Philanthropy Delaware Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 37% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Provide:(1)educational programs regarding grantmaking effectiveness and other grantmaking best practices; (2)a platform for information sharing and networking among grantmakers; (3)facilitation of information exchanges between grantmakers, government officials and programs experts; (4)communication programs regarding important issues for nonprofits and donors; (5)conferences for grantmakers and donors who are interested in learning about community needs and opportunities for collaboration among grantmakers; and (6)news and information about the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors on a local and national level.
- Income
- $184,593
- Spending
- $437,312
- Spent on programs
- 37%
- Reserves
- 4.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 6
- Highest pay
- $140,200, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 26% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 137% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 68% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1537% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $163,067 spent. Member Benefits and Programmatic Resources - Philanthropy Delaware advances philanthropy in the first state by connecting key stakeholders to drive meaningful impact for all Delawareans. As Delaware's only premier membership organization for funders, we are the network that links philanthropy in all its forms across the state. We provide the following:Impact - Promisting purposeful philanthropy that is intentional, strategic and impactful:o Educational opportunities for philanthropic investmentso Resources, tools, and information to assist with makeing informed funding decisionso Performing an analysis of statwide strategic investmentso Awarding the Purposeful Philanthropy Awards annually for those members who demonstrate Intentional, Strategic and Impactful philanthropic practices and investmentso Highlighting Philanthropy in Action via on site tours of projects invested in and disseminating communication in digital platforms highlighting member investmentsAdvance - Advancing the practice of philanthropy by providing Members with multiple opportunities to engage and excute their strategic imperatives that will address community needs:o Expertise in philanthropyo Serving as a resource and monitoring current news and trends in philanthropyo Advocacy and public policy engagement with all levels of government (Federal, State and municipal)Connect - Purposeful convening fostering interconnect conversations:o Creating a collaborative environemento Annual membership meetingo Convening investor opportunities as a collective for social impact investingo Members-only resources and contento Issues-based affinity groups across sections for idea exchange around the current funding landscape
- Nonprofit/Grantee Programmatic Resources:o Philanthropy Panel Engagement Sessions - Philanthropy Delaware members established this collaborative model for the review of projects to achieve greater impact. The Philanthropy Panel Engagement Session model allows for information sharing, leveraging resources, and takes a new approach to systemic solutions for emerging community issues. The Philanthropy Panel Engagement is the opportunity for non-profit grant seekers to present their proposal and receive constructive feedback from a variety of funders which will be beneficial and assist them in submitting stronger applications to each individual funder. This Panel format also provides the opportunity for grant seekers to connect with funders, some of which they may not have otherwise been able to access.Simultaneously, funders will be able to benefit from each other's questions and perspectives during the assessment of the presentations. o Funding Alert - Featuring grant opportunities from Members and all three levels of government appropriations.o Nonprofit Grantee Learning Intensive - Designed to support potential grantees with a series of educational sessions to become better grantees. We find that there is a need to provide specialized guidance to the nonprofit grantees who have a desire to participate in our Philanthropic Panel Engagement Sessions. This educational series will provide capacity building for participants in the Intensive and subsequently in our Panel Sessions. We will offer this educational series for nonprofit organizations serving communities in Kent and Sussex Counties in partnership with our Kent and Sussex County Affinity group and key stakeholders. This geographic focus aligns with our organizational strategy to advance philanthropy below the canal and enhance the grantee's Philanthropic Panel Engagement Session experience.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2012.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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