Rivendell Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Rivendell Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hockessin, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $278,800 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$278,800
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $183,200 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 | $164,410 | 28 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $183,200 | 30 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $278,800 | 25 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rivendell Foundation Attn Wendy Kru 502 Murphy Lane, Hockessin, DE 19707 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 354-8452, krussman4@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Letter describing project and budget |
What Rivendell Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 10 | $119,200 |
| Montana | 3 | $80,000 |
| Delaware | 4 | $38,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $29,000 |
| New York | 3 | $8,600 |
| Maryland | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haven | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Magicians Without Borders | General operating support | $37,940 |
| Human Resource Development Council of District IX Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Vermont Works for Women | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Easterseals of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | General operating support | $16,500 |
| Whyy | General operating support | $14,000 |
| Bridgercare | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Girls on the Run Vermont | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Vermont Foodbank | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Kind to Kids Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Philabundance | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Spectrum Youth & Family Services | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Supporting Kidds Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Camp Possibilities | General operating support | $4,000 |
| New Community Project | General operating support | $3,500 |
| The Brigid Project | General operating support | $3,100 |
| Crag-Vt | General operating support | $3,010 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Delaware Inc | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Governor's Institutes of Vermont | General operating support | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Heather Widlund
- Wendy Krussman
- Fritz Krussman
- William Eben Widlund
Questions people ask
Does Rivendell Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Rivendell Foundation Inc give?
$278,800 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Rivendell Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Heather Widlund (President), Wendy Krussman (Vice President), Fritz Krussman (Treasurer) and William Eben Widlund (Secretary).
What does Rivendell Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.