18220 Fund
Preselected recipients only
18220 Fund is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $455,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$455,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $225,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $275,000 | 8 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $225,000 | 8 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $455,000 | 7 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
18220 Fund 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 18220 Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $300,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $155,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canisius High School | Scholarship fund for students at Canisius High School with demonstrated financial need who could not otherwise afford a Canisius High School education. The fund will support scholarships for students who attend St. Mark School in Buffalo. The fund will provide partial tuition support to encourage students who are deserving, talented, and financially needy | $250,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc | Feeding the Future campaign | $50,000 |
| Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Inc | to underwrite the Principal Climate Advisor Position | $30,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | To support operations in the state of Florida | $25,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sara E Werder
- Richard I Werder Jr
Questions people ask
Does 18220 Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does 18220 Fund give?
$455,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs 18220 Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Sara E Werder (Dir, Pres, Sec) and Richard I Werder Jr (Dir, Treas).
What does 18220 Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and food and hunger.