Foundations that fund organizations in Delmar, Delaware
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Delmar nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $144K to Delmar organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
62 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Delmar around $31K. 2 of these funders are based in Delaware; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Delmar
- $144K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 62
- Typical median grant
- $31K
- Based in DE
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Delmar organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John K Jenkins Ministries Inc | Bowie, MD | 1 | $80K | $80K | Preselected only | Transporatation for training of college students |
| The Foundation for Delmar Education | Delmar, DE | 60 | $32K | $402 | Preselected only | Supplies |
| L C Hayman for Delmar Libr Assn 016146-000 | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $31K | $31K | Preselected only | General purpose |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Delmar, Delaware?
John K Jenkins Ministries Inc, The Foundation for Delmar Education, L C Hayman for Delmar Libr Assn 016146-000 reported grants to Delmar organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Delmar. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.