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Who funds recreation and sports in Delaware: 17 foundations, $1.3 million in grants
17 private foundations paid 46 grants totaling $1,272,018 to recreation and sports nonprofits in Delaware, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Longwood Foundation Inc, with $1,000,000 in 1 grant.
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- Cause
- Recreation and sports
- Recipients in
- Delaware
- Foundations
- 17
- Grants
- 46
- Total granted
- $1,272,018
Foundations that funded recreation and sports in Delaware
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | Be Ready Community Development Corporation | Housing initiatives. | apps.irs.gov |
| WSFS Cares Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Be Ready Community Development Corporation | Affordable housing | apps.irs.gov |
| Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | Cityfest Inc | Community programming support | apps.irs.gov |
| Red Wagon Calagione Family Foundation F/k/a Beer & Benevolence Foundation | Milton, DE | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Sussex Rotary Can-Do Playground Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Rockford Woodlawn Fund Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Roberto Clemente Baseball League | Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Nyssa Foundation | Greenville, DE | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Wilmington Rowing Center | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| The Lowe II Foundation Inc | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | First State Pickleball Club Inc | To aid community support | apps.irs.gov |
| Donald & Martha Dewees Foundation | Greenville, DE | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Friends of Canby Grove Park | Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Jack P and Anne R Smith Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Little League Baseball Inc | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 4 | $8,500 | $5,000 | Strive How To Lead Matters Inc | Matching contribution (general operating support) | apps.irs.gov |
| Ellason Downs Perpetual Charitable Trust | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,850 | $5,850 | Delaware Junior Team Tennis Association | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 3 | $4,500 | $3,000 | Canal Athletic Association Inc | Other civic / community | apps.irs.gov |
| Carney Foundation | Clifton, VA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Baseball for Good | Furtherance of charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 25 | $2,068 | $366 | First State Gymnastics Athletic Association | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Albert T Hanby TW Hanby FDN | Hershey, PA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Camp Barnes | General donation | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sifford & Wilson Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Fostering Wishes Foundation | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Martin Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $100 | $100 | Nighthawks Youth Hockey Club | to support U14 team | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood Foundation Inc | Be Ready Community Development Corporation | Wilmington, DE | Housing initiatives. | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| WSFS Cares Foundation | Be Ready Community Development Corporation | Wilmington, DE | Affordable housing | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc | Cityfest Inc | Wilmington, DE | Community programming support | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rockford Woodlawn Fund Inc | Roberto Clemente Baseball League | Wilmington, DE | Operations | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Red Wagon Calagione Family Foundation F/k/a Beer & Benevolence Foundation | Sussex Rotary Can-Do Playground Inc | Lewes, DE | General support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Lowe II Foundation Inc | First State Pickleball Club Inc | Millsboro, DE | To aid community support | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nyssa Foundation | Wilmington Rowing Center | Wilmington, DE | General operations | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Donald & Martha Dewees Foundation | Friends of Canby Grove Park | Wilmington, DE | Operations | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jack P and Anne R Smith Foundation | Little League Baseball Inc | Laurel, DE | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ellason Downs Perpetual Charitable Trust | Delaware Junior Team Tennis Association | Wilmington, DE | General purpose | $5,850 | apps.irs.gov |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | Strive How To Lead Matters Inc | Wilmington, DE | Matching contribution (general operating support) | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Carney Foundation | Baseball for Good | Dover, DE | Furtherance of charitable purposes | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Verizon Foundation | Canal Athletic Association Inc | Bear, DE | Other civic / community | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Albert T Hanby TW Hanby FDN | Camp Barnes | Frankford, DE | General donation | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | Oncor Coalition Inc | HST Newcastle, DE | Matching contribution (general operating support) | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sifford & Wilson Family Foundation | Fostering Wishes Foundation | Wyoming, DE | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | Rodney Street Tennis Association | Wilmington, DE | Matching contribution (general operating support) | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Verizon Foundation | SCC Swat Fast Pitch | Hockessin, DE | Other civic / community | $750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Verizon Foundation | Smyrna-Clayton Little Lass League Inc | Smyrna, DE | Other civic / community | $750 | apps.irs.gov |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | The Everett Inc | Middletown, DE | Matching contribution (general operating support) | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | First State Gymnastics Athletic Association | Newark, DE | General support | $366 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | The Everett Inc | Middletown, DE | General support | $288 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Wilmington Rowing Center | Wilmington, DE | General support | $145 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | The Skating Club of Wilmington Inc | Wilmington, DE | General support | $118 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Indian River Soccer Club | Ocean View, DE | General support | $116 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Southern Delaware Roller Derby Inc | Dover, DE | General support | $116 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Concord Rowing Club | Wilmington, DE | General support | $108 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Patriot Figure Skating Club | Newark, DE | General support | $105 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Martin Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Nighthawks Youth Hockey Club | Wilmington, DE | to support U14 team | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | SCC Swat Fast Pitch | Hockessin, DE | General support | $95 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Sigpa | Dover, DE | General support | $70 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Strong Mature Minds Inc | New Castle, DE | General support | $63 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Friends of Bellevue State Park Inc | Wilmington, DE | General support | $51 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Trap Pond Partners Inc | Laurel, DE | General support | $47 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | First State BMX Inc | Milford, DE | General support | $46 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | National Collegiate Rugby Organization Inc | Wilmington, DE | General support | $42 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Delaware State Fair Inc | Harrington, DE | General support | $40 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Masons Mobility Mission Inc | Lewes, DE | General support | $36 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Urban Youth Golf Program Association | Rockland, DE | General support | $36 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Fostering Wishes Foundation | Wyoming, DE | General support | $35 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Nighthawks Youth Hockey Club | Wilmington, DE | General support | $35 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Delaware Junior Blue Hens Ice Hockey Club | Newark, DE | General support | $32 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Wac Backers Inc | New Castle, DE | General support | $29 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Be Ready Community Development Corporation | Wilmington, DE | General support | $22 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Piedmont Little League Inc | Hockessin, DE | General support | $22 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | New Hope Canoe Club Ministry - Team Atlantic Inc | Lewes, DE | General support | $5 | apps.irs.gov |
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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.