Longwood Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWilmington, Delaware · EIN 51-0066734 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$40.8M
Organizations funded94
Typical grant$200,000
Total assets$1B
Half of its grants to organizations were between $125,000 and $440,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GRANTMAKING TEAM |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 W 10TH ST STE 1109, WILMNGTON DE 19801 |
| Phone | 3026838200 |
| Form and materials | GRANT REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE WWW.LONGWOODFOUNDATION.ORG FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES SPECIFIED. |
| Deadlines | MARCH 1 AND SEPTEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | GENERALLY LIMITED TO DELAWARE AND KENNETT SQUARE, PENNSYLVANIA AREA. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood Gardens Inc | Wilmington, DE | The longwood reimagined project. | $8,000,000 |
| Community Education Building | Wilmington, DE | Debt service support. | $2,637,089 |
| Odyssey Charter School | Wilmington, DE | Ocs innovation learning center. | $1,600,000 |
| Reach Riverside Development Corporation | Wilmington, DE | Reach / ceb project management office. | $1,600,000 |
| Stepping Stones Community Federal Credit Union | Wilmington, DE | Capital for operations. | $1,500,000 |
| Be Ready Community Development Corporation | Wilmington, DE | Housing initiatives. | $1,000,000 |
| Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement | Wilmington, DE | Program expansion. | $1,000,000 |
| Sussex County Land Trust | Wilmington, DE | Open space preservation. | $1,000,000 |
| Westside Family Healthcare Inc | Wilmington, DE | Electronic health record integration project. | $1,000,000 |
| Friendship House Inc | Wilmington, DE | Capacity building. | $815,050 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware | Wilmington, DE | Georgetown site expansion. | $800,000 |
| Kuumba Academy Charter School | Wilmington, DE | Creative connections program. | $800,000 |
| Impact Life | Wilmington, DE | Purchase and retrofit building. | $700,000 |
| Wilmington Neighborhood Conservancy Landbank | Wilmington, DE | Project to rehabilitate 20 vacant homes. | $700,000 |
| Children's Beach House | Wilmington, DE | Youth development expansion in milton. | $600,000 |
| Delaware Art Museum | Wilmington, DE | The delaware art experience. | $600,000 |
| Delaware Zoological Society | Wilmington, DE | Mixed species habitat at brandywine zoo | $550,000 |
| Latin American Community Center | Wilmington, DE | Fiesta 3 early learning center. | $500,000 |
| True Access Capital | Wilmington, DE | Tac / bipoc lending. | $500,000 |
| Easterseals Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore | Wilmington, DE | Limitless possibilities at camp fairlee. | $450,000 |
| Voices Underground | Wilmington, DE | Assistance with debt service. | $450,000 |
| Willmington Alliance | Wilmington, DE | Wilmington thrives program. | $450,000 |
| North American Land Trust | Wilmington, DE | Joseph davis tract - closing on property purchase. | $450,000 |
| Jounce Partners | Wilmington, DE | Delaware site launch. | $440,000 |
| End Community Violence Now | Wilmington, DE | Catalyzing end community violence now. | $400,000 |
| Mid Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub Inc (Mach2) | Wilmington, DE | Funding to unlock doe grant for mach2 | $400,000 |
| Milford Housing Development Corp | Wilmington, DE | Resilient and healthy home repair. | $400,000 |
| Strive | Wilmington, DE | Strive pathway. | $382,000 |
| Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (Cafe) | Wilmington, DE | Cafe fintech growth for better lives. | $375,000 |
| Sussex Montessori School | Wilmington, DE | Operating suppport. | $375,000 |
| Elizabeth W Murphey School Inc | Wilmington, DE | Purchase two homes for transitional housing. | $350,000 |
| Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware Inc | Wilmington, DE | West center place rennovations. | $350,000 |
| Wilmington Institute Free Library | Wilmington, DE | Mandatory hvac replacement. | $350,000 |
| First State Community Action Agency | Wilmington, DE | Hire additional case workers. | $304,248 |
| Archmere Academy | Wilmington, DE | Abessinio performing arts center | $300,000 |
| Good Neighbors Inc | Wilmington, DE | Healthier homes for low income families. | $300,000 |
| Hagley Museum and Library | Wilmington, DE | Collections care initiative. | $300,000 |
| International Literacy Association | Wilmington, DE | Learning library for teachers. | $300,000 |
| Ministry of Caring - Emmaneul Dining Room | Wilmington, DE | Strengthening donor engagement. | $300,000 |
| Ud Hillel | Wilmington, DE | Capital campaign | $300,000 |
| Veterans' Watchmaker Initiative | Wilmington, DE | Hire two additional technicians. | $300,000 |
| Network Delaware | Wilmington, DE | Social good hub. | $250,000 |
| What Is Your Voice Inc | Wilmington, DE | The engagement center. | $250,000 |
| Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League | Wilmington, DE | Direct services and leadership capacity. | $225,000 |
| YWCA Delaware | Wilmington, DE | Economic empowerment - alice households. | $225,000 |
| Ingleside Homes Inc | Wilmington, DE | Refurbish elevators. | $214,000 |
| The Garage Community and Youth Center | Wilmington, DE | Youth nourishment and transit initiative. | $203,505 |
| LA Esperanza Inc | Wilmington, DE | Provide affordable legal immigration services. | $200,000 |
| LA Plaza Delaware Inc | Wilmington, DE | LA plaza business and financial empowerment. | $200,000 |
| Leadership Delaware | Wilmington, DE | Ldi leadership development series. | $200,000 |
| Mental Health Association in Delaware | Wilmington, DE | Mental health court mentorship expansion. | $200,000 |
| Stroud Water Research Center | Wilmington, DE | Capital renovations. | $200,000 |
| The Arc of Delaware Inc | Wilmington, DE | Group home safety and accessibility. | $200,000 |
| Horizons Tower Hill | Wilmington, DE | Summer program to prevent learning loss. | $200,000 |
| Love Inc of Mid Delmarva Inc | Wilmington, DE | Expansion of case management to eastern and central sussex county. | $196,809 |
| Operadelaware | Wilmington, DE | Building for sustainability. | $192,500 |
| Delaware Arts Alliance | Wilmington, DE | Action and advocacy to support the arts. | $180,000 |
| New Teacher Center | Wilmington, DE | Support to academically strengthen 5 delaware schools. | $171,072 |
| Youngmoms | Wilmington, DE | Case manager and development director. | $170,000 |
| Unite for Her | Wilmington, DE | Breast and ovarian wellness program. | $167,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 94 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Education Building | Wilmington, DE | Debt service support. | $44,903,618 |
| Children and Families First | Wilmington, DE | Assistance for first-time mothers. | $742,518 |
| Capacity Building Wallet - Various Grants | Wilmington, DE | Training expense reimbursements for professional development. | $26,114 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,838,936 | 97 |
| 2023 | $40,573,837 | 84 |
| 2022 | $38,983,601 | 91 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601189349100730
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0066734
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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