The intersection of generosity and community transformation.
We envision a Delaware where generosity expands opportunity for all.
Building opportunity and advancing equity in Delaware by:
We connect generous donors to the causes they care about
Our grant cycle supports hundreds of nonprofits across the state
We bring together community leaders and members for dynamic discussion and problem-solving
From Youth Philanthropy Boards to scholarships to Next Gen, we engage young adults on charitable efforts
2025 Annual Report
This year brought sweeping changes to the nonprofit landscape and the DCF navigated uncharted waters with the goal of helping to stabilize and support our nonprofit community. Initiatives spanned every area of the DCF. With Healthy Communities Delaware (HCD) we launched Meet the Moment; our scholarship program distributed a record-breaking $851,500; the Arsht-Cannon Fund provided $570,000 to nonprofits serving Delaware’s growing Hispanic/Latino populations; and the Boerger Fund provided a $13.1 million five-year investment to help prevent and/or cure Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about these and more in our 2025 Annual Report.
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Who We Serve
Donors & Fundholders
We help donors like you establish charitable funds and award grants to benefit causes you care about.
Professional Advisors
We partner with advisors to help clients achieve charitable goals and maximize tax benefits during their lifetimes and through estate planning.
Community
We connect leaders from nonprofits, government, and the private sector to address community challenges and identify ways to drive meaningful change.
Nonprofits
The DCF supports 180+ nonprofits through grants, fund management, and community events that enhance knowledge and connections.
Scholarship Seekers
Thanks to our donors, the DCF awards hundreds of thousands of dollars in student scholarships each year, laying the groundwork for a more equitable and prosperous future in Delaware.
Our Impact:
In the past year the DCF:
$32.5M
Invested $32,507,208 to the community
816
Helped 816 fundholders give charitably
431
Provided grants to 431 recipients
$558k
Awarded $558,067 in scholarships to 216 student recipients
DCF News
DCF Partners with The Delaware Institute to Offer Affordable Continuing Education Courses to Attorneys
Potter Trust at the DCF Grants $273,000 to Recipients in Kent County
DCF Grants $13.1 Million to the Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging Research at the University of Delaware
DCF Delivers $545,000 in Meet the Moment Grants to Delaware Nonprofits
DCF Names Chanta Howard-Wilkinson as Chair of the Board; Mariah Calagione Tapped for Vice Chair
Delaware Community Foundation’s Arsht-Cannon Fund Awards $570,000 to 25 Organizations for 2025
Delaware Community Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $851,500 in Scholarships to 245 Students for 2025-26 School Year
Delaware Community Foundation Hosts June Reception in Wilmington
Mark Arehart Named New Philanthropy Officer for Northern Delaware at the Delaware Community Foundation
DCF’s Youth Philanthropy Boards Announce $65,000 in Grants at 2025 Receptions
Delaware Community Foundation Launches New Audio and Video Podcast
Local Parks Serve as ‘Multi-Solvers’ for Community Well-Being
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