Deerfield Charitable Trust
Deerfield Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Knoxville, Pennsylvania. Established in 2010 by the estates of Edwin A. and Jane E. Glover, it makes charitable grants in Northern Tioga County, including support for organizations serving the Northern Tioga School District area.
Deerfield Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Deerfield Charitable Trust gave $882K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $882,270
- -54.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,291
- -45.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,834,738
- -11.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Deerfield Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in Northern Tioga County can submit the application form through the application link for the relevant cycle. Requests over $5,000 require at least two estimates.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists April 1 and October 1 annually. Both dates for 2026 have passed.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists April 1 and October 1 annually.
- Contact
Application contact: The Dct Trustees
Mailing address: PO Box 166, Knoxville, PA 16928
Phone: (814) 326-4185
Website: https://deerfieldcharitabletrust.com
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 Trust
Who Deerfield Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Knoxville Public Library ($728K). Together the top 10 received $839K.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 152 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust limits eligibility to 501(c)(3) organizations located within Northern Tioga County, Pennsylvania. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Deerfield Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 25 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 143% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 343% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2019) to $1.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $882K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Public Library Knoxville, PA | Expansion Project | $727,720 |
| Hamilton-Gibson Productions Wellsboro, PA | Theatre Campand Events | $28,050 |
| Endless Mountain Music Festival Wellsboro, PA | Valley Concerts | $18,000 |
| Knoxville-Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company Knoxville, PA | Variouspurposes | $12,000 |
| Northern Tier Recreation Authority Knoxville, PA | Debt Reduction Andgym Floor Project | $11,000 |
| Northern Tioga School District Elkland, PA | Variouspurposes | $10,000 |
| Clymer Township Volunteer Hose Company Sabinsville, PA | Variouspurposes | $8,000 |
| Crary Hose Company Westfield, PA | Air Bag Controller | $8,000 |
| Elkland Borough Vol Fire Dept Elkland, PA | Equipment Upgrade | $8,000 |
| Osceola Fire Department Inc Osceola, PA | Debt Reduction | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,834,738 | $299,641 | $925,309 | $882,270 | 25 | $895,352 | $269,684 | $261,100 |
| 2023 | $5,460,406 | $223,266 | $1,978,531 | $1,935,851 | 30 | $1,947,169 | $191,251 | $311,824 |
| 2022 | $7,215,671 | $133,302 | $603,135 | $541,900 | 40 | $553,741 | $94,145 | $357,340 |
| 2021 | $7,685,504 | $2,295,172 | $407,139 | $362,794 | 38 | $373,560 | $2,263,093 | $366,600 |
| 2020 | $5,801,341 | $177,149 | $376,691 | $333,333 | 19 | — | $246,350 | $323,456 |
| 2019 | $6,000,883 | $318,765 | $394,680 | $330,000 | 34 | — | $285,028 | $322,243 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Deerfield Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $261K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust’s website describes its purpose as supporting charitable, scientific, literary, educational, and religious activities in its community. Its 2024 grants show support for community libraries, arts and cultural programming, fire and emergency services, schools, recreation, and other local organizations.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Knoxville Public Library says it provides library access and services for the community; Endless Mountain Music Festival says it brings musicians to the region to enrich cultural, economic, and educational life. Crary Hose Company describes its mission as protecting life and property and extinguishing fires, while Osceola Fire Department says it maintains facilities and equipment for accident recovery, fire protection, and community fire-awareness education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust made 25 grants totaling $882,270. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $727,720, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grant was $727,720 to Knoxville Public Library for its expansion project. Other notable awards included $28,050 to Hamilton-Gibson Productions for theatre camp and events, $18,000 to Endless Mountain Music Festival for valley concerts, and $12,000 to Knoxville-Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company for various purposes.
The Trust’s website says applicants must be IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organizations located within Northern Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Applications must be submitted through the application link for each cycle. Requests over $5,000 must include at least two estimates. The 2024 filing says to contact the trustees and obtain the application form through the Trust’s website.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following cotrustees: Brian W. Edgcomb, Hilma F. Cooper, John C. Kenyon, David C. Murdock, Shannon M. Kemp, James Edgcomb, and Christy Hart.
Deerfield Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; all 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian W. Edgcomb
Cotrustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$300 (2019) → $400 (2024)
David C. Murdock
Cotrustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$300 (2019) → $300 (2024)
Hilma F. Cooper
Cotrustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$300 (2019) → $400 (2024)
James Edgcomb
Cotrustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$300 (2019) → $400 (2024)
John C. Kenyon
Cotrustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$300 (2019) → $400 (2024)
Shannon M. Kemp
Cotrustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$300 (2019) → $400 (2024)
Christy Hart
Cotrustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$100 (2022) → $400 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eugene Seelye (2019–2022) — Cotrustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $400, to Brian W Edgcomb (Cotrustee). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Deerfield Charitable Trust
How much does Deerfield Charitable Trust give each year?
Deerfield Charitable Trust gave $882K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 30 grants.
What is Deerfield Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Deerfield Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $35,291, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Deerfield Charitable Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does Deerfield Charitable Trust give grants?
Deerfield Charitable Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Knoxville, PA (8 grants), Elkland, PA (5 grants), Wellsboro, PA (3 grants) and Sabinsville, PA (2 grants).
Does Deerfield Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Deerfield Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Variouspurposes" (8 grants) and "Debt Reduction" (3 grants).
Who are Deerfield Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Deerfield Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Knoxville Public Library ($727,720), Hamilton-Gibson Productions ($28,050) and Endless Mountain Music Festival ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Deerfield Charitable Trust?
Deerfield Charitable Trust reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $895K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $261K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Deerfield Charitable Trust fund?
The Trust’s website describes its purpose as supporting charitable, scientific, literary, educational, and religious activities in its community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Deerfield Charitable Trust?
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in Northern Tioga County can submit the application form through the application link for the relevant cycle. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Deerfield Charitable Trust's EIN?
Deerfield Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6341752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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