Welfare Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Welfare Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.8 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.8 million
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$118 million
- New grantees99%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.6 million the year before.
99% 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 | $4.6 million | 71 | $109 million |
| 2024 | $5.8 million | 69 | $118 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Chris Grundner 100 W 10th Street Suite 1109, Wilmington, DE 19801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 683-8245 |
| What to submit | See website for the welfare foundation inc (www.welfarefoundationde.org) for grant submission and information needed to apply |
| Deadlines | April 15 and october 15 |
| Restrictions | Limited to Delaware and southern chester county, Pennsylvania |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Welfare Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 57 | $4.1 million |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $485,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $55,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Community Center Inc | Grant | $300,000 |
| YMCA of Delaware | Grant | $300,000 |
| Sanford School | Grant | $200,000 |
| Children & Families First Delaware Inc | Grant | $150,000 |
| Grand Opera House | Grant | $150,000 |
| Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware Inc | Grant | $150,000 |
| West End Neighborhood House | Grant | $150,000 |
| Kennett Library | Grant | $125,000 |
| Latin American Community Center | Grant | $113,000 |
| Bayhealth Foundation | Grant | $100,000 |
| End Community Violence Now Inc | Grant | $100,000 |
| Laurel Redevelopment Corporation | Grant | $100,000 |
| Lutheran Community Services Inc | Grant | $100,000 |
| Teensharp | Grant | $100,000 |
| Ursuline Academy | Grant | $100,000 |
| St Michael's School and Nursery Inc | Grant | $91,300 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Chester County | Grant | $80,000 |
| Historic Lewes | Grant | $80,000 |
| Delaware Art Museum | Grant | $75,000 |
| Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce | Grant | $75,000 |
| Green Beret Project | Grant | $75,000 |
| Milford Housing Development Corporation | Grant | $75,000 |
| More Than Fitness | Grant | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Delaware Inc | Grant | $75,000 |
| The Delaware Contemporary | Grant | $75,000 |
| Autism Delaware | Grant | $59,275 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Grant | $55,000 |
| Community Legal Aid Society Inc | Grant | $54,000 |
| Independence School | Grant | $51,500 |
| Delaware Adolescent Program Inc | Grant | $50,000 |
| Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement | Grant | $50,000 |
| Delaware Futures Inc | Grant | $50,000 |
| Donate Delaware | Grant | $50,000 |
| First State Ballet Theatre Inc | Grant | $50,000 |
| First State Squash Inc | Grant | $50,000 |
| Friends Home in Kennett | Grant | $50,000 |
| Good Neighbors Inc | Grant | $50,000 |
| Keystone Service Systems DBA Keystone Human Services | Grant | $50,000 |
| Kind to Kids Foundation | Grant | $50,000 |
| Operation Warm | Grant | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert H Bolling III
- William L Kitchel III
- E Bradford Dupont Jr
- Leatrice D Elliman
- Avery Stabler
- W Laird Stabler
- Christopher Grundner
- Margaret L Laird
- R Huntington Bolling
- D Trowbridge Elliman
- Brent W Dupont
Questions people ask
Does Welfare Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 15 and october 15.
How much does Welfare Foundation Inc give?
$5.8 million in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Welfare Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert H Bolling III (Trustee), William L Kitchel III (Treasurer/Trustee), E Bradford Dupont Jr (Chairman/Trustee) and Leatrice D Elliman (Secretary/Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Welfare Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and arts and culture.