Crestlea Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWilmington, Delaware · EIN 51-6015638 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded65
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$21.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHRISTOPHER GRUNDNER |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 WEST 10TH STREET, WILMINGTON DE 19801 |
| Phone | 3026838245 |
| INFO@CRESTLEA.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE CRESTLEA WEBSITE, WWW.CRESTLEA.ORG, FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES SPECIFIED. |
| Deadlines | JANUARY 15 |
| Restrictions | GENERALLY LIMITED TO DELAWARE AND SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Delaware Inc | Wilmington, DE | Building hope in milford | $50,000 |
| Upland Country Day School | Wilmington, DE | School van replacement | $50,000 |
| Kennett Library | Wilmington, DE | Makerspace programming | $30,000 |
| Sunday Breakfast Mission | Wilmington, DE | Renovation of 2nd street row houses | $30,000 |
| Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art | Wilmington, DE | Courtyard expansion and improvements | $25,000 |
| Delaware College Scholars | Wilmington, DE | Expansion for 'champion' districts | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Delaware | Wilmington, DE | Jfs older adult services | $25,000 |
| Sussex County Habitat for Humanity | Wilmington, DE | Vehicle for habitat healthy homes team | $25,000 |
| Lori's Hands Inc | Wilmington, DE | Improving systems: mobile app & training | $24,000 |
| Snac Garden Foundation | Wilmington, DE | School nutrition agriculture (snac) | $22,500 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Delaware | Wilmington, DE | Outreach coordinator for sussex county | $20,000 |
| Fair Hill Environmental Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | Fhnc capacity building | $20,000 |
| First State Ballet Theatre | Wilmington, DE | The school of fbst at whitehall | $20,000 |
| Grand Opera House | Wilmington, DE | The grand's safety updates | $20,000 |
| Independence School | Wilmington, DE | The great barn | $20,000 |
| Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington | Wilmington, DE | Innovation lab | $20,000 |
| Reading Assist Institute | Wilmington, DE | Reading assist infrastructure and technology | $20,000 |
| Lutheran Senior Services of Dover | Wilmington, DE | Door alarms/panel relocation | $15,350 |
| Amanecer Counseling & Resource Center | Wilmington, DE | 'Expanding our continuum of care' | $15,000 |
| Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity | Wilmington, DE | Kent county senior repairs | $15,000 |
| Children's Beach House Inc | Wilmington, DE | Window repair project | $15,000 |
| Delaware Academy of Vocal Arts (Elevate Vocal Arts) | Wilmington, DE | Elevate vocal arts | $15,000 |
| Delaware Center for Horticulture | Wilmington, DE | Capacity support for dch programs | $15,000 |
| Delaware Historical Society | Wilmington, DE | Dhs operating expense assistance | $15,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Wilmington, DE | C&d canal wetland restoration | $15,000 |
| Exceptional Care for Children | Wilmington, DE | Enhancing privacy and infection control | $15,000 |
| Fameinc | Wilmington, DE | STEM enrichment | $15,000 |
| Jefferson Street Center Inc | Wilmington, DE | Community hub development | $15,000 |
| Literacy Delaware | Wilmington, DE | Using americorps for adult literacy | $15,000 |
| More Than Fitness | Wilmington, DE | Lessons from the barbell | $15,000 |
| Mosaic | Wilmington, DE | Home sweet home | $15,000 |
| Opportunity Center Inc (Dba Servicesource) | Wilmington, DE | Wheelchair accessible van replacement | $15,000 |
| Reel Families for Change | Wilmington, DE | De collective for creative economy/dcce | $15,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Greater Delaware | Wilmington, DE | Housing & support services program | $15,000 |
| Shoes That Fit | Wilmington, DE | Delaware shoe program- 2024-2025 | $15,000 |
| Tech Impact | Wilmington, DE | Tech impact's worliforce programs | $15,000 |
| Tender Hearts Inc | Wilmington, DE | Increasing impact with program expansion | $15,000 |
| The Life Health Center | Wilmington, DE | Graphic wellness for students | $15,000 |
| The Music School of Delaware | Wilmington, DE | Melody | $15,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Wilmington, DE | Improving accessibility: mccabe preserve | $15,000 |
| The Oaks Ministry | Wilmington, DE | Transitional housing & case management | $15,000 |
| The Village Tree Inc | Wilmington, DE | The village tree house | $15,000 |
| Urbanpromise Ministries Wilmington | Wilmington, DE | Streetleader job training program | $15,000 |
| Wilmington Institute Free Library | Wilmington, DE | Mandatory replacement of the hvac system | $15,000 |
| Endless Possibilities in the Community Inc (Epic) | Wilmington, DE | Strengthening technology infrastructure | $13,550 |
| Howard J Weston Community & Senior Center Inc | Wilmington, DE | Weston wellness | $12,000 |
| Gamers Outreach | Wilmington, DE | Accessible gaming stations in delaware | $10,500 |
| AIDS Delaware | Wilmington, DE | Upgrade to employee laptops/surface pros | $10,000 |
| Boardwalk Buddy Walk Fund | Wilmington, DE | Uncle david's ice cream | $10,000 |
| Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | Wilmington, DE | Colonial life education | $10,000 |
| Delaware HIV Services Inc | Wilmington, DE | HIV outreach & prevention program | $10,000 |
| For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation | Wilmington, DE | Respites as integrative cancer care | $10,000 |
| Friends Home in Kennett | Wilmington, DE | New elevator for wheelchair access | $10,000 |
| I Can Do 26 Point 2 Kids Inc | Wilmington, DE | I can do 26 point 2 kids | $10,000 |
| Imperial Dynasty Arts Program | Wilmington, DE | Colorguard program | $10,000 |
| Local Journalism Initiative | Wilmington, DE | Spotlight delaware | $10,000 |
| The Garage Community & Youth Center | Wilmington, DE | Youth wellness development programs | $10,000 |
| Upendo United Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | Outreach program | $10,000 |
| Community Legal Aid Society Inc | Wilmington, DE | Georgetown office led fixtures | $7,985 |
| Delaware Shakespeare Festival Inc | Wilmington, DE | Del shakes: dual leadership team | $7,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 65 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,042,330 | 65 |
| 2023 | $1,264,292 | 61 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513029349100511
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-6015638
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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