Create a vibrant future for all who call Delaware County home by mobilizing resources and providing leadership to address challenges facing diverse communities throughout the county.
Foundation for Delaware County’s recent giving shows a strong countywide emphasis on children, families, and basic needs, with large grants supporting early childhood education, food access, and youth-serving organizations. One of its biggest recent awards went to Delaware County Community College Educational Foundation for emergency equipment at the Early Childhood Education Center, a clear signal that the foundation backs infrastructure as well as program delivery. Other major grants supported Share Food Program for increasing food access and nutrition security in Delaware County, alongside county-serving nonprofit partners in Chester, Media, and beyond. The foundation also funds projects that connect education and community wellbeing, such as college access services for Penn Wood and Upper Darby high school juniors and seniors, bilingual educational opportunity for Spanish-speaking children, and supportive pregnancy care. Its portfolio includes both targeted program grants and core support, suggesting a funding style that blends immediate service delivery with organizational stability. Across the recent grants list, the same county priorities appear repeatedly: public health, housing stability, food security, racial equity, nonprofit capacity building, and crisis response.
In food and nutrition security, the foundation gave $100,000 to Share Food Program for increasing food access in Delaware County and another $90,000 for increasing nutrition security in Delaware County. Education funding also appears in multiple forms: $100,000 went to Ccsa Foundation for Number Sense: Changing the Math Mindset, while $68,848 supported J Lewis Crozer Library for East and Westside: Bilingual Expanded Educational Opportunity for Spanish-speaking Children. Youth and college readiness is another visible area. College Possible Philadelphia received $70,000 for college access services for Penn Wood and Upper Darby high school juniors and seniors, and Ymwic Foundation Inc. received $60,000 for removing barriers to career and college readiness. The foundation also backs housing and community development, including $90,000 to Chester Housing Initiative Inc. for Ruth Bennett Community Farm and $50,000 to Riverfront Alliance of Delaware County for Chester waterfront development.
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$83.4M
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$36.2M
Most grants fall between $10K and $33K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$33K
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Typical grants cluster around a middle range: the p25 is $10,000, the median is $20,000, and the p75 is $33,200. The recent list also includes a mix of larger awards and smaller designated fund contributions, showing that the foundation uses both targeted program grants and support routed through donor-advised or designated channels. Several organizations appear in more than one year, including Share Food Program, Boys and Girls Club of Chester, Senior Community Services, Chester County Food Bank, and Cityteam, which points to recurring relationships rather than one-time gifts. The foundation is a public charity and gives locally; its active programs include general grantmaking, impact grants, rapid-response funding, fiscal sponsorship, and a public health fund. Unsolicited applications are accepted in several active programs, including the grant portal process.
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly concentrated in Pennsylvania, with 99% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state. Delaware County places such as Chester, Media, Folsom, Lansdowne, Eddystone, Norwood, West Chester, and Swarthmore appear repeatedly in the recent grants list, showing a county-first pattern with some support to nearby regional partners in Philadelphia, Exton, Norristown, and Delaware County-adjacent communities. The country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 205 grants recorded in the United States.
Its recent grants support nonprofit organizations working in Delaware County on public health, housing stability, food security, racial equity, nonprofit capacity building, crisis response, early childhood and K–12 education, college access, home- and community-based care, youth development, mental health, pregnancy support, and community development.
Yes. Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including Delaware County Rapid Response Fund Grants, General Grantmaking through the grant portal, the Delaware County Public Health Fund, Impact Grants, Fiscal Sponsorship, and the Partners in Giving Grant Cycle.
The typical grant size sits at a median of $20,000, with the middle half of grants falling between $10,000 at the 25th percentile and $33,200 at the 75th percentile.
The foundation gives locally, and 99% of its grants go to recipients in Pennsylvania. Recent recipients are concentrated in Delaware County communities such as Chester, Media, Folsom, Lansdowne, and Eddystone.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including Share Food Program, Boys and Girls Club of Chester, Senior Community Services, Chester County Food Bank, and Cityteam, which suggests ongoing relationships as well as one-time awards.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Foundation for Delaware County that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations serving Delaware County; specific eligibility and priorities set for each annual Impact Grants cycle (see promotion page).
