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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 51-6015638

Crestlea Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Wilmington, DE. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 65 grants and $1 million paid in grants.

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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
Christopher Grundner
100 West 10th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 683-8245
[email protected]
Form and materials
Applications must be submitted through the crestlea website, www.crestlea.org, following the guidelines specified.
Deadlines
January 15
Restrictions
Generally limited to delaware and southern chester county, pennsylvania.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,042,330

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $21,695,360

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,264,292

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $20,663,449

  • Tax year 2022

    $377,454

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $19,206,313

  • Tax year 2021

    $731,000

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $24,184,131

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,665,318

    Grants listed
    80
    Assets, end of year
    $21,753,394

  • Tax year 2019

    $201,393

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $21,110,179

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,242,873

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $17,950,162

Grants paid in 2024

65 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Food Bank of Delaware IncAddress not given on the return

    Building hope in milford

    $50,000
  2. Upland Country Day SchoolAddress not given on the return

    School van replacement

    $50,000
  3. Kennett LibraryAddress not given on the return

    Makerspace programming

    $30,000
  4. Sunday Breakfast MissionWilmington, DE

    Renovation of 2nd street row houses

    $30,000
  5. Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of ArtChadds Ford, PA

    Courtyard expansion and improvements

    $25,000
  6. Delaware College ScholarsWilmington, DE

    Expansion for 'champion' districts

    $25,000
  7. Jewish Family Services of DelawareWilmington, DE

    JFS older adult services

    $25,000
  8. Sussex County Habitat for HumanityAddress not given on the return

    Vehicle for habitat healthy homes team

    $25,000
  9. Lori's Hands IncAddress not given on the return

    Improving systems: mobile app & training

    $24,000
  10. Snac Garden FoundationAddress not given on the return

    School nutrition agriculture (snac)

    $22,500
  11. Down Syndrome Association of DelawareAddress not given on the return

    Outreach coordinator for sussex county

    $20,000
  12. Fair Hill Environmental Foundation IncAddress not given on the return

    FHNC capacity building

    $20,000
  13. First State Ballet TheatreWilmington, DE

    The school of FBST at whitehall

    $20,000
  14. Grand Opera HouseWilmington, DE

    The grand's safety updates

    $20,000
  15. Independence SchoolAddress not given on the return

    The great barn

    $20,000
  16. Nativity Preparatory School of WilmingtonAddress not given on the return

    Innovation lab

    $20,000
  17. Reading Assist InstituteWilmington, DE

    Reading assist infrastructure and technology

    $20,000
  18. Lutheran Senior Services of DoverAddress not given on the return

    Door alarms/panel relocation

    $15,350
  19. Amanecer Counseling & Resource CenterWilmington, DE

    'expanding our continuum of care'

    $15,000
  20. Central Delaware Habitat for HumanityAddress not given on the return

    Kent county senior repairs

    $15,000
  21. Children's Beach House IncLewes, DE

    Window repair project

    $15,000
  22. Delaware Academy of Vocal Arts (elevate Vocal Arts)Address not given on the return

    Elevate vocal arts

    $15,000
  23. Delaware Center for HorticultureWilmington, DE

    Capacity support for DCH programs

    $15,000
  24. Delaware Historical SocietyAddress not given on the return

    DHS operating expense assistance

    $15,000
  25. Ducks Unlimited IncAddress not given on the return

    C&D canal wetland restoration

    $15,000
  26. Exceptional Care for ChildrenAddress not given on the return

    Enhancing privacy and infection control

    $15,000
  27. FameincAddress not given on the return

    STEM enrichment

    $15,000
  28. Jefferson Street Center IncWilmington, DE

    Community hub development

    $15,000
  29. Literacy DelawareWilmington, DE

    Using americorps for adult literacy

    $15,000
  30. More Than FitnessWilmington, DE

    Lessons from the barbell

    $15,000
  31. MosaicAddress not given on the return

    Home sweet home

    $15,000
  32. Opportunity Center Inc (DBA Servicesource)Address not given on the return

