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Foundation for Democracy Co Wilmington Trust

Preselected recipients only Wilmington, Delaware · EIN 384135221

Foundation for Democracy Co Wilmington Trust is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $20,500 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$16,0001$506,975
2024$20,5002$557,752
2025$25,0001$613,534

How to apply

Foundation for Democracy Co Wilmington Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Foundation for Democracy Co Wilmington Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia1$25,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Langley School
McLean, VA
General support$25,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Foundation for Democracy Co Wilmington Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Foundation for Democracy Co Wilmington Trust give?

$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs Foundation for Democracy Co Wilmington Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Michelle Dupont Olson (Co-Chair/Director) and Russell Christopher Olson (Co-Chair/Director).

What does Foundation for Democracy Co Wilmington Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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