How to apply
Please contact Deanne Welsh for official form Contact: Deanne Welsh, Po Box 70, Wilmington, de, 3028552814, dwelsh@wilmingtontrust.com Deadlines: February 15th Restrictions: Grants are made as selected by the trustees
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware Student Financial ServicesNewark, DE | Education | $12K |
| Boston University Office of Financial AidBoston, MA | Education | $3,000 |
| University of BridgeportBridgeport, CT | Education | $3,000 |
| Washington CollegeChestertown, MD | Education | $3,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Outside Scholarship OfficePhiladelphia, PA | Education | $3,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Office of AdmissionsBaltimore, MD | Education | $3,000 |
| Salisbury UniversitySalisbury, MD | Education | $3,000 |
| University of Michigan Undergraduate AdmissionsAnn Arbor, MI | Education | $1,500 |
| Delaware Tech & Community CollegeGeorgetown, DE | Education | $1,000 |
By state: Delaware 2 · Maryland 3 · Massachusetts 1 · Connecticut 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Michigan 1
About this foundation
George E Gordy Family Educational Trust Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, tax-exempt since 1985. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does George E Gordy Family Educational Trust Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Please contact Deanne Welsh for official form Deadlines: February 15th.
How much does George E Gordy Family Educational Trust Fund give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $33K across 9 grants, a median of $3,000.
Where does George E Gordy Family Educational Trust Fund give?
Delaware (2 grants), Maryland (3 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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