Funding Amount

US $2,000 - US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Preference is given to charitable organizations that distribute the necessities of life to the poor.

Geography

  • In Delaware and Chester Counties, Pennsylvania, dedicated to assisting the needy poor
  • In Delaware County and Chester County Pennsylvania
  • Located in Delaware County or Chester County Pennsylvania

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • The Irene D.

Overview

The Irene D. Cunningham Trust Grant supports charitable organizations in Delaware and Chester Counties, Pennsylvania, dedicated to assisting the needy poor. Established through the Last Will of Ms. Cunningham, the Trust aims to provide grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 annually. Preference is given to organizations that supply essential resources to the poor. This perpetual Trust ensures that Ms. Cunningham's generosity continues to benefit the community for years to come.

The Irene Cunningham Trust was established under the Last Will and Testament of Ms.
To provide grants to charitable organizations in support of various causes including religious, scientific, literary, and education.
Average Giving
Average grant size: $2,000 to $5,000Average number of grants per year: 5

Eligibility

The Irene D. Cunningham Trust is dedicated to supporting organizations that help the needy poor in Delaware County and Chester County Pennsylvania. Preference is given to charitable organizations that distribute the necessities of life to the poor.To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Organizations must be located in Delaware County or Chester County Pennsylvania.

What Irene D Cunningham W actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
4
Total given
$16K
Median grant
$4,000
Range
$3,000–$5,000
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 81%, Mississippi 19%. Top recipient cities: West Chester, PA; Upper Darby, PA; Folsom, PA.

Example grants

  • Community Warehouse Project of Chester C · West Chester, PA

    General operating

    $5,000

  • Murphys Giving Market · Upper Darby, PA

    General operating

    $5,000

  • Promise House · Hazlehurst, MS

    General operating

    $3,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Human services
  • Poverty alleviation
  • Hardship

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