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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 51-6015095

Laffey-Mchugh Foundation

A private foundation in Wilmington, DE. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 153 grants and $3.7 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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
Laffey-Mchugh Foundation
100 West 10th Street Suite 815
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 654-1680
[email protected]
Form and materials
Grant applications are accepted for two funding cycles. Requests for the spring funding cycle must be submitted by april 1. Requests for the fall cycle must be submitted by october 1. Organizations can request an application via the foundation's website: laffeymchugh.org. If the applicant is eligible to apply, an email is sent to the documented contact with a link to the electronic application. The foundation does not accept paper-based applications or applications that are not submitted through its application portal. All applicants must be a 501(c)(3) public charity in good standing with the IRS.
Deadlines
Part 1: by 12PM est on april 1st or october 1st part 2: by 11:59PM est on april 1st or october 1st
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $3,703,800

    Grants listed
    153
    Assets, end of year
    $66,106,179
  • Tax year 2023

    $3,587,000

    Grants listed
    130
    Assets, end of year
    $63,648,192
  • Tax year 2022

    $3,703,316

    Grants listed
    116
    Assets, end of year
    $65,420,261
  • Tax year 2021

    $3,929,000

    Grants listed
    122
    Assets, end of year
    $61,614,001
  • Tax year 2020

    $3,163,500

    Grants listed
    104
    Assets, end of year
    $55,572,684

Grants paid in 2024

153 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Ministry of Caring IncWilmington, DE

    To support the renovation and relocation of the emmanuel dining room east to a new permanent location to serve nutritious meals to families in need.

    $150,000
  2. Food Bank of DelawareNewark, DE

    To support the food bank of delaware's expanded head start backpack program.

    $100,000
  3. Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    To prospectively investigate advanced ultrasound imaging markers of acute kidney injury (aki) in 24 pilot subjects (0-19 years old) with severe aki to enable early detection and prognosis.

    $75,000
  4. Kind to Kids FoundationNewark, DE

    To improve academic outcomes for delaware students in foster care who are victims of abuse, neglect and trauma through kind to kids foundation's signature education program, ugrad academy.

    $75,000
  5. Ministry of Caring IncWilmington, DE

    To support renovations to samaritan housing, a short term emergency shelter for single women and women with children.

    $75,000
  6. TeensharpWilmington, DE

    To support enhancements to the technology infrastructure supporting the delaware goes to college academy offered to high school students from low-income families.

    $75,000
  7. YMCA of DelawareWilmington, DE

    For its new thrive out-of-school program providing tutoring, sel, and life skills activities for teens, and extending social-emotional support and STEM for teen summer activities in zip code 19801.

    $75,000
  8. Friendship HouseWilmington, DE

    In general operating funds to respond to client needs through its transitional housing program, empowerment centers and the clothing bank.

    $65,000
  9. Delaware College ScholarsWilmington, DE

    To support the launch of programming for 9th and 10th grade students for its residential college-preparation program that helps overcome economic or social barriers to educational success.

    $60,000
  10. Combined Campaign for JusticeWilmington, DE

    In general operating support for delawares three legal aid agencies.

    $50,000
  11. Leading Youth Through Empowerment IncWilmington, DE

    For academic support for underserved middle school and high school students to prepare them for the next steps in high school, college, and career exploration.

    $50,000
  12. Metropolitan Wilmington Urban LeagueWilmington, DE

    In general operational funds to support its programming in the community.

    $50,000
  13. Partners for JusticeNew York, NY

    To support its client advocate program, an innovative public defense program in partnership with the office of defense services providing interdisciplinary services and restorative support to 400 people entangled in the criminal legal system in delaware.

    $50,000
  14. Reading AssistWilmington, DE

    To provide a tutor/teacher training and certification program currently being piloted at la academia antonio alonso charter school in newark.

    $50,000
  15. Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    To support a research project investigating how genetic mutations, particularly brca1/2, influence lymphoma patients responses to conventional treatments and novel immunotherapies.

    $50,000
  16. Urbanpromise WilmingtonWilmington, DE

    For its promise of yes capital campaign to repair properties embedded in under-resourced areas of wilmington in which urbanpromise staff and interns live, build relationships, and foster trust in the neighborhoods.