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARE FOOD PROGRAM | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $65,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - EQUITABLE HUNGER RELIEF |
| CASA YOUTH ADVOCATES INC | MEDIA, PA | $62,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - VOICES FOR CHILDREN |
| CHESTER COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | CHESTER, PA | $60,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - HOUSING REHAB & COUNSELING INITIATIVES |
| PROVIDENCE ANIMAL CENTER | MEDIA, PA | $50,000 | 2026 | DONOR ADVISED FUND CONTRIBUTION |
| ELWYN FOUNDATION | MEDIA, PA | $50,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - CHESTER COLLABORATIVE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION |
| SURREY SERVICES | DEVON, PA | $50,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - SUPPORTING HOME CARE, SUPPORT SERVICES & CAREGIVERS |
| WAYNE SENIOR CENTER | WAYNE, PA | $50,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - CORE SUPPORT |
| SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES | FOLSOM, PA | $50,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM |
| FIRST UP | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR UNDER-RESOURCED ECE PROGRAMS |
| WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER OF THE DELAWARE VALLEY | WAYNE, PA | $45,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - COUNSELING |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CHESTER | CHESTER, PA | $40,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CHESTER |
| FAMILY SUPPORT LINE OF DELAWARE COUNTY INC | MEDIA, PA | $40,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - SAFETY NET FOR SEXUALLY ABUSUED & EXPLOITED CHILDREN |
| CHESTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION | CHESTER, PA | $40,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - JETTER CENTER COLLEGE & CAREER SERVICES |
| FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OF DELAWARE COUNTY | SPRINGFIELD, PA | $40,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - HUD FUNDED HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
| CHILDREN FIRST PA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $40,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - IMPROVING CHILDREN'S HEALTH |
| EDUCATION LAW CENTER - PENNSYLVANIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $35,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - ADVANCING EQUAL ACCESS TO A QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN |
| DOMESTIC ABUSE PROJECT OF DELAWARE COUNTY INC | MEDIA, PA | $35,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - CORE SUPPORT |
| DARBY FREE LIBRARY | DARBY, PA | $30,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - RENOVATION & RESILIENCE INITIATIVE PHASE 2 |
| TEACHERS' TEAMMATES | HAVERTOWN, PA | $30,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - CAPACITY BUILDING |
| WHYY INC | GLADWYNE, PA | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR REPORTING AND ON-AIR CAMPAIGN |
| LANSDOWNE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP (LEDC) | LANSDOWNE, PA | $29,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT |
| HARCUM COLLEGE | BRYN MAWR, PA | $27,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - YOUTH COURTS |
| THE CHESTER CHILDREN'S CHORUS | SWARTHMORE, PA | $26,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - CHESTER CHILDREN'S CHORUS |
| RIVERFRONT ALLIANCE OF DELAWARE COUNTY | CHESTER, PA | $25,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - CORE OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CHILD GUIDANCE RESOURCE CENTERS | HAVERTOWN, PA | $25,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES |
| CHESTER COMMUNITY COALITION | CHESTER, PA | $25,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY, INFRASTRUCTURE & STABILITY |
| CHESTER UPLAND YOUTH SOCCER | MEDIA, PA | $25,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - INCREASING HEALTH THROUGH EXTRA-CURRICULARS |
| UNITE FOR HER | MALVERN, PA | $20,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - WELLNESS PASSPORT PROGRAM |
| PENNSYLVANIA PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHILDREN | HARRISBURG, PA | $20,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES IN HOME VISITING & WIC |
| EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES (ECS) | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - OUT OF SCHOOL TIME AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM |
| MURPHY'S GIVING MARKET | UPPER DARBY, PA | $20,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - FOOD PANTRY OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HEALTH EDUCATED INC | MEDIA, PA | $20,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - LEAD CHECK & PROTECT |
| FOUNDATION FOR DELAWARE COUNTY | MEDIA, PA | $20,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE PRESIDENT'S FUND II |
| JOHN J TYLER ARBORETUM | MEDIA, PA | $20,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - LUCILLE'S GARDEN PRODUCTION |
