The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation

We promote our country's spirit of free enterprise, by fostering access to the marketplace for EVERY entrepreneur and their ideas.

About The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation

Mission: We promote our country's spirit of free enterprise, by fostering access to the marketplace for EVERY entrepreneur and their ideas.

At the Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation, we support and celebrate ideas and innovators, create jobs, and promote innovation and enterprise for all.  We are committed to carrying out the legacy of Governor Pete du Pont by focusing on the opportunities for success in Delaware.

We owe our success to generous supporters who have helped us to:
  • Support innovation and entrepreneurship for all
    • 85% of the small businesses we support are minority-owned
    • 53% of the small businesses we support are women-owned
  • Prepare entrepreneurs and small business owners for success
    • 67% of our entrepreneurs have been successfully connected to a new resource partner or funder.
    • Members are able to utilize E3 to connect with other entrepreneurs and small businesses across industries and sectors. 
    • Over half of our entrepreneurs are now working on their business full time.
  • Promote the spirit of private enterprise
    • Reinventing Delaware invites 100 thought leaders and innovators from across the state to collaborate and share their ideas for the next big idea for Delaware. 
    • Through our E3 Membership Program, entrepreneurs within any stage of their journey can gain access to business resources and receive strategic support to help launch or grow their companies. 
  • Foster access to the marketplace for every entrepreneur and their ideas
    • We provide customized support to all of our entrepreneurs to help them navigate the landscape and scale their businesses. 

"We need people who have bold vision that shows where America needs to be going and how we can get from where we are to those places." - Governor Pete du Pont

All donations are tax-deductible and will directly benefit E3 and Reinventing Delaware.

County Served: Kent; New Castle; Sussex

Office Location(s): Wilmington

Sector: Community Advocacy; Community Improvement; Entrepreneurship