The Delaware Community Foundation (DCF), one of more than 750 community foundations in the United States, is a

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that establishes and manages charitable funds for individuals and organizations primarily from the state of

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and surrounding areas. Fundholders include individuals, families, businesses and organizations. The DCF awards annual

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of approximately $15 million and manages over $280 million in assets. The organization's 25th anniversary celebration in 2011 was attended by Vice President Joe Biden, who served as one of Delaware's

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for 36 years.

Background

The DCF, which is led by

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Stuart Comstock-Gay, distributes an average of $15 million per year in scholarships and

to nonprofit organizations serving people in Delaware. The DCF also encourages more people to become involved in charitable giving, primarily through four programs: *

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Empowerment Fund of Delaware * Fund for Women * The Next Generation, and * Youth Philanthropy Boards.

References

{{reflist Non-profit organizations based in Delaware Community foundations based in the United States