The intersection of generosity and community transformation.
We envision a Delaware where generosity expands opportunity for all.
The DCF is a catalyst for positive change. We form an intersection where donors, community leaders and residents can come together in pursuit of creating a thriving state of engaged communities, empowered people, a resilient environment, and neighborhoods that are healthy, safe, and welcoming for all.
Join us at the corner where generosity meets community transformation.
40 Stories for 40 Years
In honor of our anniversary, and we’re very proud to bring you this book, 40 Stories for 40 Years, sharing some of the key moments in our growth.
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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 Sponsors
Our Impact:
In the past year the DCF:
$32M
Invested $32,307,799 to the community
817
Helped 817 fundholders give charitably
780
Provided grants to 780 recipients
$1M
Awarded $1,001,500 in scholarships to 237 student recipients
DCF News
Highmark BluePrints for the Community Fund at the DCF Invests More Than $350,000 in 11 Nonprofits Across the State
Q&A with Duniesky Landa Ruiz | Arsht-Cannon Grantee Series
How to Open a Scholarship Fund at the DCF
Delaware Community Foundation Breaks $1 Million in Scholarships
The Delaware Community Foundation’s Arsht-Cannon Fund Grants $650,000 to 39 Projects Serving Latino/Hispanic Communities
John Hollis, A Man of Great Merit
Q&A with Ari Avila | Arsht-Cannon Grantee Series
DCF Featured in “50 Voices of a Nation” Series
DCF Drops Season 2 of How to (Not) Kill Your Community Podcast April 28
DCF Youth Philanthropy Boards Announce $111,000 in Grants to 37 Nonprofits at 2026 Awards Ceremonies
Fund for Women Grants $234,145 to 17 Delaware Nonprofits Serving Women and Girls
3 DCF Scholarship Winners Who Graduated in 2025
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