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DELAWARE COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION
100 W. 10TH STREET, SUITE 115, WILMINGTON, DE | 302.571.8004 | DELCF.ORG
OUR MISSION
Strengthen Delaware by
maximizing community-
based philanthropy
Year established: 1986
Number of full-time employees: 20+
Annual revenue: We steward $350M+
Geographic service area:
Delaware & beyond
Stuart Comstock-Gay
President & CEO
Drew Fennell
Chair of the Board
TOP FUNDING SOURCES:
Grants funded*: $48,583,000
Scholarships funded*: $652,000
* FY24 ending June 30, 2024
If philanthropy hasn’t been part
of your life, that doesn’t mean
you can’t start now. Every little
bit helps through the power
that the DCF can bring.
— I.G. Burton
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@DelawareCF
@delaware_community_foundation
@DelCommunity
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HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
The DCF stands at the intersection of
generosity and community transformation,
connecting nonprofi t organizations to donors,
and donors to causes they care about.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Individual, corporate and nonprofi t donors
can invest charitable funds in donor advised funds, scholarships and other
programs knowing that their intentions will be honored for as long as they
wish, even permanently.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Our volunteers play a vital role in shaping our initiatives and fostering a spirit of
generosity. Board members and committee volunteers, including those involved
in grants and scholarships, bring diverse expertise and perspectives to guide
our mission. Advisors for youth philanthropy boards inspire the next generation
of leaders, while Giving Circle volunteers collaborate to make impactful
contributions. Community members who engage in our events and programs
also help to strengthen connections and amplify our collective impact.
LEADERSHIP
EXECUTIVE TEAM:
BOARD OFFICERS:
BOARD MEMBERS:
Stuart Comstock-Gay,
President & CEO
Drew Fennell,
Chairperson
Sarah Hench,
Chanta Howard-
Executive Vice
Wilkinson
President for Strategic
Engagement
Mike DiPaolo,
Vice President for
Philanthropy & Southern
Peter S. Kennedy
Margie López-Waite
Cindy L. Szabo, Esq.
Dan Cruce
Delaware
Ashley R. Altschuler, Esq.
Alonna Berry
Mariah Calagione
Charles Elson
Lynn C. Evans
Kelly E. Firment
Lossie Freeman
Joyce Darling, Vice
President for Finance &
Operations
Robbie Tarpley Raffi sh,
Vice President for
Communications &
Marketing
Francis Gauthier, Esq.
Molly Giordano
Hon. Tamika
Montgomery-Reeves
Louie Phillips
Dr. Vita Pikrum
Chuck Posnecker
Chrissi Rawak
Hon. Gregory M. Sleet
Michelle A. Taylor