The Mid-Del Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Mid-Del Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Harrington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $105,000 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$105,000
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3,303
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2024 was up from $80,300 the year before.
49% 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 | $80,300 | 30 | $6,639 |
| 2024 | $105,000 | 39 | $3,303 |
How to apply
| Contact | James Boese 15 West Rider Road, Harrington, DE 19952 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 398-7223 |
| What to submit | Agency background and mission, purpose and goals related to request, people and geographic area served, budget, exempt status |
| Deadlines | Annually, by august 31 |
| Restrictions | No religious or lobbying purposes, no individuals, no travel or administrative purposes |
What The Mid-Del Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 37 | $101,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition | Survivorship program extended to kent county | $15,000 |
| Delaware Hospice Inc | Support and counseling for bereaved children and teens | $8,500 |
| Delaware 4-H Foundation | 4h volunteer leader training/state teen conference | $5,000 |
| Delaware Ag Museum | Purchase material for educational programs for children | $5,000 |
| Delaware Restaurant Foundation | Accessability hospitality | $5,000 |
| Dvfa Foundation | Scholarships for members of fire service | $5,000 |
| Milford Senior Center | Food service program | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of de | Milk program | $5,000 |
| The Center for Therapeutic and Ed Riding | Equine assisted activities for individuals w/disabilities. | $4,000 |
| Frederica Senior Center | Community outreach provide meals, transportation, medical assistance to seniors | $3,000 |
| Milford Senior High School-Santa Workshop | Program funding for student service projects celebrating reading | $3,000 |
| Zoe Ministries Inc Greenwood | Training & hiring expenses for hannah's house | $3,000 |
| Survivor Ventures | Provide survivors of human trafficking with housiong stability, job placement | $2,800 |
| Read Aloud Delaware | Offset 1 year of site fees for 4 childcare centers | $2,500 |
| Colonial Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans-Newark | Help cover costs of 2024 boardway season | $2,000 |
| Delamarva Community Services | Replace handicap rampps at residence houses | $2,000 |
| Greater Harrington Historical Society | Purchase additional display cases, frames and mannequins | $2,000 |
| Harrington Parks and Recreation | Enhance programs and update materials and equipment | $2,000 |
| Harvest Years Senior Center | Shopping program for seniors | $2,000 |
| Minding Your Mind | Offset the cost of 20 evidence based mental health education program | $2,000 |
| Shoes That Fit - de Chapter | Back to school sneakers | $2,000 |
| Frederica Springs Creek Lions Club | Pre-school eye exams and glasses | $1,500 |
| Harrington Police Dept | Police dept. Community programs | $1,500 |
| Harrington Senior Center | Entertainment programs for seniors | $1,200 |
| Art Works for All | Art programs for students with disabilities | $1,000 |
| Bridgeville Police Department | Purchase backpacks and school supplies for annual back to school bash | $1,000 |
| Childrens' Beach House | Summer riding camp for children | $1,000 |
| Delaware Futures Wilmington | Rooted futures teach school children production of food products | $1,000 |
| First Tee Delaware | Pay for equipment and training for staff at milford boys & girls club | $1,000 |
| Forward Journey | Habilitation services for adults with sever disabilities | $1,000 |
| Harrington Sunshine 4-H Club | Community events | $1,000 |
| Joshua M Freeman Foundation Selbyville | Provide free educational arts program for school aged children | $1,000 |
| Kent Conservation District | Delaware evirothon and website maintenace | $1,000 |
| Latin American Community Center | Provide scholarships for the minerva marrero hispanic scholarshiop | $1,000 |
| Leading Youth Through Empowerment Wilmington | Support the cost of 20 students to attend "changing academic trajectory" | $1,000 |
| Prevent Child Abuse Delaware Wilmington | Offset the cost fo b.e.s.m.a.r.t. | $1,000 |
| Rehoboth Art League | Fund visual arts outreach program to provice arts enrichment for mentally disabled adults | $1,000 |
| Shine A Light on Stroke | Shine a light on stroke 5k | $1,000 |
| Town of Felton Police | Community events | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Howell Wallace
- Josef Burger
- Patricia Key
- Robert Rider
- William Willis
Questions people ask
Does The Mid-Del Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Annually, by august 31.
How much does The Mid-Del Charitable Foundation give?
$105,000 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Mid-Del Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Howell Wallace (President), Josef Burger (Director), Patricia Key (Vice-President) and Robert Rider (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Mid-Del Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.