| FREEDMEN ARTS ALLIANCE INC | CHESTER, PA | $18,000 | 2026 | DONOR ADVISED FUND CONTRIBUTION |
| MITZVAH CIRCLE | LANSDALE, PA | $17,500 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - SERVING DELAWARE COUNTY DAILY |
| NEXT GENERATION THEATRE FOUNDATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $17,318 | 2026 | GRANT - FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FUNDS |
| CCSA FOUNDATION | CHESTER, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | DONOR ADVISED FUND CONTRIBUTION |
| PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM VALLEY YMCA | CONSHOCKEN, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - LIVESTRONG AT ROCKY RUN YMCA |
| CRADLES TO CRAYONS | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR CHILDREN |
| ANEWAY PROJECTGAME ON STATE | MEDIA, PA | $14,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - EXPANDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTIES, BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & MEASURING IMPACT |
| HISTORIC LANSDOWNE THEATER CORPORATION | LANSDOWNE, PA | $13,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - REOPENING THE HISTORIC LANSDOWNE THEATER |
| CLEAN AIR COUNCIL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | DONOR ADVISED FUND CONTRIBUTION |
| ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM CHURCH | WALLINGFORD, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | DONOR ADVISED FUND CONTRIBUTION |
| JOHN J TYLER ARBORETUM | MEDIA, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | DONOR ADVISED FUND CONTRIBUTION |
| CENTRO DE APOYO COMUNITARIO | DREXEL HILL, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | GRANT - BIENESTAR FAMILIAR |
| NATURAL LANDS | MEDIA, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | DONOR ADVISED FUND CONTRIBUTION |
| KEITH DAWSON FOUNDATION | DARBY, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - GIFT BASKET PROGRAM/HOLIDAY DRIVE |
| FRIENDS OF HEINZ WILDLIFE REFUGE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | DONOR ADVISED FUND CONTRIBUTION |
| ONE HOUSE AT A TIME | AMBLER, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | IMPACT GRANT - BEDS FOR KIDS PROGRAM |
CHESTER COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
$60,000IMPACT GRANT - HOUSING REHAB & COUNSELING INITIATIVES
PROVIDENCE ANIMAL CENTER
$50,000DONOR ADVISED FUND CONTRIBUTION
IMPACT GRANT - CHESTER COLLABORATIVE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
IMPACT GRANT - SUPPORTING HOME CARE, SUPPORT SERVICES & CAREGIVERS
WAYNE SENIOR CENTER
$50,000IMPACT GRANT - CORE SUPPORT
IMPACT GRANT - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR UNDER-RESOURCED ECE PROGRAMS
IMPACT GRANT - SAFETY NET FOR SEXUALLY ABUSUED & EXPLOITED CHILDREN
CHESTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$40,000IMPACT GRANT - JETTER CENTER COLLEGE & CAREER SERVICES
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OF DELAWARE COUNTY
$40,000IMPACT GRANT - HUD FUNDED HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
IMPACT GRANT - ADVANCING EQUAL ACCESS TO A QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN
DARBY FREE LIBRARY
$30,000IMPACT GRANT - RENOVATION & RESILIENCE INITIATIVE PHASE 2
TEACHERS' TEAMMATES
$30,000IMPACT GRANT - CAPACITY BUILDING
LANSDOWNE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP (LEDC)
$29,000IMPACT GRANT - GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT
THE CHESTER CHILDREN'S CHORUS
$26,000IMPACT GRANT - CHESTER CHILDREN'S CHORUS
RIVERFRONT ALLIANCE OF DELAWARE COUNTY
$25,000IMPACT GRANT - CORE OPERATING SUPPORT
IMPACT GRANT - FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
IMPACT GRANT - ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY, INFRASTRUCTURE & STABILITY
CHESTER UPLAND YOUTH SOCCER
$25,000IMPACT GRANT - INCREASING HEALTH THROUGH EXTRA-CURRICULARS
IMPACT GRANT - ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES IN HOME VISITING & WIC
IMPACT GRANT - OUT OF SCHOOL TIME AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
HEALTH EDUCATED INC
$20,000IMPACT GRANT - LEAD CHECK & PROTECT
FOUNDATION FOR DELAWARE COUNTY
$20,000CONTRIBUTE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE PRESIDENT'S FUND II
FREEDMEN ARTS ALLIANCE INC
$18,000DONOR ADVISED FUND CONTRIBUTION
NEXT GENERATION THEATRE FOUNDATION
$17,318GRANT - FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FUNDS
IMPACT GRANT - LIVESTRONG AT ROCKY RUN YMCA
ANEWAY PROJECTGAME ON STATE
$14,000IMPACT GRANT - EXPANDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTIES, BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & MEASURING IMPACT
HISTORIC LANSDOWNE THEATER CORPORATION
$13,000IMPACT GRANT - REOPENING THE HISTORIC LANSDOWNE THEATER
ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM CHURCH
$10,000DONOR ADVISED FUND CONTRIBUTION
CENTRO DE APOYO COMUNITARIO
$10,000GRANT - BIENESTAR FAMILIAR
KEITH DAWSON FOUNDATION
$10,000IMPACT GRANT - GIFT BASKET PROGRAM/HOLIDAY DRIVE
FRIENDS OF HEINZ WILDLIFE REFUGE
$10,000DONOR ADVISED FUND CONTRIBUTION
