Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Inc
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Inc is an Asheville, North Carolina, faith-based nonprofit that operates a continuing care retirement community. It provides a continuum of services for older adults and reports charitable giving to outside organizations as well as assistance for residents in financial need.
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $294,807,288
- +9.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $55,909,916
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $9,098,753
- +115.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $44,614,603
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1617 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: (828) 274-1531
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 118 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Deerfield’s website describes the foundation’s outreach as serving people across Western North Carolina, with particular interest in nonprofit projects addressing older adults’ needs. The 2024 grant list includes organizations based in Asheville and Boone, North Carolina, and New York, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $7K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 $168K (2024) to $1.3M (2019). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $168K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abccm Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $25,400 |
| Manna Food Bank Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $18,335 |
| Habitat for Humanity Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $14,825 |
| Pisgah Legal Services Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $12,910 |
| MountainTrue Inc Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $12,220 |
| Homeward Bound Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $12,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Operational Support | $9,050 |
| HelpMate Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $7,600 |
| Salvation Army Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $7,300 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development New York, NY | Operational Support | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing states that charges forgone through Deerfield’s benevolent assistance program were approximately $136,000 for the year ended September 30, 2025. It also reports estimated foregone rental income of $333,000 for meeting and office space provided to three nonprofit organizations, and $1,782,000 in charitable donations and donated volunteer services as community benefits for that year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $294,807,288 | $55,909,916 | $44,614,603 | — | — | $9,098,753 |
| 2024 | $268,237,933 | $47,029,081 | $42,270,716 | $168,400 | 17 | $4,216,604 |
| 2023 | $252,466,839 | $45,645,787 | $40,888,792 | $607,888 | 29 | $4,028,920 |
| 2022 | $241,626,533 | $43,307,731 | $38,230,037 | $1,229,079 | 46 | $5,362,933 |
| 2021 | $251,462,186 | $40,690,637 | $34,655,104 | $476,639 | 26 | $2,400,185 |
| 2020 | $239,910,848 | $41,627,989 | $34,754,476 | $680,342 | 22 | $2,746,350 |
| 2019 | $236,202,407 | $40,578,418 | $33,887,813 | $1,333,091 | Total only | $3,178,818 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Deerfield’s stated mission is to provide a continuum of services that empowers residents to live life to the fullest, enrich the lives of people who live and work at Deerfield, and lead in aging services. Its website describes the organization as faith-based, nonprofit, and open to all.
The organization’s 2024 filing describes a benevolent assistance program for residents in financial need and a scholarship program with eligibility criteria. These are programs for Deerfield residents and scholarship applicants, not grants for outside applicants. The website says the Deerfield Charitable Foundation also supports projects initiated by other nonprofit organizations, particularly those serving older adults.
Grantmaking
IRS filing data report 17 grants totaling $168,400 in 2024, an average of about $9,906 per grant. The 2023 filing reports 29 grants totaling $607,888. The 2025 filing reports a grant count of zero.
Among the 2024 recipients, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity received $14,825; Pisgah Legal Services received $12,910; MountainTrue received $12,220; and Homeward Bound of Western North Carolina received $12,000. The grantees describe their work in their own terms: Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes and communities; Pisgah Legal Services provides legal assistance and advocacy for low-income people in Western North Carolina; MountainTrue champions resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities across the Southern Blue Ridge; and Homeward Bound works to prevent and end homelessness through permanent housing and support.
The website describes donation options for supporters of the Deerfield Charitable Foundation, including online gifts, checks, grants recommended by donor-advised funds, tribute gifts, securities, and planned gifts. It does not state an application process for organizations seeking grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rev. Todd Donatelli as chair, Eugene Carr as vice chair, Glenn Mayes as treasurer, and Robert Kieffer as secretary. Listed board members are Bill Clontz, Brenda Nash, Chris Dismukes, Fred Koon, Julie Todd, and Karen Kellow.
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Inc is led by Libby Bush, CEO on every filing since 2022; 10 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Libby Bush
CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$179K (2023) → $459K (2025)
Matt Sharpe
Executive Director
Executive Director → COO, 2022
COO → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$175K (2019) → $199K (2025)
Todd Donatelli
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian King
Director of Health Services
Director of Health & Wellness → Director of Health & Welln, 2023
Director of Health & Welln → Director of Health Services, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$138K (2019) → $171K (2025)
Cindy Clampett
Director of Nursing
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$115K (2019) → $160K (2025)
Kate Phillips
Director of Accounting
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$112K (2019) → $154K (2025)
Kathy Foster
Director of Marketing
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$133K (2023) → $140K (2025)
Taryn Tindall
Director of Wellbeing
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$124K (2024) → $135K (2025)
Keith Einsmann
COO
Director of Facilities → Chief Facilities Officer, 2024
Chief Facilities Officer → COO, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$144K (2019) → $237K (2025)
Robert Chandler
CFO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$232K (2019) → $318K (2025)
Faith Perkins
Chro
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$235K (2024) → $267K (2025)
Bill Clontz
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Dismukes
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Carr
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
Chair → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Mayes
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roba Whiteley
Board Member
Vice Chair & Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Nash
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Kieffer
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
The Rt Rev Jose McLoughlin
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Owens
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Koon
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Kellow
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori McCann
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Todd
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Patterson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Suzanne Dawkins (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: John Fleming (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Laurel Radley (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Isaac Owolabi (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Covington (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Robert F. Wernet Jr. (2019–2023) — CEO
- Former: Virginia Templeton (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Pat Baker (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dave Brown (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Larry Harris (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Robert Burgin (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Shirley Burnette (2022) — Director of Human Resources
- Former: Bob Burgin (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jack Ingersoll (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rt Reverend Jose McLoughlin (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Reverend S. Ross Jones (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: John Greg (2019) — Board Member
- Former: S. Ross Jones (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Walter McConnell (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $459K, to Libby Bush (CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Inc
How large is Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Inc?
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Inc reported $294.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $55.9M.
What does Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Inc fund?
Deerfield’s stated mission is to provide a continuum of services that empowers residents to live life to the fullest, enrich the lives of people who live and work at Deerfield, and lead in aging services. Its website describes the organization as faith-based, nonprofit, and open to all. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Inc?
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Inc make grants?
Deerfield’s website describes the foundation’s outreach as serving people across Western North Carolina, with particular interest in nonprofit projects addressing older adults’ needs. The 2024 grant list includes organizations based in Asheville and Boone, North Carolina, and New York, New York.
What is Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Inc's EIN?
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0614176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- 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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