Longwood Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Longwood Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $31.6 million in 94 grants; the typical grant was $201,752 and the largest $8.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$31.6 million
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$201,752
- Largest grant$8.0 million
- Assets$1.0 billion
- New grantees93%
Giving in 2024 was up from $31.1 million the year before.
93% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $27.8 million | 87 | $807 million |
| 2023 | $31.1 million | 80 | $968 million |
| 2024 | $31.6 million | 94 | $1.0 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | Grantmaking Team 100 W 10th St Ste 1109, Wilmngton, DE 19801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 683-8200 |
| What to submit | Grant requests must be submitted on-line through our website www.longwoodfoundation.org following the guidelines specified. |
| Deadlines | March 1 and september 1 |
| Restrictions | Generally limited to Delaware and kennett square, Pennsylvania area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Longwood Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 94 | $40.8 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Longwood Gardens Inc | The longwood reimagined project. | $8.0 million |
| Community Education Building | Debt service support. | $2.6 million |
| Odyssey Charter School | Ocs innovation learning center. | $1.6 million |
| Reach Riverside Development Corporation | Reach / ceb project management office. | $1.6 million |
| Stepping Stones Community Federal Credit Union | Capital for operations. | $1.5 million |
| Be Ready Community Development Corporation | Housing initiatives. | $1.0 million |
| Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement | Program expansion. | $1.0 million |
| Sussex County Land Trust | Open space preservation. | $1.0 million |
| Westside Family Healthcare Inc | Electronic health record integration project. | $1.0 million |
| Friendship House Inc | Capacity building. | $815,050 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware | Georgetown site expansion. | $800,000 |
| Kuumba Academy Charter School | Creative connections program. | $800,000 |
| Impact Life | Purchase and retrofit building. | $700,000 |
| Wilmington Neighborhood Conservancy Landbank | Project to rehabilitate 20 vacant homes. | $700,000 |
| Children's Beach House | Youth development expansion in milton. | $600,000 |
| Delaware Art Museum | The delaware art experience. | $600,000 |
| Delaware Zoological Society | Mixed species habitat at brandywine zoo | $550,000 |
| Latin American Community Center | Fiesta 3 early learning center. | $500,000 |
| True Access Capital | Tac / bipoc lending. | $500,000 |
| Easterseals Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore | Limitless possibilities at camp fairlee. | $450,000 |
| Voices Underground | Assistance with debt service. | $450,000 |
| Willmington Alliance | Wilmington thrives program. | $450,000 |
| North American Land Trust | Joseph davis tract - closing on property purchase. | $450,000 |
| Jounce Partners | Delaware site launch. | $440,000 |
| End Community Violence Now | Catalyzing end community violence now. | $400,000 |
| Mid Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub Inc (MACH2) | Funding to unlock doe grant for mach2 | $400,000 |
| Milford Housing Development Corp | Resilient and healthy home repair. | $400,000 |
| Strive | Strive pathway. | $382,000 |
| Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (Cafe) | Cafe fintech growth for better lives. | $375,000 |
| Sussex Montessori School | Operating suppport. | $375,000 |
| Elizabeth W Murphey School Inc | Purchase two homes for transitional housing. | $350,000 |
| Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware Inc | West center place rennovations. | $350,000 |
| Wilmington Institute Free Library | Mandatory hvac replacement. | $350,000 |
| First State Community Action Agency | Hire additional case workers. | $304,248 |
| Archmere Academy | Abessinio performing arts center | $300,000 |
| Good Neighbors Inc | Healthier homes for low income families. | $300,000 |
| Hagley Museum and Library | Collections care initiative. | $300,000 |
| International Literacy Association | Learning library for teachers. | $300,000 |
| Ministry of Caring - Emmaneul Dining Room | Strengthening donor engagement. | $300,000 |
| Ud Hillel | Capital campaign | $300,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eleuthere I du Pont II
- Dr M Lynne du Pont
- Croderick Maroney
- Charles L Copeland
- Gerret van S Copeland
- Natalie A du P Reese
- Eli R Sharp
- Timothy B Weymouth
Questions people ask
Does Longwood Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1 and september 1.
How much does Longwood Foundation Inc give?
$31.6 million in tax year 2024, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $201,752.
Who runs Longwood Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Eleuthere I du Pont II (President (Non-Voting/Non-Trustee)), Dr M Lynne du Pont (Vice President & Trustee), Croderick Maroney (Secretary & Trustee) and Charles L Copeland (Chairman & Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Longwood Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and youth programs.