Middle Run Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Middle Run Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$518,190
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $562,500 the year before.
48% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $562,500 | 23 | $739,519 |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 25 | $518,190 |
How to apply
Middle Run Charitable Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Middle Run Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 22 | $935,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Botanic Gardens | General assistance | $250,000 |
| The Nemours Foundation | General assistance | $100,000 |
| Friendship House | General assistance | $65,000 |
| Faithful Friends Animal Society | General assistance | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County | General assistance | $50,000 |
| Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church | General assistance | $50,000 |
| St Michael's School and Nursery | General assistance | $50,000 |
| Sean Locke 24 Foundation | General assistance | $45,000 |
| Good Neighbors Home Repair | General assistance | $30,000 |
| Reading Assist | General assistance | $30,000 |
| Saint Patrick's Center | General assistance | $30,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Delaware | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Kind to Kids Foundation | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Kingswood Community Center | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Reed's Refuge Center Inc | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Upstream Alliance Inc | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Vision to Learn | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Delaware | General assistance | $20,000 |
| The Grand Opera House | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Delaware Center for Horticulture | General assistance | $15,000 |
| Epic Delaware | General assistance | $15,000 |
| Friends of Cooch's Bridge Historical Site | General assistance | $15,000 |
| Delaware Museum of Nature and Science | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Delaware | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Ministry of Caring Inc | General assistance | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah I Gore
- Thomas Coons
- Stephen Coons
- Christopher Coons
Questions people ask
Does Middle Run Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Middle Run Charitable Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Middle Run Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sarah I Gore (Director), Thomas Coons (Director), Stephen Coons (Director) and Christopher Coons (Director).
What does Middle Run Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, faith communities and arts and culture.