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Cause ReligionState Delaware502 funders

Foundations that fund religion in Delaware

502 private foundations based in Delaware with a return in the last two years gave $26 million to religion organizations in 1,142 grants. The median grant was $5,000, and 28 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to religion

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is religion.

  1. Walder FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 18 grants Preselected only $1,680,075 to religion
  2. Moise Y Safra Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 11 grants Preselected only $1,218,670 to religion
  3. The Sue & Bob McCollum Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $1,140,000 to religion
  4. The Ergon FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 13 grants Preselected only $846,750 to religion
  5. Eight Torches FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 8 grants Preselected only $845,000 to religion
  6. Kenny and Kimberly Rueter FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $558,000 to religion
  7. The Barry S Sternlicht FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $519,800 to religion
  8. Marvin Buzz Oates Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 9 grants Preselected only $507,500 to religion
  9. The Essex Avenue FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to religion
  10. JP's Peace Love & Happiness FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $490,000 to religion
  11. Michael and Andrea Leven Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $444,000 to religion
  12. CVW Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $384,000 to religion
  13. Sonscope FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $346,000 to religion
  14. The Brent and Kathryn Wood FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $330,000 to religion
  15. The Tyrone Heritage FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 7 grants Preselected only $309,600 to religion
  16. BESS Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $295,499 to religion
  17. Daniel & Joylene Hegel Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $264,600 to religion
  18. The Margaret Ellen Nielsen FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $257,500 to religion
  19. The GRP FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $255,000 to religion
  20. Myers Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $252,500 to religion
  21. Diane and Steve Clark Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 9 grants Preselected only $244,520 to religion
  22. The Pilgrim FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 9 grants Preselected only $243,505 to religion
  23. Tan Teo Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $240,000 to religion
  24. Complete the Work FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $232,500 to religion
  25. Lumena Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit CorporationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $226,800 to religion
  26. Abba's Storehouse FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $217,750 to religion
  27. Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $217,050 to religion
  28. Kesler FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 11 grants Preselected only $216,436 to religion
  29. Garrison Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $213,498 to religion
  30. Spurling Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $204,000 to religion
  31. Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $200,000 to religion
  32. Marcia & Mark Miller Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to religion
  33. 274 Collaborative FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to religion
  34. Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to religion
  35. Cuberint Institute IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to religion
  36. Encourage & Impact FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $170,444 to religion
  37. William Scott Mace FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $163,000 to religion
  38. The Surplus Line Association of Arizona FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $160,000 to religion
  39. Schlinger Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $159,000 to religion
  40. Philip L Van Every FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $150,000 to religion
  41. The Efrusy Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $142,500 to religion
  42. The Wessel FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $139,444 to religion
  43. Debra and Kenneth Caplan FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $136,000 to religion
  44. Windhover Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $130,080 to religion
  45. Aaron Rodgers FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $125,000 to religion
  46. Courtney Christian Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $125,000 to religion
  47. Casa Jose IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $125,000 to religion
  48. M J Anderson7 FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $122,000 to religion
  49. MY Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $119,465 to religion
  50. The Burke Family Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $118,500 to religion

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $217,050 to religion
  2. Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $200,000 to religion
  3. Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $98,000 to religion
  4. Big Joy FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $95,000 to religion
  5. Patterson Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to religion
  6. Robinson FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to religion
  7. Windsor Foundation IncDover, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $28,800 to religion
  8. Donald & Martha Dewees FoundationGreenville, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to religion
  9. Zeller-Knowles Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to religion
  10. CTW Foundation IncNewark, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to religion
  11. Robert and Dana Emery Family Foundation Rockefeller Trust CompanyWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to religion
  12. 5Rivers FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to religion
  13. WSFS Cares FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $12,500 to religion
  14. JM McDonald Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $11,000 to religion
  15. Ben & Jeanne Overman Charitable TrustWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $8,500 to religion
  16. Deupree Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $7,000 to religion
  17. Webster Bank Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to religion
  18. M & L B Leibowitz Charitable Trust 031844-001Wilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to religion
  19. The Tapeats FundWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to religion
  20. Milton and Hattie Kutz FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $4,000 to religion
  21. The Arthur Family FoundationGreenville, DE · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $4,000 to religion
  22. The Carl M Freeman Foundation IncSelbyville, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $3,000 to religion
  23. Rosenberger Family Charitable TrustLewes, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to religion
  24. The John Bickford FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to religion
  25. Homer Skelton Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to religion