    Wheelchair accessible van replacement

    $15,000
  33. Reel Families for ChangeAddress not given on the return

    De collective for creative economy/dcce

    $15,000
  34. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater DelawareWilmington, DE

    Housing & support services program

    $15,000
  35. Shoes That FitClaremont, CA

    Delaware shoe program- 2024-2025

    $15,000
  36. Tech ImpactPhiladelphia, PA

    Tech impact's worliforce programs

    $15,000
  37. Tender Hearts IncAddress not given on the return

    Increasing impact with program expansion

    $15,000
  38. The Life Health CenterAddress not given on the return

    Graphic wellness for students

    $15,000
  39. The Music School of DelawareWilmington, DE

    Melody

    $15,000
  40. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Improving accessibility: mccabe preserve

    $15,000
  41. The Oaks MinistryAddress not given on the return

    Transitional housing & case management

    $15,000
  42. The Village Tree IncWilmington, DE

    The village tree house

    $15,000
  43. Urbanpromise Ministries WilmingtonWilmington, DE

    Streetleader job training program

    $15,000
  44. Wilmington Institute Free LibraryWilmington, DE

    Mandatory replacement of the hvac system

    $15,000
  45. Endless Possibilities in the Community Inc (epic)Address not given on the return

    Strengthening technology infrastructure

    $13,550
  46. Howard J Weston Community & Senior Center IncAddress not given on the return

    Weston wellness

    $12,000
  47. Gamers OutreachAddress not given on the return

    Accessible gaming stations in delaware

    $10,500
  48. AIDS DelawareWilmington, DE

    Upgrade to employee laptops/surface pros

    $10,000
  49. Boardwalk Buddy Walk FundAddress not given on the return

    Uncle david's ice cream

    $10,000
  50. Colonial Pennsylvania PlantationAddress not given on the return

    Colonial life education

    $10,000
  51. Delaware HIV Services IncWilmington, DE

    HIV outreach & prevention program

    $10,000
  52. For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite FoundationPlymouth MTNG, PA

    Respites as integrative cancer care

    $10,000
  53. Friends Home in KennettAddress not given on the return

    New elevator for wheelchair access

    $10,000
  54. I Can Do 26 Point 2 Kids IncWilmington, DE

    I can do 26 point 2 kids

    $10,000
  55. Imperial Dynasty Arts ProgramWilmington, DE

    Colorguard program

    $10,000
  56. Local Journalism InitiativeWilmington, DE

    Spotlight delaware

    $10,000
  57. The Garage Community & Youth CenterAddress not given on the return

    Youth wellness development programs

    $10,000
  58. Upendo United Foundation IncAddress not given on the return

    Outreach program

    $10,000
  59. Community Legal Aid Society IncWilmington, DE

    Georgetown office led fixtures

    $7,985
  60. Delaware Shakespeare Festival IncWilmington, DE

    Del shakes: dual leadership team

    $7,500
  61. Frederica Senior Center IncAddress not given on the return

    Energy efficient lighting conversion

    $7,500
  62. Delaware Museum of Nature & ScienceGreenville, DE

    Recycled picnic benches

    $7,195
  63. Bancroft - B Well DelawareAddress not given on the return

    Bancroft bwell delaware

    $5,000
  64. Market Street MusicWilmington, DE

    Rehearsal piano acquisition

    $5,000
  65. Stehm IncWilmington, DE

    Transitional housing renovation

    $4,250

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture7 grants $102,50029% of the total
  2. Human services5 grants $85,00024% of the total
  3. Education5 grants $75,00021% of the total
  4. Youth development2 grants $40,00011% of the total
  5. Environment1 grant $15,0004% of the total
  6. Health1 grant $10,0003% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $22,2356% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Delaware65 grants $1,042,330

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

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

  • E Bradford Du Pont JrPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • M Lynne Du PontVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0

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