Deerfield Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Deerfield Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Knoxville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $882,270 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $727,720. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$882,270
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$727,720
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 30 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $882,270 | 25 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The DCT Trustees PO Box 166, Knoxville, PA 16928 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (814) 326-4185 |
| What to submit | APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE BY VISITING THE DCT WEBSITE; http//deerfieldcharitabletrust.org |
| Deadlines | April 1 & october 1 annually |
| Restrictions | 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN NORTHERN TIOGA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA |
What Deerfield Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 25 | $882,270 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Public Library | Expansion project | $727,720 |
| Hamilton-Gibson Productions | Theatre campand events | $28,050 |
| Endless Mountain Music Festival | Valley concerts | $18,000 |
| Knoxville-Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company | Variouspurposes | $12,000 |
| Northern Tier Recreation Authority | Debt reduction andgym floor project | $11,000 |
| Northern Tioga School District | Variouspurposes | $10,000 |
| Clymer Township Volunteer Hose Company | Variouspurposes | $8,000 |
| Crary Hose Company | Air bag controller | $8,000 |
| Elkland Borough Vol Fire Dept | Equipment upgrade | $8,000 |
| Osceola Fire Department Inc | Debt reduction | $8,000 |
| Sabinsville Firemens Ambulance Assn | Variouspurposes | $8,000 |
| Greater Valley Ministerium | Variouspurposes | $6,000 |
| Nelson Volunteer Fire Company | Debt reduction | $5,000 |
| Knoxville Food Pantry | Food purchases | $4,500 |
| Elkland Area Community Library | Little freelibrary &floor repair | $4,000 |
| Lawrenceville Fire Department | Variouspurposes | $3,000 |
| CV National Deer Association | Variouspurposes | $2,000 |
| Knoxville Bsa Troop 22 | Equipment, events,& outings | $2,000 |
| Knoxville Yoked Church | Materials | $2,000 |
| Tioga County Honor Guard | Equipment | $2,000 |
| Abundant Life Full Gospel Fellowship | Debt reduction | $1,000 |
| Lawrenceville Cinderella Softball League | Repairs | $1,000 |
| Wellsboro Community Concert Association | Programming | $1,000 |
| Wesley Academy | Chromebooks,school copier,lunch program | $1,000 |
| Westfield Youth Baseball Association | Variouspurposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian W Edgcomb
- Hilma F Cooper
- John C Kenyon
- David C Murdock
- Shannon M Kemp
- James Edgcomb
- Christy Hart
Questions people ask
Does Deerfield Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1 & october 1 annually.
How much does Deerfield Charitable Trust give?
$882,270 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Deerfield Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Brian W Edgcomb (Cotrustee), Hilma F Cooper (Cotrustee), John C Kenyon (Cotrustee) and David C Murdock (Cotrustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Deerfield Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.