Crestlea Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Crestlea Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 65 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$21.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 | $1.2 million | 61 | $20.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 65 | $21.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Christopher Grundner 100 West 10th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 683-8245, info@crestlea.org |
| What to submit | Applications must be submitted through the crestlea website, www.crestlea.org, following the guidelines specified. |
| Deadlines | January 15 |
| Restrictions | Generally limited to Delaware and southern chester county, Pennsylvania. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Crestlea Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 65 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Delaware Inc | Building hope in milford | $50,000 |
| Upland Country Day School | School van replacement | $50,000 |
| Kennett Library | Makerspace programming | $30,000 |
| Sunday Breakfast Mission | Renovation of 2nd street row houses | $30,000 |
| Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art | Courtyard expansion and improvements | $25,000 |
| Delaware College Scholars | Expansion for 'champion' districts | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Delaware | Jfs older adult services | $25,000 |
| Sussex County Habitat for Humanity | Vehicle for habitat healthy homes team | $25,000 |
| Lori's Hands Inc | Improving systems: mobile app & training | $24,000 |
| Snac Garden Foundation | School nutrition agriculture (snac) | $22,500 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Delaware | Outreach coordinator for sussex county | $20,000 |
| Fair Hill Environmental Foundation Inc | Fhnc capacity building | $20,000 |
| First State Ballet Theatre | The school of fbst at whitehall | $20,000 |
| Grand Opera House | The grand's safety updates | $20,000 |
| Independence School | The great barn | $20,000 |
| Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington | Innovation lab | $20,000 |
| Reading Assist Institute | Reading assist infrastructure and technology | $20,000 |
| Lutheran Senior Services of Dover | Door alarms/panel relocation | $15,350 |
| Amanecer Counseling & Resource Center | 'expanding our continuum of care' | $15,000 |
| Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity | Kent county senior repairs | $15,000 |
| Children's Beach House Inc | Window repair project | $15,000 |
| Delaware Academy of Vocal Arts (Elevate Vocal Arts) | Elevate vocal arts | $15,000 |
| Delaware Center for Horticulture | Capacity support for dch programs | $15,000 |
| Delaware Historical Society | Dhs operating expense assistance | $15,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | C&d canal wetland restoration | $15,000 |
| Exceptional Care for Children | Enhancing privacy and infection control | $15,000 |
| Fameinc | Stem enrichment | $15,000 |
| Jefferson Street Center Inc | Community hub development | $15,000 |
| Literacy Delaware | Using americorps for adult literacy | $15,000 |
| More Than Fitness | Lessons from the barbell | $15,000 |
| Mosaic | Home sweet home | $15,000 |
| Opportunity Center Inc (DBA Servicesource) | Wheelchair accessible van replacement | $15,000 |
| Reel Families for Change | De collective for creative economy/dcce | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware | Housing & support services program | $15,000 |
| Shoes That Fit | Delaware shoe program- 2024-2025 | $15,000 |
| Tech Impact | Tech impact's worliforce programs | $15,000 |
| Tender Hearts Inc | Increasing impact with program expansion | $15,000 |
| The Life Health Center | Graphic wellness for students | $15,000 |
| The Music School of Delaware | Melody | $15,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Improving accessibility: mccabe preserve | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- E Bradford du Pont Jr
- M Lynne du Pont
Questions people ask
Does Crestlea Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 15.
How much does Crestlea Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Crestlea Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists E Bradford du Pont Jr (President) and M Lynne du Pont (Vice President).
What does Crestlea Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.