    $50,000
  17. Four YouthWilmington, DE

    To enable underserved high school students to explore delaware's natural and historical sites, documenting their experience via videography and photojournalism with a livestream to k-8 classrooms.

    $45,000
  18. St Patrick's CenterWilmington, DE

    For its emergency food distribution program.

    $40,000
  19. Sunday Breakfast MissionWilmington, DE

    To support homeless and impoverished individuals and families through nutritious meals, clothing, emergency shelter, food boxes, and residential programs with supportive services.

    $40,000
  20. The Harambee Fund at the Delaware Community FoundationWilmington, DE

    To support the next cohort of harambee delaware emerging leaders of color and support the launch of the delaware dozen accelerator to work closely with 12 alumni over the next two years to grow/launch their ventures

    $40,000
  21. Wilmington Hope CommissionWilmington, DE

    In general operations support for its expansion of initiatives in dover that aim to reduce recidivism.

    $40,000
  22. Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids IncWilmington, DE

    To support hiring a third program coordinator to meet growing demand for hands-on, outdoor, STEM education services related to its school-based gardening programs.

    $35,000
  23. Nativity Preparatory School of WilmingtonWilmington, DE

    For general operating expenses supporting its tuition-free, high-quality middle school program for students in wilmington.

    $35,000
  24. The Teen Warehouse IncWilmington, DE

    To establish new programming in creative arts, education, and health and wellness by supporting staff time devoted to program development and purchasing supplies/equipment for activities.

    $35,000
  25. Academia Antonia Alonso Charter SchoolNewark, DE

    For educator stipends to develop/support its transition to mastery-based learning, enhancing personalized instruction and improving academic achievement for its underserved, primarily hispanic, k-8 student population.

    $30,000
  26. Choir School of DelawareWilmington, DE

    In general operating support for its vocal music, academic enrichment, health services, and life skills development programming.

    $30,000
  27. Christina Cultural Arts Center IncWilmington, DE

    To launch chasing away the blues, a collaboration with mental health professionals to offer self-care workshops, family arts classes, and resource referrals for adults with students living with a single head of household.

    $30,000
  28. Delaware Adolescent Program IncBear, DE

    In general operating funds to support curriculum refinement, professional development, instructional materials, and enhance services for pregnant and parenting teens across delaware.

    $30,000
  29. Habitat for Humanity of New Castle CountyWilmington, DE

    For the direct material costs of its critical repairs program providing aging in place home repairs for low income elderly homeowners in new castle county.

    $30,000
  30. Mental Health Association in DelawareWilmington, DE

    To expand its peer-mentoring program with the mental health court of delaware that offers re-entry programs for non-violent offenders within the prisons prior to release.

    $30,000
  31. Neighborgood Partners IncDover, DE

    To support the pilot of central dover saves, a program for underbanked individuals in central dover to receive financial education, and build savings with a 2:1 match for every dollar saved.

    $30,000
  32. Network ConnectWilmington, DE

    To sustain and expand the future culture creator employment program, enabling underserved and at risk youth to develop essential skills and launch meaningful initiatives.

    $30,000
  33. Rodney Street Tennis and Tutoring AssociationWilmington, DE

    For its summer education/enrichment and outreach programming for the underserved communities of wilmington.

    $30,000
  34. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater DelawareWilmington, DE

    To support the launch of a meal program, called spoonful of hope, for its volunteers to provide nutritious meals to families with children being treated at the nemours childrens hospital.

    $30,000
  35. Summer Learning Collaborative IncNew Castle, DE

    To pilot an expansion of collabclub services to meet the needs of special education students at southern elementary school in new castle county.

    $30,000
  36. Tech ImpactPhiladelphia, PA

    To support underrepresented delawareans through its itworks delaware and cxworks baylor workforce programs, and local nonprofits through projects in its data innovation lab.

    $30,000
  37. The GrandWilmington, DE

    For its stages of discovery school matinees providing students in prek to grade 12 an opportunity to experience live theatre with enriching curriculum connections, thereby integrating the arts with a culturally responsive education.

    $30,000
  38. True Access Capital CorpWilmington, DE

    To help close the wealth gap by supporting bipoc businesses in delaware to gain access to capital and business advisory services.

    $30,000
  39. Year Up IncBoston, MA

    To support year up united wilmington's student services such as transportation, childcare, mental health, and financial assistance to reduce student attrition and increase program completion rates in its workforce development program.

