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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 51-0066734

Longwood Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Wilmington, DE. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 94 grants and $40.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Grantmaking Team
100 W 10th St Ste 1109
Wilmngton, DE 19801
(302) 683-8200
Form and materials
Grant requests must be submitted on-line through our website www.longwoodfoundation.org following the guidelines specified.
Deadlines
March 1 and september 1
Restrictions
Generally limited to delaware and kennett square, pennsylvania area.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $40,838,936

    Grants listed
    94
    Assets, end of year
    $1,020,300,393

  • Tax year 2023

    $40,573,837

    Grants listed
    81
    Assets, end of year
    $967,518,991

  • Tax year 2022

    $38,983,601

    Grants listed
    87
    Assets, end of year
    $807,087,298

  • Tax year 2021

    $31,679,775

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $774,066,571

  • Tax year 2020

    $53,300,361

    Grants listed
    122
    Assets, end of year
    $993,874,242

  • Tax year 2019

    $26,277,431

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $810,983,180

  • Tax year 2018

    $14,767,556

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $709,926,293

  • Tax year 2017

    $39,073,752

    Grants listed
    102
    Assets, end of year
    $715,121,774

Grants paid in 2024

94 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Longwood Gardens IncAddress not given on the return

    The longwood reimagined project.

    $8,000,000
  2. Community Education BuildingWilmington, DE

    Debt service support.

    $2,637,089
  3. Odyssey Charter SchoolWilmington, DE

    Ocs innovation learning center.

    $1,600,000
  4. Reach Riverside Development CorporationWilmington, DE

    Reach / ceb project management office.

    $1,600,000
  5. Stepping Stones Community Federal Credit UnionAddress not given on the return

    Capital for operations.

    $1,500,000
  6. Be Ready Community Development CorporationWilmington, DE

    Housing initiatives.

    $1,000,000
  7. Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit AdvancementWilmington, DE

    Program expansion.

    $1,000,000
  8. Sussex County Land TrustAddress not given on the return

    Open space preservation.

    $1,000,000
  9. Westside Family Healthcare IncWilmington, DE

    Electronic health record integration project.

    $1,000,000
  10. Friendship House IncWilmington, DE

    Capacity building.

    $815,050
  11. Boys and Girls Clubs of DelawareWilmington, DE

    Georgetown site expansion.

    $800,000
  12. Kuumba Academy Charter SchoolWilmington, DE

    Creative connections program.

    $800,000
  13. Impact LifeAddress not given on the return

    Purchase and retrofit building.

    $700,000
  14. Wilmington Neighborhood Conservancy LandbankAddress not given on the return

    Project to rehabilitate 20 vacant homes.

    $700,000
  15. Children's Beach HouseLewes, DE

    Youth development expansion in milton.

    $600,000
  16. Delaware Art MuseumWilmington, DE

    The delaware art experience.

    $600,000
  17. Delaware Zoological SocietyWilmington, DE

    Mixed species habitat at brandywine zoo

    $550,000
  18. Latin American Community CenterWilmington, DE

    Fiesta 3 early learning center.

    $500,000
  19. True Access CapitalWilmington, DE

    Tac / bipoc lending.

    $500,000
  20. Easterseals Delaware and Maryland's Eastern ShoreAddress not given on the return

    Limitless possibilities at camp fairlee.

    $450,000
  21. Voices UndergroundAddress not given on the return

    Assistance with debt service.

    $450,000
  22. Willmington AllianceAddress not given on the return

    Wilmington thrives program.

    $450,000
  23. North American Land TrustAddress not given on the return

    Joseph davis tract - closing on property purchase.

    $450,000
  24. Jounce PartnersAddress not given on the return

    Delaware site launch.

    $440,000
  25. End Community Violence NowWilmington, DE

    Catalyzing end community violence now.

    $400,000
  26. Mid Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub Inc (MACH2)Address not given on the return

    Funding to unlock doe grant for mach2

    $400,000
  27. Milford Housing Development CorpAddress not given on the return

    Resilient and healthy home repair.

