The Elmer Roe Deaver Foundation

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.