Potter Charitable Trust
The Benjamin F. Potter Charitable Trust funds sustainable nonprofit programs in Kent County, Delaware, that address crisis assistance, homelessness, hunger, and healthcare for underserved residents.
Funder: Delaware Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (full application due)
Funding Amounts: Amount varies; supports charitable programs with lasting impact in Kent County, Delaware
Summary: Supports Kent County nonprofits providing crisis assistance, homelessness, hunger relief, and healthcare for economically underprivileged residents.
Description
The Benjamin F. Potter Charitable Trust, administered by the Delaware Community Foundation, is one of the nation's oldest continuing charitable trusts. Its mission is to aid the economically underprivileged in Kent County, Delaware, by supporting nonprofit organizations that deliver crisis and emergency assistance, address homelessness and hunger, and provide healthcare services. The trust prioritizes programs and activities that have a sustainable, positive impact on the Kent County community. Grant recommendations are made with input from the CenDel Foundation, which brings local expertise.
