Private foundation · EIN 27-3330508 · Montchanin, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

1916 Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $43K. 33% of grants stayed in Delaware.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$1.6M
Median grant
$43K
Stays in DE
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Delaware Community FoundationWilmington, DEGeneral support$750K
Boston Symphony OrchestraBoston, MAGeneral support$350K
Westminster AbbeyUKGeneral support$333K
The Trustees of ReservationsBoston, MAGeneral support$50K
Royal PhilharmonicUKGeneral support$43K
Tatnall SchoolWilmington, DEGeneral support$40K
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$25K
Planned ParenthoodWilmington, DEGeneral support$25K
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterMiddletown Township, NJGeneral support$20K

By state: Delaware 3 · Massachusetts 2 · INTL 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

1916 Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Montchanin, Delaware, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does 1916 Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does 1916 Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 9 grants, a median of $43K.

Where does 1916 Foundation give?

Delaware (3 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), INTL (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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