The Welfare Foundation awards grants to promote the social welfare of people and communities across the State of Delaware and in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Donor Name: Welfare Foundation
State: Delaware, Pennsylvania
County: Chester County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/15/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Focus Areas
The Welfare Foundation has primarily focused on capital grants (but not endowments) in the following seven nonprofit sub-sectors:

Social Services
Housing
Health/Hospitals
Education
Environment
Civic
Arts/Humanities

Grantmaking is the primary strategy used by Welfare Foundation in its philanthropic work. Depending on the performance of its investments, the Foundation will typically award approximately $4M to $5 million in grants each year and has made grants to nonprofits totaling approximately $130 million in the past 25 years.
Eligibility Criteria 
In addition to being in the geographic focus area, as defined above, the following list details the other criteria for the charitable contributions (all must be met prior to submitting request):

Organization must be 501(c)(3) status
Organization must not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, national origin, disability, handicap, age, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, martial status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law
Funds must not benefit:

Political candidates, causes, organizations, or campaigns
Advocacy or lobbying activities
Churches, synagogues, and temples
Fundraising activities, such as galas, benefits, dinners, and sporting events
Goodwill advertising, souvenir journals, or event programs
Individual needs, including scholarships, sponsorships, and other forms of financial aid
Pass-through grants
Travel for individuals or groups
Books, magazines or articles in professional journals
Any other activities deemed not appropriate for support.

For more information, visit Welfare Foundation.