Historical Society of Delaware
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.4M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
39
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Historical Society of Delaware?
Historical Society of Delaware is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($1.1M), The Bessemer Giving Fund ($600K), Walrath TW Res ($305K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Historical Society of Delaware between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | $1,123,140 | 2 | 2024 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | $600,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Walrath TW Res | $304,999 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| H Brown TW Hist Society DE | $182,389 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Delaware Curative Workshop Inc | $76,249 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Delaware Humanities Council | $55,233 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Delaware Community Foundation Inc | $50,650 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| Ellason Downs Perpetual Charitable Trust | $28,187 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| True Access Capital Corporation | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Nor' Easter Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $400 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2025) to $1.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $50K.
What grants has Historical Society of Delaware received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | H Brown TW Hist Society DE | GENERAL SUPPORT | $29,323 |
| 2025 | Delaware Community Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT, OLD TOWN HALL RESTORATION & IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $13,500 |
| 2025 | Ellason Downs Perpetual Charitable Trust | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,850 |
| 2025 | Nor' Easter Foundation Inc | RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | RELIGION & CULTURAL INST INITIATIVE | $1,023,140 |
| 2024 | The Bessemer Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | RELIGION & CULTURAL INST INITIATIVE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Walrath TW Res | GENERAL OPERATING | $42,500 |
| 2024 | H Brown TW Hist Society DE | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,679 |
| 2024 | Delaware Curative Workshop Inc | GOODWORKS/CHARITY | $10,625 |
| 2024 | Ellason Downs Perpetual Charitable Trust | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,682 |
| 2024 | Nor' Easter Foundation Inc | RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Walrath TW Res | GENERAL OPERATING | $52,499 |
| 2023 | The Bessemer Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | H Brown TW Hist Society DE | GENERAL SUPPORT | $31,818 |
| 2023 | Delaware Humanities Council | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $13,200 |
| 2023 | Delaware Curative Workshop Inc | GOODWORKS/CHARITY | $13,124 |
| 2023 | Ellason Downs Perpetual Charitable Trust | GENERAL PURPOSE | $6,130 |
| 2022 | The Bessemer Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Walrath TW Res | GENERAL OPERATING | $65,000 |
| 2022 | H Brown TW Hist Society DE | GENERAL SUPPORT | $33,351 |
| 2022 | Delaware Curative Workshop Inc | GOODWORKS/CHARITY | $16,250 |
| 2022 | Delaware Community Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR "OPEN ACCESS" DIGITAL BOOK,"A HISTORY OF THE DELAWARE HISPANIC COMMISSION (DHC)" AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE AND GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE | $9,000 |
| 2022 | Ellason Downs Perpetual Charitable Trust | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,485 |
| 2021 | The Bessemer Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Walrath TW Res | GENERAL OPERATING | $72,500 |
| 2021 | H Brown TW Hist Society DE | GENERAL SUPPORT | $29,015 |
| 2021 | Delaware Humanities Council | — | $25,133 |
| 2021 | Delaware Curative Workshop Inc | GOODWORKS/CHARITY | $18,125 |
| 2021 | Ellason Downs Perpetual Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,040 |
Showing 30 most recent of 39 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Historical Society of Delaware?
Historical Society of Delaware is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($1.1M), The Bessemer Giving Fund ($600K), Walrath TW Res ($305K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Historical Society of Delaware between 2019–2025.
Who is Historical Society of Delaware's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Historical Society of Delaware, with $1.1M across 2 grants (2024).
How much grant funding has Historical Society of Delaware received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Historical Society of Delaware across 39 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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