    $30,000
  40. YWCA DelawareWilmington, DE

    To sustain and expand the role of community health workers to improve the health and well-being of clients being served through its home-life management center.

    $30,000
  41. Zoe MinistriesGreenwood, DE

    To bridge the temporary funding gap in the inaugural year of operations at hannahs house, the states first residential facility for young victims of sex trafficking.

    $30,000
  42. Public Allies Delaware (americorps with Ud)Wilmington, DE

    To enable small delaware nonprofits with limited staff and capacity to benefit from a capacity building assessment and placement of a public ally to support growth.

    $27,000
  43. Delaware Institute for the Arts in EducationWilmington, DE

    To support its delaware wolf trap classroom residencies that connect professional artists with students and educators using cross-disciplinary learning, and expand its family program to reinforce classroom learning.

    $26,000
  44. ABC Parenting InstituteNewark, DE

    To expand access to services for incarcerated parents by implementing attachment and biobehavioral catch-up (abc), an evidence-based home visiting program for families upon reentry.

    $25,000
  45. Amanacer Counseling and Resource CenterWilmington, DE

    To connect more people to bilingual, culturally responsive behavioral health professionals trained in community-based, trauma-informed care.

    $25,000
  46. Boys & Girls Clubs of DelawareWilmington, DE

    To offer a free 10-week summer camp for teens ages 13-15 and create a blueprint that can be expanded statewide.

    $25,000
  47. Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of ArtChadds Ford, PA

    To support the brandywine conservancy's protection and preservation of the brandywine-christina watershed through land preservation, agricultural best practice implementation, and community and municipal planning.

    $25,000
  48. Community Collaboration of Delaware IncNew Castle, DE

    To become a smart recovery multiple pathways provider, offering community meetings such as the family & friends program to support long term sobriety.

    $25,000
  49. Delaware Art MuseumWilmington, DE

    To support its healing through the arts program, which utilizes various art forms to bring about healing for community members in need.

    $25,000
  50. Delaware Center for HorticultureWilmington, DE

    To help reinvigorate its urban agriculture programming and establish partnerships with local organizations to expand fresh food access initiatives in low-income communities surrounding e.d. Robinson urban farm and its community garden.

    $25,000
  51. Delaware Public Media IncDover, DE

    To support digital marketing efforts to grow awareness and subscribers in new castle county.

    $25,000
  52. Down Syndrome Association of DelawareNewark, DE

    To support development of a sibling component of its 2024 days of summer camp in kent and new castle county.

    $25,000
  53. Elevate Vocal ArtsWilmington, DE

    To support program and curriculum development to scale its vocal arts apprenticeship and summer institute as a delaware workforce development trainer/provider for aspiring vocal artists aged 18-25.

    $25,000
  54. Green Beret ProjectDover, DE

    To sustain engagement of 30 young adults in the mechanic shop operations while working toward a social enterprise start up for this generation of participants.

    $25,000
  55. Jefferson Street Center IncWilmington, DE

    To expand its community hub program leveraging its gym, kitchen, stage and meeting rooms as a resource for local organizations providing cultural, educational and direct service programs.

    $25,000
  56. Las Amricas Aspira AcademyNewark, DE

    Toward the purchase of a van to support its "exploring beyond the classroom" initiative providing underprivileged students at aspira academy with enriching experiences outside the classroom.

    $25,000
  57. Literacy DelawareWilmington, DE

    To pilot an innovative program at local libraries to efficiently address unmet adult literacy needs through a conversation/book club and non-structured open-lab time, just in time.

    $25,000
  58. Local Journalism Initiative of DelawareWilmington, DE

    To ensure education is a dedicated area of its independent, investigative news coverage and to host education-focused community events.

    $25,000
  59. Operation WarmPhiladelphia, PA

    To gift 1,200 under-resourced delaware children with a brand-new coat or a pair of new shoes.

    $25,000
  60. Response - Help for Survivors of Domestic Violence & Sexual AssaultAspen, CO

    To support the final stages of the campaign to build the center for hope and healing for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

    $25,000
  61. Saint Edmond's AcademyWilmington, DE

    To create a centrally-located learning commons area to support academic research and project-based collaborative learning.

    $25,000
  62. Teach Zen IncWilmington, DE

    To support expansion of the one love, one heart program offering music, movement, and mindfulness programs to children and training for staff in early child care centers in zip code 19720.

