Daily Featured Foundation - 3/16/26

3/16/2026

Here is today’s featured foundation.

Crystal Trust

Website: https://crystaltrust.org/

Mission & Purpose: To improve the quality of life in Delaware by supporting the capital and infrastructure needs of the state's educational, social service, and cultural institutions.

Broad Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking is strictly limited to Delaware. They are an incredibly niche but powerful funder: they only provide capital support. They do not fund operating budgets, endowments, or general programs. If a 501(c)(3) organization needs to construct a building, renovate a historic site, or purchase major equipment, this is the first door to knock on. Their grant cycle is annual, with a firm October 1 deadline.

Featured Opportunity: They are the ultimate "bricks and mortar" foundation in the state. They regularly provide massive capital grants (often well into the six figures) to help close out major campaigns for schools, community centers, and health clinics, ensuring nonprofits have the physical capacity to fulfill their missions.

Recommendation: A Delaware independent school or higher education institution seeking major capital support to build a new student center or a human services agency needing a matching grant to purchase a fleet of delivery vehicles.