Alfred I. duPont Charitable Trust and Partners Commit $950 Million Over 11 Years for Delaware’s Childhood Health
The Alfred I. duPont Charitable Trust, The Nemours Foundation, and the State of Delaware have announced a historic agreement to invest $950 million over 11 years in promoting children's health in Delaware. This funding will establish the Alfred I. duPont Charitable Fund for Delaware’s Children, which will support nonprofit programs focused on pediatric care and well-being. The initiative aligns with the long-standing vision of industrialist Alfred I. duPont to improve childhood healthcare. Since 1980, the Trust has contributed over $5 billion to The Nemours Foundation, enabling it to grow into one of the largest pediatric health systems in the U.S. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings emphasized that this agreement fulfills a decades-long effort to honor DuPont’s bequest and expand its impact. The fund will be governed by a committee with representatives from both the Trust and state leadership. Beyond the 11-year commitment, at least $237.5 million is earmarked for Nemours’ Delaware initiatives, ensuring continued investment in local pediatric care.
