Deerfield Charitable Trust
Deerfield Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 2010 and based in Knoxville, Pennsylvania. The organization is committed to empowering its local community through strategic philanthropic support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.8M
-11.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$882K
-54.4% YoY
Grant Count
25
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
-45.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's mission centers on empowering the local community. Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Arts and creative endeavors
- Historic preservation
- Community infrastructure and facilities
The trust specifically supports repairs, equipment, debt reduction, youth day activities, uniforms and travel expenses, turnout gear washers and equipment, training equipment, trailers, supplies, and steeple repairs.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, with particular emphasis on the local Tioga County and Knoxville area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,834,738
- Total Revenue: $299,641
- Total Expenses: $925,309
- Total Giving: $882,270
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,834,738 | $5,460,406 | $7,215,671 |
| Revenue | $299,641 | $223,266 | $133,302 |
| Expenses | $925,309 | $1,978,531 | $603,135 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $895,352 | $1,947,169 | $553,741 |
| Net Investment Income | $269,684 | $191,251 | $94,145 |
| Distributable Amount | $261,100 | $311,824 | $357,340 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Deerfield Charitable Trust
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Christy Hart - Cotrustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN W EDGCOMB | COTRUSTEE | 1 | $400 |
| HILMA F COOPER | COTRUSTEE | 1 | $400 |
| JOHN C KENYON | COTRUSTEE | 1 | $400 |
| DAVID C MURDOCK | COTRUSTEE | 1 | $300 |
| SHANNON M KEMP | COTRUSTEE | 1 | $400 |
| JAMES EDGCOMB | COTRUSTEE | 1 | $400 |
| CHRISTY HART | COTRUSTEE | 1 | $400 |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 166, Knoxville, PA 16928-0166
- Phone: 814-326-4185
- Website: deerfieldcharitabletrust.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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