    $25,000
  63. The Challenge ProgramWilmington, DE

    In capital to support repairs and improvements to its construction training and education center (ctec) building.

    $25,000
  64. The Delaware ContemporaryWilmington, DE

    To support contemporary art programs that provide emerging artists/creatives with equitable access to growth opportunities that engage and educate community members while helping support the vitality of our community.

    $25,000
  65. Urban Bike ProjectWilmington, DE

    To support expansion of its youth program including a mountain bike team and initiating a youth workforce development initiative.

    $25,000
  66. Urbanpromise WilmingtonWilmington, DE

    For its streetleader program that employs and trains at-risk teens to lead childrens camps, ameliorating their life trajectories through academic tutoring, social-emotional learning, and mentorship from staff.

    $25,000
  67. West End Neighborhood HouseWilmington, DE

    To create an extension of its above 'xpectations' college and career planning program to focus on helping kids stay in college once accepted, be better prepared, and not transfer out/home.

    $25,000
  68. Stehm IncWilmington, DE

    To support its long-term transitional housing for women and their children, and its motel ministry program providing short-term emergency housing for men, women, and children.

    $23,500
  69. Project New Start IncWilmington, DE

    To support a part-time development consultant who will create and guide development activities and assist in establishing fundraising sustainability for the organization.

    $22,000
  70. 4TH-DIMENSION LeadersWilmington, DE

    To support 4DLS lead for delaware leader development and multi-state reciprocal certification program based on rigorous reflection, strategic discourse, and solution design.

    $20,000
  71. Archmere AcademyClaymont, DE

    For the renovation of its performing arts center, originally constructed in 1983, that serves as the primary gathering space for theatrical performances, assemblies, graduation, and more.

    $20,000
  72. Children & Families First Delaware IncWilmington, DE

    To build a centralized data reporting and analysis application to improve its understanding of the social impact of its trauma and brain-science informed services and other programs.

    $20,000
  73. Delaware Pacem in TerrisWilmington, DE

    To grow and integrate arts for peace and peace education programming into local schools and deepen relationships with other community partners.

    $20,000
  74. Delaware Theatre CompanyWilmington, DE

    For its student matinee program to engage and excite middle school and high school students about the arts.

    $20,000
  75. Forum to Advance Minorities in Engineering IncWilmington, DE

    To support STEM education and enrichment programming, serving delaware students k - 12.

    $20,000
  76. Kalmar Nyckel FoundationWilmington, DE

    For a pilot program engaging 6 community partners to develop engaging programming for its new interactive maritime outdoor adventure course.

    $20,000
  77. Network DelawareWilmington, DE

    To pilot new curriculum and training in its civic coach development program to help other organizations develop civic leaders and lead teams within their organizations.

    $20,000
  78. Spur Impact AssociationWilmington, DE

    To support the growth of its emerging leaders community (elc) program in 2024-2025 and expand the number of professionals interested in joining delaware nonprofit boards.

    $20,000
  79. The ARC of Delaware IncWilmington, DE

    To support a temporary funding gap in its state contract to provide supported living services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

    $20,000
  80. The Connectde IncNewark, DE

    To pilot an employer-focused program to reduce turnover among young black and brown professionals in delaware by increasing the employees community engagement.

    $20,000
  81. Wilmington Children's ChorusWilmington, DE

    To expand and improve its neighborhood-based programs, which provide exceptional music education to low-income children of color in the city of wilmington.

    $20,000
  82. Wilmington Senior CenterWilmington, DE

    To provide educational programming to older adults in wilmington.

    $20,000
  83. Resilia Philanthropic Ventures FoundationOakland, CA

    For the 2024 cohort of nonprofit organizations receiving an annual subscription to resilia's online resources and coaching.

    $15,300
  84. Cancer Support Community DelawareWilmington, DE

    To support the general operating budget to provide free in-person and hybrid programs for cancer patients, caregivers and families.

    $15,000
  85. Central Delaware Habitat for HumanityDover, DE

    To assist senior homeowners with home safety repairs in an effort to reduce the risk of falls within their home.

    $15,000
  86. Compass for Lifelong DiscoveryWoody Creek, CO

    To support the celebrate the beat dance program at the aspen community school.

