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Cause Science and technologyState Delaware101 funders

Foundations that fund science and technology in Delaware

101 private foundations based in Delaware with a return in the last two years gave $3.3 million to science and technology organizations in 137 grants. The median grant was $7,000, and 12 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 science and technology

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is science and technology.

  1. Broadcom FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 11 grants Preselected only $431,740 to science and technology
  2. Jay and Sarah Flatley FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $300,000 to science and technology
  3. Longwood Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $200,000 to science and technology
  4. Mt Cuba Astronomical FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $187,720 to science and technology
  5. The Synopsys FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $180,000 to science and technology
  6. Walder FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $172,000 to science and technology
  7. Seeding the Future FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $165,000 to science and technology
  8. Nova Vista FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to science and technology
  9. The Mill Spring Foundation 084206-000Wilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to science and technology
  10. Cadence Giving Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to science and technology
  11. The Mathenaeum FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $85,000 to science and technology
  12. Viney Wallach FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $80,000 to science and technology
  13. The Brandt Jackson FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $65,000 to science and technology
  14. The Charles and Audrey FaustWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $62,427 to science and technology
  15. The Obrzut Ling Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $60,000 to science and technology
  16. American Electric Power FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to science and technology
  17. Head & Heart Foundation TR 12319Wilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to science and technology
  18. Spruance Foundation IIWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to science and technology
  19. Schlinger Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to science and technology
  20. ZG FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $46,000 to science and technology
  21. Zhu Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $40,000 to science and technology
  22. Winslow FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $40,000 to science and technology
  23. William T and Frances A Little FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to science and technology
  24. Way Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to science and technology
  25. Engineering Information Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to science and technology
  26. TIFF Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to science and technology
  27. HAND FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to science and technology
  28. DW Gore Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to science and technology
  29. D27 FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to science and technology
  30. The Kappler Marrack FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $22,200 to science and technology
  31. Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to science and technology
  32. Laffey-Mchugh FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to science and technology
  33. James D Scheinfeld Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to science and technology
  34. RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to science and technology
  35. Earth Rising FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $20,000 to science and technology
  36. The Essex Avenue FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to science and technology
  37. The Frank De Angeli Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to science and technology
  38. The Prentice Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to science and technology
  39. Jockers Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to science and technology
  40. Lee Oceans FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to science and technology
  41. North Pond FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $12,000 to science and technology
  42. The Edward E & Marie L Matthews FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  43. Roripaugh Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  44. Berkshire Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  45. The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  46. Good Samaritan IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  47. Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  48. The Tibore FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  49. Mehyar Science FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  50. Fair Play FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $7,500 to science and technology

Open to applications

12 foundations

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

  1. Longwood Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $200,000 to science and technology
  2. Mt Cuba Astronomical FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $187,720 to science and technology
  3. Way Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to science and technology
  4. Engineering Information Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to science and technology
  5. Laffey-Mchugh FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to science and technology
  6. Good Samaritan IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  7. Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation IncWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  8. Fair Play FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $7,500 to science and technology
  9. David B Jones FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $6,118 to science and technology
  10. Incyte Charitable Giving FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $3,500 to science and technology
  11. Newtmont FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to science and technology
  12. Lucky Seven FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250 to science and technology