Happy Difference Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-5679477
Foundation Overview
Based in Montchanin, DE, Happy Difference Foundation has awarded 200 grants totaling $1,254,450 to organizations in Delaware, Louisiana and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $62,500, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 44 recipients (11%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
91% of all grants are concentrated in Delaware, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Delaware, funding concentrates in Wilmington (59%), Newark (13%), Lewes (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 8% change over 3 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Happy Difference Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action For Delaware's Children | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $25,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Archmere Academy | $1,000 | Claymont, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Aspira Academy | $10,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| B Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Beau Biden Foundation For The Protection Of Children | $2,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Cape Henelopen Educational Foundation | $1,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Child Inc | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Children And Families First | $9,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | $2,000 | Dover, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Christiana Care - Helen Graham | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Christiana Care Health System | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Community Resource Center | $500 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $62,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Crohn's And Colitis Foundation | $1,000 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Dfrc | $500 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Faithful Friends | $1,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Delaware | $25,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Grand Opera House | $2,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Delaware | $25,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Kind To Kids | $2,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Kutz Senior Living Campus | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| La Red Health Center | $2,500 | Georgetown, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Lewes Public Library | $1,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Delaware Inc | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Lewes-rehoboth | $1,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Nemours | $20,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Parent Information Center | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Rehoboth Art League | $1,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $2,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Sanford School | $500 | Hockessin, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Seaside Jewish Community | $500 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Soar Inc | $500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| The Independence School | $11,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| The Mary Campbell Center | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| The Pilot School | $3,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Tulane University | $2,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| University Of Delaware | $1,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| University Of Michigan Law School | $500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| Veterinary Comparative Ongology Research Foundation | $1,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| West End Neighborhood House | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $35,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Andrew Mcdoough B Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Archmere Academy | $1,000 | Claymont, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Beau Biden Foundation For The Protection Of Children | $2,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Canine Partners For Life | $2,000 | Cochranville, PA, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Cape Henelopen Educational Foundation | $2,500 | Lewes, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Child Inc | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Children And Families First | $9,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | $2,000 | Dover, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Christiana Care - Helen Graham | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Christiana Care Health System | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Community Resource Center | $250 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $62,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Delaware Public Media | $500 | Dover, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Dfrc | $1,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Easterseals | $2,500 | New Castle, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Faithful Friends | $1,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Grand Opera House | $2,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Services | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Delaware | $25,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Kind To Kids | $3,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Kutz Senior Living Campus | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| La Red Health Center | $2,500 | Georgetown, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Delaware Inc | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Lewes-rehoboth | $1,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Parent Information Center | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Sanford School | $500 | Hockessin, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Seaside Jewish Community | $500 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Soar Inc | $500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| The Independence School | $20,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| The Mary Campbell Center | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| The Pilot School | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $2,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| University Of Delaware | $1,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan Law School | $500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Veterinary Comparative Ongology Research Foundation | $1,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| West End Neighborhood House | $40,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $35,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Andrew Mcdoough B Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Archmere Academy | $1,000 | Claymont, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Beau Biden Foundation For The Protection Of Children | $2,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Canine Partners For Life | $2,000 | Cochranville, PA, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Cape Henelopen Educational Foundation | $2,500 | Lewes, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Child Inc | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Children And Families First | $9,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | $2,000 | Dover, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Christiana Care - Helen Graham | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Christiana Care Health System | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Community Resource Center | $250 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $62,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Delaware Public Media | $500 | Dover, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Dfrc | $1,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Easterseals | $2,500 | New Castle, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Faithful Friends | $1,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Grand Opera House | $2,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Services | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Delaware | $25,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Kind To Kids | $3,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Kutz Senior Living Campus | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| La Red Health Center | $2,500 | Georgetown, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Delaware Inc | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Lewes-rehoboth | $1,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Parent Information Center | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Sanford School | $500 | Hockessin, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Seaside Jewish Community | $500 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Soar Inc | $500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| The Independence School | $20,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| The Mary Campbell Center | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| The Pilot School | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $2,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| University Of Delaware | $1,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan Law School | $500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Veterinary Comparative Ongology Research Foundation | $1,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| West End Neighborhood House | $40,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2022 |
| Action For Delaware's Children | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $25,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Andrew Mcdoough B Foundation | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Beau Biden Foundation For The Protection Of Children | $3,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Beebe Medical Foundation | $1,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Blood Bank Of Delmarva | $500 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Cape Henelopen Educational Foundation | $3,500 | Lewes, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Child Inc | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Children And Families First | $10,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | $2,000 | Dover, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Community Resource Center | $250 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Delaware Nature Society | $3,000 | Hockessin, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Dfrc | $1,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Easterseals | $2,500 | New Castle, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Eastside Community Learning Center | $1,000 | New Castle, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Faithful Friends | $3,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Delaware | $22,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Fund For Christiana Care | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Grand Opera House | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Services | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Kind To Kids | $3,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Kutz Senior Living Campus | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| La Red Health Center | $2,500 | Georgetown, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Lewes Public Library | $2,500 | Lewes, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels Delaware Inc | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels Lewes-rehoboth | $1,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Nemours | $40,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Parent Information Center | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Reach Riverside Develop Corp | $50,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Sanford School | $1,000 | Hockessin, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Seaside Jewish Community | $10,000 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Soar Inc | $500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church | $1,200 | Bear, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| The Independence School | $10,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| The Mary Campbell Center | $2,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Tulane University | $3,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| University Of Delaware | $1,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| University Of Michigan | $500 | Palantine, IL, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| Veterinary Comparative Ongology Research Foundation | $1,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| West End Neighborhood House | $25,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $25,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Archmere Academy | $1,500 | Claymont, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Beau Biden Foundation For The Protection Of Children | $2,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Beebe Medical Foundation | $10,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Blood Bank Of Delmarva | $500 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Child Inc | $500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Children And Families First | $10,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | $2,000 | Dover, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Delaware Children's Museum | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Delaware Children's Theater | $500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Faithful Friends | $3,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Delaware | $20,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Friends Of Helen Graham Center | $1,000 | New Castle, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Fund For Christiana Care | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Grand Opera House | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Jewish Family Services | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Jewish Federation Of Delaware | $5,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Kind To Kids | $2,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels Delaware Inc | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels Lewes-rehoboth | $1,000 | Lewes, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Ministry Of Caring | $15,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Nemours | $20,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Reach Riverside Develop Corp | $50,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Rodney Street | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Sanford School | $500 | Hockessin, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Seaside Jewish Community | $7,500 | Rehoboth Beach, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| The Challenge Program | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| The Kutz Home Auxiliary | $1,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| The Mary Campbell Center | $2,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Tulane University | $3,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| University Of Delaware | $1,000 | Newark, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| University Of Michigan | $500 | Palantine, IL, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| Veterinary Comparative Ongology Research Foundation | $3,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
| West End Neighborhood House | $20,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Program Assistance | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-5679477 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | P O BOX 320 Montchanin, DE 19710-0000 |
Key People (7)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Happy Difference Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/treasurer/direct | Ellen K Levin |
|---|---|
| Vice President/secretary/d | Alan B Levin |
| Director | Andrew G Levin |
| Director | Daniel B Levin |
| Director | Jason S Levin |
Forms 990-PF
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