How many nonprofits are there in Delaware?

Delaware has 10,338 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 42nd-most of any state.

How much revenue do Delaware nonprofits generate?

Nonprofits in Delaware report about $16.7B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.

Which Delaware city has the most nonprofits?

Wilmington has the most registered nonprofits in Delaware, with 4,583 organizations.

Delaware nonprofit statistics

There are 10,338 tax-exempt organizations registered in Delaware — the 42nd-most of any U.S. state, reporting about $16.7B in combined annual revenue. Figures come from the IRS Business Master File, refreshed monthly.

Registered organizations

10,338

Combined annual revenue

$16.7B

Rank among states

#42

Largest cities by nonprofit count

Wilmington4,583
Dover1,274
Newark834
Lewes352
Middletown348
New Castle301
Bear271
Smyrna166
Hockessin152
Seaford143

Causes in Delaware

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations2,418
Education908
Religion-Related897
Human Services747
Arts, Culture & Humanities504
Community Improvement & Capacity Building395
Recreation & Sports350
Youth Development214

Frequently asked questions

How many nonprofits are there in Delaware?: Delaware has 10,338 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 42nd-most of any state.
How much revenue do Delaware nonprofits generate?: Nonprofits in Delaware report about $16.7B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.
Which Delaware city has the most nonprofits?: Wilmington has the most registered nonprofits in Delaware, with 4,583 organizations.

All Delaware nonprofits Largest in Delaware National statistics

Data: IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns via CharityIndex.