annual fund; $50,000 each to Ann’s Heart Women’s Shelter, Barnstone Art for Kids, and Phoenixville Area Community Services, each for an annual fund; and $35,000 to Drawchange for its annual fund. Other listed grants included $30,000 to Emmaus House and $25,000 each to Code Girls United, Health Care Access, Child Bridge, Our House, The Confess Project of Metro Atlanta, and The Study Hall; each was designated for an annual fund.
The website describes a grant structure in which 75% of grants are project grants and 25% are matching grants. Project-grant applications are described as accepted on a rolling basis for programming in the arts, education and literacy, or community resource improvement. Matching grants are described as conditional on the success of other fundraising efforts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gloria A. Detwiler as trustee, James B. Detwiler as managing trustee, and Ralph P. Detwiler as trustee.
The foundation’s website identifies Jonathan Detwiler and Gloria Detwiler among its board members, along with Brint Detwiler, Michelle Detwiler, Randy Detwiler, Paul Detwiler, and Jack Wolf.
The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler is led by James B. Detwiler, Managing Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James B. Detwiler
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gloria A. Detwiler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph P. Detwiler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: John M Wolf Jr. (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jonathan R Detwiler (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Michelle D Halle (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 Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler
How much does The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler give each year?
The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler gave $687K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $546K across 27 grants.
What is The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler's typical grant size?
The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $22,884, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler give grants?
The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler's top state is Pennsylvania, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (26%) and New Jersey (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenixville, PA (7 grants), Atlanta, GA (7 grants) and Portland, OR (5 grants).
Does The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler's largest grantees?
The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler's largest 2024 grantees include Gesu School ($100,000), Ann's Heart Women's Shelter ($50,000) and Barnstone Art for Kids ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler?
The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler reported $9.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $687K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $631K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler fund?
The Detwiler Family Foundation’s stated mission is to enrich the lives of underserved populations dealing with difficult life challenges and to support programs that improve health, safety, and welfare through access to enrichment and growth opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler's EIN?
The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8017815. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler 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 October 2026.
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