Fundraising Goal: $5,000

$1,800 raised from 7 unique donors
Verified 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Delaware Foundation for Science & Mathematics Education (DFSME)

Organization Mission:

DFSME works to unite Delaware to support classroom STEM teachers who inspire and prepare the students of today for the workforce of tomorrow.

In 2026, DFSME's Do More 24 donations will go directly toward our grant programs. Just-in-time Mini Grants are up to $500, and innovation seed grants are up to $5,000 for projects that will demonstrate systemic improvement in STEM education. Educators use DFSME grants to create fulfilling STEM experiences for their students, and your donation will be a part of every student's joy in STEM learning.
About Delaware Foundation for Science & Mathematics Education (DFSME)

DFSME works to unite Delaware to support classroom STEM teachers who inspire and prepare the students of today for the workforce of tomorrow. 

We stand with Delaware STEM educators who guide their students into careers and livelihoods that are meaningful to them and their community. We work hand-in-hand with the businesses which need a skilled STEM workforce to innovate and bring prosperity to Delaware. We partner directly with the Department of Education to inform and deliver programs that have the greatest impact. 

Our programs include:

  • STEM ConnectED Day, professional development for teachers visiting Delaware STEM businesses and organizations
  • innovation seed grants up to $5,000
  • just-in-time mini grants up to $500
  • monthly Shining Light awards, $100
  • annual awards for outstanding STEM advocacy, collaboration in STEAM education

We also support the operation of:

  • The Delaware STEM Council, which distributes the annual Delaware STEM Educator Awards (up to $7,500)
  • Million Women Mentors, which hosts Engineering Your Tomorrow and organizes Delaware Outstanding Women in STEM

Organization Details

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Name:
Delaware Foundation for Science & Mathematics Education (DFSME)

EIN: 510371355

Street Address:
100 W. 10th St.

Ste 612

City: Wilmington

State: DE Zip: 19801

Social Media:

Website:
https://www.dfsme.org

Counties Served: New Castle, Kent, Sussex

Office Locations: Wilmington

Sectors: Education, Kids, Philanthropy & Grantmaking Foundations, Science & Technology, Workforce

Recent Donations

  • Matching gift from DFSME Board Match $100
  • Randolph GUSCHL $100
  • Matching gift from DFSME Board Match $100
  • Anonymous
    (in honor of Ryan Gingo)     $100
  • Matching gift from DFSME Board Match $50
  • Em McKeever $50
  • Matching gift from DFSME Board Match $500
  • JB Hersch $500
  • Anne Pfaelzer de Ortiz $100
  • Matching gift from DFSME Board Match $100