1218 Foundation
Preselected recipients only
1218 Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,250 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $11,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,250
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$11,500
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $97,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,300 | 10 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $97,000 | 8 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $50,250 | 13 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
1218 Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What 1218 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 6 | $33,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $6,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $6,500 |
| Missouri | 2 | $1,250 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| River Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $11,500 |
| Rocky Mountain Christian Church | General & Unrestricted | $11,500 |
| D Peterson | Short-term Emergency Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| M Mitchell | Short-term Emergency Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Charlotte Friends of the Batwa | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Healing Warriors Program | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Murray High | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| RIDE4AWOMAN Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation | VFW Post 12189 | $750 |
| Academy of Charter Schools Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Children International | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne Smith
- William Smith
Questions people ask
Does 1218 Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does 1218 Foundation give?
$50,250 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs 1218 Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne Smith (Dir, Pres) and William Smith (Dir, Sec, Treas).
What does 1218 Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and human services.