Our Mission
The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation promotes our country’s spirit of private enterprise, by fostering access to the marketplace for every entrepreneur and their ideas.
The foundation is committed to carrying out the legacy of former Governor Pete du Pont.

About Pete du Pont
Pete du Pont possessed clear vision, buoyant enthusiasm and a fascination for innovative approaches to old problems. Whether pushing for lower and fairer taxes, more effective government spending, greater choice in education, or eliminating the stifling impact of overly burdensome regulation, Pete worked to empower individuals, families, and businesses. He believed decisions, to the extent possible, should be made in offices, shop floors, classrooms, and around kitchen tables.
Featured News
Driving Innovation: PDFF Announces the 2025 HBCU Innovative Solutions Initiative Finalists
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have long been a cornerstone of opportunity, education, and empowerment. The Pete du Pont [...]
Celebrating Gov. du Pont with the Launch of Pete’s 100
(January 22, 2025) The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation (PDFF) proudly honors the birthday of Governor Pete du Pont, a [...]
Introducing the 2025 Reinventing Delaware Semi-Finalists
Last November, the Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation (PDFF) commemorated a decade of forward-thinking initiatives with the 10th Anniversary of [...]


