The Willowmere Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Willowmere Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $325,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $6,667 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$325,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$6,667
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $265,000 the year before.
63% of its 2025 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 | $265,000 | 21 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $265,000 | 24 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $325,000 | 32 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
The Willowmere 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.
What The Willowmere Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 9 | $56,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| South Carolina | 6 | $37,500 |
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $21,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $15,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partnership With Native Americans | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Survival Centers Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Seedmoney | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Sudan Relief Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Dee Norton Lowcountry Childrens Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| My Sisters House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Urban Community Agri-Nomics | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Virginia Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Wellington Cares Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Feedmore Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,667 |
| Virginia League for Planned Parenthood Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,667 |
| Increasing H O P E | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| TURN90 | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| East Cooper Community Outreach | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Match Point Impact Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of the James River Park | General & Unrestricted | $3,333 |
| Venture Richmond Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,333 |
| Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Charleston Junior Golf Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Jack the Bike Man Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Saving the Blue Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| X-Port Paws Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| 4KIDS of South Florida Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Hapgood
- Gay Hapgood
- Matthew Hapgood
Questions people ask
Does The Willowmere Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Willowmere Foundation give?
$325,000 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $6,667.
Who runs The Willowmere Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Hapgood (Sec), Gay Hapgood (Dir, Pres) and Matthew Hapgood (Dir, Treas).
What does The Willowmere Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.