Mt Cuba Center Inc
Preselected recipients only
Mt Cuba Center Inc is a private foundation in Hockessin, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $82,641 in 3 grants. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
The grants listed in this filing add up to more than the total it reports, so grant sizes may be wrong. Check the filing.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$82,641
- Number of grants3
- Assets$426 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.1 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.1 million | 3 | $400 million |
| 2024 | $82,641 | 3 | $426 million |
How to apply
Mt Cuba Center Inc 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 Mt Cuba Center Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 3 | $1.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Conservation Fund | Conservation projects | $1.5 million |
| Longwood Gardens | Coordination efforts on conservation projects | $25,000 |
| Various Sponsorships | Sponsorships | $7,641 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann C Rose
- Charles L Copeland
- David D Shields
- Gerret van S Copeland
- Marilyn Hayward
- David C Blitzer
- Pamela Biddle
- Henry B du Pont IV
- Sandy Macchiarulo
- Eli Sharp
- Dr Anita Pepper
- Jeffrey Downing
- Michael Husla
- Danyelle Fitzgerald
- Blaine T Phillips Sr
Questions people ask
Does Mt Cuba Center Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mt Cuba Center Inc give?
$82,641 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants.
Who runs Mt Cuba Center Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ann C Rose (President), Charles L Copeland (Vice President), David D Shields (Treasurer/Secretary) and Gerret van S Copeland (Manager) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Mt Cuba Center Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.