    $15,000
  87. Delaware Breast Cancer CoalitionWilmington, DE

    To expand outreach into targeted populations with the highest incidence of late-stage breast cancer diagnosis by establishing long-term community partnerships and screening events.

    $15,000
  88. Delaware FuturesWilmington, DE

    For a public ally to support its capacity-building for year-round trauma-informed curricula and mentorship programs serving delaware high school students.

    $15,000
  89. Delaware HIV ConsortiumWilmington, DE

    To expand its HIV prevention and outreach program, supporting HIV testing, prep navigation, education, and safe sex supply distribution to underserved communities statewide.

    $15,000
  90. Delaware Interscholastic Cycling LeagueWilmington, DE

    For its "shred the barriers" initiative providing mountain bike loaners and scholarships to middle and high-school aged youth from underserved communities in wilmington to join its cycling programs.

    $15,000
  91. Delaware Museum of Nature and Science IncGreenville, DE

    To provide interactive science-based educational programs to young underserved children in head start centers.

    $15,000
  92. Delaware ShakespeareWilmington, DE

    For its 2024 community tour production of the winters tale, which will travel to locations such as prisons, community centers, and libraries throughout delaware.

    $15,000
  93. Edge for Tomorrow IncWilmington, DE

    To help sustain its steam and sel-based after-school enrichment program for elementary-aged students.

    $15,000
  94. First State Ballet Theatre IncWilmington, DE

    For its danceworks program supporting students from low income communities in kindergarten to grade 5.

    $15,000
  95. Fractured Atlas (fiscally Sponsoring Ellen Priest Projects)Hartsdale, NY

    In general operating funds to support growth and enhance content of the eyeball it! (ei) immersive visual art program for under-resourced and bipoc youth throughout delaware, including bilingual english/spanish youth.

    $15,000
  96. Fresh Start Scholarship Foundation IncWilmington, DE

    To support the class of 2025-2026 with annual scholarships to women in delaware based on financial need, personal challenges, and academic performance.

    $15,000
  97. Honorhealth FoundationScottsdale, AZ

    To serve the most vulnerable members in its community through its desert mission food bank, adult day healthcare, lincoln learning center, and living well program.

    $15,000
  98. Little People Big Dreams Learning CenterNew Castle, DE

    In general operational support to grow educational outcomes at its early learning center through strategic recruitment and staff retention.

    $15,000
  99. More Than Fitness IncWilmington, DE

    To support the growth of its arena adaptive program with specialized equipment and supplies for people with physical disabilities.

    $15,000
  100. National Alopecia Areata FoundationNovato, CA

    For its annual conference and childrens camp supporting children living with alopecia areata by providing a unique, wholistic experience, nurturing self-esteem through carefully planned activities led by experienced facilitators.

    $15,000
  101. Nehemiah Gateway Community Development Corporationtennis Rocks Tutoring andWilmington, DE

    To supports its summer junior leadership program at haynes park for middle schoolers and its summer read-a-thon.

    $15,000
  102. PathfindersAspen, CO

    For low-cost counseling to adults and children suffering from grief, loss, and illness.

    $15,000
  103. Roofs From the HeartWilmington, DE

    To support a roof replacement program for veterans in delaware.

    $15,000
  104. ShatterproofNorwalk, CT

    To increase access to treatment atlas, a search tool for historically marginalized populations across delaware to access quality addiction treatment services for substance use disorder.

    $15,000
  105. Shoes That FitClaremont, CA

    For the delaware student shoe bank, a pilot program with friendship house to support homeless and low-income students in need.

    $15,000
  106. Sojourners' Place IncWilmington, DE

    To support its window of opportunity for homeless men and women providing a safe residential environment and supportive programming to achieve self-sufficiency.

    $15,000
  107. St John's Community ServicesWashington, DC

    To support ongoing activities that serve the quality of life needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities cared for in its managed residences in delaware.

    $15,000
  108. Stop the Violence Prayer Chain FoundationWilmington, DE

    In general operating funding for supplies and activities supporting children in high-risk communities.

    $15,000
  109. The Delaware Zoological Society IncWilmington, DE

    To leverage the new mixed south american species habitat to engage and educate children in title i schools within the wilmington learning collaborative.

    $15,000
  110. The Healing Tree SCD IncWilmington, DE

    To solidify and expand its sickle cell disease fellowships, tutoring and mentor programs for patients, families and caregivers during the transition from pediatric care to adult care.

