The Midvale Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 20-8678873 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$263K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$2,250
Total assets$7.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Boone, IA | Herbert F Johnson Museum of Art Annual Fund | $90,500 |
| Narragansett Historical Society | Narragansett, RI | General & Unrestricted | $15,250 |
| Cornell University | Boone, IA | In support of Student Wellness programs at the Johnson Museum of Art | $15,000 |
| New York City Ballet Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Partners in Health a Nonprofit Corporation | Frederick, MD | General & Unrestricted | $11,500 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy Inc | Bridgeport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cornell University | Boone, IA | Johnson Museum of Art Friends of Photography Acquisition Committee | $7,500 |
| John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Photography acquisition, conservation, or exhibitions fund | $7,500 |
| Ithaca College | Ithaca, NY | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Center for Independent Documentary Inc | Newton, MA | Diamond Diplomacy | $5,000 |
| Cornell University | Boone, IA | Cornell Botanic Gardens - Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Narragansett Library | Narragansett, RI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Greens Farms Academy Inc | Westport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| South County Hospital Healthcare | Wakefield, RI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Peters by the Sea Church | Narragansett, RI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Jonnycake Center Inc | Peace Dale, RI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pro Publica Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Cornell Daily Sun Alumni Association Inc | Ithaca, NY | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| National Sailing Hall of Fame Museum Inc | Newport, RI | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Cornell University | Boone, IA | Nolan Hotel School | $3,000 |
| Herreshoff Marine Museum | Bristol, RI | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Sarasota Ballet of Florida Inc | Sarasota, FL | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Cornell University | Boone, IA | Annual Fund | $2,500 |
| Cornell University | Boone, IA | Johnson Museum of Art in support of an acquisition in honor of Jessica Martinez's tenure as museum director | $2,250 |
| Narrow River Preservation Association Inc | Saunderstown, RI | General & Unrestricted | $2,100 |
| Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island | Wakefield, RI | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Cornell University | Boone, IA | Cornell Botanic Gardens - Endowment fund | $2,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St Anthony Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Cornell University | Boone, IA | Cornell Feline Health Center | $1,500 |
| United Way of Greater Toronto | Toronto, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| California State Parks Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Action Partnership of Orange County | Garden Grove, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino Cou | Sn Bernrdno, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Legal Aid Socal | Santa Ana, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | Boone, IA | Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | Boone, IA | Sphinx Head Society | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | West Hollywood, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Womens Transitional Living Ctr Inc | Fullerton, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of Mcgill University Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Cornell University | Boone, IA | Cornell Botanic Gardens Annual Fund | $500 |
| Lanai Cat Sanctuary Inc | Lanai City, HI | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Nami Newton Wellesley-Eastern Mass Inc | Newtonville, MA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $262,850 | 46 |
| 2024 | $273,000 | 55 |
| 2023 | $270,100 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640939349100509
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8678873
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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