In a county with more than 4,500 nonprofits, we know we can accomplish so much more together.
Delaware County’s nonprofit community is robust and dedicated to improving the well-being of county residents. Since its inception in 2016, The Foundation for Delaware County is proud to provide financial assistance with grants, professional development and convening opportunities through our Center for Nonprofit Excellence, and hosts the annual Delco Gives initiative.
As a community foundation, the Foundation plays a critical role in supporting the nonprofit sector in our region. The Foundation’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNEx), established in 2019, understands the unique challenges facing local organizations. We are dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations serving Delaware County, Pennsylvania, by providing the tools and resources they need to thrive.
The foundation awards competitive and restricted grants to nonprofits serving Delaware County, thanks to a permanent charitable endowment and generous donor contributions. More than $14M was awarded from 2017-2024. Learn more open grant opportunities and grants awarded here.
Hosted by the Foundation, Delco Gives is Delaware County’s largest celebration of generosity—a county-wide giving movement that brings people together to support the nonprofits that strengthen our community.
In just two years, Delco Gives has helped raise nearly $4 million for hundreds of local organizations, increasing visibility, connecting nonprofits with new audiences, and spotlighting the vital work happening across Delco every day.
During the giving period, thousands of visitors explore delcogives.org to learn about the missions & impact of participating nonprofits.
