Private foundation · EIN 51-6015095

Laffey-Mchugh Foundation

Accepts applications

Wilmington, DE

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202533019349101563
Total assets (EOY)$66,106,179
Grants paid$3,703,800
Typical (median) grant$20,000
Grants listed153
Giving in home state (DE)88%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K1
$5K–$25K85
$25K–$100K65
$100K+2

Smallest $2,500 · Largest $150,000

Geographic focus

DE
88%
PA
5%
CO
2%
CA
2%
NY
2%
AZ
0%
CT
0%
DC
0%

Common purposes

delawarecommunitystudentsschoolthroughserviceseducationprovidechildrendevelopmentunderservedexpandprogrammingcommunitiesproviding

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$3,587,000$63,648,192130
2024$3,703,800$66,106,179153

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactLAFFEY-MCHUGH FOUNDATION
Address100 WEST 10TH STREET SUITE 815, WILMINGTON, DE, 19801
Phone3026541680
EmailKYLE@LAFFEYMCHUGH.ORG
Form & materialsGRANT APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FOR TWO FUNDING CYCLES. REQUESTS FOR THE SPRING FUNDING CYCLE MUST BE SUBMITTED BY APRIL 1. REQUESTS FOR THE FALL CYCLE MUST BE SUBMITTED BY OCTOBER 1. ORGANIZATIONS CAN REQUEST AN APPLICATION VIA THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: LAFFEYMCHUGH.ORG. IF THE APPLICANT IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY, AN EMAIL IS SENT TO THE DOCUMENTED CONTACT WITH A LINK TO THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT ACCEPT PAPER-BASED APPLICATIONS OR APPLICATIONS THAT ARE NOT SUBMITTED THROUGH ITS APPLICATION PORTAL. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE IRS.
DeadlinesPART 1: BY 12PM EST ON APRIL 1ST OR OCTOBER 1ST PART 2: BY 11:59PM EST ON APRIL 1ST OR OCTOBER 1ST
RestrictionsNONE

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Ministry Of Caring IncWILMINGTON, DETO SUPPORT THE RENOVATION AND RELOCATION OF THE EMMANUEL DINING ROOM EAST TO A NEW PERMANENT LOCATION TO SERVE NUTRITIOU$150,000
Food Bank Of DelawareNEWARK, DETO SUPPORT THE FOOD BANK OF DELAWARE'S EXPANDED HEAD START BACKPACK PROGRAM.$100,000
Children'S Hospital Of PhiladelphiaPHILADELPHIA, PATO PROSPECTIVELY INVESTIGATE ADVANCED ULTRASOUND IMAGING MARKERS OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY (AKI) IN 24 PILOT SUBJECTS (0-19$75,000
Kind To Kids FoundationNEWARK, DETO IMPROVE ACADEMIC OUTCOMES FOR DELAWARE STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT AND TRAUMA THROUGH K$75,000
Ministry Of Caring IncWILMINGTON, DETO SUPPORT RENOVATIONS TO SAMARITAN HOUSING, A SHORT TERM EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR SINGLE WOMEN AND WOMEN WITH CHILDREN.$75,000
TeensharpWILMINGTON, DETO SUPPORT ENHANCEMENTS TO THE TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORTING THE DELAWARE GOES TO COLLEGE ACADEMY OFFERED TO HIGH$75,000
Ymca Of DelawareWILMINGTON, DEFOR ITS NEW THRIVE OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDING TUTORING, SEL, AND LIFE SKILLS ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS, AND EXTENDING SO$75,000
Friendship HouseWILMINGTON, DEIN GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS TO RESPOND TO CLIENT NEEDS THROUGH ITS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM, EMPOWERMENT CENTERS AND $65,000
Delaware College ScholarsWILMINGTON, DETO SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF PROGRAMMING FOR 9TH AND 10TH GRADE STUDENTS FOR ITS RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE-PREPARATION PROGRAM THA$60,000
Combined Campaign For JusticeWILMINGTON, DEIN GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR DELAWARES THREE LEGAL AID AGENCIES.$50,000
Leading Youth Through Empowerment IncWILMINGTON, DEFOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR UNDERSERVED MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE NEXT STEPS IN HIGH S$50,000
Metropolitan Wilmington Urban LeagueWILMINGTON, DEIN GENERAL OPERATIONAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT ITS PROGRAMMING IN THE COMMUNITY.$50,000
Partners For JusticeNEW YORK, NYTO SUPPORT ITS CLIENT ADVOCATE PROGRAM, AN INNOVATIVE PUBLIC DEFENSE PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OFFICE OF DEFENSE S$50,000
Reading AssistWILMINGTON, DETO PROVIDE A TUTOR/TEACHER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CURRENTLY BEING PILOTED AT LA ACADEMIA ANTONIO ALONSO CHAR$50,000
Trustees Of The University Of PennsylvaniaPHILADELPHIA, PATO SUPPORT A RESEARCH PROJECT INVESTIGATING HOW GENETIC MUTATIONS, PARTICULARLY BRCA1/2, INFLUENCE LYMPHOMA PATIENTS RES$50,000
Urbanpromise WilmingtonWILMINGTON, DEFOR ITS PROMISE OF YES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO REPAIR PROPERTIES EMBEDDED IN UNDER-RESOURCED AREAS OF WILMINGTON IN WHICH UR$50,000
Four YouthWILMINGTON, DETO ENABLE UNDERSERVED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXPLORE DELAWARE'S NATURAL AND HISTORICAL SITES, DOCUMENTING THEIR EXPERIE$45,000
St Patrick'S CenterWILMINGTON, DEFOR ITS EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM.$40,000
Sunday Breakfast MissionWILMINGTON, DETO SUPPORT HOMELESS AND IMPOVERISHED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH NUTRITIOUS MEALS, CLOTHING, EMERGENCY SHELTER, FOO$40,000
The Harambee Fund At The Delaware Community FoundationWILMINGTON, DETO SUPPORT THE NEXT COHORT OF HARAMBEE DELAWARE EMERGING LEADERS OF COLOR AND SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF THE DELAWARE DOZEN A$40,000
Wilmington Hope CommissionWILMINGTON, DEIN GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT FOR ITS EXPANSION OF INITIATIVES IN DOVER THAT AIM TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM.$40,000
Healthy Foods For Healthy Kids IncHOCKESSIN, DETO SUPPORT HIRING A THIRD PROGRAM COORDINATOR TO MEET GROWING DEMAND FOR HANDS-ON, OUTDOOR, STEM EDUCATION SERVICES RELA$35,000
Nativity Preparatory School Of WilmingtonWILMINGTON, DEFOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES SUPPORTING ITS TUITION-FREE, HIGH-QUALITY MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN WILMINGTO$35,000
The Teen Warehouse IncWILMINGTON, DETO ESTABLISH NEW PROGRAMMING IN CREATIVE ARTS, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS BY SUPPORTING STAFF TIME DEVOTED TO PR$35,000
Academia Antonia Alonso Charter SchoolNEWARK, DEFOR EDUCATOR STIPENDS TO DEVELOP/SUPPORT ITS TRANSITION TO MASTERY-BASED LEARNING, ENHANCING PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION AN$30,000
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