Foundations that fund organizations in Townsend, Delaware
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Townsend nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $25K to Townsend organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Townsend around $3,000. 5 of these funders are based in Delaware; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Townsend
- $25K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in DE
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Townsend organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellason Downs Perpetual Charitable Trust | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,850 | $5,850 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Donald & Martha Dewees Foundation | Greenville, DE | 1 | $5,089 | $5,089 | Yes | Operations |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 3 | $4,950 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| The Mid-Del Charitable Foundation | Harrington, DE | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Equine assisted activities for individuals w/disabilities. |
| Del-One Foundation | Dover, DE | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | To support activity |
| Delaware Cedar Foundation | Townsend, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Shriners hospital fund |
| The Stanley and Roberta Bogen Charitable Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General 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 Townsend, Delaware?
Ellason Downs Perpetual Charitable Trust, Donald & Martha Dewees Foundation, Jpmorgan Chase Foundation, The Mid-Del Charitable Foundation, Del-One Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Townsend 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 Townsend. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.