    $400,000
  28. StriveAddress not given on the return

    Strive pathway.

    $382,000
  29. Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (cafe)Address not given on the return

    Cafe fintech growth for better lives.

    $375,000
  30. Sussex Montessori SchoolAddress not given on the return

    Operating suppport.

    $375,000
  31. Elizabeth W Murphey School IncAddress not given on the return

    Purchase two homes for transitional housing.

    $350,000
  32. Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware IncWilmington, DE

    West center place rennovations.

    $350,000
  33. Wilmington Institute Free LibraryWilmington, DE

    Mandatory hvac replacement.

    $350,000
  34. First State Community Action AgencyAddress not given on the return

    Hire additional case workers.

    $304,248
  35. Archmere AcademyAddress not given on the return

    Abessinio performing arts center

    $300,000
  36. Good Neighbors IncAddress not given on the return

    Healthier homes for low income families.

    $300,000
  37. Hagley Museum and LibraryWilmington, DE

    Collections care initiative.

    $300,000
  38. International Literacy AssociationAddress not given on the return

    Learning library for teachers.

    $300,000
  39. Ministry of Caring - Emmaneul Dining RoomAddress not given on the return

    Strengthening donor engagement.

    $300,000
  40. Ud HillelAddress not given on the return

    Capital campaign

    $300,000
  41. Veterans' Watchmaker InitiativeAddress not given on the return

    Hire two additional technicians.

    $300,000
  42. Network DelawareWilmington, DE

    Social good hub.

    $250,000
  43. What Is Your Voice IncAddress not given on the return

    The engagement center.

    $250,000
  44. Metropolitan Wilmington Urban LeagueWilmington, DE

    Direct services and leadership capacity.

    $225,000
  45. YWCA DelawareWilmington, DE

    Economic empowerment - alice households.

    $225,000
  46. Ingleside Homes IncWilmington, DE

    Refurbish elevators.

    $214,000
  47. The Garage Community and Youth CenterAddress not given on the return

    Youth nourishment and transit initiative.

    $203,505
  48. La Esperanza IncAddress not given on the return

    Provide affordable legal immigration services.

    $200,000
  49. La Plaza Delaware IncAddress not given on the return

    La plaza business and financial empowerment.

    $200,000
  50. Leadership DelawareWilmington, DE

    Ldi leadership development series.

    $200,000
  51. Mental Health Association in DelawareWilmington, DE

    Mental health court mentorship expansion.

    $200,000
  52. Stroud Water Research CenterAvondale, PA

    Capital renovations.

    $200,000
  53. The ARC of Delaware IncAddress not given on the return

    Group home safety and accessibility.

    $200,000
  54. Horizons Tower HillAddress not given on the return

    Summer program to prevent learning loss.

    $200,000
  55. Love Inc of Mid Delmarva IncAddress not given on the return

    Expansion of case management to eastern and central sussex county.

    $196,809
  56. OperadelawareWilmington, DE

    Building for sustainability.

    $192,500
  57. Delaware Arts AllianceWilmington, DE

    Action and advocacy to support the arts.

    $180,000
  58. New Teacher CenterSacramento, CA

    Support to academically strengthen 5 delaware schools.

    $171,072
  59. YoungmomsAddress not given on the return

    Case manager and development director.

    $170,000
  60. Unite for HerAddress not given on the return

    Breast and ovarian wellness program.

    $167,000
  61. American Civil Liberties Foundation of Delaware IncWilmington, DE

    Every vote counts campaign.

    $150,000
  62. Central Delaware Housing CollaborativeAddress not given on the return

    CDHC capacity building and operations.

    $150,000
  63. Help Initiative IncAddress not given on the return

    Strengthen for sustainable impact.

    $150,000
  64. Nanticoke Watershed Alliance IncAddress not given on the return

    Operating support.

    $150,000
  65. Oncor Coalition IncAddress not given on the return

    Accessible playground in new castle.

    $150,000
  66. Rodney Street Tennis and Tutoring AssociationAddress not given on the return

    Program expansion.

    $150,000
  67. Capacity Building Wallet - Various GrantsAddress not given on the return

    Training expenses - reimbursement for professional development.

