Delaware Atlantis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Delaware Atlantis Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.9 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $5.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.9 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$5.3 million
- Assets$256 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.6 million the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.0 million | 5 | $165 million |
| 2023 | $5.6 million | 7 | $250 million |
| 2024 | $9.9 million | 12 | $256 million |
How to apply
Delaware Atlantis 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 Delaware Atlantis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 10 | $9.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beebe Healthcare Medical Foundation | Cancer ctr, res physicians, | $5.3 million |
| University of Delaware | Creamery, botanic gdn, | $2.4 million |
| Nemours Children's Health | Milford clinic expansion | $800,000 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Atlantis fund | $640,700 |
| Blood Center United | Patient support fund | $200,000 |
| Children's Beach House | Child development ctr | $150,000 |
| La Red Health Center Inc | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Delaware Technical Educational Fdn | Nursing scholarships | $100,000 |
| United Service Organizations | Dover, delaware programs | $50,000 |
| Delaware Botanic Gardens | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Sussex County Animal Association | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Lower Sussex Little League | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles P Townsend III
Questions people ask
Does Delaware Atlantis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Delaware Atlantis Foundation give?
$9.9 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs Delaware Atlantis Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles P Townsend III (Trustee).
What does Delaware Atlantis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.