Wakefield Family Fund Inc

EIN 52-2034101 · DE · NTEE T20Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$3.5K Funds in DE
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Wakefield Family Fund Inc based in DE paid 16 grants totaling $80.1K to 16 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $60 to $11.5K, with a median of $3.5K. Its largest recipients included FOOD BANK OF DELAWARE, CHRIST CHURCH CHRISTIANA HUNDRED, and CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$453,308
Giving (latest yr)
$80,060
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
16
Median grant
$3.5K
Recipients
16
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Food Bank of Delaware$11,500
  • Christ Church Christiana Hundred$10,000
  • Christiana Care Health System$10,000
  • Salvation Army$10,000
  • Unicef$10,000

Where grants went

  • Delaware$80,060 · 16 grants

Grants Paid (16)

Food Bank of Delaware
Wilmington, DE
General Operating
$11,500
Unicef
Wilmington, DE
General Operating
$10,000
Christ Church Christiana Hundred
Wilmington, DE
General Operating
$10,000
Whyy
Wilmington, DE
General Operating
$10,000
Christiana Care Health System
Wilmington, DE
General Operating
$10,000
Salvation Army
Wilmington, DE
General Operating
$10,000
Millbrook School
Wilmington, DE
General Operating
$5,000
Annapolis Maritime Museum
Wilmington, DE
General Operating
$3,500
Eyc Foundation
Wilmington, DE
General Operating
$3,500
University of Montana
Wilmington, DE
General Operating
$2,000
Delaware Botanical Gardens
Wilmington, DE
General Operating
$1,000
Bernie's House
Wilmington, DE
General Operating
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Wakefield Family Fund Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Wakefield Family Fund Inc reported 16 itemized grants totaling $80.1K. Individual grants ranged from $60 to $11.5K (median $3.5K).

Recent recipients include FOOD BANK OF DELAWARE, CHRIST CHURCH CHRISTIANA HUNDRED, CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM, among 16 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Wakefield Family Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Wakefield Family Fund Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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