    $15,000
  111. The Precision InstituteWilmington, DE

    To expand the driving simulator program for neurodiverse teens and adults.

    $15,000
  112. Wow ScienceWilmington, DE

    To launch an after-school STEM program at the hope center to teach robotics, coding, and various facets of artificial intelligence through interactive, hands-on experiences.

    $15,000
  113. Plastic Free DelawareWilmington, DE

    To support the growth and expansion of yes! (delaware youth environmental summit).

    $12,500
  114. Best Buddies in DelawareGreenville, DE

    To support its school friendship & leadership development program in delaware.

    $10,000
  115. Bringing Hope Home IncMalvern, PA

    To provide families impacted by cancer with one-time financial assistance for essential household bills to reduce the toxic financial stress that occurs between diagnosis and when short-term disability, insurance approval, and other financial assistance begins.

    $10,000
  116. Cambodian Children's FundSanta Monica, CA

    For general operating support to provide quality education to cambodias most vulnerable children through six core programs and over 60 interconnected projects.

    $10,000
  117. Cambodian Children's FundSanta Monica, CA

    In general operating support for its programs supporting the most impoverished and at-risk children in cambodia.

    $10,000
  118. Camp Possibilities FoundationBerlin, MD

    For its family day and other programs supporting kids in delaware with type 1 diabetes.

    $10,000
  119. Charity Crossing IncBear, DE

    To help homeless across delaware to sleep safely, with comfort and dignity by providing them with a backpack with storage that rolls out into an all-weather protected bed.

    $10,000
  120. Children & Families First Delaware IncWilmington, DE

    To support staff development through expansion of consultation programs focused on inclusion.

    $10,000
  121. Delaware Family Restoration ServicesMiddletown, DE

    To support interventions that aid children and families affected by parental incarceration trauma.

    $10,000
  122. Delaware Health Equity CoalitionWilmington, DE

    To support the launch of its healthy people campaign including a monthly educational series on detv and social media to empower patients to improve their overall health.

    $10,000
  123. DelawarecanWilmington, DE

    To support community engagement in education through the design and launch of an interactive map of delaware school district proficiency and demographic data.

    $10,000
  124. Donate DelawareHockessin, DE

    To support development of its strategic plan to expand from its successful role providing emergency distribution services during the pandemic to meet ongoing community crisis needs for essential goods and services.

    $10,000
  125. Girls Scouts of the Chesapeake BayNewark, DE

    To support the girl scouts leadership experience, empowering girls and women from diverse backgrounds throughout delaware, through leadership development, educational enrichment, and community engagement.

    $10,000
  126. Good NeighborsKennett SQ, PA

    To hire and train a community engagement coordinator for new castle county to develop business and donors for its healthy homes program.

    $10,000
  127. Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork ValleyGlenwood Springs, CO

    For general project funding to support local families in the colorado roaring fork valley and support its homebuyer and homeowner education programs.

    $10,000
  128. I Can Do 26 Point 2 KidsWilmington, DE

    For general operating support for its programs to promote healthy lifestyles and combating childhood obesity in underserved communities through physical activities and nutritional education for children ages 4 to 12.

    $10,000
  129. Ingleside Homes IncWilmington, DE

    To support its health equity funds for low-income seniors to subsidize the gap between the cost of food, shelter, and supportive services, and their annual income and government subsidies.

    $10,000
  130. Latin American Community CenterWilmington, DE

    To support the youth achievement center (yac) program serving students ages 13 to 18 to promote academic achievement, leadership development, health, and wellness.

    $10,000
  131. Network ConnectWilmington, DE

    To provide immediate capacity-building support to local and emerging organizations with limited staff and/or funding, especially those that provide highly proximate services to underserved communities in delaware.

    $10,000
  132. Network ConnectWilmington, DE

    To provide immediate capacity-building support to local and emerging organizations with limited staff and/or funding, especially those that provide highly proximate services to underserved communities in delaware.

    $10,000
  133. Newark Day Nursery and Children's CenterNewark, DE

    In capital to replace a sprinkler system.

    $10,000
  134. Newark PartnershipNewark, DE

    To provide immediate capacity-building support to local and emerging organizations with limited staff and/or funding, especially those that provide highly proximate services to underserved communities in delaware.

