Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Deerfield Charitable Trust

Deerfield Charitable Trust is a local community foundation serving Northern Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Established through the estates of Edwin A. and Jane E. Glover, the trust provides discretionary grant funding to qualified charitable organizations within its designated geographic area. As a private foundation, it operates independently to support projects and programs that align with its founders' vision of strengthening their hometown community.

The trust focuses on three main sectors: health and wellness initiatives, arts and cultural programs, and educational advancement. These priority areas reflect the personal interests of the founders Mr. Glover, a local attorney with passion for history, and Mrs. Glover, a librarian with love for books and reading. Both were devoted to the Knoxville, Pennsylvania community and sought to preserve their legacy through charitable giving.

Organizations seeking funding must possess IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and be located within Northern Tioga County, Pennsylvania. The trust accepts applications through its online Google Form system during designated funding cycles. Organizations requesting more than $5,000 must submit at least two estimates with their application. Applications submitted outside the geographic area or via past email addresses will not be considered.

As a charitable trust governed by IRS regulations, Deerfield Charitable Trust operates under the IRS non-profit revenue code. The trust maintains its charitable purpose exclusively for scientific, literary, educational, and religious purposes as outlined in its founding documents.