Chief Dennis Coker
Pay-It-Forward Awardee
Through nearly three decades of leadership, Chief Coker has worked to ensure the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware could finally be seen, counted, and recognized. Under his guidance, the tribe achieved Census status and state recognition, opening the door to visibility, services, and a stronger future.
Cheswold, Delaware
October 15, 2025
Pay-It-Forward
Award
Awarded to:
Individual award recipients are not eligible for a grant, but can “pay it forward” by recommending a values-aligned organization to receive a grant. When an individual receives a “Pay It Forward” award, they are invited to recommend a grant to a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in their community that is aligned with the values of the project. “Pay It Forward” recipients are typically awarded to one or several individuals for personal acts of courage




