Francis E And Mildred W Gardiner Jr
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting educational initiatives and community services. Its mission centers on providing funding for scholarships, educational programs, and various community service projects, reflecting a strong commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and addressing local needs. The foundation primarily supports educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and community service organizations, with a notable focus on unrestricted use by recipients. While it operates from Maryland, its funding extends to various states, indicating a broader philanthropic reach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-medium nonprofits, scholarship funds, hospitals, schools, or community organizations with clear written requests and an ability to demonstrate local or regional impact, especially in Delaware or Maryland.
Good Fit
- • Requests written and sent to the named contact (mail) with clear use of funds described.
- • Organizational mission aligned with education, scholarships, health care, or local community services.
- • Ability to be considered as a one-time or recurring small grant recipient (many grants are modest amounts).
- • Regional connection to Delaware or Maryland, or a clear case for one-off out-of-state support.
Geography
Giving in the latest year reached recipients in nine states, with the largest shares going to organizations in Delaware and Maryland; the footprint is multi-state rather than strictly local.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 20 distinct recipients (many independent organizations) and a mix of returning and new grantees, indicating a broadly distributed recipient set despite dollar concentration toward a few recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists—seven new recipients in the latest year—and the foundation publishes written application instructions with a named contact, so unfamiliar applicants have a plausible path to be considered.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
