Deerfield Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Deerfield Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Mt Juliet, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$31,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$67,723
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $32,000 the year before.
21% of its 2025 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 | $22,000 | 15 | $99,998 |
| 2024 | $32,000 | 20 | $83,775 |
| 2025 | $31,000 | 19 | $67,723 |
How to apply
Deerfield Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Deerfield Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 14 | $24,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Community assistance | $3,000 |
| Room in the Inn | Community assistance | $3,000 |
| Dismas House | Community assistance | $2,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Community assistance | $2,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee | Community assistance | $2,000 |
| Mid Cumberland Meals on Wheels | Community assistance | $2,000 |
| Operation Stand Down Tennessee | Community assistance | $2,000 |
| Safe Haven Family Shelter | Community assistance | $2,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Community assistance | $2,000 |
| Boys Town | Community assistance | $2,000 |
| Community Resource Center | Community assistance | $1,000 |
| Nashville PBS | Community assistance | $1,000 |
| Nashville Public Radio | Community assistance | $1,000 |
| Radio Talking Book | Community assistance | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Community assistance | $1,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Community assistance | $1,000 |
| YWCA | Community assistance | $1,000 |
| Shower the People | Community assistance | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals | Health care for children | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donna J Houghton
- Jonathan Houghton
Questions people ask
Does Deerfield Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Deerfield Charitable Foundation give?
$31,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Deerfield Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donna J Houghton (Co-Trustee) and Jonathan Houghton (Co-Trustee).
What does Deerfield Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, youth programs and health.