Foundations that fund organizations in Odessa, Delaware
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Odessa nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $338K to Odessa organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Odessa around $7,500. 7 of these funders are based in Delaware; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to Odessa
- $338K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in DE
- 54%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Odessa organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | Financial Assistance |
| Fair Play Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $78K | $39K | Yes | To support milford neck preserve land acquisition project; Continued maintenance of historic trees and shrubs |
| Welfare Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $70K | $35K | Yes | Grant |
| The Wildwood Foundation C/O Morgens Waterfall Vintiadis | New York, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | For mission support |
| The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private | Pittsburgh, PA | 2 | $22K | $11K | Preselected only | General support |
| Sharp Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $18K | $2,250 | Preselected only | Assist with financial help in their non-profit needs; To assist with financial help in their non-profit needs |
| Buckey Clark Family Foundation | Ocean View, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To fund the charity to help aid in fulfilling their mission |
| Kimsey Foundation | Washington, DC | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Vinton Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Charity |
| Rencourt Foundation Inc C/O Charles Streitwieser | Kennett Square, PA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary or education |
| Richard a & James F Corroon Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc | Kensington, MD | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
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 Odessa, Delaware?
Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation, Fair Play Foundation, Welfare Foundation Inc, The Wildwood Foundation C/O Morgens Waterfall Vintiadis, The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private and 8 others reported grants to Odessa 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 Odessa. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.