The 1916 Foundation
Invitation OnlyMontchanin, Delaware · EIN 27-3330508 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$43,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $333,333.
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
57% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Community Foundation | Wilmington, DE | General support | $750,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Boston, MA | General support | $350,000 |
| Westminster Abbey | UK | General support | $333,333 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | Boston, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Royal Philharmonic | UK | General support | $43,000 |
| Tatnall School | Wilmington, DE | General support | $40,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Wilmington, DE | General support | $25,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Middletown Township, NJ | General support | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,636,333 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503079349101800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3330508
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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