Daily Featured Foundation - 1/13/26

1/13/2026

Here is today’s featured foundation.

The Longwood Foundation

Website: https://longwoodfoundation.org/

Mission & Purpose: To be a catalyst to strengthen the community in Delaware and the Kennett Square, PA area. Founded by Pierre S. du Pont, the foundation invests in projects that will have a transformative impact on the region's quality of life.

Broad Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking is focused on Delaware. They are famously known for funding capital projects (buildings) and "catalytic" initiatives. They generally do not fund routine annual operating costs. They look for grant proposals where a large injection of cash will solve a problem or take an organization to a new level of scale.

Featured Opportunity: If you are planning a Capital Campaign (e.g., building a new community center or renovating a school), Longwood is the first call to make in Delaware. They often provide the "lead gift" that gives a campaign credibility. Note: You must typically have a pre-meeting with staff before submitting a capital grant request.

Recommendation: A Delaware nonprofit with a bold plan to build a new facility or launch a massive expansion that will permanently increase its capacity to serve.