About Greater Lewes Foundation
The Greater Lewes Foundation promotes regional philanthropy and develops charitable leadership. Our mission is to maintain and improve the quality of life in the Greater Lewes, Delaware region.
Focus Areas
community developmenteducation / scholarshipspublic safety / first respondersenvironment / open space preservationarts & events
Who They Fund
local community organizations / municipalitieschildren and familiesvolunteer/municipal firefighters and fire departmentsindividuals with disabilities / special needs childrenpatients with pancreatic disease / medical research beneficiariesgeneral public / park and arts attendees
About Greater Lewes Foundation
The Greater Lewes Foundation’s grantmaking is built around place-based support for the Greater Lewes region, with one especially visible stream aimed at local community needs through “Various Small Grants.” In the most recent grants list, that line accounted for the largest award in 2025 at $1,302,798, alongside similarly large distributions in 2024 and 2023. The pattern points to a funder that uses endowment and managed funds to support the local nonprofit ecosystem rather than a single issue or one-off campaign. That local orientation shows up across community services, education, public safety, and public amenities. The foundation supports organizations serving children and families, volunteer and municipal fire departments, and community spaces that residents use directly. Two of the clearest examples in the recent list are Delaware Tech Comm College Education Foundation for scholarships and Sussex Rotary Can-do Playground Inc for a special-needs playground. Both fit the foundation’s emphasis on practical, community-level investments in the Lewes area and nearby Sussex County.
What Greater Lewes Foundation Funds
Education appears through scholarship support, including $37,000 to Delaware Tech Comm College Education Foundation for scholarships. The foundation also supports student access through its scholarship programs, which are part of its broader community grantmaking structure. Public safety is another regular theme. Recent grants include $23,000 to Milton Fire Department, $13,000 to Lewes Fire Department, $12,000 to Georgetown Fire Company Inc, and $6,000 to Sussex Post 8 Dba Georgetown Ems, all for local fire or emergency support. Community well-being extends to families and children as well. The recent list shows $22,000 to Harry K Foundation for feeding children in Delaware, $5,500 to Clothing Our Kids for clothing for kids, and $5,200 to Community Resource Center for family resources. The foundation also funded $6,500 to Fit 4 Duty Foundation for mental health services.
How Greater Lewes Foundation Gives
The Greater Lewes Foundation’s typical grant size is six figures: the 25th percentile is $947,216, the median is $999,026, and the 75th percentile is $1,050,836. That distribution reflects large annual allocations rather than many small awards. Recent records also show a recurring pattern: “Various Small Grants” appears in multiple years, including 2023, 2024, and 2025. The foundation is a public charity, and its active programs indicate that grants are generally managed through named funds and foundation-administered scholarship or community grantmaking vehicles. Unsolicited applications are not accepted for the programs listed.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$5.3M
Total Assets
$4.3M
Total Revenue
$4.3M
Total Expenses
$6.8M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $947K and $1.1M, with a median of $999K.
25th Percentile
$947K
Median
$999K
75th Percentile
$1.1M
Geographic Reach
Local3 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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