C E Bennett Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 51-0102289 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$510K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$16,800
Total assets$10.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $61,650.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
53% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Symphony Orchestra | Wilmington, DE | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Kennett Area Community Service | Kennett Square, PA | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Silverside Church | Wilmington, DE | Charitable | $79,000 |
| Delaware Art Museum | Wilmington, DE | Charitable | $61,650 |
| Brandywine Red Clay Alliance | West Chester, PA | Charitable | $42,000 |
| Abc Lab (University of Delaware) | Newark, DE | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Food Bank of Delaware | Newark, DE | Charitable | $27,000 |
| Janus School Scholarship Fund | Mount Joy, PA | Charitable | $16,800 |
| Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School | Rochester, NY | Charitable | $16,650 |
| Delaware Museum of Nature & Science | Wilmington, DE | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Brandywine Valley SPCA | West Chester, PA | Charitable | $10,400 |
| Whyy | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kennett Library | Kennett Square, PA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Friendship House | Wilmington, DE | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Camp Dream Catcher | Kennett Square, PA | Charitable | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $510,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $484,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $481,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349101924
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0102289
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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