Frances Sheehan is the first president of Delaware County’s largest philanthropy, The Foundation for Delaware County, an independent public foundation formed in 2016. The foundation makes grants to nonprofits serving Delaware County, offers philanthropic services that include efficient giving vehicles like donor advised funds along with information and guidance for giving to generous individuals who want to have an impact in the community, and serves as a convener across sectors to address challenging community issues such as the need for a county health department. In addition, the foundation operates the prestigious evidence-based programs: Healthy Start, the WIC nutrition program and Nurse-Family Partnership.