Donald & Martha Dewees Foundation
Accepts applications
Donald & Martha Dewees Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$26.2 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $929,564 the year before.
58% 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 | $100,000 | 6 | $22.9 million |
| 2024 | $929,564 | 19 | $23.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 24 | $26.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gretchen Kennedy PO Box 3898, Greenville, DE 19807 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 428-8638 |
| What to submit | Formal written request outlining purpose of agency and reason to be considered for a contribution. |
| Deadlines | September 30 of each year to be considered for the year. |
What Donald & Martha Dewees Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 18 | $958,485 |
| Montana | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $27,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Animal Partners de | Operations | $250,000 |
| Biggs Museum | Operations | $250,000 |
| The Challenge Program | Operations | $75,000 |
| De Historical Society | Operations | $65,000 |
| Talon Reach Foundation | Operations | $50,000 |
| First Comm Foundation | Operations | $50,000 |
| YMCA of de | Operations | $50,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Soc | Annual fundraiser | $50,000 |
| Delaware Art Museum | Operations | $40,000 |
| Camphill Village | Operations | $25,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Operations | $25,000 |
| Plastic Free Delaware-Summer Sponsor | Operations | $25,000 |
| Mans Legacy Foundation | Operations | $25,000 |
| Serafin Presents Inc | Operations | $20,000 |
| Salesianum School | Operations | $20,000 |
| Friends of Canby Grove Park | Operations | $15,000 |
| The Kennett Pike Association | Operations | $15,000 |
| Friends of John Dickinson Mansion | Operations | $15,000 |
| Delaware Nature Society | Operations | $15,000 |
| De Audobon | Operations | $13,396 |
| Hagley Museum & Library-Crowninshield Garden | Operations | $10,000 |
| De Wild Lands | Operations | $5,089 |
| Coalition Salute American Heros | Operations | $5,000 |
| Stop Soldier Suicide | Operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha F Dewees
- Donald C Dewees Jr
- Cecelia L Dugan
Questions people ask
Does Donald & Martha Dewees Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 30 of each year to be considered for the year..
How much does Donald & Martha Dewees Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Donald & Martha Dewees Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha F Dewees (Board Member), Donald C Dewees Jr (Board Member) and Cecelia L Dugan (Board Member).
What does Donald & Martha Dewees Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.