Happy Difference Foundation
Invitation OnlyMontchanin, Delaware · EIN 20-5679477 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$280K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$5.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
2% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beth Shalom | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $62,500 |
| Community Education Building | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of Delaware | Newark, DE | Program assistance | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Delaware | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $25,000 |
| Ministry of Caring | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $25,000 |
| West End Neighborhood House | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $25,000 |
| Lewes Public Library | Lewes, DE | Program assistance | $17,225 |
| The Independence School | Newark, DE | Program assistance | $11,500 |
| Children and Families First | Hockessin, DE | Program assistance | $9,000 |
| American Red Cross | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $7,500 |
| Christiana Care Health System | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $6,000 |
| Action for Delaware's Children | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $5,000 |
| Easterseals | New Castle, DE | Program assistance | $2,500 |
| Grand Opera House | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $2,500 |
| LA Red Health Center | Georgetown, DE | Program assistance | $2,500 |
| The Pilot School | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $2,500 |
| Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $2,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | Dover, DE | Program assistance | $2,000 |
| Kind to Kids | Newark, DE | Program assistance | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $1,800 |
| Faithful Friends | New Castle, DE | Program assistance | $1,500 |
| Archmere Academy | Claymont, DE | Program assistance | $1,000 |
| B Foundation | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $1,000 |
| Cape Henelopen Educational Foundation | Lewes, DE | Program assistance | $1,000 |
| Child Inc | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $1,000 |
| Kutz Senior Living Campus | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Delaware Inc | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Lewes-Rehoboth | Lewes, DE | Program assistance | $1,000 |
| Parent Information Center | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $1,000 |
| Sanford School | Hockessin, DE | Program assistance | $1,000 |
| The Mary Campbell Center | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $1,000 |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | Program assistance | $1,000 |
| Community Resource Center | Rehoboth Beach, DE | Program assistance | $750 |
| Dfrc | Newark, DE | Program assistance | $500 |
| Girls on the Run | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $500 |
| Seaside Jewish Community | Rehoboth Beach, DE | Program assistance | $500 |
| Soar Inc | Wilmington, DE | Program assistance | $500 |
| University of Michigan Law School | Ann Arbor, MI | Program assistance | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $279,775 | 39 |
| 2023 | $254,000 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349100623
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5679477
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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