OVERVIEW: The Laffey-McHugh Foundation supports environmental causes, arts and culture, civic engagement, community development, education, health and human services in the Wilmington area of Delaware.
IP TAKE: This is a low-key funder, but an accessible one that gives to many different causes in the greater Wilmington, Delaware area.
PROFILE: Established in 1959, the Laffey-McHugh Foundation is a family foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Wilmington attorney Arthur G. Connolly, Sr., his wife, Geraldine Laffey Connolly, and her cousin Alice Laffey McHugh created this foundation to serve the local community of Wilmington. The foundation aims to serve its locality “by investing in organizations that improve the quality of life for all citizens, especially those who are most in need of help, practical assistance and guidance.” Its named focus areas include the environment, arts and culture, civic and community, education, health and human services. Across all areas of funding, the foundation is committed to supporting needy communities and promoting educational equity for underserved students.
This funder made about $3.3 million in grants in a recent year, with grants ranging from about $5,000 to $100,000. Past funding has been for capital campaigns, building renovations, specific programs and disaster funds. Grantees include the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art, the Wilmington Senior Center, Public Allies Delaware, Serviam Girls Academy and the Sunday Breakfast Mission. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records.
This funder runs two annual grantmaking cycles, and accepts applications with due dates on April 1 and October 1. The foundation’s online application portal generally opens about three months prior to each due date. General inquiries may be submitted via the organization’s contact page.
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