Historical Society of Delaware
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.3M
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
35
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Historical Society of Delaware?
Historical Society of Delaware is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($1.1M), The Bessemer Giving Fund ($500K), Walrath Tw Res ($305K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Historical Society of Delaware between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | $1,123,140 | 2 | 2024 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | $500,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Walrath Tw Res | $304,999 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| H Brown Tw Hist Society De | $153,066 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Delaware Curative Workshop Inc | $152,498 | 10 | 2020–2024 |
| Ellason Downs Perpetual Charitable Trust | $28,187 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Delaware Community Foundation Inc | $9,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Wyeth Foundation for American Art | $8,189 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | $400 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Historical Society of Delaware received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ellason Downs Perpetual Charitable Trust | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,850 |
| 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 | Delaware Curative Workshop Inc | GOODWORKS/CHARITY | $10,625 |
| 2024 | Ellason Downs Perpetual Charitable Trust | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,682 |
| 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 Curative Workshop Inc | GOODWORKS/CHARITY | $13,124 |
| 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 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 Curative Workshop Inc | GOODWORKS/CHARITY | $18,125 |
| 2021 | Delaware Curative Workshop Inc | GOODWORKS/CHARITY | $18,125 |
| 2021 | Wyeth Foundation for American Art | TO SUPPORT AN ART CONSERVATION PROJECT | $8,189 |
| 2021 | Ellason Downs Perpetual Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,040 |
| 2021 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $400 |
Showing 30 most recent of 35 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Historical Society of Delaware?
Historical Society of Delaware is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($1.1M), The Bessemer Giving Fund ($500K), Walrath Tw Res ($305K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Historical Society of Delaware between 2020–2025.
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 $2.3M in grants to Historical Society of Delaware across 35 grants from 9 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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