Deerfield Charitable Foundation
Deerfield Charitable Foundation is a public charity based in Asheville, North Carolina. Founded in 2019, it supports Deerfield and its residents, employee education, healthcare-related work, and community causes in Western North Carolina, particularly efforts addressing the needs of older adults.
Deerfield Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Deerfield Charitable Foundation gave $1.0M across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $64K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,031,230
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $64,452
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,000
- Total assets
- $19,462,046
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Deerfield Charitable Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1617 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: (828) 274-1531
Website: https://deerfieldwnc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Deerfield Charitable Foundation
Who Deerfield Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity ($210K). Together the top 10 received $952K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 51 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it shares resources with people across Western North Carolina. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Deerfield Charitable Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $438K (2021) to $1.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $210,000 |
| Mountaincare Inc Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $190,125 |
| UNC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Operational Support | $133,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $110,000 |
| Leadingage NC Durham, NC | Operational Support | $105,000 |
| Carolina Mountain Club Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| Council on Aging of Buncombe County Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| Memory Care Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $40,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of WNC Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $34,000 |
| Calvary Episcopal Church Food Pantry Fletcher, NC | Operational Support | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,462,046 | $1,943,860 | $1,534,193 | $1,031,230 | 16 | $1,525,828 |
| 2024 | $17,642,121 | $1,175,033 | $1,326,861 | $872,123 | 16 | $663,442 |
| 2023 | $14,903,916 | $811,681 | $908,423 | $845,261 | 9 | $737,904 |
| 2022 | $14,998,906 | $1,604,761 | $736,390 | $691,942 | 5 | $943,658 |
| 2021 | $16,996,116 | $890,781 | $833,288 | $437,645 | 5 | $524,242 |
| 2020 | $14,938,533 | $478,250 | $778,614 | $754,316 | 3 | $209,505 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to nurture Deerfield’s spirit of generosity, enriching the lives of residents and sharing our resources with people across Western North Carolina.” Its website describes support for residents in need, an employee scholarship program, excellence in healthcare, and nonprofit-led projects, particularly those serving older adults.
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for a range of organizations. Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Meals on Wheels of Asheville and Buncombe County says it serves homebound older adults with meals and human connection. LeadingAge North Carolina describes its work as advancing the field of aging through advocacy, education, innovation, and collaboration. Other grantees include organizations whose stated missions include hiking in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, improving the health and welfare of senior adults in Buncombe County, and providing specialized care and support for people affected by cognitive impairment.
The Danny Boone Scholarship Fund supports Deerfield employees pursuing further education and career advancement. The fund is administered by a committee of residents and staff; it is not described as a grant program for outside applicants.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $1,031,230. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $210,000, with a median of $37,000. The largest listed grants were $210,000 to Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, $190,125 to MountainCare, $133,000 to UNC Chapel Hill, $110,000 to Meals on Wheels, and $105,000 to LeadingAge NC. The filing lists each of these grants as operational support.
Other listed 2025 grants included $50,000 each to Carolina Mountain Club and Council on Aging of Buncombe County; $40,000 to MemoryCare; $34,000 to the Episcopal Diocese of WNC; $30,000 to Calvary Episcopal Church Food Pantry; $25,000 to Rotary Club of Asheville-Biltmore; and $19,105 to United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County.
The foundation’s 2024 filing narrative says it selects community organizations with programs aligned with its mission and will not provide future funding if a recipient does not use funds for the stated purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chris Dismukes as chair; Rev. Todd Donatelli as vice chair; Glenn Mayes as secretary/treasurer; Gene Carr, Andy Strauss, Joanne Brannon, Karen Wallace-Meigs, and Tim Kurtz as board members; Libby Bush as CEO; and Michelle Wooley as executive director of the foundation.
Deerfield Charitable Foundation is led by Libby Bush, CEO on filings since 2022; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Libby Bush
CEO
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Wooley
Executive Director & Dcf
Assistant Secretary & Director of Phil. → Director of Philanthropy, 2021
Director of Philanthropy → Executive Director & Dcf, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Dismukes
Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Strauss
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Chandler
CFO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Brannon
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gene Carr
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Mayes
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Wallace-Meigs
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Kurtz
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Donatelli
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Timothy Kurtz (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew Sharpe (2022–2024) — COO
- Former: Roba Whiteley (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Bush (2024) — CEO
- Former: Jeff Covington (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Larry Harris (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Robert F. Wernet Jr. (2020–2023) — CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Deerfield Charitable Foundation
How much does Deerfield Charitable Foundation give each year?
Deerfield Charitable Foundation gave $1.0M across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $872K across 16 grants.
What is Deerfield Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Deerfield Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $37,000, and its average grant was $64,452, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Deerfield Charitable Foundation give grants?
Deerfield Charitable Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (12 grants).
Does Deerfield Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Deerfield Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Deerfield Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Deerfield Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity ($210,000), Mountaincare Inc ($190,125) and UNC Chapel Hill ($133,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Deerfield Charitable Foundation?
Deerfield Charitable Foundation reported $19.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does Deerfield Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to nurture Deerfield’s spirit of generosity, enriching the lives of residents and sharing our resources with people across Western North Carolina.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Deerfield Charitable Foundation?
Deerfield Charitable Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check deerfieldwnc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Deerfield Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Deerfield Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3913679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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