Potter Charitable Trust
The Benjamin F. Potter Trust funds nonprofits in Kent County, Delaware, for programs addressing basic needs, homelessness, hunger, and health care for economically underprivileged residents.
Funder: Delaware Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 30, 2026: Application deadline (Potter Charitable Trust - grant closes)
Funding Amounts: Amount varies; awards support nonprofit programs with lasting impact in Kent County.
Summary: Supports nonprofits aiding economically underprivileged residents of Kent County, Delaware, with a focus on basic needs, homelessness, hunger, and health care.
Description
The Benjamin F. Potter Trust, managed by the Delaware Community Foundation, is dedicated to improving the lives of economically underprivileged individuals in Kent County, Delaware. Established in 1843, the Trust is one of the nation’s oldest charitable funds of its type. Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations whose programs provide crisis or emergency assistance for basic needs, address homelessness, combat hunger, and improve health care access. The Trust prioritizes projects that create a lasting and positive impact on Kent County communities, with funding recommendations guided by the CenDel Foundation.
