Incyte Charitable Giving Foundation
Accepts applications
Incyte Charitable Giving Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$12,175
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
43% 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 | $1.2 million | 38 | $309,475 |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 46 | $209,435 |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 54 | $12,175 |
How to apply
| Contact | Paula Swain Incyte Charitable Givin 1801 Augustine Cut-Off, Wilmington, DE 19803 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 498-6714 |
| What to submit | Applications are only to be submitted electronically at https://www.incyte.com/incyte-involved. Only the applications submitted electronically will be accepted and considered. Applications for grants should include but not necessarily be limited to the folllowing information: 1. Purpose for organization and proposed use of funds 2. Completed and signed W-9 form 3. Most recent IRS form 990 |
| Deadlines | Submissions must be made in the first two months of each quarter for review in the third month. |
| Restrictions | No more than 25% of an organization's total funding for the year may come from incyte corporation and the incyte charitable giving foundation. Organizations that operate or serve in Delaware are eligible for charitable funding. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Incyte Charitable Giving Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 48 | $1.3 million |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $72,760 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Support Community Delaware Inc | Operating | $400,000 |
| Andrew McDonough B Positive Foundation | Operating | $100,000 |
| Food Bank of Delaware | Operating | $75,000 |
| Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition | Operating | $70,000 |
| Ministry of Caring Inc | Operating | $55,000 |
| Teensharp | Operating | $50,000 |
| The Nemours Foundation | Operating | $50,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Philadelphia Delaware & Susquehanna Valley | Operating | $40,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Delaware Inc | Operating | $35,000 |
| Kind to Kids Foundation | Operating | $35,000 |
| Lori's Hands Inc | Operating | $35,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of New Castle | Operating | $30,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Delaware Inc | Operating | $30,000 |
| YMCA of Delaware | Operating | $30,000 |
| Easterseals Delaware & Maryland's Eastern Shore | Operating | $25,000 |
| Limen Recovery Wellness | Operating | $25,000 |
| Delaware College Scholars | Operating | $15,000 |
| For Petes Sake Cancer Respite Foundation | Operating | $15,000 |
| Latin American Community Center | Operating | $15,000 |
| Operation Warm Inc | Operating | $15,000 |
| Saint Patrick's Center | Operating | $15,000 |
| Stehm Inc | Operating | $15,000 |
| Urbanpromise Wilmington | Operating | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross of Delmarva | Operating | $10,000 |
| Child Inc | Operating | $10,000 |
| Delaware Children's Museum Inc | Operating | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Northern New Castle County | Operating | $10,000 |
| Hilkiah Family Life Ministries (Dba-Family Life Project) | Operating | $10,000 |
| Jobs for Delware Graduate | Operating | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Delaware | Operating | $10,000 |
| Read Aloud Delaware | Operating | $10,000 |
| Reading Assist Institute | Operating | $10,000 |
| Serviam Girls Academy | Operating | $10,000 |
| The Teen Warehouse Inc | Operating | $10,000 |
| West End Neighborhood House | Operating | $10,000 |
| Shoes That Fit- Delaware Chapter | Operating | $9,000 |
| Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay | Operating | $7,500 |
| Amanecer Counseling & Resource Center | Operating | $5,000 |
| Brandywinebots Robotics Club LLC | Operating | $5,000 |
| Children's Beach House | Operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paula J Swain
- Soni Basi
- Bill Meury
Questions people ask
Does Incyte Charitable Giving Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submissions must be made in the first two months of each quarter for review in the third month..
How much does Incyte Charitable Giving Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Incyte Charitable Giving Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paula J Swain (Chair, Director, & Secretary), Soni Basi (Vice President, Chief HR Officer) and Bill Meury (Director).
What does Incyte Charitable Giving Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and faith communities.