    $147,976
  68. Wilmington Children's ChorusWilmington, DE

    Operating support.

    $143,937
  69. Calliope Project (milton Theatre)Address not given on the return

    Support for debt service.

    $125,000
  70. First State SquashWilmington, DE

    Strategic growth plan.

    $125,000
  71. Reach Out and Read IncBoston, MA

    Expand to new clinics and communities.

    $125,000
  72. St Edmond's AcademyWilmington, DE

    Capital project.

    $125,000
  73. Blood Bank of Delmarva A Division of New York Blood Center IncAddress not given on the return

    Dover blood center renovations.

    $100,000
  74. Candlelight TheatreAddress not given on the return

    Revitalize candlelight.

    $100,000
  75. Nativity Prepatory School of WilmingtonAddress not given on the return

    Expand STEM offerings for students.

    $95,000
  76. Serviam Girls AcademyWilmington, DE

    Teacher retention program.

    $95,000
  77. Padua AcademyAddress not given on the return

    Program to increase student growth.

    $94,000
  78. Cancer Support Community DelawareWilmington, DE

    Hire program assistant and redesign website.

    $92,500
  79. Maternal and Child Health ConsortiumAddress not given on the return

    Family center program.

    $90,000
  80. Best Buddies DelawareAddress not given on the return

    Delaware inclusion project.

    $85,000
  81. Chester County Food BankAddress not given on the return

    Food delivery truck - kennett square.

    $80,000
  82. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Philadelphia Delaware and Susquehana ValleyAddress not given on the return

    Hire a wish navigator to coordinate with hospital.

    $80,000
  83. RSVP VolunteersAddress not given on the return

    Digital navigator in the kennett area.

    $75,000
  84. Caesar Rodney InstituteRehoboth Beach, DE

    Educational programs to honor caesar rodney's legacy.

    $62,500
  85. Neighborhood House IncWilmington, DE

    Capital improvements.

    $61,000
  86. Roofs From the HeartWilmington, DE

    Operating support.

    $55,000
  87. Warriors Helping WarriorsAddress not given on the return

    Renovations for veteran's resiliancy center.

    $40,000
  88. Delaware Center for JusticeWilmington, DE

    HQ rehabilitation and GCS expansion.

    $35,000
  89. Friends of White Clay Creek State ParkAddress not given on the return

    Restoration of j eastburn barn.

    $31,250
  90. Market Street MusicWilmington, DE

    Operating support.

    $30,000
  91. The Philanthropy RoundtableWashington, DC

    Advance philanthropic freedom.

    $25,000
  92. 50CAN IncAddress not given on the return

    Delawarecan general operating funds.

    $20,000
  93. Kennett After School AssociationAddress not given on the return

    Transportation for off-site activities.

    $17,500
  94. Frederica Senior CenterAddress not given on the return

    Community outreach.

    $10,000

Approved for future payment

3 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Community Education BuildingWilmington, DE

    Debt service support.

    $44,903,618
  2. Children and Families FirstAddress not given on the return

    Assistance for first-time mothers.

    $742,518
  3. Capacity Building Wallet - Various GrantsAddress not given on the return

    Training expense reimbursements for professional development.

    $26,114

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education4 grants $2,696,07218% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $2,662,08918% of the total
  3. Housing and shelter2 grants $1,950,00013% of the total
  4. Human services6 grants $1,469,00010% of the total
  5. Arts and culture6 grants $1,446,43710% of the total
  6. Community development1 grant $1,000,0007% of the total
  7. 9 other causes12 grants $3,515,00024% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Delaware94 grants $40,838,936

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Eleuthere I Du Pont IIPRESIDENT (NON-VOTING/NON-TRUSTEE) Hours 40Pay $409,556
  • Dr M Lynne Du PontVICE PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Croderick MaroneySECRETARY & TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Charles L CopelandCHAIRMAN & TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Gerret Van S CopelandTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Natalie A Du P ReeseTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Eli R SharpTREASURER & TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Timothy B WeymouthTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0

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