44 foundations fund environment programs in Delaware. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.
These foundations have a track record of funding environment work in Delaware, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
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From Research to Prevent Blindness Endowment Fund
Who can apply: Department of Ophthalmology; intended for newly emerging eye research programs and recently appointed department chairs at non-grantee ophthalmology departments at university-connected medical schools.
From Arthur L Bud Johnson in Memory of Elaine V Johnson Foundation
Who can apply: Applicant must be a charitable organization described in Section 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3). The foundation funds organizations that preserve, care for, and benefit wildlife and the world's natural resources. It gives highest priority to direct conservation and science-based conservation activities. Wildlife rehabilitation not focused on threatened or endangered species will not be funded, and organizations whose primary focus is advocacy or litigation are not funded.
Who can apply: Only organizations with 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor may submit inquiries. The committee does not consider capital projects, easements, local watersheds/conservancies/land trusts, direct legislative lobbying, or international NGOs.
Who can apply: Indiana-based nonprofits, government organizations, or schools. General Grants are typically reserved for larger-scale projects. Applicants are encouraged to connect with BBF staff first before submitting a Preliminary Application.
From Delaware County Foundation
Who can apply: Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) public charities that are not private foundations, governmental or other publicly funded entities, or organizations with a qualified tax-exempt fiscal sponsor. Projects must benefit Delaware County, Ohio residents. Grants are not made to individuals. Exclusions include non-secular/religious doctrine activities, academic or medical research, annual fundraising campaigns or events, endowment creation/additions, debt or legal settlements, and political or partisan purposes.
Who can apply: For projects not previously funded by Colcom Foundation. LOIs are accepted on a rolling basis; approved LOIs receive an invitation to submit a full Grant Application. Grant applications require a recent 990, recent audited financials or equivalent, itemized project budget, and KPI table.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW VENTURE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $359.6M | $624.9M | $120K | C05 | National |
| SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $236.4M | $106.5M | $100K | C60 | National |
| Climate Imperative Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $161.5M | $109.6M | $426K | C12 | National |
| WINDWARD FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $137.7M | $432.7M | $100K | C30 | National |
| NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $81.9M | $560.6M | $50K | C12 | National |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | $54.1M | $9.5B | $25K | C32 | National |
| THE CONSERVATION FUND A NONPROFIT CORPORATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $52.4M | $919.4M | $20K | C300 | Regional |
| ENERGY ACTION FUND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $20M | $29.3M | $50K | C35 | National |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS | WASHINGTON, DC | $17.7M | $7.3M | $40K | C030 | National |
| NATIONAL NETWORK OF ABORTION FUNDS INC | BEAVERTON, OR | $16.3M | $67.8M | $59K | C99Z | National |
| THE RECYCLING PARTNERSHIP INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $15.5M | $46.1M | $81K | C27 | National |
| SUSTAINABLE ENERGY UTILITY INC | DOVER, DE | $13.6M | $154M | $73K | C35 | Regional |
| SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $13.2M | $51.2M | $25K | C30 | National |
| PATAGONIAORG | VENTURA, CA | $13.2M | — | $15K | C19 | National |
| DEPLOYUS INC | BOSTON, MA | $12.3M | $5.3M | $105K | C35 | National |
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC | NEW YORK, NY | $10.6M | $576.9M | $20K | C300 | National |
| SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS (SEE) INC | CALABASAS, CA | $6.9M | $103.2M | $43K | C05 | National |
| NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION | LINCOLN, NE | $6.2M | $120.6M | $38K | C500 | National |
| NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY FOUNDATION | SILVER SPRING, MD | $5.6M | $15.5M | $26K | C113 | National |
| AMERICAN RIVERS INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $5M | $26.4M | $21K | C013 | National |
| NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INC | NEW YORK, NY | $4.8M | $622.2M | $12K | C300 | National |
| WRLD Foundation | WIlmington, DE | $4.7M | $2M | $140K | C12 | National |
| BUILDING DECARBONIZATION COALITION | LEWES, DE | $4M | $8.9M | $700K | C01 | Regional |
| NEXTENERGY CENTER | DETROIT, MI | $3M | $8.8M | $51K | C35 | Regional |
| THE LONGLEAF ALLIANCE INC | ANDALUSIA, AL | $2.5M | $2.3M | $11K | C60 | Regional |
WASHINGTON, DC
$236.4M
$106.5M
$100K
San Francisco, CA
$161.5M
$109.6M
$426K
WASHINGTON, DC
$81.9M
$560.6M
$50K
ARLINGTON, VA
$52.4M
$919.4M
$20K
WASHINGTON, DC
$17.7M
$7.3M
$40K
BEAVERTON, OR
$16.3M
$67.8M
$59K
WASHINGTON, DC
$15.5M
$46.1M
$81K
DOVER, DE
$13.6M
$154M
$73K
NEW YORK, NY
$13.2M
$51.2M
$25K
NEW YORK, NY
$10.6M
$576.9M
$20K
CALABASAS, CA
$6.9M
$103.2M
$43K
LINCOLN, NE
$6.2M
$120.6M
$38K
SILVER SPRING, MD
$5.6M
$15.5M
$26K
NEW YORK, NY
$4.8M
$622.2M
$12K
LEWES, DE
$4M
$8.9M
$700K
ANDALUSIA, AL
$2.5M
$2.3M
$11K
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