Whittington Seven Oaks Foundation
Historical FunderYorklyn, Delaware · EIN 47-0854705 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARNA C WHITTINGTON |
|---|---|
| Address | 2959 BARLEY MILL ROAD, YORKLYN DE 19736 |
| Phone | 3022355800 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN FORMAT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
50% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salk Institute | La Jolla, CA | Research in sciences | $210,000 |
| American Philosophical Society | Philadelphia, PA | Annual fund | $50,000 |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | Annual giving | $20,000 |
| Tower Hill School | Wilmington, DE | Annual giving fund | $16,000 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | Wilmington, DE | Education mission | $1,500 |
| Morgan Library Museum | New York, NY | Annual fund contribution | $500 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($47,026). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $345,026 | 10 |
| 2023 | $276,526 | 7 |
| 2022 | $249,400 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620459349100507
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0854705
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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