    $10,000
  135. OperadelawareWilmington, DE

    To launch internship program in technical theater/opera production and management, including sound, lighting and stage management, for vo-tech and other high school students.

    $10,000
  136. Planting to Feed IncWilmington, DE

    In general operations support for its community refrigerator program in delaware.

    $10,000
  137. Prevent Child Abuse DelawareWilmington, DE

    To expand its child abuse prevention program, b.e. S.m.a.r.t., to 7th and 8th grade students in delaware.

    $10,000
  138. Sisters Supporting Sisters FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    To promote health and wellness through an 8-week program that focuses on preventative care, anxiety and depression relief.

    $10,000
  139. SPEAKENGLISH5 SCG IncGreenville, DE

    To support se5 popup2.0, an in-school incentive program that rewards students for achieving certain academic and anti-violence program goals.

    $10,000
  140. Sussex Montessori SchoolSeaford, DE

    To support montessori training for classroom lead teachers and associate teachers.

    $10,000
  141. The Gamma Theta Lambda Education FoundationWilmington, DE

    To provide access to community members to attend the 2024 diamond state black film festival at theatre n at nemours in wilmington.

    $10,000
  142. The Harambee Fund at the Delaware Community FoundationWilmington, DE

    To provide immediate capacity-building support to local and emerging organizations with limited staff and/or funding, especially those that provide highly proximate services to underserved communities in delaware.

    $10,000
  143. The Music School of DelawareWilmington, DE

    To support the melody music program, a tuition-free program for underserved communities that teaches leadership skills through music.

    $10,000
  144. Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research IncNewark, DE

    In capital to replace a failing industrial hot water heater in its wildlife response building where oiled wildlife is washed following contamination incidents.

    $10,000
  145. Wilmington Concert OperaWilmington, DE

    To support its 2024 production of die fledermaus, its outreach workshop with edge for tomorrow and melody, and programming attached to the matinee performance.

    $10,000
  146. Wilmington Youth Rowing OrganizationWilmington, DE

    To increase access to wyras afterschool rowing program for students from low-income backgrounds.

    $10,000
  147. Aspen Art MuseumAspen, CO

    To support its 2025 youth art expo and related education programming.

    $5,000
  148. Aspen Center for Environmental Science (aces)Aspen, CO

    For its children's environmental education programs which provide hands-on, nature-based learning experiences that inspire environmental stewardship, enhance academic growth, and connect youth with the natural world.

    $5,000
  149. Faithful Friends Animal SocietyNew Castle, DE

    To support its safety net services, including low-cost veterinary care (on-site and off-site) and its pet food and supply bank for underserved communities in delaware.

    $5,000
  150. Jays HouseWilmingon, DE

    To support the reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for families to obtain autism evaluations of their children.

    $5,000
  151. Junior League of WilmingtonWilmington, DE

    To support its stand up period product bank that provides free menstrual products to community partners for distribution to individuals who otherwise lack access to affordable products.

    $5,000
  152. Market Street MusicWilmington, DE

    To bring musical performances to underserved populations in delaware and support the expansion of its music lending library, which lends music to local choirs for free.

    $5,000
  153. Smiling Goat RanchCarbondale, CO

    To sustain the summer programming of its neuroscience-based therapeutic horse programs in the roaring fork valley.

    $2,500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services21 grants $465,00022% of the total
  2. Education15 grants $405,00019% of the total
  3. Arts and culture14 grants $255,00012% of the total
  4. Youth development8 grants $245,00011% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture4 grants $175,0008% of the total
  6. Crime and legal aid3 grants $112,0005% of the total
  7. 12 other causes29 grants $473,50022% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Delaware129 grants $3,246,000
  2. Pennsylvania6 grants $195,000
  3. Colorado7 grants $77,500
  4. California5 grants $65,300
  5. New York2 grants $65,000
  6. Arizona1 grant $15,000
  7. Connecticut1 grant $15,000
  8. District of Columbia1 grant $15,000
  9. Maryland1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

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

  • Thomas D VealeEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $0
  • Wilson JC Braun JrVICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Collins J Seitz JrVICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Arthur G Connolly IIIEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Mary C BraunPRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Antoine J AllenVICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Michael M ConnollyVICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Christopher G ConnollyVICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0

The return

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