Delaware Cedar Foundation
Accepts applications
Delaware Cedar Foundation is a private foundation in Townsend, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $33,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$33,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$545,709
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $26,000 the year before.
37% of its 2024 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 | $26,000 | 15 | $515,488 |
| 2024 | $33,500 | 19 | $545,709 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark McIntyre PO Box 208, Townsend, DE 19734 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 538-1447, delawarecedarfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Cover page for request of funds. Include the following: 1) a five hundred word essay describing the benefits of the course being taken or direction of education choices 2) summit an offical school transcript of your grades with student id# for school you will be attending. Include address and telephone number of school. 3) applicant must be accepted at an accredited institution in any associates, bachelor, master or doctorial degree or technical or vocational program etc. |
| Deadlines | September of each year |
| Restrictions | Scholarship is limited to $2,000 per year |
What Delaware Cedar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 12 | $20,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $4,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Lodge of Delaware Af & Am | 2 scholarships | $4,000 |
| Delaware Technical & Community College | 2 scholarships | $3,000 |
| Windows for Santa | Children gifts and clothing jackets | $2,500 |
| Boise State University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Delaware City Library | Children supplies, books, crayons, paper for story time | $2,000 |
| Drexel University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Wilmington University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Penn State Hazelton College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of California Davis | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Washington College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Walden University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Cert Forward Face | Daycare for elderly individuals with disabilities. Funds to be used for supplies | $1,500 |
| Stop Soldier Suicide | To assist soldiers who are depressed from taken ther life | $1,000 |
| Kind to Kids Foundation | Donation to charity that helps children | $1,000 |
| The Grand Opera House | Disabled children sensory program | $1,000 |
| Fresh Start Foundation | Provides scholarships and mentorship to women across delaware | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics of Delaware | To assist those with intellectual disabilities to participate in sporting events | $1,000 |
| Brandywine Forest Tallcedars of Leban | Shriners hospital fund | $1,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | To remember the fallen, honor those who serve, teach next generation the value of freedom | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark A McIntyre
- Howard Beardsley
- Howard Robertson III
- James T Miller
- Thomas W Ferguson
Questions people ask
Does Delaware Cedar Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September of each year.
How much does Delaware Cedar Foundation give?
$33,500 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Delaware Cedar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark A McIntyre (President), Howard Beardsley (Vice President), Howard Robertson III (Director) and James T Miller (Secetary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Delaware Cedar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and disability.