The Elmer Roe Deaver Foundation
Overview
Mission
To provide grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations whose programs benefit Philadelphia area residents to help relieve poverty.
Annual application deadlines
May 1
Program areas
Human services
Program limitations
Grants are awarded to qualified 501(c)(3)organizations that benefit Philadelphia area residents to help relieve poverty.
States served
Pennsylvania
Geographic limitations
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
The Elmer Roe Deaver Foundation awards grants to organizations whose programs help relieve poverty to Philadelphia area residents.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by May 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in July.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Except as otherwise specified when a grant is awarded, a progress report must be submitted within 6 months after receiving funds.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The Elmer Roe Deaver Foundation was established by Elmer Roe Deaver in 1947. Mr. Deaver served for many years as President of the Quaker City Life Insurance Company in Pennsylvania. He died on July 7, 1953.
Mission
To provide grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations whose programs benefit Philadelphia area residents to help relieve poverty.
Annual application deadlines
May 1
Program areas
Human services
Program limitations
Grants are awarded to qualified 501(c)(3)organizations that benefit Philadelphia area residents to help relieve poverty.
States served
Pennsylvania
Geographic limitations
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
The Elmer Roe Deaver Foundation awards grants to organizations whose programs help relieve poverty to Philadelphia area residents.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by May 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in July.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Except as otherwise specified when a grant is awarded, a progress report must be submitted within 6 months after receiving funds.
About the Foundation
The Elmer Roe Deaver Foundation was established by Elmer Roe Deaver in 1947. Mr. Deaver served for many years as President of the Quaker City Life Insurance Company in Pennsylvania. He died on July 7, 1953.
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