Potter Charitable Trust
The Benjamin F. Potter Charitable Trust funds nonprofit programs in Kent County, Delaware, that address crisis assistance, homelessness, hunger, and healthcare for underprivileged residents.
Funder: Delaware Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: Award sizes vary; supports multiple projects annually.
Summary: Supports nonprofits aiding economically underprivileged residents in Kent County, Delaware, with a focus on crisis assistance, homelessness, hunger, and healthcare.
Description
The Benjamin F. Potter Charitable Trust, administered by the Delaware Community Foundation and guided by the CenDel Foundation, is one of the nation's oldest charitable trusts. It provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations serving the economically underprivileged in Kent County, Delaware. Funding priorities include crisis and emergency assistance for basic needs, homelessness, hunger, and healthcare. The Trust aims to support programs and activities that have a lasting, positive impact on the Kent County community.
