Historical Society of Delaware
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.6M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
46
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Historical Society of Delaware?
Historical Society of Delaware is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($1.1M), The Bessemer Giving Fund ($600K), Walrath TW Res ($305K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M 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 |
| Donald & Martha Dewees Foundation | $130,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| 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 |
| Crestlea Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Nor' Easter Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Fair Play Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $950 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| Richard a & James F Corroon | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2019) to $1.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $115K.
What grants has Historical Society of Delaware received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Donald & Martha Dewees Foundation | OPERATIONS | $65,000 |
| 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 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $50 |
| 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 | Donald & Martha Dewees Foundation | OPERATIONS | $65,000 |
| 2024 | Walrath TW Res | GENERAL OPERATING | $42,500 |
| 2024 | H Brown TW Hist Society DE | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,679 |
| 2024 | Crestlea Foundation Inc | DHS OPERATING EXPENSE ASSISTANCE | $15,000 |
| 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 |
| 2024 | Fair Play Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Richard a & James F Corroon | GENERAL FUND | $500 |
| 2024 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $500 |
| 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 |
Showing 30 most recent of 46 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Historical Society of Delaware?
Historical Society of Delaware is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($1.1M), The Bessemer Giving Fund ($600K), Walrath TW Res ($305K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M 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 $2.6M in grants to Historical Society of Delaware across 46 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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